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Icons of St. Thomas: Fort Christian, Slave House, & More
St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
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Overview
You will get to see places seldom seen even by locals as we head into the heart of this 350-year-old town.
We will visit the most iconic sites but then we will head off the beaten track to the back streets and alleys.
A delightful guide will share stories of pirates, slaves, corrupt governors and powerful women. We will share
We will visit the most iconic sites but then we will head off the beaten track to the back streets and alleys.
A delightful guide will share stories of pirates, slaves, corrupt governors and powerful women. We will share
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Icons of St. Thomas: Fort Christian, Slave House, & More
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Meeting point
We will meet at the entrance and front steps to Fort Christian. If you are are arriving by taxi you'll tell the driver to drop you off at "the front of Fort Christian". If you are driving you'll want to park at the lot called "Fort Christian Parking Lot" right next to the fort. Parking is $2/hour.
Return details
We will finish the tour at 13 Wimmelskafts, also known as "Back Street". It is just one street in from Main Street and a 5-minute walk from Fort Christian. We will walk you back to a taxi stand or back to Fort Christian if needed.
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Fort ChristianWe will enter the massive walls of the oldest building on St. Thomas. Originally used as a defense against invaders and pirates and as a prison and gallows. You'll get to check out the dungeon and many of the rooms and also walk along the parapet at the top of the walls. There you'll get to see what soldiers saw while watching for enemies entering Charlotte Amalie harbor. You'll learn about several times when the enemy did strike.
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Emancipation GardenJust steps from Fort Christian is one of the more famous spots on St. Thomas. These town square is where dignitaries addressed the locals, this is where Emancipation was announced and this is where islanders still love to get together and celebrate. You'll learn about several of the monuments in the Garden - and one of the coolest little facts that will take you back to 3rd grade history class.
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Hotel 18291829 is one of the coolest spots on our tour. A sprawling estate originally built by a French merchant for love. We'll get to tour some of the rooms and courtyard of this stately residence and find out what love can do to man. Recently restored by an awesome couple - Jessica and Mark (we might get to meet them on the tour).
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Charlotte AmalieOur tour will continue to several other notable spots that may shift based on conditions. But typically we will visit 99 Steps, The Jewish Synagogue (the oldest in the United States dating back to the 1700s), and the villa where General Santa Anna lived (of Alamo fame).
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Charlotte Amalie13 Wimmelskafts Slave House Our final stop is the slave house located at 13 Wimmelskafts. Recently restore, the property now houses a distillery and manufactures local products such as coffee, rum balls and hot sauces. You'll learn about the history of the house and the larger estate owned by famous Danish merchants. We'll dive deeper into local culture, folklore and African traditions as well. At the end of the tour you'll be free to sit and relax in the tropical gardens for as long as you like (closing time is 5 pm).
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Icons of St. Thomas: Fort Christian, Slave House, & More
St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
Experience unavailable
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!