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Where to Start With Bermuda Island Tours

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Looking for something to do on your Bermuda vacation? This beautiful island has lots to offer couples, families and solo travelers alike! With its amazing views and nature, fine cuisine and colorful culture, there's sure to be a Bermuda island tour to suit your interests. 

Bermuda’s blend of year-round good weather, friendly locals and short flight time from the East Coast of the US makes it the perfect vacation destination. The island also has no end of activities and experiences to help make your vacation unforgettable.

Adventures in Nature 

Bermuda is a haven of natural beauty. Its subtropical climate makes this North Atlantic island a nature lover’s paradise, with its enchanting crystal caves, famous pink-sand beaches, stunning crystal clear waters and lush forests.

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Bermuda Biking 

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Bermuda’s forest and experience unseen views of the island by biking along the historic Bermuda Railway Trail, regarded as one of the “most scenic biking routes in the country.” 

Captivating Crystal Cave 

Discovered by accident in 1905 by two children playing nearby, the Crystal Cave is one of Bermuda’s many natural wonders. As the largest cave system on the island, a tour of Crystal Cave is a must-see for any vacationer. 

This tour is perfect for nature lovers who are looking for a less physically intensive activity. 

Going Coastal: Beachside Rock Climbing  

See Bermuda - known by locals as “the Rock” - from a new perspective with coastal rock climbing. Rock climbing on Bermuda’s beaches is a popular activity and it’s easy to see why. Bermuda has plenty of coastal cliffs that offer amazing views of the island’s famed beaches and beautiful ocean scenes.

 

Taste the Authentic Bermuda

Bermuda is a hidden gem when it comes to the variety and quality of cuisine on the island. The island has a fantastic food scene sure to delight everyone from veteran foodies to groups just looking for a fun way to fill their evening in Bermuda. 

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Cheers to Your Vacation

Like many islands nearby, Bermuda has plenty to offer in the way of drinks and cocktails to enjoy, especially rum. Gosling’s Black Seal Rum is synonymous with Bermuda and Bacardi even has their headquarters in Hamilton! 

Sample Bermuda’s best rum at sea on the much-loved Rum Cruise by Fantasea Diving & Watersport.

If spirits aren't to your taste, Restless Native Catamaran has a Sunset Cocktail Cruise perfect for you, complete with live music, coastal views and freshly-baked treats. 

Eat Like a Local

Go off the beaten track and treat your tastebuds to authentic Bermudian delicacies and cooking with Sip & Savor Bermuda. This food tour will take you to hidden culinary spots and eateries loved by locals.

The tour not only allows you to taste Bermuda but you’ll also learn the history of the food while being treated to the fantastic views Hamilton has to offer. 

Breakfast in Bermuda 

If you’re an early bird, then you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Cook up a delicious traditional Bermudian breakfast with a vetted local in their own home. What could be a better way to start the day and experience a morning in Bermuda as a native citizen would? 

 

Culture, History and Heritage 

Uncover Bermuda's unique cultural landscape, a breathtaking island steeped in history with a rich culture and thriving art scene.

oil painting of woman with baby and young child against lush greenery backdrop

Painting by E. Ambrose Webster, from Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art

Art on the Island 

Discover the real Bermuda through the eyes of the artists who live and work on the island. 

Visit Bermuda's first purpose-built museum and see a range of artwork from renowned names such as Georgia O'Keefe and exhibitions showcasing local artists' talents.

Home to more than 1,400 works, The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art is open Monday to Saturday and has an admission fee of only $5. 

If you can’t make it over to Paget, where The Masterworks Museum is located, why not visit the Bermuda Society of Arts displays hosted at City Hall in Hamilton?

African Diaspora Heritage Trail 

Learn how the 1600s British Colonial rule of the island informed and influenced how the transatlantic slave trade affected the island and its native inhabitants.

Visit UNESCO Slave Route Project landmarks along the island and find out about the legacy of slavery in Bermuda, the history of the island’s slaves and their descendants. A typical itinerary for this African Diaspora Heritage Trail has six stops that you can book online.

History City Tour of St George

St George is considered where Bermuda got its start in the 17th century and is a UNESCO-listed city full of sights to see. This coach tour is perfect for history lovers, stopping at various fascinating local museums, public buildings, gardens, statehouses, churches, and more.

So, will you take a Historic City Tour of St George?

Titan’s Touch: Bermuda’s Must-See Sights

From the comfort of an air-conditioned coach, travel between and experience three quintessential Bermuda sights on one single tour:

  • The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse
  • The City of Hamilton
  • Warwick Long Bay. 

At each stop on the Titan’s Touch coach tour, take pictures, learn more and soak up the island’s rich history. All the while enjoying a guided expert's commentary between stops.

Bermuda at Sea 

Filled with a diverse range of reefs to see, ocean creatures to meet and even shipwrecks to explore, Bermuda’s shores are full of endless adventures just waiting for you. Whether you’re a thrillseeker or prefer a more relaxed and luxurious way of enjoying the waves, there’s a Bermuda island tour at sea for you.

Bermuda shipwreck, partially above water

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Glass Bottom Boat Adventures 

The seas surrounding Bermuda are often described as ‘crystal clear’. Put this claim to the test with a Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. See the amazing coral reefs, sea creatures and sunken treasures - including a shipwreck - the island’s nearby depths have to offer.

If you want an even closer encounter with the wonders of the island’s North-Atlantic waters, you can also book onto Glass Bottom Boat Cruises with snorkeling opportunities

See Millionaire’s Row

Tour the hideaways of Bermuda’s elite with this relaxing cruise trip around the shoreline of ‘Millionaires Row’. It's a neighborhood home to the Bermuda properties of the rich and famous. 

On this two-hour tour, you’ll get a peek into this exclusive neighborhood, listen to the crew as they shed light on the island and access parts of Bermuda only reachable by boats. 

Enjoy a Bermuda Triangle Twilight Cruise

For lovers of mystery and intrigue, a Twilight tour of the infamous Bermuda Triangle is the perfect sea adventure. See what the depths of this enigma-shrouded island’s coastlines have to offer. 

As darkness falls at sea, you’ll debunk some of the myths associated with this stretch of water connecting Bermuda, Florida and Puerto Rico. Hosted on a fantastic glass-bottom boat, you'll uncover a fantastic view of underwater wildlife and reefs while sipping a Rum Swizzle and learning about the strange occurrences that make this stretch of ocean so notorious. 

Whether you’re excited to sample the island’s fine food or explore the famous Bermuda Triangle at night, there are lots of Bermuda island tours to choose from. Lose yourself in all that Bermuda has to offer and find the perfect activity for your vacation. Take a look at our Bermuda Itinerary for ideas and inspiration.

A Great Vacation Starts With Bermuda 

The beautiful island is packed full of culture, history, architecture and fun. Its range of tours is a huge draw for vacationers, but there’s plenty more to experience. 

To help you make the most of your trip to the beautiful island of Bermuda, we’ve created the only guide you’ll need to find amazing activities, tours and events on the island. From watersports and biking trails to the best local experiences and more, download our ultimate Bermuda itinerary for free. 

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