Excursion Panoramic tour of the island & tea at the willowbank guest house tour at King's Wharf

Discover the pristine natural beauty, Old World traditions and historic landmarks of Bermuda during this half-day, excursion through the island.

Botanical Gardens

Depart the pier for the scenic drive through the Botanical Gardens. Originally opened in 1898 the Bermuda Botanical Gardens feature 36 acres of trees, flowers and shrubs. John Lennon visited the gardens in 1980 and named his subsequent album Double Fantasy after a flower he spotted here.

Scenic Island Drive

Next, learn more about the flora, fauna and history of the island during a scenic, approximately 1.5-hour sightseeing drive that also explores some of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Bermuda. Sights to be seen include the early-17th-century Heydon Trust Chapel, Horseshoe Beach, the picturesque vistas and ramparts at Fort Scaur and Somerset Bridge, the world's smallest drawbridge.

Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

Constructed in 1844 the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is the oldest cast iron lighthouse in the world. The hill on which the lighthouse stands is 245 feet high while the lighthouse itself measures 117 feet. A 1,000 watt bulb sits inside a lens revolving in a trough of 1,200 pounds of mercury. The light beam it emits can be seen by ships 40 miles away and from a distance of 120 miles by a plane flying at 10,000 feet.  

Willowbank Guest House

Our stop for tea will be at the Willowbank Guest House. You can relax and enjoy an Island Style English cream tea in the  accompanied by an assortment of tea sandwiches, English scones, clotted cream and jam and of course a pot of tea!

From here, your tour continues on through the most scenic part on the island, which overlooks the spectacular barrier reef, azure blue waters and famed pink sand beaches. Your tour concludes back at the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Botanical Gardens, Heydon Trust Chapel, Horseshoe Beach, Fort Scaur, Somerset Bridge, Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, Willowbank Guest House, Traditional English Cream Tea and Specialities

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the Lighthouse. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Lightweight, comfortable clothing and sun protection are recommended. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. The tour sequence may vary.