Downtown Walking Tour

Lacing the edge of a magnificent harbor, St. Thomas’ capital town of Charlotte Amalie draws adventurers from over the ocean, as it has for more than three centuries. One of the “jewels of the Caribbean,” today St. Thomas’ huge wooden doors lining Main Street are thrown open to showcase the town’s worldly treasures. Yesterday, these same stone warehouses marketed the fortune-making goods which made St. Thomas a premier international trading port in the New World.

The town’s details delight: shaded balconies overhang the streets, walkways thread throughout. Fountains, and even brick ovens appear in leafy corners. Danish names endure (Kongens Gade: King Street; Snegle Gade: Snail Street), and some yellow-bricked streets rise by steps to access historic neighborhoods.

Our downtown walking tours which are led by a trained and knowledgeable guide, leads travelers through 400 years of Virgin Islands History through the Historic buildings, architecture, culture and stories. Sites included are, Fort Christian, Grand Hotel, Fredrick Lutheran Church, 99 Steps, Hotel 1829, Hamburg-American Steam Ship Headquarters, De Lugo Post Office Art, Camille Pissarro Building, and Creque Alley amongst other locations.

•    The Tour takes about 2-3 hours.
•    Comfortable shoes, hats & water recommended.
•    Although 30 stairs are climbed in one area, the route is relatively flat.
•    Children are welcome.
•    St. Thomas is famous for its step streets. Wheelchairs and strollers can be accommodated via taxi. Please let us know in advance.

Architectural highlights: Fort Christian, Grand Hotel, Fredrick Lutheran Church, 99 Steps, Hotel 1829, Hamburg-American Steam Ship Headquarters, De Lugo Post Office Art, Camille Pissarro Building, and Creque Alley amongst other locations.

Tours begin at 9AM and take about 2-3 hrs. Tours are available on Tuesday and Thursday at 9am from Emancipation Park, just west of Ft Christian (toward downtown). At least 48 hours notice is required, minimum 2 persons, maximum 15.

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