Downtown's Frederick Lutheran Church, circa 1789
The 99 Steps: the most famous of our Step Streets
Government House, with its Danish sentry boxes
Downtown Walking Tour
Discover over 400 years of Virgin Islands history on this guided walking tour through the heart of Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the US Virgin Islands and one of the “jewels of the Caribbean”. For more than three centuries, this harbor town has welcomed travelers, traders, and adventurers from across the world—and its stories are still written into the streets today.
Stroll past historic stone warehouses, iconic wooden doors, shaded balconies, and yellow-bricked archways. Danish influences remain visible throughout the town, like the street names of Kongens Gade (King Street) and Snegle Gade (Snail Street).
Walk Charlotte Amalie’s historic streets and experience the architecture, culture, and stories that shaped St. Thomas into one of the Caribbean’s most remarkable port towns.
Highlights & Sites Visited
Fort Christian
The Grand Hotel
Frederick Lutheran Church
99 Steps
Hotel 1829
Hamburg-American Steamship Headquarters
Alvaro De Lugo Post Office & WPA Murals
Government House
Educator Square and the Warehouse District
And other notable historic locations
Tours begin at 9AM and take about 2-3 hrs. The cost is $55 per person. Comfortable walking shoes, hats, and water are recommended. Tours are available on Thursdays at 9am from the St. Thomas Historical Trust Museum and Office, located at 5332 Raadets Gade.
At least 48 hours’ notice is required and minimum 2 persons, maximum 15