Downtown's Frederick Lutheran Church, circa 1789

The 99 Steps: the most famous of our Step Streets

Government House, with its Danish sentry boxes

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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