IslandGo Cultural and Scenic Tour History Meets Paradise

Overview

Discover Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten like never before where centuries of history collide with the Caribbean's most breathtaking scenery, all in one unforgettable day. This isn't just a beach tour; it's a journey through 300+ years of Dutch, French, and Caribbean heritage, guided by a local who brings every stop to life. Pass historic Philipsburg, founded in 1733, and the Vineyard Building, shipped from Baltimore in 1871. Spot wild iguanas, relax on postcard-perfect Orient Bay, and explore charming Marigot, home to Fort St. Louis (1789). Stop at the Bellevue Monument, marking the 1848 Treaty of Concordia. Feel the rush at world-famous Maho Beach, sip rum at Topper's Distillery, and take in the views from Cole Bay Lookout. Finish at Fort Amsterdam (1631), site of the dramatic 1644 siege that cost Peter Stuyvesant his leg, plus free tastings at the Amsterdam Cheese & Liquor Store. One island, two nations, centuries of history all in one perfect day.

Itinerary

1. Cruise Port Our maritime place containers, imports, etc.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Philipsburg Founded in 1733 by John Philips (1688–1746), a Scottish navy commander in the Dutch navy.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Vineyard Building Imported by schooner in pieces and set up in 1871 by Johannes Van Romondt, imported from Baltimore, Maryland. A twin of this same building still stands on Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Saltpond (roundabout) (pass-by, no stop) Dutch side: 1624–1649. French side: ended in 1967 — Grand Case's was the last saltpond to close.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Oyster Pond

   Oyster Bay Views talk about St. Barths day trips to the surrounding islands.

   · 10 min

6. Oyster Pond

   Iguana stop Depending on guest interest.

   · 15 min

7. Orient Bay

   Orient Bay Beach stop.

   · 1 h

8. Marigot

   Marigot (food stop) Fort St. Louis, built in 1789 under then-governor of St. Barths Jean-Sébastien Durat, to protect Marigot's warehouses of stored goods from neighboring pirates. Decommissioned in 1851.

   · 1 h

9. Bellevue

   Bellevue Monument Signing of the Treaty of Concordia in 1848, for the movement of goods between the two countries. Renewed in 1948. Slavery was abolished on French Saint-Martin in 1848, and on Dutch Sint Maarten in 1863.

   · 15 min

10. Maho Beach

    Maho Beach Planes stop.

    · 1 h

11. Topper's Rhum Distillery

    Topper's Rhum Tasting

    · 20 min· Admission not included

12. Cole Bay Lookout Scenic viewpoint.

    · 10 min

13. Fort Amsterdam

    Fort Amsterdam, Divi Resort Built in 1631 by the Dutch. 1633: occupied by the Spanish. 1644: Spanish driven out by the then-governor of New York (New Amsterdam at the time), who surrounded the fort with approximately 800 men until starving the Spanish into retreat via their fleet. Stuyvesant stood on the barracks as they were leaving and fired a cannon the shot that took his leg, earning him the nickname "Peg Leg."

    · 10 min

14. Amsterdam Cheese and Liquor Store

    Amsterdam Cheese and Liquor Store Shopping stop and cheese tasting.

    · 20 min· Admission not included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Driver will have a sign with the company name on it, and you will receive a Whattsapp message with all the instructions for the tour date.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 30 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

Product code: 5642069P20

Activity offered by islandgo via Viator.