What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

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

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

2-Hour Small Group Guided Bridgetown Historic Jewish Walking Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Go to Independence Square and meet the Guide in front of the Honorable Errol Barrow Statue, wearing a grey cap, and a white polo shirt with the logo. If you are Driving across the street from Independence Square is the Carlisle car..

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2 hours

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Overview

Let's explore the engrossing Jewish history, where the Jewish settlers help establish, Barbados becoming the richest Island in the Americas and establishing the oldest Nidge Synagogue, the oldest in the Americas, one of Barbado's seven wonders.
Even more impressive, the Mikveh that was discovered by archaeologists in Barbados in 2008 unearthed what may be the oldest Mikveh in the Americas, dating back to 1660, the Mikveh is fed by a natural spring and the history of the Holocaust survivors coming to Barbados in the 1900.

Stroll into what was once Jew town, where you can discover where the Jewish people live and work, then unto the Jewish Historic District, and explore the Nidge Synagogue, Mikveh, and the Cemetery. Stroll into the museum that was once the schoolhouse and discover the captivating history, watch an interactive video, feeling the past, after finishing the tour, you are going to be in awe at what you discovered, the Barbados connection with the Sephardic Jews from Spain.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Admission tickets for the Museum

✗ Not Included

Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

Our accredited guide will meet you in Independence Square in the City of Bridgetown, in front of the Honourable Errol Barrow Statue, where you will be looking over the best Cityscape in the Caribbean, looking across the river, you see historic buildings mingling with the modern buildings, the Parliament buildings, the Independence Arch, pleasure crafts around the flowing river, heroes square, cenotaph, dolphin fountain and the chamberlain bridge and the stories of course of the settlement!

Stop 2

Stroll onto the boardwalk, and unto the the Street that was once known as Jew Street. Running Commentary.

Stop 3

Stoll unto Synagogue Lane, and discover the entry that was used to get to the synagogue, cemetery, and school.

Stop 4

Stroll into the compound of the oldest Synagogue, Jewish Cemetery, and the Museum, which was a school. Running Commentary.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Go to Independence Square and meet the Guide in front of the Honorable Errol Barrow Statue, wearing a grey cap, and a white polo shirt with the logo. If you are Driving across the street from Independence Square is the Carlisle car.

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End Point