The 4 Best Walking Tours in the Virgin Islands

1.Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · from $145Our pick

Walk through Charlotte Amalie with guides such as Michelle, Sabrina, Rocky, and DeAndre, stopping for Caribbean food and two rum cocktails. Expect curry chicken, fungi, slaw, fritters, plantains, saltfish, dessert, and a lesson in making a Painkiller. The three-hour tour starts at Fort Christian and stays near town.

“Michelle was such a great guide giving us lots of island history and delicious local food. Love love loved it!”

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2.St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · from $100

Walk Charlotte Amalie with guides Jane or Gerard while tasting calalloo soup, pate, saltfish quiche, rum cake, tropical tea, and a Cruzan rum drink. Visit Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden, the 99 Steps, and old harbor streets. The 2.5-hour tour costs $100, includes tastings, and accepts up to 12 people.

“Tour guide was great! But I was overcharged a lot by Viator compared to other websites, more than double than what others are charging for the exact same tour. I would recommend the tour to others but not from Viator.”

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3.Children’s Treasure Hunt Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $25

Join Pirate Maiden Lisa for a 90-minute treasure hunt through downtown Charlotte Amalie. Children ages 5 to 12 solve riddles, act like pirates, visit 10 historic sites, and follow a treasure map through streets once used by pirates. Inflatable swords, pirate hats, and ice cream are included.

“Great fun for the kids! Learn a little about the history of St. Thomas while enjoying a short tour of the historic downtown. Lisa has so much enthusiasm and draws the kids right in.”

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4.Road Town Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $9Best value

Use your smartphone and headphones to explore Road Town on a self-guided audio and written walk. Follow a suggested route from Crafts Alive Market to historic sites, gardens, and cultural stops, with local stories, quizzes, Irma footage, a Painkiller recipe, and a photo-video keepsake.

“I wasn't able to go on the walking tour, I made a mistake with the date. They were so nice when I texted and offered me a refund without me even asking. I appreciate their customer service.”

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