| Tours
So
much to do! Enjoy the water, The Bermuda Railway
Trail, parks, museums, taxi tours and more!
Enjoy helmet diving in 10 feet of water and
learning about the fish and surrounding reef
life; kayak through ‘Paradise Lake’
in the middle of the Great Sound; learn about
the history or geology of Bermuda’s parks;
or cycle along the Railway Trail; spend the
day on Nonsuch Island, a small piece untouched
by man; the Maritime Museum is packed with history;
the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo with
animals from around the world to delight young
and old; or the National Gallery featuring art
& architecture in Bermuda.
Art
& Architecture Tour
Enjoy
a guided walking tour of the current exhibits
at the Bermuda National Gallery, Bermuda Society
of Arts, other unique galleries within Hamilton,
as well as feature buildings. Perot's Post Office
is one of Bermuda's oldest buildings and the
the Anglican Cathedral, The Bermuda Church of
the Most Holy Trinity is a Roman Cross in Neo-Gothic
architecture built from Bermuda limestone. Those
energetic persons can climb 155 stairs leading
to the top of the tower with fabulous panoramic
views overlooking the City of Hamilton. Our
stroll ends for lunch at Waterloo House, a Relais
& Chateaux hotel, named by Travel &
Leisure magazine as the 'most sophisticated
jewel of a small hotel in Bermuda'. This tour
is available of groups of 8 to 15 and must be
booked in advance.
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Bermuda
National Gallery Website >>
Bermuda
Institute for Ocean Sciences Tour
Staff
members lead free tours of this unique facility
and campus. Tour groups explore the laboratories
and meet some of our scientists and students.
When the 168ft Bank of Bermuda Atlantic Explorer
is at dock, groups may get the chance to see
this 115-foot ocean research vessel. Guides
begin the tour with a summary of the Institute's
history in Bermuda and an overview of ongoing
research and education projects BIOS is involved
in. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Wednesday morning at 10am. Admission is free.
Phone: 441-297-1880
The
Gold Tour
Waterville Gardens & Paget
Marsh of the Bermuda National Trust
Spend
Wednesday morning from 10am to noon touring
two treasures of the Bermuda National Trust
with local historian, antiques specialist and
expert guide, Tim Rogers. The tour begins with
Waterville, an exceptional early 18th century
Bermuda house on the outskirts of Hamilton which
now serves as the Bermuda National Trust headquarters.
View the antiques on display and explore the
surrounding lush grounds, including the formal
Rose Garden. A short trip away is Paget Marsh,
this quiet oasis is an example of pre-colonial
wetland and a haven for wildflowers and bird
life. This tour is on demand only so reservations
are required before 3pm on Tuesday, at 441 236-6483
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Bermuda
National Trust Website >>
Hamilton
Tour
Tour
Hamilton with experienced guide, Tim Rogers
on Tuesday's from 9.15 to 10.30am. This tour
is $20pp and must be booked in advance. Please
meet at the #1 Shed in Hamilton near the Visitor
Information Centre.
Segway
Tours of Bermuda
Tour
the Royal Naval Dockyard on the Segway, environmentally
friendly, self balancing, fun and easy to ride.
Segway is the only vehicle allowed to tour the
Maritime Museum and the Commissioner's House,
allowing you ample opportunity for photos and
memories you will cherish for a life time. You
must be 16 years old, and a maximum weight of
260 lbs.
Spittal
Pond Tour
The
Bermuda National Trust offers a guided walking
tour of Spittal Pond Nature Reserve on demand.
Reservations Required (before 3pm on Monday).
The tour begins at Waterville, the headquarters
of the Bermuda National Trust on the outskirts
of Hamilton, with a brief tour of the grounds.
Followed by a short trip to Spittal Pond, Bermuda’s
largest pond and bird sanctuary, your tour will
include important historical and geographical
sites as well as information on Bermuda’s
native and endemic flora and fauna along the
trails which circumnavigate the pond. This tour
is offered on Tuesdays 1:30 – 3:00 pm,
$50 per person. Please call 236-6483 for reservations.
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Bermuda
National Trust Website >>
Walking
Club of Bermuda
We
invite you to join us on our free weekly walk.
every Sunday at 7:00AM Start! All are welcome
and we encourage visitors. We walk for the exercise,
the good company and the fun of it while enjoying
the beauty of the island.
Average
distance: 6-7 miles unless distance noted
The start location is always in the main parking
area at any listed start point. Refreshments
are provided at the end of each walk.
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