George Washington House
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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3 months ago
This place wasn't advertised well - we stumbled across it looking for a cafe. It was interesting to learn about Washington's time in Barbados. It's a self-guided tour and includes the tunnel, house, grounds, and a small, very wonderfully air-conditioned theater where they show a short dramatization. We were there during off-season, but did see a wardrobe, so I assume they also do re-enactments. The little museum area upstairs was nice, and the cafe was lovely too.
by Lauren O.
2 months ago
We enjoyed George Washington House and it's history using a portable audio tour device. We had a leisurely walk round the house, gardens, separate kitchen block, followed by a trip down under the house along a tunnel. Apparently 3000 military personnel escaped using this route. The tunnel was my favourite part of the tour.
by Leonie O.
3 months ago
This was SO cool to see from the cruise ship! Walked there, and it was a bit of a walk with the heat and limited sidewalk areas, but ultimately worth it. Uber or taxi back to the ship after you are tired from the tour later. Great little cafe to eat at there. $18 per person I think to take the audio device supplied tour. Worth it. The vast underground garrisons are amazing to walk through, and from hundreds of years ago. So, if you are on a cruise to Barbados, don't buy an excursion for hundreds of dollars. Walk there for free. Pay $40 to take the tour, and pay a taxi $25 or so to get back to the ship. Do the math there.
by Steve Mott
7 months ago
We walked up here to have a nosey at the race track and then found this place due to the cafe.
We had an amazing mango smoothie, which I would highly recommend.
We then paid to go around the house and tunnels.
You get a handheld device that will tell you facts while you walk around. The house was interesting, but the tunnels were definitely the highlight.
They are also as narrow as they look, at first it took me a second to face walking through them as the beginning bit is dark. If you are bad with small spaces then the tunnel may not be for you.
by Jenny Dawson
a year ago
A wonderful bit of history to experience while visiting Barbados. Unfortunately, due to time constraint, I was not able to visit the underground tunnels but I would recommend making time to visit it if visiting George Washington House. Overall, the grounds are well maintained. The Interior of the home does well to transport you back to that era. There are loads of information provided to help paint you a clear picture of those times. I truly enjoyed my visit
by Linda A.
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