The 3 Historical Tours in St Lucia That Earn Their Price

1.Historical 18th Century Estate Tour with Coconut Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $12Our pick

At Morne Coubaril Estate near Soufriere, a local guide leads you through replica 18th-century huts, gardens, the Monplaisir house, cocoa and coffee processing, coconut dehusking and a mule-driven sugar mill. You will taste coconut water, jelly, cocoa and cane juice. Guides such as Natasha, Jonathan and Vincia have earned special praise.

“Our tour started off with a delicious creole chicken lunch in the restaurant. After lunch we had a guided tour of the plantation, with the friendly and helpful guide showing us the recreated workers village and providing much detail. We saRead more”

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2.Nature & Historical Horseback Riding Tours St. Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $120

Ride from Cap Estate to Fond d’Or Bay with guides such as Jhudai, Paul, or Rohan. Expect banana and plantain plantations, rainforest paths, old sugar works, local history, a beach stop, coconut water, and a gentle ride suited to beginners. Guides may lead your horse by rope, especially on rough ground.

“If you want to add a little adventure to your trip, definitely add this experience! The scenery was beautiful and I had the beach to myself and a few local kids. I loved it!”

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3.Essence of St Lucia Heritage Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $85Top rated

From Castries, you’ll visit Greenwood Terrace with a local guide such as William, Cion, or Showane Sherwin Williams. Walk among 300-plus flowering plants, learn how herbs support St Lucian cooking and folk medicine, see Creole clothing and old utensils, then sample local food, fruit, sweets, and rum.

“All of it. The tour guide, the history lesson, the people and lunch. It was a very good experience from beginning to end.”

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