Bridgetown in 1 Day for Seniors - Old Parliament Buildings — historic seat of Barbados’ legislature (third oldest parliamentary building in the Commonwealth)
In Collaboration with Ruthann Discovery Tours. Updated on February 24, 2026.
Meet your guide in Historic Bridgetown for a focused, two-hour morning of museum hopping and local history. The walk covers the area around Independence Square and visits key historic sites mentioned in the briefing: the Parliament Buildings (one of the oldest parliamentary buildings in the Commonwealth), the Exchange (historic Exchange building / Harrison Free School / former Masonic Lodge), and
This itinerary was created in collaboration with Ruthann Discovery Tours, inspired by the tour Historical Bridgetown Museum Tour. Please check the tour information during your booking process.
Highlights
- Old Parliament Buildings — historic seat of Barbados’ legislature (third oldest parliamentary building in the Commonwealth)
- The Exchange (historic Exchange building / former Harrison Free School and Masonic Lodge)
- Historic Bridgetown waterfront and the locally noted screw dock
- Guided, compact walking route in the heart of Bridgetown
Itinerary
Day 1
Morning museum-hopping walking tour (meet on location; ~2 hours total). Comfortable, accessible pace with regular stops for commentary and seating.
Discover the History of Old Barbados
Join your experienced guide for an exciting morning of museum hopping and discover the past in the third oldest parliament building in the Commonwealth. The route focuses on the Exchange (an 18th-century building that once housed the Harrison Free School and later the Masonic Lodge) and nearby historic waterfront features, including the locally noted Bridgetown screw dock. The guide will provide historical context on local figures such as Bussa and Sarah Gill and point out memorials and plaques in the area.
Tips from local experts:
- Meet at Independence Square, Bridgetown at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start to allow time for check-in and a calm group briefing; look for the guide holding identification.
- The tour involves short, paved walking segments and standing at stops. Bring comfortable, supportive shoes and any mobility aids you normally use; the guide can adapt pace for those needing more frequent rests.
- Carry a small water bottle and sun protection (hat, sunscreen). If you need restroom facilities before the tour starts, please use the nearby cafes or facilities around Independence Square.
Itinerary Attributes
| Days | 1 |
| Highlights | 4 |
| Season | - |
| Month | - |
| Persona | Seniors |
| Transfers | - |
| Restaurants | - |
| Total Activities | 1 |
| Total Places | 1 |
| Activities Types | Culture |