Unlock the beauty of this picturesque island with guided tours of Bermuda's nine parishes. The Fairmont Southampton Princess hotel is ideal for staging tours by land or by sea to the island's east or west end. Bermuda's limited size makes it an exciting touring destination, where an afternoon drive can showcase landscapes and landmarks, endless ocean views and hundreds of years of historical architecture. Your driver is your guide, a certified expert on the rich history of this colorful island.
Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum and Zoo
Tours start at the North Rock Exhibit with a diver-in-the tank interactive talk, continuing to the harbor seal feeding, onto the flamingo exhibit, the lemurs and into the very latest area, the Australasian, featuring animals from those islands.
Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
The exhibits are designed to acquaint the visitor with the mysteries of the ocean, the latest research and creatures of the deep.
Bermuda Triangle Brewing Microbrewery Tours
Bermuda's only microbrewery located on Industrial Park Road in Southampton, this microbrewery offers unlimited sampling of all fresh, locally made beers.
Botanical Gardens
Browse over the 1,000 varieties of plants and flowers - both common and uncommon - seen around the island, such as hibiscus, oleander and some endemics, on your guided tour. Group tours are available. Visit also the official residence of Bermuda's Premier.
Crystal Caves
The Crystal Caves Hamilton Parish is known for its limestone cave formations. Guides will escort you, mainly to ensure that you do not touch the formations.
The caves are named for their subterranean pools of incredibly clear water. If you look down, you'll see the bottom, 55 feet below, through incredibly clear turquoise waters. Located at Wilkinson Avenue.
Dolphin Quest
A unique and unforgettable in-water 'encounter' with bottlenose dolphins. Please note, the Dolphin Encounter will take place in the Lagoon of the Maritime Museum, until further notice. This is approximately twenty minutes' drive from the hotel. For more information and reservations, please call Fairmont Hotels & Resorts at 1 (800) 441-1414. Please note, only guests with a confirmed room reservation at the Fairmont Southampton or the Fairmont Hamilton Princess may reserve more than four days in advance.
Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Marvel at over 200 square miles of reefs and over 350 shipwrecks.
Historical British Forts
Bermuda has dozens of historic forts still standing. They are superb cultural, historical and scenic attractions in every way. The largest concentration is in St. George's, which has been proclaimed World Heritage Treasure by United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Horse and Carriage Tours
Located on Front Street. For more information and details, please contact the Concierge.
St. George's Heritage Nights
St. George's activities include historical walking tours, craft vendors, historical characters and the Bermuda Gombeys. Tuesday evenings (summer and fall, weather permitting)
Taxi/Sightseeing Tours
For a party of 4 to 6, engaging a taxi for the day or half-day with the driver acting as the tour guide can be a good way to see Bermuda. A blue flag fluttering from the taxi's bonnet signifies the driver has qualified as a tour guide.
The Town of Hamilton
The town center of Bermuda's capital city is only a 5-minute walk from The Fairmont Hamilton Princess (and a free ferry ride from the Fairmont Southampton). The Hamilton Harbor is one of the most beautiful in the world. Be sure also to visit the Yacht Club area and the excellent shopping on Front Street. History-loving guests will enjoy the wide array of historical buildings.
Bermuda Maritime Museum
Shipwrecks, boat building, whaling, privateering and the Royal Navy were all part of Bermuda's maritime history. Located at The Keep, Royal Naval Dockyard.
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