The Real Belize City Tour
Back at the ship by about 11:45 am, 4 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 15 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 30 min to the start point
- 9:15 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h–2 h; we plan for 2 h. Latest sensible start: 12:30 pm.
- 11:15 amTour ends30 min back to the pier
- 11:45 amBack at the tender pier4 h 15 min before the last tender
- 4:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 4:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
This Belize City tour offers an amazing look at the history and culture of the old Capital of this former British colony in Central America. Besides being in the largest City in the country you also get to see residences comprising of a wide variety of ethnicities. You will get to view the oldest Anglican Cathedral in the region as well as the Governor's house. You are slowly driven on the north and south sides of the city to view the important landmarks and historical buildings. Your experienced driver/guide will be providing detailed and factual information about the different attractions as you drive by. Stops will be made at your request at the Rum Factory and the Museum. For picture taking we will also stop at the Belize sign and the different landmarks if you desire. This is a short but very educational tour that offers an insight into the only English-speaking country in Central America. Shopping will be available after the tour for your souvenirs at the Local Artisan Alley.
Max 50 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Bottled water
- Guided tour of Belize City
- Souvenir Shopping
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Stop at local Rum Factory
- Driver/Guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Itinerary
- 1Belize CityThe Belize City tour offers a comprehensive insight into the history and culture of the Old capital of the country of Belize. After you have been picked up this tour get started on the north side of the city. Accompanied by a driver/guide you get to view landmarks such as the lighthouse and the tomb of the country's greatest benefactor Baron Bliss, the memorial park, and a replica of the first plane that landed in Belize by Charles Lindbergh. The tour continues into the upscale communities and then moves its way into the south side of Belize City. Here you will get to see historical buildings such as the oldest Anglican Cathedral in Central America, the Governor's house, and the court buildings . You also get to pass over the oldest hand crank bridge that connects both sides of the City the Belize City swing bridge. This is a guided tour as your driver/ guide will be presenting all the intriguing and historical information about these landmarks.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 30 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats unavailable
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not suitable for pets
- We will pick you up from any hotel, Airbnb water taxi or bus terminal, in the Belize City area
- Wheelchair accessible
Traveler reviews
Operated by A Plus Adventures Belize. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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