Skip the Line: Pedro St. James Castle Guided Tour Ticket
Back at the ship by about 9:55 am, 5 h 5 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 5 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 7:00 amShip anchors in Grand Cayman45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 7:45 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:05 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h–1 h 30 min; we plan for 1 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:10 pm.
- 9:35 amTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 9:55 amBack at the tender pier5 h 5 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 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
Guided tours (every hour between 9 am and 4 pm) begin with a multi-sensory 3D movie detailing the site's history, followed by a detailed look at the living museum inside the Great House, stamp collection, exhibitions, and the surrounding picturesque landscape. There is also a gift shop and restaurant on site.
Since its construction more than two centuries ago, Pedro St. James was used in a variety of ways, as a cotton plantation, courthouse, jail, Government Assembly and restaurant, before the Cayman Islands government purchased the property in 1996 and restored it to its 18th-century grandeur.
Today, it stands as a dynamic piece of Caymanian heritage. Best known as the “birthplace of democracy in the Cayman Islands,” Pedro St. James was the venue for a meeting on December 5, 1831, where it was decided to form the islands' first elected parliament. Later, on May 3, 1835, the proclamation ending slavery in the British Empire was read from the site.
Max 60 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Pedro St. James National Historic SiteExperience the history and heritage of Pedro St. James known by locals as "Pedro Castle". The Great House is the oldest surviving stone structure in the Cayman Islands dubbed the “birthplace of democracy" and is home to many Cayman cultural and historic tales. On this 90 minute tour, you'll explore the 18th-century building and its artefacts while absorbing the beauty of Pedro St. James, spread across seven landscaped acres with panoramic ocean views. Enjoy a 3D movie that transports you back in time or take a guided tour by a local for an even more authentic experience.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Public Bus: NS, EE, BT or #9 bus.
Travel time to Pedro St James - 20 mins
Public Bus: NS, EE, BT or #9 bus.
Travel time to Pedro St James - 20 mins
From the cruise pier
About 20 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveler reviews
Operated by Pedro St. James - National Historic Site. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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