The 6 Best Cycling Tours in Antigua

1.TRIPLE ACTIVITY TOUR, Bike Kayak Hike, ANTIGUA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $130Our pick

Cycle through St. John’s with local guides Giles or Mark, paddle into a mangrove reserve, stop for a beach swim, and walk to Fort James. The 2-hour-45-minute outing is relaxed rather than strenuous, with cruisers in four frame sizes, bottled water, and a small group capped at 11 people.

“An easy 5 min walk from the cruise port to the meeting point where we found Giles setting up bicycles and equipment. He greeted my family of 4 by our names, prepped us for the day activities and we set out. Easy biking through and around town, Giles stopped at sites and interests all the while explaining each. Next activity was kayaking to a mangrove and observing local flora and fauna, birds and sea life. Back on the bikes for more touring Giles guided us to a beach for a quick dip and a hike around the area, the site of a 1600's fort, all the while explaining various ecological…”

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2.Historic City, Fort and Beach E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $130

Start near Five Islands with Fat Tire Electric Bike Tours and ride with guides such as Delroy and Raphael along Antigua’s north coast. You’ll learn the e-bikes, visit Fort James or Fort Barrington, see St. John’s Cathedral and the V.C. Bird Monument, and return to the starting point with water and snacks included.

“Fantastic cycle up to Shirley Heights! Amazing views!! Well supported. Seeing the Rastafarian plantation/commune was so informative”

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3.E-Bike Tour of Antigua Forts and Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $130

Ride a comfortable electric beach cruiser from Liberta through Antigua’s historic English Harbour area. Guides Dorian and Delroy bring island history and humor, while Rafael may follow to help with photos and conversation. Visit Dow’s Hill, Shirley Heights, and Nelson’s Dockyard before finishing at Pigeon Point Beach.

“This tour was fantastic! Dorian was our guide, he was very knowledgeable and had a great personality making our experience fun! Rafael was also with us, he took our pictures, drove behind us, and joined in conversation when he could. Read more”

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4.E-Bike Historical Sunset Tour in Fort James

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $96

Start at 4:30 pm on an easy-to-handle e-bike and follow Antigua’s western coast past mangroves and beaches to Fort James. Your small group, capped at 10, gets a guided look at the 18th-century ruins before sunset. Guides Besto, Akilah, and Shaq may lead the ride, with water included and pickup available.

“My fiancé and I had the opportunity to take a private adventure tour with Besto, Akilah, and Shaq. They were so fun and playful and we consider them our new Antiguan friends. The bikes were easy to operate and the guides all made sure yoRead more”

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5.Half-Day Small-Group E-Bike Guided Tour in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $80Best value

You’ll ride an electric bike from Heritage Quay with a guide and a group of no more than eight. The roughly two-hour route visits Antigua beaches, one of its oldest churches, and Devil’s Bridge, with short photo stops and local commentary. Bike-riding experience and moderate fitness are recommended.

“It is with a heavy heart that I feel compelled to write a negative review about a local experience, as I am always supportive of local enterprise and initiative. However, the participants’ safety was potentially compromised during our ebiRead more”

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6.Guided Orange Valley Bike and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $140

This small-group Antigua outing combines an off-road bike ride, a short uphill hike, farm views, Salt Pond, and 45 minutes at Darkwood Beach. Guides Royer and Shakeel may add local flavor, including fresh coconut water and island fruit. Pickup is offered, and the group is limited to 10 people.

“Wonderful tour with incredibly cool guides. Both Royer and Shakeel made the morning extra special. We were able to visit multiple beaches, see some of the inland, take a short hike up a hill, and got the benefit of fresh coconut water, snaRead more”

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