Old Towne Train Tour

OVERVIEW

Ride a trolley train through the heart of St. George and discover fascinating facts about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Along the way, you will hear about the town’s founding in 1612, it being Bermuda’s first capital and its distinction as the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in the New World. St. George exudes history, especially through its 17th- and 18th-century architecture. From the comfort of the an open-air trolley train, you will enjoy unobstructed views of highlights such as Fort Catherine – which was built in 1614 overlooking the spot where the first English settlers arrived – and the gothic-style Unfinished Church, which some locals consider to be cursed because its construction suffered so many setbacks that it was never completed. Bermuda’s natural beauty will be on display as you pass Tobacco Bay Beach, a gorgeous sliver of sand sheltered by a natural breakwater of large boulders.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the historical highlights of St. George from the comfort of a trolley train.
• Pass landmarks such as 17th-century Fort Catherine and the Unfinished Church.
• Discover the reasons UNESCO designated St. George as a World Heritage site.
• Behold beautiful Tobacco Bay Beach, which was named for the wild tobacco that grew there.
• Take the tender to and from St. George, which occupies Bermuda’s northeastern tip.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.