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Antigua and Barbuda St. John's travel guide
20 things to do in St. John's. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in St. John's
- Holy Family Cathedral — cathedral in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 35 min)
- St. John's Cathedral — Anglican cathedral in St. John's, Antigua (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Museum of Antigua and Barbuda — Historic building in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Fort James — fort in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Fort Barrington — historic military fort in St. John's, Antigua (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Richmond's Estate, Saint Paul — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- George Byam's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Howard's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Gale's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Follys, Antigua and Barbuda — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Dimsdale Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Buckshorne's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Bodkin's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Barter's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Tranquil Vale — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Nanton's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Windy Hill Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Willock's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Morris's Estate — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Mill Hill, Saint Mary — official historic site of Antigua and Barbuda (visit ≈ 15 min)
1-day St. John's walking itinerary
Starting point: City centre. The top 4 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 8.5 km · 11,440 steps · 1 h 53 min on the way): Holy Family Cathedral → St. John's Cathedral → Museum of Antigua and Barbuda → Fort James
Good to know before visiting St. John's
- Fine: Civilians may not wear camouflage-pattern clothing.
- Fine: Drug offences carry severe penalties.
- Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
- Warning: June to November is hurricane season; follow official alerts.
- The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often; check official government sources before you travel.
- Emergency: 911
- Plugs: A/B, 230V
- Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often added; otherwise leave 10–15%.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Antigua and Barbuda, Wikivoyage — Antigua and Barbuda, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
St. John's travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in St. John's?
- The top 4 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
- What are the top things to do in St. John's?
- Highlights: Holy Family Cathedral, St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, Fort James and Fort Barrington. The map has 20 things to do in total.
- What is the emergency number in St. John's?
- Emergency: 911.
- Do you tip in St. John's?
- A 10% service charge is often added; otherwise leave 10–15%.
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