Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas: 6 on the Shortlist

1.St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 367 reviews · from $70Our pick

Spend six hours seeing St. Thomas by open-air safari taxi. Shop in Charlotte Amalie, stop at Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive, then relax at Magens Bay. Guides such as Air Force One, Tony, Elvis, Sonny, and Kash are known for lively island commentary. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and $7 for the beach.

“It was a great experience! We were picked up at our resort. Nice! Had to wait for the other folks coming from the cruise ship. Some shopping at Charlotte Amalie, history re the island from our guide, went to Mtn Top for more shopping and great views of the island, and then 2 hours at Magens Beach! Excellent tour! Our guide Air Force one did a great job!”

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2.The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews Top rated

Explore St. Thomas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Jason, Raymond, Sinclair, Smitty, or Michael. Visit Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Charlotte Amalie, historic landmarks, and beaches. The day can be adjusted for swimming, shopping, lunch, mobility needs, or cruise-ship timing.

“Thank-you William! for the perfect tour for our little family reunion group. We enjoyed your introduction to the beautiful island of St. Thomas, for the customized itinerary to fit our needs, for the secret spot at the “Secret Beach” and the FUN time.”

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3.Best of Mangrove Lagoon Kayak, Hike and Snorkel Adventure with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $159

Spend five hours with Virgin Islands Ecotours kayaking through St. Thomas’s Mangrove Lagoon, hiking across Cas Cay to a volcanic blowhole, and snorkeling for starfish, rays, fish, and more. Guides such as Dana, Freddie, Chrissy, and Swish offer nature insight and help first-time paddlers. Lunch, water, and gear are included.

“Sherrie was an amazing tour guide. We did the 5 hour lunch tour. It was perfect. There were 4 people on our tour. Very Serene peaceful and definitely the highlight of our trip. They were very personable and friendly! Would do this tour time and time again!”

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4.St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 222 reviews · from $84

See St. Thomas from Skyline Drive, Drake’s Seat, and Mountain Top, then spend two hours at Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Hamblet and Robert provide island commentary, while Mountain Top adds shopping and its famous banana daiquiri. Pickup is available from cruise ports and hotels, with groups capped at 15.

“The driver was very informative and made the tour interesting. We had a lot of fun and would recommend this tour.”

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5.Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI -St. Thomas, Virgin Islands-Private Group-Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

Spend about six hours touring St. Thomas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI. See Charlotte Amalie, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, Skyline Drive, Magens Bay, and Blackbeard’s Castle. Departure times and stops can be adjusted, and guides such as Big Moe, Sam, and Nami have handled past tours.

“Big Moe was an amazing tour guide! Highly recommended!! He took us around the island and showed us all the great locations!”

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6.Vi Top Taxi & Tours USVI-Scenic Island Tour ,St. Thomas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $50Best value

Explore St. Thomas in a small group of up to 14 people, with pickup, air-conditioned transport, and stops at Fort Christian, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive. Guide Nathmi Faqih operates the tour, and one account names Nami as the escort. Expect big views, photo stops, and time for shopping.

“On our stop at St. Thomas we were escorted on our tour by Nami. He was very knowledgeable about his points of interest. From the beaches and city area to the top of a mountain and back. There were stops to take pictures of the beautiful scenery and also to purchases from local establishments.”

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