15 Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas to Build a Day Around

1.Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 790 reviews · from $250Our pick

Spend about eight hours circling St. John from St. Thomas or St. John. Your crew chooses calm snorkeling spots, serves drinks and snacks, and stops at the floating Lime Out taco bar. Expect sea turtles, stingrays, a shipwreck area, pizza from Pizza Pi, and optional time at Lovango Beach Club.

“Best part of St John’s was our boat day today, we had the best time and Tara, our captain was amazing!”

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2.High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 497 reviews · from $60

Ride the 750-horsepower Screamin' Eagle around Charlotte Amalie Harbor with captain Anthony or another local guide. Expect fast runs, fishtails, 180-degree spins, island commentary, and plenty of spray. The 40-minute trip costs $60, runs morning and afternoon, and requires a minimum height of 42 inches.

“You're getting soaked and it's a wild ride! Anthony was great letting us know when to expect twists and turns. Great adventure ride for a family to do! Highly recommended.”

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3.US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $250

Join Stormy Pirates for an eight-hour boat day from St. Thomas or St. John. You will circle St. John, swim to Lime Out for tacos, snorkel at Christmas Cove, collect Pizza Pi slices by dinghy, and finish at Lovango. Crew members such as Grant, Tyler, Sammy, and Lacey add local stories, drinks, and steady help.

“We had the most wonderful crew on our food hop tour. Very engaging and knowledgeable. The snorkeling was beautiful!”

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

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

This six-hour St. Thomas tour combines Charlotte Amalie shopping, open-air safari taxi rides, island viewpoints, and about two hours at Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Air Force One, Sunny, Elvis, Tony, and Kash are praised for lively commentary, though pickup timing and shopping time can vary. Port pickup, drop-off, and admission to Mountain Top are included.

“Very good experience and a lot of fun.good information on history and the shopping was great.the tour guide was the best!”

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5.The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews

Spend about six hours touring St. Thomas with a private driver-guide from David’s Fun Tours. See Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Charlotte Amalie, historic churches, and Magen’s Bay, with time for swimming, shopping, or a second beach. Guides such as Jason, Raymond, Sinclair, and Smitty tailor the pace to your group.

“Ken gave us a great tour making sure we saw many sights and were not rushed at any of them. He shared history and culture of St. Thomas and helped us enjoy the beauty of the island. The cold waters were great too!”

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6.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 Crown Mountain’s Mountain Top, then spend two hours at Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Hamblet, Guy, and Robert provide island stories and local tips. Pickup is available from cruise ports and hotels, with groups capped at 15 people.

“This was a guy with a 15 passenger van who shuttled us from place to place. That’s it! He was very kind but there was no “tour”. The beach was beautiful but extremely crowded.”

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7.Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands- Island Scenic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · from $49

See St. Thomas by air-conditioned van on a two-hour tour with hotel pickup. Your guide takes you past the waterfront to Fort Christian, Blackbeard’s Castle, Drake’s Seat, Skyline Drive, and Mountain Top. Guides such as Big Moe and Big Mike are praised for local stories and friendly service, though vehicle condition and audio can vary.

“While we did drive around St. Thomas to see the main sights And the driver was kind and thoughtful we however were dissatisfied and disappointed that we couldn’t hear or understand his comments We suggest you have some microphonRead more”

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8.St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · from $40

Ride through St. Thomas with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Mountain Top and scenic overlooks near Magens Bay, Charlotte Amalie, and the island’s east end. Guides such as Godfrey and Air Force One are praised for their island knowledge. Expect shared transport, snacks, drinks, hills, wind, and possible audio problems.

“This was a nice intro to the island. Our tour guide had a good amount of info to share. It is hard to get in touch with the company for info but rest assured by the day before/morning of they will text with info on pick up, etc. Also slightly hard to hear info on the tour bus, but at the stops all info was repeated. Good photo ops available. Snacks and water and soda was available and included in the price. Overall an okay way to get acquainted with the island. Remember to tip your tour guides!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews

You’ll spend about six hours touring St. Thomas in a private air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, Skyline Drive, Magens Bay, Charlotte Amalie, and Blackbeard’s Castle. Departure times are flexible, and guides such as Big Moe and Sam have handled custom routes well. Confirm the vehicle limit before booking, since the details list both 10 and 14 passengers.

“All the same ..nothing but going to overlooks. We asked him to take us to local places. He was late from beginning to end because of drama with another driver in your company.”

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10.Private 6-Hour Island Hopping in US Virgin Islands – 500hp Hydro Sport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Build your own six-hour day on a fast 500hp Hydro Sport from St. Thomas. Your USCG-licensed captain can take you to Turtle Cove, shipwrecks, Water Island, Lovango Cay, quiet beaches, or beach clubs. Snorkel gear, drinks, snacks, and local stories are included for your private group of up to six.

“We had the best time with Stormy Pirates. We went out for the day with the family. It was a surprise for our parents. The boat was awesome. It was perfect for a family of 4. There was some shade if that is what you are worried about. The coRead more”

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11.Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI-St.Thomas-Virgin Islands-Island Magen’s Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $70

Ride an air-conditioned vehicle through St. Thomas with Paradise Taxi and Tours, stopping at Fort Christian, Skyline Drive, Drake’s Seat, and Mountain Top before reaching Magens Bay Beach. Guides such as Moh, Big Moe, and Lisa have led tours, and the shared group can include up to 28 people. Beach admission costs extra.

“Our driver was Lisa. She was excellent!! Gave us good information about area. Answered all our questions. Will definitely use them again.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $50

Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with guide Nathmi Faqih, known as Nami, for a 2 to 3 hour tour of St. Thomas. See Fort Christian, Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Skyline Drive, with time for photos, island views, shopping, and a banana daiquiri stop. Pickup is offered, and groups are capped at 14.

“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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13.Vi Top Taxi &Tours USVI-St Thomas Private Group-Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews

Spend about six hours touring St Thomas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with guide Nathmi Faqih, often called Nami or Nazmi. Visit Mountain Top, Drake’s Seat, and Magens Bay, then choose shopping in Charlotte Amalie or Haven Sight. Pickup is available from hotels, the airport, central locations, or cruise docks.

“Ryan is awesome! His Mercedes van was huge , comfortable, am working like a charm and very clean. He is very professional and punctual. He goes over and beyond to ensure you have the best time and see the best views of the islaRead more”

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14.6 Hour St. Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend six hours touring St. Thomas in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to 10 people. Your guide takes you to Drake’s Seat, Mountain Top, Charlotte Amalie landmarks, Frenchtown, and a beach of your choice. Guides including Desmond, Raynier, Charley, and Raymond have shaped days around guest preferences, with photo help, water, and snorkeling gear included.

“It was exactly what we told our guide we wanted. We were headed to Magens Bay, but after our guide listened to what we wanted, we ended up at Secret Harbor and it was amazing and a much better fit for us.”

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15.St Thomas Private and Customized Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews

Start at 7:00 am with a private pickup from your hotel or cruise port, then shape the day with your guide. Visit Magens Bay, see St. Thomas landmarks, stop for local food, and learn about Danish and American history. Guides such as Shadrach and Bernie are named in guest feedback. Light refreshments and Cruzan Rum drinks are included.

“Our driver, Shadrach, was just amazing. We couldn't have had a better experience. We were told to meet him at the windmill when we got off the ship and he was waiting for us holding a sign with our name before we even got to the winRead more”

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