Virgin Islands · ISLAND SIGHTSEEING TOURS

The 15 Best Island Tours in the Virgin Islands

26 tours  ·  from $16

Up to the ridge for the view down onto Magens Bay, then along the north shore. The 15 below compare open-air trucks against private cars on price, stops and whether shopping time is built in.

Circle the Island of St. John | Lunch stop at Lime Out (Taco Boat) - Cruising past St. John’s North Shore beaches
Cruises & Boat Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, Lunch Experiences, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews

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

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port - Captain Anthony adds local character
Cruises & Boat Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

High Speed Harbor Tour from Charlotte Amalie Cruise Port

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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour - Seeing St. John from Hawksnest to Maho Bay
Cruises & Boat Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Food Tours & Tastings, Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour - Meeting your guide near the cruise port
Beach Tours, Beach Tours in St Thomas, Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, Shopping Tours, Shore Excursions, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

St Thomas Shore Excursion: Shopping, Sightseeing and Beach Tour

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour - Old St. Thomas in short, easy stops
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, Private, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

The Best of St Thomas Private Sightseeing Tour

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today! - Starting near Cruz Bay and heading to Caneel Bay
Island Sightseeing Tours, Private, St John Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

6.Book Your Private Two and a Half Hour Island Tour today!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · from $150

Ride with a private local guide around St. John’s beaches, overlooks, and historic sites. Guides such as Hibiscus, Evans, and Ron tailor the route to your interests, share island history and culture, and provide bottled water plus selected hotel transfers. The tour begins and ends near Cruz Bay.

“We missed this tour but the rest of our group went and they are still talking about it. They said their driver was extremely knowledgeable, very nice and patient and they had the best time!”

Check availability →Read our full review

St. Thomas Island Tour with Mountain Top and Magens Bay Beach - Drake’s Seat is a short stop with a major payoff
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

7.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands- Island Scenic Tour - Waterfront views and Charlotte Amalie orientation
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

8.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide - Magens Bay is a pass-by sight, not a beach stop
Guided, Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide

9.St. Thomas Sightseeing Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · from $40Best value

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!”

Check availability →Read our full review

St John Island Sightseeing Tour - Caneel Bay gives you the first big view
Island Sightseeing Tours, St John Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

St John Island Sightseeing Tour

10.St John Island Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 81 reviews · from $65

See St John’s best-known viewpoints and Annaberg’s sugar plantation ruins on a 2 to 3 hour small-group drive. Guide Kenneth is often at the wheel, sharing island history from an open-air taxi. Expect scenic overlooks rather than beach time, plus a separate $16.30 round-trip ferry fare from St Thomas.

“Kenneth was a very insightful guide and very accommodative. Nice trip with a bonus visit to our 45th National Park. Only 19 left to visit them all”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI -St. Thomas, Virgin Islands-Private Group-Island Tour - Mountain Top gives you the broadest view
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, Private, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

11.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Private 6-Hour Island Hopping in US Virgin Islands - 500hp Hydro Sport - Virgin Islands National Park by boat
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, Private, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews

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

12.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paradise Taxi & Tours USVI-St.Thomas-Virgin Islands-Island Magen's Beach Tour - Skyline Drive offers a broad harbor view
Beach Tours, Beach Tours in St Thomas, Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

13.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Vi Top Taxi & Tours USVI-Scenic Island Tour ,St. Thomas - Fort Christian brings the island’s past into view
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

14.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.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Vi Top Taxi &Tours USVI-St Thomas Private Group-Island Tour - Magens Bay, with a separate admission cost
Island Sightseeing Tours, Island Sightseeing Tours in St Thomas, Private, St Thomas Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

15.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”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Island Sightseeing Tours

★ 5.0Ultimate Private Tour Around Tortola in British Virgin Islands3 reviews
★ 4.5Sightseeing and Swimming ExcursionFrom $649 reviews
★ 4.0Nature and Sightseeing at Phantasea Tropical Botanical GardenFrom $156 reviews
★ 4.5St. Thomas Shopping And Sightseeing TourFrom $658 reviews
★ 5.0Island Hopping Adventure in the British Virgin Islands!7 reviews

Keep browsing

Beach Tours22Jeep Tours12Shopping Tours9Coral World Ocean Park Tours7Walking Tours5
Scroll to Top

Explore the Virgin Islands

Pick a hull, a reef or a ridge road.

On the water

SnorkellingSailing TripsPrivate ChartersSunset SailsDiving

In the shallows

Swim with TurtlesKayaksMangrove LagoonNight KayaksCoral World

On land

Beach DaysIsland CircuitsOpen-Air TrucksCharlotte AmalieFood Walks

British waters

TortolaJost Van DykeThe BathsTortola Snorkelling