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Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands
Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands
Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands
Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands
Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands

Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands

By The Pottery Garden
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £99 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This is the only Tour of its kind available on Tortola which showcases prominent practising Artists and their work. Small, private groups keep this tour very intimate and interactive which allows you to develop a bond with the artists/guides. The added option features of bread baking(Must book 2 days in advance for bread baking option) and clay play allows for great fun, memorable experiences and good photo opportunities! On this tour you will have a true Virgin Island experience as the guides/artists are locals who are passionate about their craft and islands. Having the chance to view and purchase beautiful, authentic local art work created by locals is sadly becoming a rare thing in The Virgin Islands but this tour gives you that chance!

Activity location

  • Jenesis Studios
    • VG1110, Tortola, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 164 Waterfront Dr
    • 164 Waterfront Drive
    • Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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The Art & Culture Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
£98.94 x 2 Adults£197.88
Total
Price is £197.88
Art & Culture Tour + Clay Play
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Clay Play: Have a chance on the potter's wheel at the pottery garden
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£109.23 x 2 Adults£218.46
Total
Price is £218.46
Art & Culture Tour + Baking
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Bread Baking at Jenesis Studio: Observe baking in a traditional oven and sample the goods when complete! Must book 2 days in advance for this option
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
£118.73 x 4 Adults£474.92
Total
Price is £474.92
A&C Tour + Clay play + Baking
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Baking + Clay Play: Bread baking @ Jenesis Studio & Clay Play @ The Pottery Garden! Must book 2 days in advance for bread baking option
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
£129.01 x 4 Adults£516.04
Total
Price is £516.04
Art & Culture Tour Pro
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

Bread Baking & Clay play: Bread baking @Jenesis Studios & Clay Play @The Pottery Garden Must book 2 days in advance for bread baking option
Duration: 2 hours: times may vary depending on lunch or beach
local lunch + custom sights: local lunch and chosen extra sight stops
beach stop: a dip at a beautiful tropical beach
choose between lunch or beach
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
£144.05 x 4 Adults£576.20
Total
Price is £576.20

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBinoculars for bird watching at Josiah's Bay Pond
  • What's includedWhat's includedSeating - customise your tour by selecting forward facing seating or sit facing each other
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded*Added Option* at Jenesis Studio - Bread Baking for $20(must book 2 days in advance for this option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded*Added Option* - Clay play for $12 at Pottery Garden

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Jenesis Studios
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Local Artist Reuben Vanterpool takes you on a cultural journey guiding you through his garden, museum/gallery & traditional oven bakery. Here you can get a taste of Virgin Island life before the 1960's. The facility also includes a mini gift shop & snacket. Mr. Vanterpool is one of the most prominent Artist in the Virgin Is. practising for over 45 years and mainly works in oil/acrylic on canvas. Many of his beautiful paintings illustrates the early life and culture of the Virgin Is. Jenesis Studios is truly a gem of culture and is well worth the visit. *Added Option* - Bread Baking Observe baking in a traditional oven and sample the goods when complete, along with other goodies! +$20
The Pottery Garden
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Local Ceramic Artist Karl Burnett shows you around his pottery grounds "The Pottery Garden" where you'll be immersed in an "earthmade experience". Karl explains his journey as a mainly self taught potter, talks about his making processes and explains his impressive wood fired kiln which is covered in local stone. Take a guided walk through his workshop where the excitement kicks up a notch with live demonstrations on the potter's wheel and other pottery production techniques! After seeing how the pots are made browse around the quaint studio gallery featuring Karl's handmade pieces for sale where you can purchase a keepsake to remember your visit. Karl Burnett is the best known and only local potter in practice on Tortola. The Pottery Garden is a pottery studio placed in a tropical garden just a few minutes away from beautiful Josiah's Bay beach and is an experience you won't regret! *Added Option* - Clay play Get a try at the wheel during the demo section of the tour + $5
Tortola
  • 45m
Sightseeing & stops at points of interest Take in beautiful views and learn Virgin Islands history and culture on a relaxing drive between studios. See a historical ruin and visit the salt pond at Josiah's bay where you can see flamingos and other bird life(binoculars included).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESJenesis Studios
    • VG1110, Tortola, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE164 Waterfront Dr
    • 164 Waterfront Drive
    • Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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