St. Croix’s Forts, Freedom, and Beaches: A Self-Drive Audio Tour

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About this activity

St. Croix is the largest of the US Virgin Islands and is famous for its sun-kissed beaches, welcoming people, and radiant culture. On this self-guided driving tour, you’ll cruise from Christiansted to Frederiksted to uncover the stories that shaped the island, from colonial conquests to the fight for freedom. You’ll also find out why we drive on the left, despite being a US territory.

The tour starts at Christiansted Bypass Overlook where, on a clear day, you’ll be able to see the neighboring island of St. Thomas. You’ll enter the heart of Christiansted where I’ll show you Gallows Bay, once the site of public executions. Then, we’ll swing around Altona Lagoon Beach, a local favorite for exercise and recreation.

As you drive along the Queen Mary Highway, you’ll learn about the local woman it’s named after and her pivotal role in the 1878 rebellion known as “The Fireburn.”

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

You’ll pass by Gallows Bay on St. Croix, a historic harbour area closely tied to the island’s colonial and maritime past. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Stop 2

Passing by

You’ll pass by Altona Lagoon Park, a peaceful coastal reserve known for its walking paths, wetlands, and birdlife. Any costs related to visiting the area aren’t covered in this tour.
Stop 3

Passing by

You’ll pass by the St. Croix Agricultural Fairgrounds, a well-known community space that hosts the island’s annual agricultural fair and other local events. Any costs related to visiting the area aren’t covered in this tour.
Fort Frederik Beach

Passing by

You’ll pass by Fort Frederik, a striking red-brick fort that played a key role in St. Croix’s colonial history and the abolition of slavery in the Danish West Indies. Please note that entry to the fort is not included in this tour
Frederiksted

Passing by

You’ll pass by Frederiksted Beach, a popular stretch of shoreline known for its calm waters, sunsets, and lively waterfront atmosphere. Any costs related to visiting the area aren’t covered in this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Christiansted Bypass Overlook. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

End point

The tour ends at Frederiksted Beach.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]