Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands

5.0 (27 reviews) 2–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is the only Tour of its kind available on Tortola which showcases prominent practicing 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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: The Pottery Garden

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Binoculars for bird watching at Josiah's Bay Pond
Included: Seating - customize your tour by selecting forward facing seating or sit facing each other

Not included

Not included: *Added Option* at Jenesis Studio - Bread Baking for $20(must book 2 days in advance for this option)
Not included: *Added Option* - Clay play for $12 at Pottery Garden

Itinerary

Stop 1

one hour Admission 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. practicing 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

one hour Admission 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

45 min

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).

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

At the parking lot of the Road Town Jetty/Ferry dock

End point

At the parking lot of the Road Town Jetty/Ferry dock

Pickup points

Fort Burt Hotel
The Heritage Inn
Village Cay BVI Hotel
Elm Beach Suites
Prospect Reef Resort
The Moorings Yacht Club Hotel
Long Bay Beach Resort
Sugar Mill Hotel
Rhymers Beach Hotel
Icis Villas
Fort Recovery Beachfront Villa & Suites
Spyglass

and 16 more pickup points

Pick up location is flexible, guest can be collected from any requested location on Tortola, Virgin Islands

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Art & Culture Tour + Baking

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
A&C Tour + Clay play + Baking

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

Pickup included
The Art & Culture Tour

Pickup included
Art & Culture Tour Pro

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
Art & Culture Tour + Clay Play

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

Pickup included