Things to do & places to visit in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Tortola #2 destination in British Virgin Islands 2023. The average rating score is 4.31 based on 5.078 traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Tortola, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:34.

Top things to do (17)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

4.5 Cane Garden Bay (1.184 reviews)
- Great day at Sugar Cane Bay
Bodies of Water • Beaches

Centrally located on Tortola's north side, this is probably the busiest beach since its beauty is often compared to Magen's Bay on St. Thomas. See more..
4.5 Anegada Island (651 reviews)
- Kevin Faulkner fly fishing guide
Islands

Anegada or the "drowned island" is completely surrounded by shallow reefs, and has become the focal point of underwater diving due to the many historic shipwrecks that litter the island's underwater depths. See more..
4.5 Smuggler's Cove (607 reviews)
- STUNNING BEACH WITH CLEAR WATERS
Bodies of Water • Reefs • Beaches

This Tortola cove offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. See more..
4.5 Brewers Bay (291 reviews)
- Perfect day trip from cruise! Not a tourist trap.
Bodies of Water • Beaches

An exceptional bay and beach area on Tortola's north shore, which is protected by boulder-strewn barrier reefs, making this stretch of water popular for swimming and snorkeling. See more..
4.5 Long Bay Beach (276 reviews)
- Very nice beach
Beaches

A perfect getaway for a day, this charming, half-mile strip of soft white sand is isolated and rarely visited since it is accessible only by a small dirt road. See more..
4.5 Rhone National Marine Park (216 reviews)
- Incredible Dive Site
Marinas

Park that encompasses the wreck of the HMS Rhone, a mail ship that sunk during a hurricane in 1867, and Dead Chest Island, both great dive sites. See more..
4.5 Josiah's Bay (152 reviews)
- Best nude beach ever.
Bodies of Water • Beaches

A lovely beach sweeping for half a mile, which provides a great place to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or just relax and watch the pelicans dive for fish. See more..
4.5 Nanny Cay (141 reviews)
- Massage by Melody was wonderful
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 11:45 PM Beaches

Nanny Cay has the feel and all the amenities of a small tropical village, including shopping, dining and lodging options. See more..
4.5 Sunny Caribbee Spice Shop & Art Gallery (105 reviews)
- The best little shop in Tortola
Art Galleries

The Arts, the Crafts, the Flavours and Fragrances…the Best of the Caribbean can be yours! Located in what was Tortola's first guest house, Sunny Caribbee offers an eclectic collection of spices, sauces, cosmetics, art and craftwork all either made or designed in the West Indies. Open 7 days in season and now with a second location at Sopers Hole in West End. See more..
4.5 Aragorn's Studio (41 reviews)
- Pay them a visit. They need you and they have cool stuff!
Art Galleries

Stopped by not sure if the were open. But were greeted with a friendly voice. The gift shop on the one side was still in flux but showed a vast array of uniquely designed T-shirts and gifts. The otherside of the building where the ceramics were housed was nearing completion. We were able to go in there and look at some of Aragorn's work and make some selections. We left happy with our trinkets hoping that others come and give them some business for they like all those on the islands need us! See more..
4.5 Apple Bay (38 reviews)
- Apple Bay Getaway
Bodies of Water • Beaches

The Apple Bay area offers a series of intriguing beaches and seaside villages, with excellent surfing, resorts and superb dining. See more..
4.5 Sunny Caribbee Spice Shop & Art Gallery (34 reviews)
- Beautiful Location - Fun Shop
Art Galleries

The Arts, the Crafts, the Flavours and Fragrances…the Best of the Caribbean can be yours! Sunny Caribbee offers an eclectic collection of spices, sauces, cosmetics, art and craftwork all either made or designed in the West Indies. Open 7 days a week in season with a second, main location in Road Town. See more..
4.5 Frenchman's Cay (27 reviews)
- Best restaurant in Tortola
Marinas • Islands

As soon as you arrive at this hidden gem you'll be greeted by the the friendliest staff anywhere. The menu choices were over the top for selection. The food was exquisite. They also have a wonderful wine selection served by staff who know their wines. It was by far the most romantic and delicious meal on the Island See more..
4.5 St. Williams Roman Catholic Church (15 reviews)
- Mass with family of 4
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Celebrating mass when traveling is often a treat, but NEVER have we experienced a community as warm & welcoming as when we joined in last Sunday! Fr Paul Czoch was genuinely inspiring, both in his kindness and love for his parish and God. The young lectors & choir were superb! “We Love You” sung to us “first-timers” nearly brought me to tears. What a beautiful and vibrant parish; thank you! See more..
4.5 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum (15 reviews)
- Excellent British V.I. Historical Museum
Saturday: Speciality Museums

This museum is located in an old sugar processing plant which used to be located right on the shore. It is now located approximately 1 mile off the shore as the land area has since been filled to expand the shore. Museum contains a wide range of history for the BVI, including slavery, development, modernization, athletics, women, maritime, flora, fauna, fish, animals and more! There really is something for everyone who has any interest in learning about the history of the BVI. There are three separate rooms for browsing as well as a basement with some antique ship tools and instruments. In the main room when you first enter is a cotton machine that shows how the seeds were extracted and the cotton was pressed into 400 pound bales. This is just one of hundreds of interesting tools and artifacts from the past 150 years. Museum is conveniently located and is approximately a 20-25 minute walk from the shore. See more..
4.5 Sensation Ferries (8 reviews)
- ON TIME SERVICE!
Spent More than 3 hours Ferries

We had a short time in port off an NCL cruise. I looked up the ferry time to Virgin Gorda and contacted Sensations who assured me that they leave on time and that we would have no trouble making our all aboard time even though there was only fifteen minutes between our return to Road Town and the all aboard time. They were true to their word. We departed on time, arrived on time and made our all aboard time. In the meantime the ferry was clean, comfortable and quick. The staff was friendly and professional. I'd book it again. See more..
4.5 Lower Belmont Bay Beach (2 reviews)
- PARAÍSO
Beaches

A Praia é maravilhosa, poucas pessoas vão até essa praia, esta bem afastada a água é um espelho, ótima para snorkel. See more..
4.5 Cane Garden Bay (1.184 reviews)
- Great day at Sugar Cane Bay
Bodies of Water • Beaches

Centrally located on Tortola's north side, this is probably the busiest beach since its beauty is often compared to Magen's Bay on St. Thomas. See more..
4.5 Smuggler's Cove (607 reviews)
- STUNNING BEACH WITH CLEAR WATERS
Bodies of Water • Reefs • Beaches

This Tortola cove offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. See more..
4.5 Brewers Bay (291 reviews)
- Perfect day trip from cruise! Not a tourist trap.
Bodies of Water • Beaches

An exceptional bay and beach area on Tortola's north shore, which is protected by boulder-strewn barrier reefs, making this stretch of water popular for swimming and snorkeling. See more..
4.5 Long Bay Beach (276 reviews)
- Very nice beach
Beaches

A perfect getaway for a day, this charming, half-mile strip of soft white sand is isolated and rarely visited since it is accessible only by a small dirt road. See more..
4.5 Josiah's Bay (152 reviews)
- Best nude beach ever.
Bodies of Water • Beaches

A lovely beach sweeping for half a mile, which provides a great place to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or just relax and watch the pelicans dive for fish. See more..
4.5 Nanny Cay (141 reviews)
- Massage by Melody was wonderful
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 11:45 PM Beaches

Nanny Cay has the feel and all the amenities of a small tropical village, including shopping, dining and lodging options. See more..
4.5 Aragorn's Studio (41 reviews)
- Pay them a visit. They need you and they have cool stuff!
Art Galleries

Stopped by not sure if the were open. But were greeted with a friendly voice. The gift shop on the one side was still in flux but showed a vast array of uniquely designed T-shirts and gifts. The otherside of the building where the ceramics were housed was nearing completion. We were able to go in there and look at some of Aragorn's work and make some selections. We left happy with our trinkets hoping that others come and give them some business for they like all those on the islands need us! See more..
4.5 Apple Bay (38 reviews)
- Apple Bay Getaway
Bodies of Water • Beaches

The Apple Bay area offers a series of intriguing beaches and seaside villages, with excellent surfing, resorts and superb dining. See more..
4.5 Sunny Caribbee Spice Shop & Art Gallery (34 reviews)
- Beautiful Location - Fun Shop
Art Galleries

The Arts, the Crafts, the Flavours and Fragrances…the Best of the Caribbean can be yours! Sunny Caribbee offers an eclectic collection of spices, sauces, cosmetics, art and craftwork all either made or designed in the West Indies. Open 7 days a week in season with a second, main location in Road Town. See more..
4.5 Frenchman's Cay (27 reviews)
- Best restaurant in Tortola
Marinas • Islands

As soon as you arrive at this hidden gem you'll be greeted by the the friendliest staff anywhere. The menu choices were over the top for selection. The food was exquisite. They also have a wonderful wine selection served by staff who know their wines. It was by far the most romantic and delicious meal on the Island See more..
4.5 St. Williams Roman Catholic Church (15 reviews)
- Mass with family of 4
Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Celebrating mass when traveling is often a treat, but NEVER have we experienced a community as warm & welcoming as when we joined in last Sunday! Fr Paul Czoch was genuinely inspiring, both in his kindness and love for his parish and God. The young lectors & choir were superb! “We Love You” sung to us “first-timers” nearly brought me to tears. What a beautiful and vibrant parish; thank you! See more..
4.0 Soper's Hole (299 reviews)
- Off the beaten path
Spent 2-3 hours Marinas

This marina and shopping center in West End is the place to get your Caribbean crafts and mementos. See more..
4.0 Callwood Distillery (266 reviews)
- 5 shots of rum for 1 dollar
Historic Sites • Breweries

This historic rum distillery is one of the last of its kind in the British Virgin Islands. See more..