The Real Barbados 6 hour Island Tour

Fantastic tour! Michael was so kind and a wealth of knowledge about Barbadian history and culture. He took us to the major tourist spots and to places that ordinarily would not be tourist attractions. He was very patient and a safe driver. I am really glad we picked his tour.

My wife and I travelled from Ireland on our Honeymoon and wanted to explore the island and find out more about the Barbados culture. Mike was an absolute gentleman and very enthusiastic about his work, showcasing his vast knowledge about Barbados. To be honest we aren’t into our history but Mike made it very interesting for us. We would certainly recommend Mike to anyone who wishes to have a tour of Barbados as we got to see this Beautiful country from top to bottom in complete comfort. The next time we travel to Barbados we would really like to go on Mikes 3 stop tour which is a new additional tour option.
Thanks again Mike from Amy & Dermot

Mike's Maxi Taxi in Barbados is an absolute gem! As a meticulous planner, I had been dreaming and planning this vacation for what feels like forever, and Sue was right there with me, helping me plan and get excited about this trip for months. From start to finish, they exceeded all expectations, answering all my questions, and making this trip unforgettable for my family and me.

The journey began with airport transfers, and despite flight delays causing initial panic, Mike's reassuring words put me at ease. He promised to pick everyone up, regardless of the time, and he kept that promise without fail. My daughter's flight arrived at midnight, and Mike maintained constant contact with me throughout the process, which helped me stay calm.

A major highlight of our trip was Mike's expertly guided family cultural and history tour of Barbados. His wealth of knowledge about the island's heritage and culture was awe-inspiring. From fascinating historical facts to his personal island tales and an amazing lunch stop, we laughed, learned, and felt deeply connected to Barbados.

Barbados, Mike, and Sue surpassed all expectations, providing personalized service that created unforgettable memories. Thank you, Mike and Sue, for an amazing trip! Can't wait to return and explore more with Mike's Maxi Taxi. See you soon!

Firstly apologies to Mike for posting such a late review of the tour he took us on of the island on 25 June - but waited till got home to post now. What can I say from the start , at about 9am to finish when he dropped us back off at our hotel about 5.30, Mike kept us (a party of 6) entertained and despite it being a usual scorching hot Bajan day too. We started in St Lawrence Gap popped up the west coast, then stopped at the Animal Flower Cave. We then dropped back south via Cherry Tree Hill and onto the east coast. Brilliant dinner stop off at Sand Dunes before descending down to Bathsheba for a rum punch time out, to take in yet more incredible views and then coming back through central Barbados and home. Throughout Mike provided vast insights and depth of knowledge on Bajan history, geography, wildlife, architecture, religion and also political and sociological changes to Barbados and pop with Rihanna and her home/upbringing...in fact I doubt anyone could have provided so much information in so short a time. Indeed when we were chilling out post tour, our group kept on reflecting the bits that that we had been told. I wouldn't hesitate to recommended this tour to anyone and great value for money. Chatting with Mike he also mentioned another tour he was doing via Welchman Hall Gully/Huntes Garden/Peg Farm and I'd love to come back asap and do that too. Finally thanks to Mike for the tour and I hope plenty more visitors treat themselves to this gem

We had a fantastic day with Mike touring Barbados. Words cannot explain how brilliant of a guide he was for the five of us. His knowledge and personal experiences of the island made for a truly wonderful trip with a warm and friendly atmosphere. From cricket, to the history of how Barbados has become the country it is today, the knowledge we acquired from Mike’s fascinating stories will not be forgotten. As we had packed lunches we stopped at a beautiful picnic stop on the east coast of the island, which was a brilliant choice by Mike. His depth and breadth of knowledge meant we had no question unanswered. Would highly recommend this tour. The best around, no question.

What an incredible guide Mike was. Not only did he prove to be very knowledgeable about Barbados, he answered every question that we had and believe me, we are a very inquisitive group. He also ensured that we had a very authentic experience and we loved his stories about growing up and living in Barbados. Thank you Mike for such a wonderful experience.
Also, shout out to you for the Rum Punch

We had such an amazing tour! We were taken around the island to some of the best views and also the backroads of the country. The knowledge we gained on the tour was priceless and we will forever remember the history and culture of Barbados thanks to our tour guide, Mike, who was so kind and knowledgeable. If you’re looking for a tour to do on the island, this is the the one to pick! Thank you Mike’s Maxi Taxi!

Myself and my friend were so glad we read the reviews on Trip Advisor and booked this tour with Mike. We had a fascinating day tripping around the island and learned so much from him-it really was the authentic experience we wanted as we did a couple of other tours but this was by far the best! The route he takes is also slightly different than some other generic tours and we highly enjoyed visiting the oldest church on the island and being introduced to some of the locals there. We also loved going to Animal Flower Cave at the top of the island and he also picked the best viewing spot on the east side of the island to enjoy a rum punch he had kindly brought for us-such a nice touch! The tour never felt rushed and given it was just us two, we could ask all the questions we wanted.
We learned so much about the real Barbados and we enjoyed Mike’s sense of humour too which made for such an entertaining, incredible day of exploring and learning and we felt we came away with a better sense of Barbadiana! Mike is a natural storyteller and historian. We were inspired by the beautiful Bajan culture and powerful inspiring women at its helm but also of Mikes personal inspirational stories - in awe of his zest for life after all he has been through. 
You won’t regret booking with Mike!

Mike was amazing he was an excellent tour guide. Was very knowledgeable, could tell he grew up here on the Island. Highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about Barbados. Thanks again Mike!

I usually read the Tripadvidor reviews but am always a little sceptical of 5 star ratings. However, after booking with Mike after another tour cancelled on us because there was only my wife and I signed up, I can attest that Mike’s rating is real and well deserved.

He provided a 7 hour tour for just my wife and I and it was filled with interesting information, pertinent details and humorous anecdotes. We learned so many facts about the island and were shown both the beautiful and less glamorous places. Mike’s love of the Barbados and his knowledge of its history was extremely evident…and he very patiently shared the info with us and answered all of our questions. We never felt rushed or were given the impression that we inconveniencing him…he remained gracious, amicable and engaging throughout the entire tour.

Unlike some other excursions that I have been on in the past, I can honestly say that I have no regrets about spending money on this tour and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to visit the sites in Barbados and learn about its past.

Mike is absolutely wonderful, he's full of knowledge and he's ready to share it with all visitors to his native Barbados. There was only one other couple on the tour with us and they were awesome as well. We got to see the entirety of Barbados while learning a great deal about each area that we passed through. The stops were timed nicely, and we also enjoy the lunch stop. There are places along the way you can grab souvenir's and additional snacks if you didn't bring any. Mike will provide chilled bottled water. Mike also takes good pictures, which is important! He was ready and willing to help everyone capture a picture at each stop. Mike's tour was the highlight of our time in Barbados and we cannot wait to return there. Sue was also super nice. After we booked the tour she was extremely communicative about hotel pick up time, etc. Don't forget to bring cash to tip Mike, he truly earns it!

This tour is for anyone who wants to see and learn about the real Barbados. Mike’s knowledge and personal experience makes for a great tour.

Mike gave our family an excellent overview tour of Barbados. He was very informative and obviously knows the island extremely well. He is friendly and a careful driver. He pointed out numerous interesting areas as we drove along. Our entire family of six found the tour to be very enjoyable. We highly recommend him.
Also, Sue, the woman who works in the office and handles the schedules, was very helpful, efficient and pleasant.

I don't do cruises because it is so hard to get to know the country you are visiting for hours or a couple of days. Since I'm visiting for over a week, I chose this tour because I wanted to get to know the people who live in Barbados better. After all, you don't need much time here to appreciate what a warm and wonderful people they are. That is why I highly recommend Mike's tour. Not only did we see the sights, we learned about the people, the differences in the parishes, the history and struggles of the sugar cane industry, the political and educational systems, geology, history, and questions answered about so much more. Meeting Mike will tell you so much about Bajans. There is no bitterness with the history of enslavement. There is not a hint of racism. There is pride in survival and achievement and the fact that the people of Barbados have formed a close society where helping is part of the national character. If you stay here for any length of time you"ll see that spirit, and pride.

We had a great day with Mike & Sue. The taxi is very comfortable and Mike is a great host. We learned a great deal of Barbadian history as well as touring the beautiful island. I highly recommend this tour.

Mike was a fabulous and knowledgeable tour guide and driver today. He gave us fascinating insights into the history, culture and customs of Babadians. He enjoyed his anecdotes of his time growing up on the island. Would definitely recommend!

We are a group of 6 that took Mikes island tour recently on March 9. Mike picked us up promptly at 9 and showed us so many historical and cultural sites that we felt gave us a great insight to Barbados. Mikes love for his home was very evident and his knowledge, not just of history but culture and even trees and plants was fantastic. I know more about the breadfruit now than I thought possible. Thoroughly recommend taking Mikes tour if you want to learn more about Barbados