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Bernard's Tours: Full-Island Private Highlights Drive

St. Maarten's most celebrated local expert leads an unhurried private island tour spanning both the Dutch and French sides — from Philipsburg's heritage pastel streets to the cliff-top vistas of Pic Paradis and the chic bistros of Grand Case.

What to expect

The tour weaves through Philipsburg's colourful Front Street, pauses at Marigot's waterfront French market for fresh pastries and local spices, and climbs to commanding hilltop overlooks above both lagoons. Your guide shares vivid stories of the island's Dutch-French Treaty of Concordia (the world's smallest land border) and colonial history. The tour concludes with a stop at Maho Beach, timed perfectly for arriving aircraft.

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Bernard's Tours
USD 75 per person (private island tour, 4–5 hours)
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Good to know

Pick-up directly from the Philipsburg cruise pier — no taxi required. Book the private vehicle option (minimum 2 guests) via the Bernard's Tours website. Confirm your all-aboard time with the guide at the start; they are expert at cruise-schedule timing. Comfortable walking shoes recommended for the Marigot market stop.

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