Explore the finest restored fort in the Caribbean — a 18th-century British citadel perched above Scarborough with panoramic harbour views, historic cannons, and a world-class museum of Tobago's layered colonial past.
What to expect
The cobblestone paths of Fort King George wind past immaculately preserved 18th-century barracks, a lighthouse, and rows of iron cannons still trained over the harbour. The museum inside the old officers' mess houses Amerindian artefacts, colonial documents, and the moving story of Tobago's nine changes of colonial hands — the most of any island in the Caribbean. Views from the ramparts encompass the entire harbour, Scarborough's colourful rooftops, and the hazy outline of Trinidad on clear days. Knowledgeable on-site guides bring the military history vividly to life.
Good to know
A 10-minute taxi ride or a brisk 20-minute uphill walk from the cruise pier — ideal as a first stop before beaches. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Allow 1.5–2 hours. Combine with a visit to the Scarborough Botanical Garden immediately below the fort walls for a complete half-day of culture.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Scarborough — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Scarborough
- Grand Circle Island Private Tour: Dawn to Dusk Tobago
- Little Tobago Seabird Sanctuary: Glass-Bottom Boat & Guided Walk
- Argyle Waterfall: Tobago's Triple-Tiered Rainforest Cascade
- Pigeon Point Heritage Beach: Tobago's Iconic Caribbean Shoreline
- Tobago Rainforest & Tropical Garden Reserve: Nature Immersion