Plantation House: The Governor's Residence (A Small-Group Tour)
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Hafen
Jamestown, Saint Helena
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Aktivitätsebene
Strenuous
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$89
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 1½ Hour
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
This tour offers a sneak peek inside Plantation House — the residence of St Helena's Governor, built in 1792.
The on-site manager guides you through the home and brings to life the history of the building, highlighting the various occupants and functions it has served over the years. You will see several of the 35 rooms within the house, including the Governor's office, the library, the formal dining room and others.
Jonathan the tortoise — the island's oldest resident at 193 — still lives in the garden and has seen many Governors come and go. With luck, you may catch a glimpse of him during your visit.
Notes:
Tour operates at a gentle pace; however, participants must negotiate a few steps to enter the building and to (dis)embark the transportation. The coach ride is unguided; a local guide awaits you at each stop to provide information and answer questions. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here; you are trading breadth of guide experience for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties or operational surprises that may crop up. Jonathan may or may not be present during your visit.