Bermuda🇧🇲 | citiesSt. George’sColonial lanes, oldest church, King’s Square, roofless Unfinished Church | things to do and best time to go

A single bus ride in Bermuda costs US$4 for adults, paid in exact change (coins only, no bills, and no change given) or with a prepaid transit card or token bought at the terminals in Hamilton and St. George’s. Most backpackers staying in St. George’s walk the town itself, then lean on buses and ferries for everything beyond it. The old town is tiny, hilly in spots and cobbled in others, and traffic is light because Bermuda caps cars at one per household and visitors can’t rent one.

• Walking: Free, and the best choice inside town. You can cross from King’s Square to Fort St. Catherine in about 40 to 50 minutes, and the lanes around Duke of York Street are far more pleasant on foot than any vehicle. Sturdy shoes matter because the lanes are uneven and the afternoon sun is strong.
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A single bus ride in Bermuda costs US$4 for adults, paid in exact change (coins only, no bills, and no change given) or with a prepaid transit card or token bought at the terminals in Hamilton and St. George’s. Most backpackers staying in St. George’s walk the town itself, then lean on buses and ferries for everything beyond it. The old town is tiny, hilly in spots and cobbled in others, and traffic is light because Bermuda caps cars at one per household and visitors can’t rent one.

• Walking: Free, and the best choice inside town. You can cross from King’s Square to Fort St. Catherine in about 40 to 50 minutes, and the lanes around Duke of York Street are far more pleasant on foot than any vehicle. Sturdy shoes matter because the lanes are uneven and the afternoon sun is strong.
• Public buses: The pink-and-blue buses run the island on numbered routes, and routes 1, 3, 10 and 11 serve St. George’s from Hamilton. The ride takes roughly 40 to 60 minutes, costs US$4 one way, and is the best value for reaching the beaches, Crystal Caves and Hamilton. Buses are fairly frequent in the day but thin out in the evening, and the last ones usually leave Hamilton around 11 pm or earlier on Sundays. Check the posted timetable before your last beach swim.
• Transit pass: If you plan three or more rides a day, a 1-day pass is about US$19, and 3-day and 7-day versions cost about US$32 and US$48. It also covers the ferries, so it pays off quickly if you hop between St. George’s, Hamilton and Dockyard. For a single day trip it only makes sense when you ride three times or more.
• Ferries: The fast ferry from Hamilton to St. George’s runs in summer and takes about 30 minutes, with the fare matching bus prices at roughly US$4. It is the most scenic option and the least stressful, since you skip winding roads. Schedules are limited, so confirm the last sailing before you commit.
• Taxis: Fares start around US$7 and a ride to the airport, which sits only minutes away, typically runs US$15 to 25. Expect to split a cab with others if you arrive with luggage. Otherwise skip them, since the bus does the same job for a fraction of the price.

For most backpackers, the best combination is feet in town, bus for the island, and the ferry once or twice for the views.

St. George’s works well as a day-trip base because the bus network reaches nearly all of Bermuda in under 90 minutes and a day pass keeps costs predictable.Tobacco Bay and Ferry Reach: A 10 to 15 minute bus or 30 minute walk gets you to a sheltered cove with clear water for snorkeling. Budget about US$5 to 10 for transport and a snack, and bring your own mask because rentals add up. Go on a weekday in June to September to avoid the weekend crowds.👉 Explore Tobacco BayRoyal Naval Dockyard: A large fortress complex on the far west end, with a maritime museum, craft shops and a beach nearby. It takes about 90 minutes by bus, or about an hour by ferry from Hamilton, with total costs of US$15 to 30 including museum entry. First-timers often arrive late and miss the museum, so leave St. George’s … read more 👉

St. George’s works well as a day-trip base because the bus network reaches nearly all of Bermuda in under 90 minutes and a day pass keeps costs predictable.Tobacco Bay and Ferry Reach: A 10 to 15 minute bus or 30 minute walk gets you to a sheltered cove with clear water for snorkeling. Budget about US$5 to 10 for transport and a snack, and bring your own mask because rentals add up. Go on a weekday in June to September to avoid the weekend crowds.👉 Explore Tobacco BayRoyal Naval Dockyard: A large fortress complex on the far west end, with a maritime museum, craft shops and a beach nearby. It takes about 90 minutes by bus, or about an hour by ferry from Hamilton, with total costs of US$15 to 30 including museum entry. First-timers often arrive late and miss the museum, so leave St. George’s by 9 a.m.👉 Explore Royal Naval DockyardHamilton: The capital is about 45 to 60 minutes by bus, with shops, the Bermuda Cathedral and harbor-front cafés. Costs run about US$25 to 40 with lunch, which is pricey, so take a sandwich from a deli. It is best on weekdays when everything is open, because many places close on Sundays.

Horseshoe Bay Beach: The island’s best-known pink sand beach lies on the south shore, around 75 to 90 minutes by bus with a change in Hamilton. Budget US$10 to 25 with a snack. Aim for May to October, and arrive before 11 a.m. for a spot and better light.👉 Explore Horseshoe Bay Beach

St. George’s is very safe, with low violent crime and quiet streets even after dark. Solo travelers, including women, generally walk the old town at night without trouble, though the lanes are poorly lit in places and the hills near the forts are best done in daylight. Most problems are small: unattended bags left on beaches such as Tobacco Bay, or valuables left visible in rented scooters. Lock your belongings and keep your phone out of sight on the sand. Scooter accidents are the most common serious issue for visitors, because roads are narrow, wet roads are slick and traffic drives on the left, so ride slowly and always wear a helmet. Cruise days bring crowds but no real scams, only pushy souvenir sellers who back off with a polite no. If you walk back late from a pub, stick to the main … read more 👉

St. George’s is very safe, with low violent crime and quiet streets even after dark. Solo travelers, including women, generally walk the old town at night without trouble, though the lanes are poorly lit in places and the hills near the forts are best done in daylight. Most problems are small: unattended bags left on beaches such as Tobacco Bay, or valuables left visible in rented scooters. Lock your belongings and keep your phone out of sight on the sand. Scooter accidents are the most common serious issue for visitors, because roads are narrow, wet roads are slick and traffic drives on the left, so ride slowly and always wear a helmet. Cruise days bring crowds but no real scams, only pushy souvenir sellers who back off with a polite no. If you walk back late from a pub, stick to the main lanes and call a taxi from the square if you feel tired. Sun and heat are the quieter risks in summer, so carry water.