Experts' Choice Award Gibb's Hill Lighthouse
What the experts agree on
Climb 185 steps to Bermuda's best panoramic views—this historic 1846 cast-iron lighthouse rewards the effort with spectacular vistas of turquoise waters and verdant coastline from Southampton Parish.
“This whitewashed Southampton landmark offers Bermuda’s best bird's-eye view, so get your camera ready and start climbing.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's "Designed in London and opened in 1846, this cast-iron lighthouse soars above Southampton Parish and stands 117 feet high and 362 feet above the sea." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For the very best bird's-eye view of Bermuda, don’t miss this working lighthouse on a hill in Southampton Parish." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Visitors can climb its 185 steps for unbeatable views of Bermuda's mind-blowing greens and blues."
Bermuda Travel Guide
July 14, 2021
Frommer's "It's the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world. Although there's a 185-step climb to the top, the panoramic view of Bermuda and its shoreline from the balcony make the exertion worthwhile." Full review
Afar Magazine "Stroll around the base of Gibb's Hill Lighthouse or climb up its 185-step spiral staircase for incredible island views. If you've arrived on the island early enough in the day, head to..."
Rough Guide "To really get a sense of where you are – a low-lying paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean – try a trip up Gibb's Hill Lighthouse. This is where you'll find one of the best views..."
Lonely Planet "In Southampton Parish along the South Shore beach strip, Gibbs Hill is a rare point of high(ish) elevation in Bermuda. Climb 185 winding steps to the top of the old lighthouse – built in..."
The best places to visit in Bermuda beyond the beaches
January 14, 2022
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Lighthouse Road (between South Shore and Middle rds.), Gibbs Hill, Bermuda
