The 6 Historical Tours in Jamaica That Repay the Coast-Road Drive

1.Jamaica Culture Tour: Culinary, Cultural, History and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $94Our pick

Travel from Montego Bay to Falmouth and rural Trelawny with a local guide such as Eve, Faye, or Dane. Visit a market, learn about Jamaican history, cook dishes such as mackerel rundown and festivals, sample local fruit, and join a funny dance lesson. Pickup from select hotels and private group transport are included.

“My husband and I had a fun day with the Wah Gwaan team. We stopped at the local flea market and got to taste local fruit and enjoy the atmosphere of the weekly event. We then went to Miss Lilly's and cooked and danced the afternoon away. Good tour for the family.”

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2.Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston (from Kingston)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $92

Spend about six hours exploring Kingston’s music story with a professional guide. Visit the Bob Marley Museum and Trench Town, browse an Orange Street record shop, stop at a bar and recording studio, and record music yourself. Hotel pickup, drop-off, entry fees, and bottled water are included. Guides may include Courtney and Hewitt.

“Me and my wife were really looking forward to this tour and our guide Courtney and driver Hewitt made it a perfect choice. They welcomed us with good vibes and great music, which made trip around Kingston a pure joy. Firstly we stopRead more”

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3.Port Royal (UNESCO World Heritage site)and Downtown Kingston Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $160

Spend six to seven hours with Onestop Cultural Tours Jamaica exploring Port Royal and central Kingston. Marie and Donovan may guide you through Fort Charles, the old naval area, the fishing port, the National Gallery, Water Lane murals, the craft market, and Emancipation Park. Hotel pickup, private transport, and photo stops are included.

“This was one of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had! Marie and Donovan took really good care of me during the trip. She reached out the day before and morning of to ensure I was prepared. I was the only guest for the day and she treateRead more”

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4.Port Royal Heritage & Sightseeing Tour from Kingston

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $130

Travel from your Kingston hotel to Port Royal in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a uniformed driver and English-speaking guide. Visit Fort Charles, its museum, and Giddy House, then ask for time to explore the town or stop for seafood lunch. Entrance fees and round-trip transport are included.

“The driver and the tour guides at Port Royal were amazing and funny. However, I believe the description of the tour needs reviewing. It states that this should be about "3 hrs" and the actual tour took maybe 45 mins. Lunch and the exploration of Port Royal Township needed to be requested.”

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5.Historic Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $75Best value

Spend five hours exploring Falmouth with an English-speaking driver-guide, then relax at Doctor’s Cave Beach Club. You’ll see St. Peters Anglican Church, Fort Balcarres, the Old Court House, the William Knibb Memorial, and the high school linked with Usain Bolt. Port pickup, drop-off, sightseeing, and beach admission are included. Guide Ice received special praise.

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6.South Coast Cultural Tour History and Nature

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $360

Travel from Montego Bay with Tirron Tours JA for a private 7 to 8 hour South Coast outing. Visit Appleton Estate, swim at YS Falls, cruise Black River, eat Jamaican lunch, and take an optional boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Pickup, transport, water, and entrance fees are included.

“I always refer family and friends Tirron Tours if they are visiting Jamaica. He is a native of Jamaica so he can take you anywhere and get you “whatever “ you need while you’re there! He is very professional, prompt and patient!”

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