Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston from Ocho Rios

4.9
(18 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Kingston is the birth place of Reggae Music! On this exciting lyrical odyssey designed for music lovers, you will learn about the various forms of Jamaican music, visit locations important to the music, and get the opportunity to purchase classic reggae. The Bob Marley Museum is a must see stop on the tour for all fans of the King of Reggae, and this tour is an excellent choice if you are interested in music, music history, culture, food, and community. You will be safely guided by experts familiar with the musical scene and the ins and outs of Kingston. All you will need to do is relax and absorb the energy.

What's Included

Entry Fee to Trench town Culture Yard Museum tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Professional guide
Entry fees to Bob Marley Museum
Beverage on Orange Street
Live commentary on board
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from all accommodations in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    At the Bob Marley Museum you will learn the rich history of one of Kingston's great ambassadors known as the King of Reggae. You will be able to go through the various rooms of his house and see how he lived so many years ago. The tour will give an understanding of what made Bob Marley such a great musician.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    For lunch we head to the famous Orange Street otherwise known as Beat Street. Here we pop into a small community studio, shop for vinyl in one of the oldest Jamaican record shops still standing, and have some ital lunch. In Trench Town you can have a drink at the bar, sit in the courtyard with folks from the community, or have a listen to the band that is practicing. If you wish you can do a tour of this community to learn more about how it produced so many of the island's musical greats. Then for the final stop we go to a street art project, meet up with creative Rastafarians and absorb the positive vibrations of the city.  At the end of the tour you will be returned to your Ocho Rios hotel. The day will be an enjoyable, entertaining, educational one. This tour is truly a unique experience!

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    In the community run museum you will learn the story of the various reggae artists who have come from Trench and why this poor community has had such a major impact.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Jamaica Cultural Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
City Tours
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Music Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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