Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston

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Kingston

Location

Kingston
Tour Type

Adventure
Tour Date

11 Jun 26 - 30 Sep 27
Traveler

10

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Entry fees to Bob Marley Museum
Entry Fee to Trench town Culture Yard Museum tour
Entry/Admission - Bob Marley Museum
Entry/Admission - Trench Town Community Tour

What's not included

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bob Marley Museum, 56 Hope Rd, Kingston Jamaica

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.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kingston, Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica

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!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Trench Town Community Tour, 6 & 8 1st Street Trench Town, Kingston Jamaica

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Start: Multiple pickup locations offered.

Pickup details

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

Hotel pickup offered

During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.

Additional pickup options

During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.

Sandcastles Jamaica, Main St, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number:
(876) 430-9121

Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Overview

A great tour for art lovers, this tour reveals the musical history and culture of Jamaica’s capital city. Start at the Bob Marley Museum, to learn more about the King of Reggae. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local spot, then relax in Trench Town, where you can meet members of the local music community and listen to bands practicing. Later, check out a local street art project.