Kingston City Tour from Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Se habla espanol.
This tour is for guests who are staying in Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay.
On this fascinating bus tour through Kingston Jamaica you will journey through the capital learning about its history and heritage. You will hear the stories behind the music, the streets, the buildings, and the communities. On the tour you will visit beautiful parks, markets, real Kingston communities, and interact with locals. This tour is good if you are interested in history, culture, food, architecture, and community. Your knowledgeable local guide is familiar with the ins and outs of Kingston and will expertly take you around.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
National Heroes Park
This will describe two stops: National Heroes Park A beautiful and historic park in the centre of the city with monuments to our national heroes, prime ministers, and cultural icons. There is also a ceremonial guard change. Life Yard A group of Rastas in downtown Kingston whose tours include the famous community murals, the streets of the neighbourhood, as well as their small farm.
University Of The West Indies - Mona
A historic and beautiful campus which shows the transformation of Jamaican society from sugar plantations to modern post colonial nation. There are many ruins and remnants of the past to be seen here.
What‘s Included
Light refreshments
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay hotels only)
Bottled water
Professional guide
Live commentary on board in English and Spanish
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Pick up and drop off from outside of Ocho Rios, Runaway Bay
Gratuities
Pickup points
Ocho Rios
Moon Palace Jamaica
Main Street Ocho Rios Caribbean
Options
Kingston City Tour from Ocho Rios or Runaway Bay
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A glimpse of Jamaica beyond the resort
983arid,Sep 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our family was visiting Ocho Rios on vaction, and I wanted my part-Jamaican sons to see at least a bit of the country beyond the resort. Being teenagers, I could only convince one of them to come, but he and I had a very enriching experience. Karen put a lot of thought into tailoring this tour to the ages and interests of our party. We toured the Tuff Gong studio (recording home to Bob Marley, and many other nationally and internationally famous artists), and had the best patties I've ever tasted at Devon House. I particularly like the goat curry patty. (The Devon House ice cream was very good and very generous, if not quite as mind-blowing as I'd heard--maybe if we'd had something besides plain chocolate...) We checked out some beautiful murals downtown, and visited the Trench Town tenement where Bob Marley first started writing music--that felt big. I came away wanting to learn more about Bob Marley, other Jamaican artists, and the rasta movement, since I feel like I will better appreciate the great significance of some of the things we saw. Coming all the way from Ocho Rios (about a 1.5-hour drive) was actually a bonus for us, since we got to see the beautiful interior of the country, and to chat with our charming driver Hewitt. And just driving around looking at Kingston was interesting too. That could depend on your comfort level--most of it isn't pretty, exactly (though the forested hills are always in the background), and some parts are obviously very poor, but I found it fascinating to take it all in.
Great trip
Lisa D,Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was friendly and on time. He fulfilled all of our wishes and stopped for shopping, because we asked. It was a great trip, thanks
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Operated by Jamaica Cultural Tours