Skip the Line: Guided Tour and Rum Tasting Experience
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Experience the history and heritage that blossoms at Pedro St James National Historic Site, with a Guided Tour and Rum Tasting Experience! Located in the serene town of Savannah, just 20 mins drive from George Town, this tour will delight culture lovers, with a 3D multi-sensory movie, a guided tour of the Great House where you can see authentic 18th Century artefacts and rooms.
Finish it off with a rum tasting at the Outpost Bar by sampling seven types of locally-made rums. Must be 18 years old to sample rum.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be 18 years old to sample rum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pedro St. James National Historic Site
Step back in time at this 18th Century Great House, explore its rooms and learn about its history of tragedy, triumph and stand in the very spot where the Abolition of Slavery Act was read, freeing slaves in the Cayman Islands. Take a stroll around the stunning seven acres of lush gardens, enjoy a local rum tasting, stunning ocean views and a 3D multi-sensory movie that will transport you back in time. Duration: Approx. 2.5 hrs. (including transport, movie, tour, rum tasting, shopping). Includes: Guided tour of 18th Century Great House & grounds, multi-sensory 3D movie theatre, local rum tasting experience by Cayman Spirits Co. Additional Features: Gift shop, children's play area, Outpost bar and grill. Low intensity: Walking tour. Recommendations: 2nd & 3rd floors of Great House not wheelchair accessible. Family friendly. Must be 18 years old to sample rum. Transportation: Tour company, taxi, or public bus - catch the NS, EE, BT or #9 bus.
What‘s Included
Tour of the facility and a rum tasting with local rums
Food and soft beverages (available to purchase)
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Skip the Line: Guided Tour and Rum Tasting Experience
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour guide Tricia is a local gem and this under-the-radar spot should NOT be missed!
Escape61871395072,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every aspect of this tour was above expectations. Our tour guide, Tricia, was an absolute gem, mixing her deep local knowledge (she’s 8th generation Caymanian!) with an incredible sense of humor and personal connection with the group. The house decor, although restored from its original detail due to hurricane damage, is stunning. The grounds are beautiful, and the sights toward the water and Pedro Point are beyond compare. DO NOT SKIP the rum tasting! The 1780 brand is only available here, and as a rum connoisseur I can vouch for its quality as one of the best I’ve tasted! Recommend you stash a small bottle back home in your luggage!
Waste of time
Beth F,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The description of the tour on TripAdvisor is poor and misrepresnts what one gets for the cost. Further, the February 2026 cab rides to the location and back to George Town costs $86 not including tips. First no one at the historical center seemed to understand what we had purchased. Once it was finally understood, we were passed on to a man who wanted to give a very detailed history of who once bought the land, how there was once a house that no longer exists, and a detailed history of the landowner's extended family. The man was upset when we told him we did not want to continue. We asked to be taken to the area for rum tasting, and it was just a small bar and restaurant. The bartender was excellent, and we enjoyed our time with him.
Great tour
Buckeyelake,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative tour, and the movie really gave some interesting insight. The rum tasting was fun and great tasting. Thanks
Disappointing
xcheck28,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Could have been so much better. Film before tour was dated. House is small and our guide wasn’t good. They also had an event on the grounds at the same time (with LOUD music) which was incredibly distracting and totally unfair to those paying for the tour. Rum tasting was good at least.
Educational
Brenda W,Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour of the castle was very informative and our guide was very thorough!!!! The film was fun and the view is spectacular!!!
Take the guided tour and hope you lucky enough to have Patricia
O1230MBjasmines,Jul 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour with Tricia. We arrived without a reservation and inquired about tour options. We opted for the guided tour and Tricia was immediately available and provided my family of 5 a private tour of the house and grounds. She recounted us with stories relevant to the house and history of the Caymans, plus some extra stories of royals and celebs that had taken her tour in past years. Honestly, without Tricia, it would have been a very so-so attraction that wouldn't interest non-history buffs, but Tricia made it all very special and provided an excellent afternoon.
Rum tasting? Hardly!
scotttomey,Apr 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00People were nice and you learn about Caymans founding and history. Which in itself is not much different than all the surrounding islands. The Rum tasting was 3 thimble size tastes and that's it. Maybe 1/3 shot. Really should not be called a tasting. Perhaps they could do Appleton's in Jamaica to understand what they should be arriving for. This was a waste of cruise excursion day when there were lots of options. Again people were super nice. Not their fault. Food was decent. Jamaican Jerk flat bread was the highlight.
Recommendable
534breannam,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide was amazing. Do not remember her name, but she used to live in Virginia and her husband is a veteran. She was funny/informative/respectful. The rum itself was DELICIOUS. The only complaint I have, is the dining/rum tasting room’s staff. They were friendly for sure, but they seemed to not be on the same page with what was going on around them. I almost walked out “thinking I paid my bill” and turned out that the currency exchange wasn’t correct on their end. They would have lost about $10 from just me if I left the building. The food itself was very good. I had the lobster with mashed potatoes.
Interesting
Roberta W,Jan 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour of the house and the history were interesting. It gave us more depth to Cayman life. We tried 3 different runs and had a great flatbread. Estella was our server and she was amazing! We even went back the next day for more of the same flatbread.
Worth the price
Brooke B,Dec 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good. Your guide Stacy Hurlston was a gem and very kind and knowledgeable. And offered to take many photos of us for us. Rum tasting was short but good quality of caymanian produced rums. And the bar staff were very kind and fun to talk to. As a local with a friend visiting, they have definitely improved it since the last time I was there. I was extremely impressed. Definitely worth it people!!
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