Blue Mountain Coffee, Bob Marley and Art Tour from Montego Bay
Description
The day begins with a pickup at your hotel or villa. You will be escorted in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with your driver as your tour guide. You will travel through the hilly countryside and learn about the culture and history of Jamaica along the way. After a brief tour of Kingston and a stop at the historical Devon House for lunch, a stop at the Bob Marley Museum for a 90-minute tour is possible. After leaving Kingston, you’ll elevate 2,400 feet into the lush Blue Mountains, arriving at the Craighton Coffee Estate Historical Great House. You’ll experience a 90-minute tour led by an expert Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee connoisseur. The tour features a lecture covering coffee history and cultivation, including coffee tasting. Be prepared for a 20-minute hike to a working coffee farm ending at a hilltop gazebo.
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Itinerary
Journey to Kingston on the scenic north/south highway. You'll first visits Spanish Town’s Emancipation Square, the 1st capital city established by the Spanish in 1534.
You’ll stop for lunch at the historical Devon House built in 1881 by George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first Black millionaire. Devon House is famous for its gourmet Patties and world-renowned ice cream.
Let's be icons and stop at the Bob Marley Museum before arriving at the Blue Mountains. You will get the opportunity to experience a one-hour tour with knowledgeable guides who recount the life of the late, great, musician. There is a gift shop and a gallery around back, as well as a movie presentation on Marley.
A gallery specializing in Jamaican art from the 1920s to the present, with a particularly strong collection of Edna Manley's sculpture.
You have the option to stop at the scenic and breathtaking, Strawberry Hill. Non-guests are welcomed to enjoy the view and stay for food and drinks.
Craighton Estate is located in Irish Town St. Andrew. The estate offers a one-hour tour featuring a walk around the working coffee farm and historic great house. Guests are schooled about the history of coffee production in Jamaica which includes a coffee-tasting session.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Guests will be picked up from their hotel lobby, resort or Air BnB of their choice.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests are required to wear comfortable shoes, preferably sneakers or running shoes.
- Hiking will be a part of this experience, please bring mosquito spray.
- Bring a poncho or umbrella in case it rains
Reviews(4)
Visiting the Blue Mountain Coffee plantation was a wonderful learning experience and a beautiful property. The Bob Marley museum was a fun tour. Guide Ricky was charismatic, knowledgeable, and super fun. Our driver Paul was outstanding! I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Blue Mountain Coffee plantation and found it both beautiful and educational. It’s always special to share that experience with our guests. We’re also glad you had a fun time at the Bob Marley Museum — it’s truly a cultural treasure. Ricky will be so happy to hear your compliments. His energy and knowledge really do make the tour memorable. And we couldn’t agree more about Paul — he takes great pride in making sure every guest feels safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Excellent experience. Everything was as planned. Montain blue guide knows a lot, impeccable all the attention there. At Bob Marley's museum we were greeted by a Rasta girl, passionate about history... impeccable
Muchísimas gracias por su comentario! Nos alegra enormemente saber que su experiencia fue excelente y que todo salió tal como lo planificado. Nos llena de orgullo contar con guías tan preparados en Blue Mountain, y saber que recibió una atención impecable significa mucho para nosotros. También nos encanta saber que disfrutó su visita al Museo de Bob Marley y que la pasión por la historia hizo su recorrido aún más especial. Gracias por elegirnos y esperamos poder recibirle nuevamente muy pronto para otra experiencia inolvidable.
My father and I found this experience fantastic. The blue mountains were stunning and the Bob Marley museum was unforgettable. I wish to also thank our tour guide, Andrea, in addition to our driver for the day, Leon, for being such fantastic hosts. The drive from our hotel in Negril to Kingston was lengthy hence having such fantastic people looking after us made the day thoroughly enjoyable.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review! We’re truly happy to hear that you and your father had such a fantastic experience. The Blue Mountains really are breathtaking, and the Bob Marley Museum holds such a special place in Jamaica’s cultural history — we’re glad it was unforgettable for you. Andrea and Leon will be thrilled to receive your kind words. They both take great pride in creating a warm, comfortable, and memorable experience for our guests, especially on longer journeys like the drive from Negril to Kingston. We know it’s a full day of travel, so we’re especially pleased that their care and hospitality made it thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you both back for another adventure in the future!
DO NOT BOOK THIS TOUR!! The vehicle was sub-standard. No air conditioning and a broken seat. The driver did not have our entrance tickets so we had to stop at the police station, where we sat in the hot sun with scary guns all around. Then, we were stopped by the police because of an unpaid ticket, again, hot sun, scary guns. We were unable to make it to the blue mountain coffee plantation because there wasn’t enough time. That’s why we booked the tour. I asked for a 50% refund which was refused. They offered a reduced tour for us next time. Hard pass. This was the worst tour I ever been on and I have been on many throughout the world. P.S. Viator was of no help in our dispute.
We’re very sorry your experience did not meet expectations. We regret the vehicle's A/C did not function properly and understand how uncomfortable that must have been. While the SUV was a 7-passenger model, we acknowledge it may have felt cramped. We also apologize for the confusion and stress caused by the police stop while the guide tried to resolve an unexpected issue. Though all planned stops were completed except for Devon House (which your group chose to skip for dinner plans), we understand the overall experience felt rushed and disappointing. Your driver is a licensed guide, but we’re sorry the tour didn’t reflect the informative service you expected. While a 50% refund wasn’t possible due to third-party costs, we regret our goodwill offer didn’t meet your needs. Your feedback is taken seriously, and we’re truly sorry we let you down.
