Private Authentic Down-to-Earth Half Day Tour in Montego Bay
Description
Discover the heart and soul of Montego Bay with our Private Tour, designed to give you a true taste of local life. As Jamaica’s second-largest city, Montego Bay is full of vibrant culture, history, and hidden gems—best explored with a local guide who ensures you experience it all safely and in style. This customizable tour starts with a pickup from your hotel or cruise ship port (Montego Bay or Falmouth). You'll get an insightful overview of the city’s highlights before heading to the famous Hip Strip, where you can shop, soak in the lively atmosphere, or indulge in authentic Jamaican cuisine. Whether you choose a renowned spot like Margaritaville or Scotchies or opt for a meal from a traditional local cookshop, the choice is yours! For those seeking extra fun, take a thrilling ride down Margaritaville’s waterslide or unwind with a beach stop before heading back to your destination. This private tour is tailored to your preferences, ensuring a unique and memorable experience.
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Itinerary
Montegobay is the second largest city in Jamaica, and everyone who visit want to see see how the locals live and operates on a day to day basis, Therefore we offer a Down To Earth Tour. Nothing beats a local showing you around safely and in style. Keep in mind this tour is Private and can be Customized and tailored to fit your thinking. Hence book with us so we can show you what we do. Spend a half-day in Montego Bay on a private tour from your respective hotel or Cruse Ship Port in Montego bay and Falmouth. Get an overview of the city’s sights, then have time to explore the Hip Strip and purchase lunch at any of our local Restaurants (Margaritaville, Scotchies.....) or even from our local Jamaican pots. If you choose. Also you can cool off on the water slide at Margaritaville and stop at the beach before returning to your destination
After pickup at your cruise ship port or hotel, relax in your air-conditioned private vehicle on the 30-minute drive to the city of Montego Bay. Make a short stop at the Highlight Cafe for an overview of the city, then hear from your guide about the sights as you travel into Montego Bay. Your guide can make stops along the way at your request. In Montego Bay, you can check out the shops, bars, and cafes along the bustling Hip Strip, stop at the beach, and purchase lunch at Margaritaville, or from Jamaican local pots (optional). You can also ride Margaritaville’s 2-story high waterslide, which drops you directly into the warm waters of the bay. At the end of four hours, your tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up in all hotels in MontegoBay and Falmouth Jamaica. Start time depends on pick up location and traffic. You will receive your exact pick up time after booking.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Hotel passengers must provide hotel name and requested departure time
Reviews(517)
She cute and have good conversations well dress
Khrisann was great for us. We did the half day private and she took us away from the usual tourist spots and showed us what Montego Bay really was like. A member of our party has a medical episode and she was super supportive and handled it with classGreat views, great information, and great experience! Definitely would do again!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear that Khrisann gave you an authentic look at the real Montego Bay that’s exactly what Down To Earth Tours is all about. Most importantly, we’re grateful she was able to support your group during the unexpected medical situation. Taking care of our guests and making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable will always come first. Thank you for trusting us with your time in Jamaica and for the wonderful recommendation. Khrisann and the entire Down To Earth Tours family truly appreciate it. We’d love to welcome you back again! 🇯🇲❤️
Great tour! Our guide was super nice, patient, and showed us so much. We had a fun and informative day. My only suggestion would be to use a small microphone and speaker on the bus because it was hard to hear over the background noise. Overall, we had a great experience!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had a fun and informative day exploring Montego Bay with us. It’s great to know your guide made the experience enjoyable with patience and great hospitality. We also truly appreciate your suggestion about using a small microphone and speaker on the bus. That’s excellent feedback, and we’ll definitely look into implementing it to make it easier for everyone to hear during the tour. Thank you again for choosing Down to Earth Tours. We hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another adventure in the future!
This my 2nd time booking with Down to Earth Tours and once again it didn’t disappoint. The price is great and the experience is a must. If you’re traveling to Jamaica please reach out.
Thank you so much for choosing Down To Earth Tours again! It truly means a lot to have returning guests like you. I’m glad we were able to make your second experience just as enjoyable as the first. Thank you for your kind words and for recommending us to others. We look forward to welcoming you back to Jamaica for another unforgettable adventure. Safe travels, and see you again soon!
Overall great experience and very authentic!!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled you had a fun and authentic experience exploring Montego Bay with us. It was a pleasure showing you the real Jamaica, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon. 🇯🇲
We learned about the Jamaican flag, culture, the Ackee & Soursop plants. I loved seeing the peacock and the overview of Montego Bay from the Highlight Rainbow Store.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about Jamaica’s culture and seeing some of our local treasures along the way. It was a pleasure sharing our island with you, and we hope to welcome you back to Jamaica again soon!
Khrisann was very informative. We learned about what the colors in the Jamaican flag mean and we had the local Ackee fruit. She showed us the Soursop tree which is anticancer and thetea enhances sleep. It's not in season til late summer. The bird farm had a beautiful flamingo! Loved the views of expensive estates and from the Highlight Rainbow Store. We would highly recommend this tour and the information shared!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Khrisann made your tour both enjoyable and educational. Sharing Jamaica’s culture, history, and natural beauty from tasting fresh ackee to seeing the soursop tree and taking in the stunning views is what we love to do. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another Down to Earth adventure!
Mr. Leaven (sp) was wonderful. He is a local from Mobay and you can tell how much he loves Jamaica. He was greeting people that he knew everywhere we went. He is good people and you will enjoy your experience. 5 stars! Thank you Mr. Leaven. (Apologies if I misspelled the name).
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re thrilled to hear that Leon made such a positive impression. As a proud Montego Bay local, he genuinely enjoys sharing the culture, history, and warm spirit of Jamaica with our guests, and your kind words mean a lot to him. No worries about the spelling we knew exactly who you meant! 😊 Thank you again for choosing Down to Earth Tours, and we hope to welcome you back to Jamaica for another unforgettable adventure in the future. Safe travels!
Everything. The tour. The professionalism. It was special. Would recommend to anyone. Me and my girls had a blast. Please book.
Thank you so much for your amazing review and for choosing Down To Earth Tours! ❤️ It truly means a lot to hear that you and your girls had such a special experience with us. We always aim to provide not just a tour, but a real Jamaican experience filled with fun, professionalism, good vibes, and unforgettable memories. We’re so happy you all had a blast exploring Montego Bay with us! Thank you as well for recommending our tour to future travelers support like yours helps our small family run business continue doing what we love every day. Whenever you return to Jamaica, we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another Down To Earth experience! 🇯🇲☀️
Unforgettable experience.10/10,Amazing tour with Down to earth tours! Everything was perfectly organized, punctual, and highly engaging. Khrissan was knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all of our questions. Will book again on my next visit.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re truly happy to hear you had an unforgettable experience with us here in Jamaica. It means a lot to know everything from your airport pickup and drop off to the tour itself was smooth, fun, and well organized. Khrissan will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her knowledge, friendliness, and professionalism. We always strive to give our guests a real Down To Earth experience filled with great vibes, culture, and lasting memories. Thank you again for choosing Down To Earth Tours. We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next visit to Jamaica for another fun filled adventure! 🇯🇲
