Jamaica Layover Tour from Kingston Airport: 7-9 hours City Tour
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As a certified Jamaican Tourist Board Tour Operator, we offer the best immersive Tours of Kingston and surrounding areas. Our reviews speak for themselves. Experience the sights and sounds of the Bob Marley Museum with a guided tour of Bob’s home, filled with cherished memories and treasured mementos. Visit the Devon House courtyard and enjoy the famous Devon House Ice-Cream, shop in the unique clothing and quaint souvenir shops, dine at the restaurants, or simply relax in the historical compound. Explore the National Gallery of Jamaica, the oldest and largest public art museum in the Anglophone Caribbean. Sightseeing tour of Orange Street (formerly Beat Street) Visit Emancipation Park. Stroll through Kingston Creative’s vibrant outdoor art gallery of stunning murals on Water Lane and its adjoining streets. Finish with a walk along Kingston’s Waterfront, including Victoria Pier, before drop-off at Kingston Airport.
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Take a guided tour of the legendary musician's home, which he purchased in 1975. This museum displays Marley's personal treasures, a well-equipped 80-seat theatre, a photographic gallery, a record shop and a gift shop filled with a wide array of Bob Marley memorabilia.
One of Jamaica's most celebrated historic landmarks. The architectural dream of Jamaica's first black millionaire, George Stiebel. Take photos outside Devon House, a beautiful blend of Caribbean and Georgian architecture. Purchase Jamaica's world famous Devon House Ice-Cream and patties or simply visit the artisan shops and eateries in the courtyard.
The National Gallery of Jamaica was established in 1974. It is the oldest and largest public art museum in the Anglophone Caribbean.
A leisurely stroll through the vibrant outdoor art gallery on Water Lane and adjoining streets. This ever-expanding Art District has more than 115 large-scale murals, each bringing history, heritage and hope in Downtown Kingston. The outdoor gallery offers a powerful lens on Jamaican life, from celebratory tributes to Marcus Garvey to bold contemporary expressions.
Emancipation Park is a rare jewel in the heart of Kingston City. Nature lovers can bask in the Park's scenery lined with tropical flowers and trees such as the majestic Royal Palm. Art lovers can appreciate the beautifully crafted 11ft bronze sculpture 'Redemption Song' by Jamaican artist Laura Facey that graces the ceremonial entrance of the Park.
Sightseeing tour of Kingston, including Parade and Downtown Kingston with its rich history, vibrant markets, cultural diversity and amazing architecture.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in the total tour duration
Reviews(3)
Marie and Donovan were amazing! I booked the layover tour in Kingston for my husband. He had a great time! Marie and Donovan were very accommodating and I highly recommend them!
Hi Sunita Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure meeting your husband and showcasing some of Kingston's key attractions and hidden gems, all within an 8 hour period. I was pleased he enjoyed the 'jerk chicken and cool Red Stripe Beer'. If he gets an opportunity to visit again he ought to tour Port Royal UNESCO world heritage site and have a fish meal at Gloria's Seafood Restaurant.
Marie and Donovan were great and helped me discover Kingston. If you are in town and don’t have enough time, you should definitely book a full-day tour with them, as they will show you must-see places and immerse you in Jamaican culture (from visits to the museums, lunch at Sonia's homestyle restaurant, to a guided tour at Bob Marley Museum).
Hi Karina, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating - it's much appreciated. We had a wonderful time touring Kingston with you, showing you all our key attractions in Downtown Kingston and New Kingston. The weather started off hot and thankfully the sudden downpour did not spoil our day, as we enjoyed an authentic meal at Sonia's. I hope you enjoyed the many photos we took and will savior the memories of a wonderful time together. Thank you again for allowing us to do a vlog at the airport.
Took a wonderful full day tour of Kingston and Port Royal with Marie and Donovan. Everything worked seamlessly, as you would want it to, from the pick-up from the airport to getting to the sights - Port Royal, Bob Marley Museum, Art Gallery, Heroes Park, Devon House and drop-off in time for our flight in the evening. We went to an authentic food court in Kingston for lunch where local workers were getting their meals on their lunch break and got to sample some delicious Jamaican specialties. It really shows through that Marie and Donovan have a real passion and pride in their country and want to show visitors all that Jamaica has to offer. Would definitely recommend this Kingston day tour if you're only in town for a short time and want to see the key places of the city with expert guides.
Hi Stephen, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure finally meeting you both after fine-tuning the itinerary days before your arrival. We are sticklers for ensuring our tours, especially layover tours, pass off seamlessly, and were thrilled to be able to visit all the key attractions without having to rush at all. I especially enjoyed taking you both to see live performances at 'Beat Street Fridays' in Downtown Kingston. I could not wish for a better day - the mix of history, culture, music and food all made for a memorable experience in Kingston. Thank you again!
