Rose Hall Great House and Montego Bay Tour
Description
Step into the legends of Jamaica with Fun Tours Jamaica! Explore the world-famous Rose Hall Great House, a magnificent 18th-century Georgian mansion overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Uncover the chilling tale of the legendary "White Witch," Annie Palmer, as you wander through the grand halls, lush gardens, and historic estate. Filled with mystery, history, and breathtaking views, this unforgettable experience is perfect for history lovers and thrill-seekers alike.
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Itinerary
Your small group tour departs from the cruise terminal on one of our air-conditioned bus. takes you on a 2 hours scenic journey around the city of Montego Bay (the tourist capital). Stop at Sam Sharpe square, which acquire its name from one of our national heroes who was executed for his role in the 1831–32 Emancipation War. The square boast many historic spots; namely an 1806 cage that was used to lock away unruly slaves, monuments of our national heroes, Montego Bay Cultural Center which houses a Art Gallery, Museum and a Rastafari exhibit.
This is where a three in one experience awaits you. you will learn about the first settler to the present, Montego Bay early days as a sugarcane port as well as its darker days of slavery, Rastafarian movement in Jamaica. Enjoy the taste of our cocktail Jamaican beef patties – a seasoned meat filling inside a flaky pastry shell.
Stop briefly at the St. James Parish church over 200 years old, set on a classic greet cross shape. As elaborate 1911 stained glass window highlights the memorials to important figures in the history of Montego Bay. After the church a 20 minutes shopping stop (optional).
An 18th-century architectural historic masterpiece, panoramic view of the Caribbean sea, beautiful garden and our unique humming birds. Immerse yourself in the tale of Annie Palmer, the white witch of rose hall, as your expert guide takes you through the hunted mansion and tell the tales like it was yesterday, of how Annie killed her three husbands and take on numerous slave lovers, and was killed by the one she truly loved.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at independent tent at the Port. Hotels pick up in the lobby area.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Owen was a great guide. Very informative and gave us a great opportunity to see local homes as well. I would do this with adults not kids - but for those wanting to learn the background and some history it was a great experience. Owen even helped me get a special souvenir I was wanting!! The company did pick us up two hours later than our planned 9 am- but kept us updated to the problem.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We are sorry again for the delay caused due to operational issues beyond our control. Glad Owen helped you got the item you were searching for and that his insights and information were helpful! Thanks for visiting Jamaica and thanks for booking with Fun Tours Jamaica. We do appreciate you!
The first stop is a pure tourist rip-off. Don't buy anything! Such stores should not be supported.. but good. The rest of the tour was very pleasant and interesting. Broadly recommended.
Thank you for your for your honest review. We’re sorry to hear that the first stop did not meet your expectations. We’re happy to know that you found the rest of the tour pleasant and interesting, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for choosing Fun Tours Jamaica—we hope to welcome you again for an even better experience! Vielen Dank für Ihre ehrliche Bewertung. Es tut uns leid zu hören, dass der erste Stopp nicht Ihren Erwartungen entsprochen hat. Wir freuen uns, dass Ihnen der restliche Teil der Tour gefallen hat und Sie ihn als angenehm und interessant empfunden haben, und wir schätzen Ihre Empfehlung sehr. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich für Fun Tours Jamaica entschieden haben – wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder für ein noch besseres Erlebnis begrüßen zu dürfen!
Owen was excellent from the start of the trip to the end . He was careful to throw in lots of information and humor to enhance the tour
Happy to know that Owen was great from start to finish! He is definitely an asset to the company! We thank you for visiting Jamaica and thanks for choosing Fun Tours Jamaica!
Really good. The curator at the cultural center and the guide at the Great House were warm and quite informative.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our cultural sites. Both locations are full of history worth sharing! Thank you for your visit, and thank you for making it Fun Tours Jamaica!
The tour we did with Jody and Stenett was one of my favorites! We toured the Montego Bay Cultural Center and Rose Hall Great House. It was an awesome tour and we felt that we were in capable hands with Jody and Stenett taking such good care of us. We started with the Cultural Center and it was just so much information to take in. I feel like I must do it again some day. I can't recall the name of the guy that gave the tour of the Cultural Center but he was great and very knowledgeable. I wish I had thought to have cash with me so I could tip him. I wasn't aware that we would be going to so many places when I booked the tour. After we toured the center we went to Rose Hall Great House. I booked the tour because of Rose Hall, and then Hurricane Melissa happened. We thought that we wouldn't be able to visit the Hall, but were able to see everything. The story of the White Witch was very interesting. I was constantly looking over my shoulder to see if her ghost was with us. I would totally do this tour again, and have told many friends and clients about it.
We’re truly happy to hear that your tour with Jody and Stennett was one of your favorites. It’s great that you enjoyed both the Montego Bay Cultural Center and the Rose Hall Great House, there’s definitely a lot of rich history to take in, and we love that it left you wanting to come back for more! We’re especially glad everything worked out despite the weather, and that you were still able to experience the White Witch—she certainly keeps things exciting! Thank you for recommending us to your friends and clients. It truly means a lot. We look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable experience in Jamaica!
My sister and I went on excursions all over the Caribbean for two weeks and this tour was the best of them all. Miss Smith (our guide) and Stennet (our driver) were superb in their jobs. Miss Smith is knowledgeable, cheerful, and fun. Stennet is an incredible driver. I joked with him that F1 needs a Jamaican driver. My sister and I greatly appreciated that we were given bottles of water to start the tour. Later on, we also sampled coffee, rum, and a liqueur in a shop that was full of lovely souvenirs at reasonable prices. Next we went to a museum near Sam Sharp Square and this part of the tour was overwhelming. I knew a little about Jamaica's history but this museum and the docent who took us through it amazed me. The section on Rastafarianism was also highly interesting and educational. Miss Smith then gave us delicious, hot Jamaican pastries as we made our way to St. James church. This is a beautiful historic place and we enjoyed both the pastor's information and seeing the wild & happy children in the church school. Finally, we went to Rose Hall. This was the highlight of our informative, exciting tour. Rose Hall is fabulously restored and our docent there was also intelligent & good-humoured. We learned a lot from her, too. Miss Smith and Stennet deserve praise for their fine work and their delightful attitude to tourists. They made us feel welcome!
Thank you for this wonderful review and for sharing your experience with Asania and Stennett! We’re delighted to hear that the tour met your expectations. At Fun Tours Jamaica, we always strive to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. Thank you for visiting Jamaica and for choosing Fun Tours Jamaica!
Amazing Day With Jody and Tommy!! Tour of the city of Montego Bay. Visited a historical Anglican Church, Museum,and the Rose Hall Great House with Erica was very educational and entertaining as well as spooky. We enjoyed the history Jody provided on the bus. The safe transport and care Tommy took of us, a delicious luch. Highly recommended for a visit Montego Bay from Falmouth cruise port!
We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing day exploring Montego Bay with Jody and Tommy. It’s great to know you enjoyed the visit to the historic Anglican church, museum, and the unforgettable tour of Rose Hall Great House. We’re also happy to hear that Jody’s insights and Tommy’s safe, attentive driving made your day even more enjoyable. Thank you for the recommendation and thanks for making it Fun Tours Jamaica!
I have been blessed w the opportunity to travel often to Jamaica yet every time, I see and learn something new. This tour did not disappoint. Owen, the driver, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He shared so many details as we went from one location to the next. I love learning and reading about history so this was so perfect bc I saw so much and never felt rushed. I was able to ask questions and engage w the guides at all of the locations. While I feel like even cloudy days are glorious in paradise, it was just not in the cards to have much sun at the beach today so this truly was the best use of my morning and afternoon. Again, shout out to Owen for a smooth drive all around and for all the knowledge shared throughout.
We’re so happy to hear each visit to Jamaica brings you something new that’s the vibe of the island! It’s great to know this tour delivered such a rich and unhurried experience, allowing you to truly connect with the history with each stop along the way. Big shoutout to Owen for making your day extra special with his knowledge and personality...we’ll be sure to pass this on to him. We truly appreciate you choosing to tour with us and look forward to welcoming you again for even more unforgettable discoveries!
Bell was our driver and also a great guide. The Montego Bay Cultural Center was very informative on Jamaica’s history and the tour and history of Rose Hall Great House was great.
Thanks for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted you enjoyed your time with Bell and found the Montego Bay Cultural Centre and Rose Hall Great House both informative and memorable. Thanks for visiting Jamaica and choosing Fun Tours Jamaica. We hope to welcome you again soon!
The tour was very interesting. Great history about the island, the people, and Rose Hall. Loved the singing of our museum guide and the Rose Hall guide. Made the tour very personal and they were very knowledgeable and motivated about their subjects. If you want to know more about the Island and people of Jamaica, and their history, this is a great tour.
Hi Kristin thank you for your wonderful review. The Rosehall Great is packed with a lot of history and has a great story behind it. Thanks for visiting Jamaica and thanks for making it Fun Tours Jamaica!
