Bob Marley's Nine Mile Day-Trip with Admission & Guided Tour from Falmouth
Overview
Enjoy this day trip to Nine Miles, St. Ann to visit the birth and resting place of the late reggae legend, Bob Marley. At 3, 000 feet, you are treated to an amazing view of the continuous mountain peaks and fresh mountain air. The warmth of the "Country folks" in this very tiny remote village are unmatched. This is a rare moment to stand right next to the reggae legend, one of the most popular persons to ever walk this earth even after over 38 years of his passing.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan/bus
- Local driver/guide
- Local taxes
- Admission
- Entry/Admission - Nine Miles
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Columbus Park, Main Street, Discovery Bay Jamaica
The town of Discovery Bay is where you will find Columbus Park. It was originally named Puerto Seco (“Dry Harbour”) by Christopher Columbus in 1494 when he and his men landed on the Island. It is said that could not find fresh water to drink. They later found fresh water in another area about 5 miles west of the town. The water was so good that they named the location where it was found Rio Bueno (“Good River”). However, the town of Puerto Seco was later renamed in 1947 to Discovery Bay because Discovery Bay is where the Spanish, lead by Christopher Columbus landed when they invaded the Island on May 4, 1494. There is a park with several old relics and artifacts on display. There will be a brief stop to take photos and capture the rich history of this historic town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nine Miles, Jamaica
Bob Marley was born on February 6th, 1945. He died on May 11th, 1981. Visiting this small town is a priority for all tourists, cruise ship and stopover passengers alike from Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Montego Bay and from as far as Negril in the west. Nine Miles is a tiny village in hills of St. Ann where the reggae legend, Bob Marley was born, and fittingly, the place he’s now laid to rest.
Although Bob Marley moved to Kingston at age 13 to live with his mother and to advance his music career, he would often return to Nine Miles to get away from the fast pace life of Kingston. Home is where the heart is and Bob Marley wrote several of his hit songs when he was in St. Ann.
Nine Miles Jamaica was always his home and to have the full experience of Bob Marley; you will have to visit this town. A tour of this settlement will leave you with a greater understanding of the legend Bob became; in fact, the community today is pretty much how it was in Bob Marley’s early days. A Rastafarian tour guide will be on hand to guide you around the property and answer all your questions.
Still present, is his first home and the very bed he slept in as a young child also as an adult when he would return on his many “cooling out” visits. The rock that he used as a pillow, on which he would relax. Quite a few guests have said that they have felt the presence of Bob Marley.
The Nine Mile Tour includes his birth and resting place, what he liked to do and Mount Zion, the spot where he drew his inspiration from to write his songs. Visit the nearby Ethiopian church where his body was laid to rest with his guitar. Please remove your shoes before you enter as a sign of respect. Feel free to look around.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Columbus Park, Main Street, Discovery Bay Jamaica
The town of Discovery Bay is where you will find Columbus Park. It was originally named Puerto Seco (“Dry Harbour”) by Christopher Columbus in 1494 when he and his men landed on the Island. It is said that could not find fresh water to drink. They later found fresh water in another area about 5 miles west of the town. The water was so good that they named the location where it was found Rio Bueno (“Good River”). However, the town of Puerto Seco was later renamed in 1947 to Discovery Bay because Discovery Bay is where the Spanish, lead by Christopher Columbus landed when they invaded the Island on May 4, 1494. There is a park with several old relics and artifacts on display. There will be a brief stop to take photos and capture the rich history of this historic town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nine Miles, Jamaica
Bob Marley was born on February 6th, 1945. He died on May 11th, 1981. Visiting this small town is a priority for all tourists, cruise ship and stopover passengers alike from Ocho Rios, Falmouth, Montego Bay and from as far as Negril in the west. Nine Miles is a tiny village in hills of St. Ann where the reggae legend, Bob Marley was born, and fittingly, the place he’s now laid to rest.
Although Bob Marley moved to Kingston at age 13 to live with his mother and to advance his music career, he would often return to Nine Miles to get away from the fast pace life of Kingston. Home is where the heart is and Bob Marley wrote several of his hit songs when he was in St. Ann.
Nine Miles Jamaica was always his home and to have the full experience of Bob Marley; you will have to visit this town. A tour of this settlement will leave you with a greater understanding of the legend Bob became; in fact, the community today is pretty much how it was in Bob Marley’s early days. A Rastafarian tour guide will be on hand to guide you around the property and answer all your questions.
Still present, is his first home and the very bed he slept in as a young child also as an adult when he would return on his many “cooling out” visits. The rock that he used as a pillow, on which he would relax. Quite a few guests have said that they have felt the presence of Bob Marley.
The Nine Mile Tour includes his birth and resting place, what he liked to do and Mount Zion, the spot where he drew his inspiration from to write his songs. Visit the nearby Ethiopian church where his body was laid to rest with his guitar. Please remove your shoes before you enter as a sign of respect. Feel free to look around.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Child seat available
- We stop for lunch (Your own expense)
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please note: entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue.
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Marpessa_D
July 2022
Bert, a native Jamaican was passionate about retelling Bob Marley’s life story, through song and lively stories.
Bert, a native Jamaican was passionate about retelling Bob Marley’s life story, through song and lively stories.Beneisha_D
August 2021
From the beginning of our trip till the end our host and tour guide gave our group a wonderful tour. This is definitely a tour that will have you leaving with a whole new love for Reggae. I will highly recommend going on this tour. There was no hassle in terms of communication and every question ...
From the beginning of our trip till the end our host and tour guide gave our group a wonderful tour. This is definitely a tour that will have you leaving with a whole new love for Reggae. I will highly recommend going on this tour. There was no hassle in terms of communication and every question I had was answered. Pick up and drop off went very well as wellHTravelerHSr
February 2020
Really good experience seeing Bobs birthplace and memorial. Enjoyed it and will trying one day. One Love
Really good experience seeing Bobs birthplace and memorial. Enjoyed it and will trying one day. One LoveHugh_H
February 2020
Our tour was amazing. I actually got a chance to play drums at 9 Mile the drummer was singing on the mic so I filed it. Our tour guide was extra cool and we actually left an item on the bus and he returned it to us.
Our tour was amazing. I actually got a chance to play drums at 9 Mile the drummer was singing on the mic so I filed it. Our tour guide was extra cool and we actually left an item on the bus and he returned it to us.amandakorchia
April 2023
We did the day trip to Bob Marley’s home and had a wonderful experience! Since we were on a shore excursion from a cruise with limited time, we booked a private tour. Our driver and guide Omar was amazing. He took such great care of us. I am 4 months pregnant and very prone to motion sickness so ...
We did the day trip to Bob Marley’s home and had a wonderful experience! Since we were on a shore excursion from a cruise with limited time, we booked a private tour. Our driver and guide Omar was amazing. He took such great care of us. I am 4 months pregnant and very prone to motion sickness so I was worried about the long, windy drive up the mountains. But Omar is such a good driver that I never once got sick or felt unsafe. He even let us stop for food as we requested. We had the best time ever and got back to our port with time to spare. Omar was such a blessing and we highly recommend him! Bob Marley’s 9 mile experience is awesome. Just be aware there’s some walking up stairs and hills, and a portion where you’ll need to remove your shoes. Be sure to bring cash for tips and souvenirs.GiselleAguilar
February 2023
Great experience ! We were worried about getting back to our cruise ship on time. Lindsay recommended upgrading to a private tour and it was well worth it, we had plenty of time. My husband is a big Bob Marley fan and this was a must do on our 1 day in Jamaica. Our tour guide was awesome and we ...
Great experience ! We were worried about getting back to our cruise ship on time. Lindsay recommended upgrading to a private tour and it was well worth it, we had plenty of time. My husband is a big Bob Marley fan and this was a must do on our 1 day in Jamaica. Our tour guide was awesome and we even had time to stop for beef patties on the way back! We can’t wait to come back to Jamaica and use SNL tours again.