Jamaica · Culture

Private Bob Marley Nine Mile & Kingston Tour Combo from Ocho Rios

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nine Mile. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private tour to Nine Mile and the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston
02 Visit Bob Marley’s birthplace and final resting place in Nine Mile
03 See Marley’s former home, recording studio, awards, and memorabilia
04 Enjoy guided visits at two of Jamaica’s most iconic reggae sites
05 Travel in a fully air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off included
06 Experience the music, history, and cultural legacy of Bob Marley

Follow the story of Bob Marley on a private full-day journey from Ocho Rios to two of Jamaica’s most meaningful reggae landmarks. Travel into the hills of St. Ann to visit Nine Mile, the village where Marley was born and laid to rest, then continue to Kingston to explore his former home at the Bob Marley Museum.

At Nine Mile, discover Marley’s early life through his childhood home, personal items, and the places that inspired his music, with a local guide and live reggae sounds adding to the atmosphere. In Kingston, step inside the preserved Victorian house filled with memorabilia, awards, recordings, and exhibits that celebrate the life and legacy of one of Jamaica’s most influential artists.

Follow the story of Bob Marley on a private full-day journey from Ocho Rios to two of Jamaica’s most meaningful reggae landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Kingston, Nine Mile

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nine Mile

Nine Mile: Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945. He died on May 11th, 1981. Visiting this small town is a priority for all tourists. Nine Mile is a tiny village 3000ft in hills of St. Ann where Bob was born, and the place he’s now laid to rest.

An hour and a half tour of this settlement will leave you breathless. A Rastafarian tour guide will be on hand to guide you around the property and answer all your questions. Listen to the sounds of a live reggae band playing some of Bob Marley’s greatest hits while you tour. Still present, is his first home, utensils and bed he slept in as a young child.

The Nine Mile Tour includes his birth and resting place and the spot where he drew his inspiration from to write his songs. Visit the nearby Ethiopian church where his body is laid to rest with his guitar. Feel free to look around. Many visitors testified that they felt the presence of Bob while visiting. After the Nine Mile tour you will be taken to the Bob Marley’s house in Kingston.

Bob Marley Museum Kingston

Bob Marley Museum Kingston: This Victorian styled house that is now Bob Marley Museum is the former home of the reggae legend. Bob’s home is filled with rich memories and treasured mementos, which seek to preserve the life and accomplishment of this great Jamaican and outstanding musician.

Enter the Museum and allow us to envelop you with the sights and sounds of Bob, as you take a guided tour of this Heritage Site. Our friendly, guides will escort you through the grounds, which include the main house, exhibition hall, theatre, gift shops and the One Love Café.

All the original rooms have been kept as they were when Bob lived here to ensure authenticity. The displays include a life size 3-dimensional hologram of Bob from the One Love Peace Concert in 1978, his Grammy Lifetime Achievement award, his personal recording studio, his bedroom, favourite clothing, a vast array of gold and platinum records received from all around the world, as well as the costumes of his back-up singers, the I-Threes. Live performances of Bob are shown on each guided tour. The One Love Café serves Marley inspired recipes and juices, and you will find a variety of Bob Marley souvenir items available at the Bob Marley Gift Shop.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Nine Mile. 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Refreshment & snack
Pickup & drop-off
Professional driver/guide
Fully air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Lunch & drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Limited amount of child seats available
Limited amount of wheelchair vehicles available
Persons with mobility issues or utilizing a wheelchair may not be able to access all areas
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult
Infant meals not included
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Dress code is smart casual
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby/pickup point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time
Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
Dress code: Casual. Please wear comfortable clothing
Please present either a printed or electronic voucher at pickup just for verification
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the customer may be prevented from participating in the activities if found to be intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly
There is a possibility that the pickup time might be changed base on the local traffic or inclement weather conditions • 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.