Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston

Name: Jamaican Music History Tour of Kingston
Brand: Jamaica Cultural Enterprises
SKU: 6dc0fa24-83ec-4caf-827b-c2c53b7c63bb
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Summary

On this Jamaican music history tour the focus will be on exposing you to the history of Jamaican music as well as the feelings that you have while experiencing the music. This tour is must for music lovers! You will first be picked up at your Kingston hotel by your expert guide/driver and placed in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The first stop will be at the Bob Marley Museum. There you will learn the rich history of one of Kingston's great ambassadors known as the King of Reggae. From there you will head to a delicious Jamaican lunch to nourish you for the remainder of your tour. After lunch you will head downtown towards the famous Orange Street to shop for vinyl in one of the oldest record shops still standing. In Trench Town you can have a drink at the bar, sit in the courtyard with folks from the community, or have a listen to the band that is practicing. If you wish you can do a tour of this community to learn more about how it produced so many of the island's musical greats. Then the final stop is at a modern studio for a recording session. At the end of your session you will get a copy of the recording as a happy souvenir. At the end of the tour you will be returned to your Kingston hotel. The day will be an enjoyable, entertaining, educational one. This tour is truly a unique experience!

Tour info

Duration

6 hours

Why take this tour?

Kingston is the birth place of Reggae Music! On this exciting musical odyssey for guests staying in Kingston and designed for music lovers, you will learn about the various forms of music, visit locations important to the music, have the opportunity to record music in a modern studio, as well as purchase music. The Bob Marley Museum is a must see stop on the tour for all fans of the King of Reggae. This tour is an excellent choice if you are interested in music, music history, culture, food, and community. You will be guided by experts familiar with the musical scene and the ins and outs of Kingston.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Bottled water
Trench Town tour fee
Jamaica Music Museum entry fee
Bob Marley Museum entry fee
Gratuities
Lunch

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 6h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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Jamaica Cultural Enterprises

About operator:

Through our sightseeing tours, we at Jamaica Cultural Enterprises (JCE) bring you authentic experiences like no one else can. On our dynamic cultural excursions, and with our warm, friendly staff you will begin to uncover the rich cultural gems that lie at the heart of beautiful Jamaica - ART, MUSIC, RELIGION, FOOD. JCE is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and is a member of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA).