Small-Group Story of Rum Tour in its Birthplace of Barbados

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Rum also known as “rumbullion and kill devil” was invented in Barbados. Therefore Barbados is known as the birthplace of Rum. On this tour we will share with you the story of rum visiting St. Nicholas Abbey a plantation house built in the 17th century. The plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample. You will tour the plantation house, the gardens, rum distillery and take a ride on the heritage railway a restored old steam engine.
After a morning of discovery we will stop for lunch before making a brief stop in the scenic costal settlement of Bathsheba before making our way to the Mount Gay visitor centre, where you will learn the history of rum and be taken through a fun-filled tasting session conducted by the Mount Gay Rum Tour guides who will guide you and your taste buds through the signature flavours, aromas and subtle nuances of the various rums the produce.

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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Diamond Valley, Caribbean
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours



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Rum also known as “rumbullion and kill devil” was invented in Barbados. Therefore Barbados is known as the birthplace of Rum. On this tour we will share with you the story of rum visiting St. Nicholas Abbey a plantation house built in the 17th century. The plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample. You will tour the plantation house, the gardens, rum distillery and take a ride on the heritage railway a restored old steam engine.
After a morning of discovery we will stop for lunch before making a brief stop in the scenic costal settlement of Bathsheba before making our way to the Mount Gay visitor centre, where you will learn the history of rum and be taken through a fun-filled tasting session conducted by the Mount Gay Rum Tour guides who will guide you and your taste buds through the signature flavours, aromas and subtle nuances of the various rums the produce.

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Stop At: St. Nicholas Abbey, Cherry Tree Hill, BB26007 Barbados

St Nicholas Abbey is a Sugar Plantation built in the 17th century. The Plantation grows its own sugar cane, harvest it and produces award winning rum at its distillery. They also have a restored steam engine train ride that is part of your experience when you visit St Nicholas on this tour

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Saint Andrew Parish, Saint Andrew Parish, Barbados

Stop for Lunch in the Parish of St Andrew

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Gay Visitor Centre, Spring Garden Highway Exmouth Gap, Brandons, Bridgetown Barbados

Visit the Mount Gay Visitor Center to learn about the production and history of Barbados’ famous Mount Gay rum. On the signature tour, delve into the spirit’s history and importance to the island nation; complimentary rum punch and five rum tastings are included.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bathsheba, Bathsheba, Saint Joseph Parish, Barbados

Scenic Costal Town on the East Coast of Barbados.

Duration: 20 minutes



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