Montego Bay Trip Overview
This tour is for travelers that are at their hotel or cruise and want to enjoy a sightseeing tour, have some fun or just visit some historical sites around Montego Bay while enjoying the beach and learning about Jamaica’s history.
When your cruise ship docks in Montego Bay, you’ll want to have your shore excursions all lined up. By booking this combination tour—a city highlights tour with a visit to Doctor’s Cave Beach—you’ll avoid any last-minute scrambling or inflated pricing.
The city tour introduces you to Montego Bay’s culture and history through stops at James Parish Church, the Richmond Hill Great House, Sam Sharp Square, and others. Hit Doctor’s Cave Beach (bring your own towels!) for some fun in the sun at one of the city’s favorite sandy strips.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Montego Bay, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean
This tour is for travelers that are at their hotel or cruise and want to enjoy a sightseeing tour, have some fun or just visit some historical sites around Montego Bay while enjoying the beach and learning about Jamaica’s history.
When your cruise ship docks in Montego Bay, you’ll want to have your shore excursions all lined up. By booking this combination tour—a city highlights tour with a visit to Doctor’s Cave Beach—you’ll avoid any last-minute scrambling or inflated pricing.
The city tour introduces you to Montego Bay’s culture and history through stops at James Parish Church, the Richmond Hill Great House, Sam Sharp Square, and others. Hit Doctor’s Cave Beach (bring your own towels!) for some fun in the sun at one of the city’s favorite sandy strips.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay Jamaica
Visit Sam sharp square named after the abolitionist hero who encouraged a nonviolent end to slavery, Sam Sharp Square in downtown Montego Bay now serves as a point of interest for locals and tourist to learn about jamaica’s rich history and pleasant atmosphere and some people-watching or interacting with the locals, here you will learn about the man called sam sharp who led one of the bloodies slavery uprising in jamaica on Christmas day in the year 1831. in this area, there is a statue of Sam Sharp and other slaves who were severely punished in the year 1832 for the Christmas day uprising that took place, today you can still see the cage which was originally constructed from wood, however it was later reconstructed from bricks. this cage was used as a holding area for runaway slaves,who were held until they were sent back to their plantations. feel free to exit your vehicle to browse or take photos
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Montego Bay, Montego Bay, Saint James Parish, Jamaica
Our next stop will be at the Richmond Hill, where the elegant great house once stood. This colonial style great house which was destroyed by fire on December 30, 2019 was located 500 feet above the hustle and bustle of the Montego Bay City. built in 1804 by members of the Dewar family, original owners of the Dewars Whisky. This great house sits strategically on top of a hill in the center of a town and is home to several movie scenes including James Bond Movies. Entertainers LLCool j, Alicia Keys and Eddie Murphy all visited this great house. travelers can also enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city of Montego Bay. this view stretches over 45 miles (40.23 meters) beyond. your guide will tell you all about the history of thr Richmond Hill Great House while doing your walk through, this spot is perfect for taking photos or to just relax and enjoy the fresh mountain air
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St James Parish Church, Payne Street, Montego Bay Jamaica
travelers will vist the st james parish church for a 30 minutes tour of this Anglican Church, built in the 1775 is the oldest churches in the Montego Bay area, it boasts an amazing architecture that dates as far as over 200 years ago. built to last for centuries, this church is still fully functional as back in the days when it was first constructed. Be sure to read the marble plaques and array of exquisite poems well wishes written in old English. Feel free to browse around and read the headstones or take photos.
the church will always accept any contribution if you feel to
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Craft Market at the Hip Strip, Near Howard Cooke Blvd., Montego Bay Jamaica
The Montego Bay Hip Strip is one of the most active souvenir shopping areas you will find in Jamaica. There is also Duty Free Shopping, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Starbucks, Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, Harley Davidson Jamaica, just to name a few of the popular spots. On the Hip Strip you can also find elegant dining and authentic jerk chicken eateries. Most visitors to Montego Bay find the Hip Strip very convenient because of its varieties.
This also gives you the option to choose which restaurants you want to stop a have lunch,your guide can also give recommendations based on other travelers reviews or experiences. Shopping and lunch (at own expense).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Doctor’s Cave Beach, Gloucester Ave, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Montego Bay Jamaica
next stop is a drive that takes you through the popular Montego Bay Hip Strip where the Doctor’s Cave Beach is located. Doctors cave has been one of Jamaica’s most famous beaches for nearly a century. it was well known for its healing properties after many person said that after swimming in the water they felt better however this cave was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1800’s. this beach is noted for its crystal clear turquoise water and near white sands. Its sheltered location provides calm waters. Your tour guide will take you to the check-in area. While at the check-in area, it will be the best time for you to rent chairs and umbrellas (optional). Beautiful palm, coconut and sea grape trees provides nice shaded areas where you can lay out on your towels. Several water sporting activities that are available at a fee. After 2 hours on the beach it will be time to lunch, shopping. Or go back to hotel or cruise ship admission fee is $7 per person for to use this beach
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tropical Bliss Beach, Montego Bay Jamaica
Here’s the best part travelers will get to choose which beach to go either Doctors Cave or Tropical Bliss. Admission fee is $7 per person
Tropical Bliss is a beach with an amazing atmosphere! Located in Montego Bay, a great place to meet for drinks, good food and go swimming, catching the rays of the Jamaican sun! There is also a souvenir shop that has colorful beach wear! (At own expense) This is near the airport in an area that is called the White House.
Very clean and well kept, this is the place to go for your escovitch fish and grilled lobster with rice and peas and bammy! Red Stripe beer a must! Or sip on TING, an award-winning refreshing grapefruit drink made in Jamaica!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Lethe Estate, Lethe District, Montego Bay Jamaica
Located in the hills of Hanover, Lethe is the perfect combination of land and water. With picturesque views from the hills to the tranquility of the refreshingly cool water, guest who visit this location will leave with memories to last a lifetime.
Spanning 200 acres, Lethe was home to a former banana plantation estate, today the estate is home to garden experiences and river excursions. Rafting at Lethe brings a unique twist – with an experience that will be immersed in culture through Reggae music & country roads. The melodies will bring you along your journey right aboard a hand-crafted 30-foot bamboo raft piloted by a certified expert raft captain. You will learn about the history of the land, the lifestyle culture of historic Jamaica still alive in the rural community and about the surrounding flora and fauna in the lush valley. Included in the package for your rafting experience is a Lethe village classic – in the form of a limestone foot rub and coconut with bamboo straws.
Duration: 1 hour
