Montego Bay City Cultural Tour, Highlights & Shopping
About this experience: Ready to go beyond the beach? Join us for an unforgettable journey through Montego Bay’s rich culture, colorful streets, and unique shopping spots. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to experience the real Jamaica—history, food, people, and all.
What you’ll do: • Explore Sam Sharpe Square & Montego Bay Cultural Center: Dive into Jamaican history and freedom stories while standing where it all happened. • Drive through local neighborhoods: See everyday life, meet locals, and experience the energy that makes Montego Bay more than just a tourist destination. • Visit St. James Parish Church (optional): Admire centuries-old architecture and learn about Jamaica’s colonial past. • Shop local: Hunt for handcrafted souvenirs at the local craft market and explore duty-free stores for luxury items, coffee, and Jamaican rum. • Taste authentic jerk at Pork Pit: No visit is complete without Jamaica’s famous jerk chicken or pork! (Meal not included.)
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Montego Bay City Cultural Tour, Highlights & Shopping
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What's included in Montego Bay City Cultural Tour, Highlights & Shopping
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Sam Sharpe Square
Sam Sharpe Square & Montego Bay Cultural Center Guests will visit this historic town square named after national hero Sam Sharpe. They’ll learn about Jamaica’s fight for freedom, see colonial architecture & explore exhibits at the Montego Bay Cultural Center. Local Neighborhood Drive-Through Experience real Jamaican life with a guided drive through vibrant local communities. Your guide will share stories, customs & local slang, giving guests an insider’s view of everyday life in Montego Bay. St. James Parish Church Step inside one of Montego Bay’s oldest & most beautiful churches. Admire the Georgian architecture & rich heritage dating back to the 18th century. Local Craft Market & Duty-Free Shopping Guests will explore a local craft market, meet artisans & shop for authentic handmade Jamaican items. perfect for souvenirs. Food Stop No cultural tour is complete without a taste of Jamaica. We will stop at the iconic restaurants for the best jerk chicken or pork, paired with festival.
Hip Strip
Scenic Ocean Views – The strip runs along the coastline, offering breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, especially at sunset. Colorful Local Architecture & Murals – Vivid Jamaican colors, street art, and historic colonial buildings give the area a distinct tropical charm. Bustling Street Life – Local vendors, musicians, dancers, and street performers add a vibrant energy to the atmosphere.
Montego Bay
The local side of Montego Bay is alive with spirit—not polished, but real. It’s where you Hear the heartbeat of the people, Feel the rhythm of the island, and Connect with the soul of Jamaica through every conversation, meal, song, and smile See real inner-city life, local shops, community centers, and grab a bite at a popular corner cook shop. Bustling atmosphere filled with the sounds of vendors calling out their prices, reggae music, and the chatter of locals. • Colorful displays of fresh fruits and vegetables, many of which are unique to Jamaica like ackee, breadfruit, and June plums. • Stalls selling spices, herbs, natural remedies, and homemade products like castor oil and bush teas. • Opportunities to interact with local vendors, learn about Jamaican ingredients, and maybe try fresh coconut water or a piece of sugar cane.
Inclusions
- Round trip transportation back to the pick up point
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
- (Doctor’s Cave Beach is $10 per person)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We pick up all travelers at their hotel/accommodation lobby
