Montego Bay Highlights Heritage Tour

Sightseeing  :  Jamaica  :  St James Parish  :  Montego Bay  :  Half-day Tours

This half-day tour will take you to popular and "backstage areas" of Montego Bay allowing you to experience the "real Jamaica". On this tour you will visit local farming areas, small towns and villages, Sam Sharp Square, St. James Parish Church and Richmond Hill Great House. There will also be lunch at one of the many local restaurants (additional cost). This tour is ideal for large and small groups.From your Montego Bay hotel you will be taken over the mountains for a 1 hour and 30 minute drive led by your professional and friendly guide. Here you will see how the average Jamaican lives, in areas built into the mountains. You will see little old towns that were developed during slavery and you will get a chance to see a lot of local fruit trees, cacao plants, bread fruit and more! The bus will stop at some of the local stands so that you can purchase and fresh coconut water and organic, local fruits.
The tour will then continue on to downtown Montego Bay where you will visit historic beginning at Sam Sharp Square. Next you will visit the St James Parish Church which was built in 1775 and still fully functional. From you will continue on to the Richmond Hill Great House which was built in 1804 and is situated on top of a hill in the center of town. From the Great House you get a panoramic view of the entire city of Montego Bay. This is a perfect photo spot!
After sightseeing, there will be an authentic Jamaican lunch (additional cost) and time for some shopping. After shopping you will be returned to your Montego Bay hotel.