- Devon House - Your Devon House experience begins with your pick-up from the cruise port and you are driven in comfort through the city to one of Kingston’s highly visited historical landmarks.
The Devon House Mansion is the architectural dream of Jamaica’s first black millionaire George Stiebel. Stiebel was among three wealthy Jamaicans who constructed elaborate homes during the late 19th century at the corner of Trafalgar Road and Hope Road, which fittingly became known as the Millionaires Corner. Although the other homes were eventually demolished to make way for modern development ventures, Stiebel’s legacy lives on within the beautifully maintained Devon House - a national monument declared in 1990 by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. The guided tours inside the 2 story property allow each guest to peruse the louvered balconies, Venetian crystal chandeliers, silk wall hangings and period reproductions of its time, and at the end of the Mansion tour, each guest receives a sweet surprise!
At the end of your mansion tour, take the time to view the courtyard shops for a bit of shopping before returning to your vehicle for a comfortable drive back to the cruise port.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Port pick up and drop off
- English Speaking Driver/Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
The Devon House Mansion is the architectural masterpiece of George Stiebel, Jamaica’s first black millionaire. Stiebel was one of three affluent Jamaicans who built luxurious residences in the late 19th century at the intersection of Trafalgar Road and Hope Road; this area aptly gained the nickname Millionaires Corner. Despite the fact that the other properties were eventually razed for modern construction projects, Stiebel’s imprint endures in the impeccably preserved Devon House - it was named a national monument in 1990 by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Guided tours of the two-story building offer guests the chance to explore the louvered balconies, Venetian crystal chandeliers, silk wall hangings and artefacts echoing its historic era, and each Mansion tour concludes with a delightful treat for every visitor!
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