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Montego Bay Tour: Explore Rose Hall's Haunting Past
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Montego Bay
Explore Montego Bay’s Rose Hall Great House, uncover eerie legends, lush gardens, and ocean views. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers.
Explore Montego Bay’s Rose Hall Great House, uncover eerie legends, lush gardens, and ocean views. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sam Sharpe Square - The small group tour begins at the cruise terminal, where guests board an air-conditioned bus for a two-hour scenic journey around Montego Bay, known as the tourist capital. The tour includes a stop at Sam Sharpe Square, named after a national hero executed for his role in the 1831–32 Emancipation War. The square features…
- Sam Sharpe Square - The small group tour begins at the cruise terminal, where guests board an air-conditioned bus for a two-hour scenic journey around Montego Bay, known as the tourist capital. The tour includes a stop at Sam Sharpe Square, named after a national hero executed for his role in the 1831–32 Emancipation War. The square features several historic sites, including an 1806 cage used to detain unruly slaves, monuments of national heroes, and the Montego Bay Cultural Center, which houses an art gallery, museum, and a Rastafari exhibit.
- Montego Bay Cultural Center - Here, visitors can enjoy a three-in-one experience, learning about the area’s history from the first settlers to the present day. The center covers Montego Bay’s early days as a sugarcane port, its darker history of slavery, and the Rastafarian movement in Jamaica. Guests can also savor the taste of Jamaican beef patties, featuring seasoned meat filling inside a flaky pastry shell.
- St James Parish Church - The tour includes a brief stop at the St. James Parish Church, which is over 200 years old and designed in a classic Greek cross shape. The church features an elaborate 1911 stained glass window that highlights memorials to significant figures in Montego Bay’s history. Following the church visit, there is an optional 20-minute shopping stop.
- Rose Hall Great House - This 18th-century architectural masterpiece offers panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, beautiful gardens, and unique hummingbirds. Guests can immerse themselves in the tale of Annie Palmer, the “White Witch of Rose Hall,” as an expert guide recounts the haunting stories of how Annie killed her three husbands, took numerous slave lovers, and was ultimately killed by the one she truly loved.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Roundtrip transportation
- Hotel/Port Pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Guide
- Roundtrip transportation
- Hotel/Port Pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
History enthusiasts and adventure seekers will find Montego Bay’s enchanting mix of beauty and intrigue irresistible. This lively resort city, founded by Christopher Columbus, is home to the renowned Rose Hall Great House. This magnificent Georgian mansion, constructed in the 1770s, is associated with the “white witch,” Annie Palmer, whose spirit is…
History enthusiasts and adventure seekers will find Montego Bay’s enchanting mix of beauty and intrigue irresistible. This lively resort city, founded by Christopher Columbus, is home to the renowned Rose Hall Great House. This magnificent Georgian mansion, constructed in the 1770s, is associated with the “white witch,” Annie Palmer, whose spirit is rumored to wander its corridors. Guests are captivated by its spooky tales, verdant gardens, and stunning ocean vistas.
Location
Sam Sharpe Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Beate_a
Feb 2, 2026
A great day with Bell - always happy to return - After TUI Cruises cancelled all excursions without alternatives due to the weather the night before, replacements had to be found quickly. So: Look for Viator on and after Rosé Hall, because we wanted to make the same trip. Found and booked at Fun Tours. Confirmation email arrived immediately. The next morning we were actually picked up at the terminal and had a fantastic trip with Bell. He told us a lot about the country and people, drove us safely to RosenHall, got us the tickets and took excellent care of us all the time. At noon he bought us street food, although that was not part of the program. Even spontaneous stops were possible at any time. All in all, we had a great day with Bell and can recommend Fun Tours without restriction 👍👍🫶
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James_r
Dec 21, 2025
Joyce was great. She was... - Joyce was great. She was a wealth of information, looked out for us and kept us on schedule. Communication during and prior to the tour was also good. We enjoyed all of the stops we enjoyed having site guides at each stop to tell us what we were looking at.
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Terry
Dec 2, 2025
Best improvised tour we’ve ever done! - Jody went above and beyond to make our day fun. The attraction we booked (Rose Hall) was still closed after the hurricane. She was going to substitute a museum and general tour of Montego Bay, but the museum was also closed. She offered us a refund (customer service was excellent) but I guess we looked so disappointed, she offered to put together a totally different tour, on the spot. We were able to tour the Seville Great House in St Anne’s Bay (well informed, personable young guide). She brought us to an historic church. But also closed. Her running commentary all along the route from Falmouth to Ocho Rios made the tour. Our driver, Stenett, was terrific. He made every effort to add information and he took some great photos of us, unasked. Sometimes the impromptu days are the most memorable.
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K5251lztimp
Sep 2, 2025
Montego Bay and Rose Hall Plantation - Jody, our tour guide, and Stenett, our driver, were amazing! Our experience was incredible and memorable due to their knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm during our tour. We would highly recommend them and Fun Tours Jamaica Limited for all who want to have a great experience seeing the sights in Jamaica.
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Briansw4761rw
Jul 13, 2025
Review for Jody and Stenett – Amazing Tour Guides in Jamaica! - We recently visited Jamaica during our cruise and booked a tour with Jody and Stenett. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make sure we had an incredible experience.
Our tour included stops at a beautiful historic church, the fascinating Rose House, and a local museum where we learned so much about Jamaican culture and history. We also had time for lunch and some shopping, which was such a fun way to get a taste of the island.
One of the best parts was that we asked if it would be possible to visit the beach, even though it wasn’t part of our scheduled tour. Jody and Stenett were so accommodating—they happily took us to a local beach where we could enjoy the water away from the crowds. It really made our day extra special.
Both guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. They answered all our questions and made us feel completely welcome and safe the entire time. If you’re visiting Jamaica, I highly recommend booking a tour with them. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you, Jody and Stenett, for a wonderful day we’ll never forget!
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Derekz944
Jun 26, 2025
Relaxing Tour at Resort & Great Service - Asania Smith and Bell were great tour guides as well as attentive to when we needed to return back to our cruise ship. My Wife and I enjoyed our relaxing tour at the Riu Hotel in Montego Bay and would highly recommend using Fun Tours Jamaica for your transportation and guide!
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Judyy849
Jun 26, 2025
Great Tour of Montego Bay - We had a wonderful time. Our guides, Asanis Smith and Bell shared alot information about Jamaica and Montego. They were funny, did a great job, we’re thankful we were on their van.
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Stephaniey930
Jun 26, 2025
Our tour guide and driver were excellent!! - Asania Smith and Bell were great
Tour guides! We had the best time with them. I wish I could give more than 10 stars! I would recommend them to anyone.
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Kristin_y
Feb 8, 2026
Great Historical Tour - The tour was very interesting. Great history about the island, the people, and Rose Hall. Loved the singing of our museum guide and the Rose Hall guide. Made the tour very personal and they were very knowledgeable and motivated about their subjects. If you want to know more about the Island and people of Jamaica, and their history, this is a great tour.
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Patrick_c
Dec 6, 2025
Cancelled due to recent hurricane - Two main stops were closed due to effects of recent hurricane. They were scheduled to be open. We cancelled the tour. The Fun Tour staff were very helpful and I received notice from Viator of the refund today.
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