About This Experience

Who doesn't know the King of Reggae? During this excursion starting from Ocho Rios, explore Bob Marley's hometown, Nine Mile, located in the northern region of Jamaica. A must-see visit for music enthusiasts! Itinerary At the agreed time, your pick-up will be at your hotel in Ocho Rios, before heading towards the center of the island. Then, travel through the Jamaican hills until reaching the village of Nine Mile. This small village is famous for being the birthplace of the renowned Robert Nesta Marley, known as Bob Marley. In Nine Mile, the essence of the King of Reggae is felt at every corner! The village pays tribute to the artist, and the Marley family continues to maintain this community. As he sang in one of his songs, 'Is this love?'. During your visit, discover his birthplace, recognized as a National Monument. Inside this modest hut, two rooms house memories of his childhood, as well as rooms where you can enjoy the reggae musical atmosphere. A moment to savor! Next, you will learn more about the Rastafari movement, to which the leader of the Wailers belonged. You will also have the opportunity to visit Bob Marley's mausoleum, where his tomb, a pilgrimage site for his admirers, awaits you. Many of them remove their shoes as a sign of respect. Did you know that it is permitted to smoke marijuana inside this sacred place? After this immersion in the life of the artist, you will take the road back to the starting point, for a total visit duration of six hours. Important Information Transport is included for all our excursions from all hotels. However, we advise cruise passengers not to book this excursion unless their ship stays overnight on the island, in order to avoid any risk of missing the departure.

This experience is located in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. View our full island guide to see more things to do, hotels, and restaurants.

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