Bob Marley Birthplace Nine Miles Tour from Ocho Rios

Fern Gully's green tunnel leads to Bob Marley's birthplace

This tour from Ocho Rios drives through Fern Gully, a 4km natural corridor lined with over 500 fern species, then continues to Nine Miles to visit Bob Marley's mausoleum, childhood home and mother's tomb. A Rastafarian guide shares Marley history and local knowledge of the hillside communities along the route. The tour takes roughly three hours and includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore nature and Bob Marley heritage

• Drive through Fern Gully
• Stop to take pictures and stroll
• Visit Claremont district
• Tour Bob Marley Mausoleum and home
• Interact with villagers and guides

The experience

The route starts by winding through Fern Gully, where the road runs beneath a green canopy of fern trees and plants that once formed a riverbed. Your driver stops to let you step out, photograph the tunnel of vegetation and walk among the ferns if you want. From there the tour moves through Claremont, a district of antique architecture and local homes built into the hills and valleys, where you'll see schools, churches and how the community is arranged across the landscape.

Nine Miles, Bob Marley's birthplace, is where the tour centers. You visit his mausoleum, see the childhood home where he grew up and stand in the spaces Rastafarian guides know from their own connection to the place. The guides share Marley history and point out details like the pillow where he rested his head for inspiration, his half-brother's tomb and his mother's tomb. Villagers in the area are part of the experience and will talk with you if you want to hear more.

Private transportation means you travel in your own vehicle with your guide rather than in a shared coach, and the air-conditioned cabin keeps you comfortable during the drive through the curves and turns of the mountain roads. Pickup is included from your Ocho Rios hotel or meeting point.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Jamaia Shores Adventures

Is this one for you?The mountain roads have curves and turns, and the tour involves walking through Fern Gully and around Nine Miles, so a moderate level of mobility helps you get the most from both stops.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Fern Gully like on this tour?

Fern Gully is a 4km natural corridor where the road runs beneath a canopy of fern trees and plants, with over 500 fern species lining the route. Your driver stops so you can step out, take photographs and walk among the vegetation if you wish.

Who are the guides on the Bob Marley Birthplace tour?

Rastafarian guides conduct the tour and share Marley history and local knowledge from their own connection to Nine Miles and the surrounding communities.

What will I see at Bob Marley's mausoleum and childhood home?

You visit his mausoleum, see his childhood home and view the pillow where he rested his head for inspiration, his half-brother's tomb and his mother's tomb, with guides explaining the significance of each site.

How long does this tour take?

The tour runs roughly three hours from start to finish, including the drive through Fern Gully, the stop in Claremont and the time spent at Nine Miles.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup from your Ocho Rios hotel or meeting point is included in the tour price.