Bob Marley's Nine Mile, Blue Hole & Secret Falls private tour

Visit Bob Marley's home and jump into Blue Hole on the same day

A private full-day tour from Ocho Rios combines Bob Marley's Nine Mile birthplace with Blue Hole and Secret Falls. Rastafarian guides lead you through Marley's childhood home, mausoleum and memorabilia, then drive you to a natural lagoon in the rainforest where you can cliff jump, swing on Tarzan ropes or swim beneath caves before hiking to Secret Falls.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Bob Marley Home and Blue Hole

• Tour Bob Marley's home at Nine Mile
• Listen to Rastafarian guides' stories
• See Bob Marley's rock pillow and mausoleum
• Travel to Blue Hole and Secret Falls
• Enjoy swimming and cliff jumping at Blue Hole
• Hike to Secret Falls through rainforest
• Relax under cascading waters at Secret Falls

The experience

How do you fit reggae history and a mountain swimming hole into one trip without renting a car or piecing together separate bookings? This tour handles both. You start at Nine Mile, Bob Marley's village in the interior, where Rastafarian guides walk you through his childhood home, the mausoleum holding his tomb and his mother Cedella's, and the "rock pillow" where he rested his head. The guides often sing one of his songs as part of the visit. Then comes the drive to Blue Hole, a natural lagoon ringed by rainforest on the border between Saint Ann and Saint Mary Parishes: far enough inland that it stays quiet and undeveloped.

At Blue Hole you have roughly two hours to move at your own pace. The water is bright blue and deep enough for cliff jumping. A Tarzan rope swing hangs over the pool, and small caves open up along the edges where you can swim underneath. After you've had your fill of the water, a short five-minute hike through thick green vegetation takes you to Secret Falls, where the cascade runs year-round and the pool below is cold and clear. Your guide stays with you the whole time and shares details about Jamaican history and daily life along the way.

Round-trip transportation picks you up from your hotel or port and returns you there at the end. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters on the drive back when you're wet and tired. The tour runs six to eight hours depending on how long you linger at each stop.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and dropoff.
• entry to Bob Marley's mausoleum at Nine Mile.
• entry to Blue Hole and Secret Falls.
• a live English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

From FalmouthGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 10:30Pickup is included

From Runaway BayGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 11:00Pickup is included

From Montego BayGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Pickup is included

From Grand PalladiumGuide in English · 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 11:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (2 to 8 years) · Infant (under 2): free

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Jamaica Terrific Travel Tours

Is this one for you?Book from Montego Bay or Falmouth if your hotel is on the coast. Runaway Bay and Grand Palladium pickups serve guests staying in those areas. The private vehicle means your group controls the pace at each stop, and the guide stays with you the entire time rather than dropping you off to navigate alone.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 8 years); Infant (under 2): free.

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 actually inside Bob Marley's home at Nine Mile?

The tour includes his childhood home, memorabilia from his life, the "rock pillow" he used for inspiration, and the mausoleum where Bob Marley is buried alongside his half-brother Anthony Booker and his mother Cedella Booker. Rastafarian guides lead the walk and often perform one of his songs.

Can you really jump off cliffs at Blue Hole, or is it just for swimming?

Blue Hole has cliff jumping as an option, along with a Tarzan rope swing and caves you can swim into. You choose what to do during your two hours there: jumping, swinging, swimming under the caves, or simply floating in the mineral pool and taking photos.

How far is the hike to Secret Falls, and what's the water like?

Secret Falls is a five-minute hike through the rainforest from Blue Hole. The waterfall runs year-round and flows into a cold, deep pool where you can swim and photograph the cascading water.

Which pickup location works best if I'm staying in Montego Bay?

You can book pickup from Montego Bay, Runaway Bay, Falmouth, or Grand Palladium depending on where you're staying. The tour includes round-trip hotel or port pickup and dropoff.