Devon House & Ice Cream from Ocho Rios: Kingston heritage tour

A 19th-century mansion built by Jamaica's first African-descent millionaire, preserved room by room.

A six-hour guided tour from Ocho Rios to Devon House in Kingston includes hotel pickup, admission to the two-story heritage mansion, and an ice cream treat at the end. The tour covers the ornate fountains and palm-lined grounds, then moves inside to the louvred balconies, Venetian crystal chandeliers, silk wall hangings and period furnishings. Children from age three are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Devon House and enjoy ice cream

• Arrive at Devon House in Kingston
• Take guided tour of the mansion
• Explore balconies and chandeliers
• View silk wall hangings and period reproductions
• Receive ice cream treat after tour

The experience

The drive from Ocho Rios to Kingston takes you to Devon House, a mansion built in the 19th century by Jamaica's first millionaire of African descent. The property sits in the heart of Kingston with welcoming ornate fountains and palm trees on the front lawn. A live English-speaking guide leads you through the two-story building, where you'll walk the louvred balconies, see the Venetian crystal chandeliers and silk wall hangings, and view period reproductions that show how the house looked in its original time. At the end of the mansion tour, each guest receives a sweet surprise: the promised ice cream treat.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange your own transport from Ocho Rios. You'll travel in a well-appointed private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide, who handles the route and timing. All admission fees are covered, so there are no additional charges at the gate. The whole experience runs about six hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Ocho Rios.
• admission to Devon House.
• guided tour of the two-story mansion.
• ice cream treat at the end.
• private air-conditioned vehicle.
• English-speaking driver and guide throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 65 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 pickup points.

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

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by El Sol Vida

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Ocho Rios and want a guided half-day trip to Kingston's Devon House. Your driver speaks English and handles all transport and entry fees.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

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's inside Devon House that makes it worth the trip from Ocho Rios?

Devon House holds the original furnishings, Venetian crystal chandeliers, silk wall hangings and louvred balconies from the 19th century, preserved to show how Jamaica's first African-descent millionaire lived. The guided tour takes you through both stories of the mansion so you see the details up close.

Does the tour include anything to eat or drink?

Ice cream is included at the end of the mansion tour. Meals and other drinks are not part of the package, so plan accordingly if you want lunch during the six-hour outing.

How does the pickup work from Ocho Rios?

Your hotel in Ocho Rios is the starting point. The driver picks you up and brings you back at the end of the day. You travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your English-speaking guide, so the route and timing are handled for you.