Kingston City Tour from Montego Bay: Heroes Circle & Devon House

A 170-kilometer drive inland from the beach to Jamaica's capital and its colonial landmarks.

A full-day guided tour from Montego Bay to Kingston, Jamaica's capital, traveling 170 km along the North Coast to the island's cultural and commercial center. You visit Heroes Circle to see Bob Marley's statue and sculptures, stop at Devon House, an elegant 19th-century mansion, and climb to Strawberry Hill, a former coffee estate, for 360-degree views of Kingston and the Blue Mountains. The route includes the Portmore Causeway, where you see Kingston Harbour from the road.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kingston's cultural highlights

• Drive along Portmore causeway
• View Kingston Harbour
• Visit National Heroes Circle
• See Bob Marley statue
• Tour Bob Marley Museum
• Explore National Art Gallery
• Stop at Devon House mansion
• Visit Strawberry Hill for views

The experience

If you have a full day free and want to step away from the beach resorts, this tour takes you inland to Kingston, the largest city in Jamaica. You travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks English, leaving Montego Bay and driving the Portmore Causeway: a route that frames Kingston Harbour as you approach the city. The journey itself is part of the experience: the causeway crossing gives you a sense of arrival before you reach the historical sites.

The tour focuses on Kingston's main historical areas. At Heroes Circle, you see a statue of Bob Marley and a display of beautifully crafted sculptures honoring Jamaica's national heroes. You stop at Devon House, the city's most elegant 19th-century mansion, and visit Strawberry Hill, a former 18th-century coffee estate perched high enough to offer 360-degree views of Kingston and the Blue Mountains. The tour also passes the point where Christopher Columbus is said to have first landed in Jamaica. The National Gallery of Jamaica, one of the oldest and largest public art museums in the Caribbean, is included as a stop.

The full day is nine hours, which accounts for the drive time, the stops themselves, and the return journey to Montego Bay. Your guide is with you throughout, and all transportation is included in the price. Pickup from your hotel is part of the booking, so you don't arrange your own way to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transportation from your hotel.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
• roundtrip hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 29 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Fun Tours Jamaica Limited

Is this one for you?This is a private tour, so you travel with your own guide and vehicle rather than joining a shared group. It suits anyone with a full day to spend away from the beach who wants to understand Kingston's role as Jamaica's capital and cultural center, with time to explore each site without rushing.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What is Heroes Circle and what will I see there?

Heroes Circle is Kingston's monument to Jamaica's national heroes, featuring a statue of Bob Marley and a display of beautifully crafted sculptures honoring the country's most important figures.

Is entry to Bob Marley's Museum included in the tour?

Bob Marley's Museum is not included in this tour price, though it can be purchased separately. The tour passes the site and your guide can provide information about it.

What is Strawberry Hill and why stop there?

Strawberry Hill is a former 18th-century coffee estate located high in the hills above Kingston. You stop there for a 360-degree view of the city and the Blue Mountains, which is the main reason the site is included on the itinerary.

How far is Kingston from Montego Bay, and how much of the day is spent driving?

Kingston is located 170 kilometers from Montego Bay. The full tour is nine hours, which includes the drive time, stops at the main sites, and the return journey to your hotel.

Will I see Kingston Harbour on the tour?

Yes. As you drive along the Portmore Causeway on the way into Kingston, you have views of Kingston Harbour from the road, which gives you a sense of the city's geography and waterfront before you reach the historical sites.