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No trip to Jamaica is complete without a walk through life as Bob Marley knew it. If you are looking for the authentic Jamaican experience, there’s no better place to find that than at Trench Town Culture Yard. Dive into the rich Jamaican culture and experience aspects of both the past and present beyond the polished ‘tourist’ experience.

Fun Filled Lime Cay Jamaica Tour

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The Trench Town Culture Yard tour is owned and operated by neighborhood residents and is meant to weave in and out of a time capsule of Jamaican culture. 

Come be engaged as you retrace the steps of the Reggae legend and discover life in present-day Trench Town through its people. Discover Reggae’s history and learn about Bob Marley’s daily life. Then go beyond the curtains of tourism to see real life in Jamaica. This experience takes you beyond the canned tourist experiences to explore the Trench Town of the present and the past. 

See what Bob Marley’s home was like and literally sit on his bed as you unearth landmarks immortalized in his songs. Experience the ambiance of Bob Marley’s music from a live band as you stroll through exploring the relics of his past. You’ll hear stories about how Bob Marley first learned to play music and his choice places for inspiration. You’ll hear tales of the narratives behind famous songs such as ‘No Woman No Cry’, ‘Natty Dread’ and the album ‘Catch a Fire’. Then take a tour of the community and meet the people Bob Marley sang to the world about. The Trench Town Culture Yard experience is your path to discovering the heart of the Jamaican people. 

Why Tour Trench Town With MYJATG? 

  • We pride ourselves in offering authentic Jamaican experiences. Experience the real beauty of Jamaica in the heart of the people, the delicious cuisine they enjoy, and the secret places where locals have fun. 
  • Trained professional drivers will transfer you to and from Trench Town. 
  • Our vehicles are licensed, insured, and in the best working condition. 
  • We’ll pick you up for your tour from accommodations or cruise ports in all major locations. 
  • Our rates are competitive.
  • We boast years of experience offering tours across Jamaica. 
  • We donate a percentage of our profits to verified charities and communities with verified needs. 
  • You can enhance your trip with purchased add-ons such as alcoholic refreshments or full package tours. 

Trench Town Culture Yard Tour Includes Pick-up and Transfer From

  • Montego Bay
  • Ocho Rios
  • Negril
  • South Coast
  • Portland
  • Kingston
  • St. Catherine

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Price

The Trench Town Culture Yard Tour Prices Include

  • Transportation to and from The Trench Town Culture Yard
  • Air-conditioned vehicles with a courteous driver 
  • Guidance before and after your tours
  • Pick-up from anywhere in Jamaica
  • Last-minute booking options
  • Exclusive concierge service available on request

Price Excludes: 

  • Entrance fees
  • Refreshments
  • Meals
  • Any additional expenses

Entrance Fees

  • 45-minute tour of Culture Yard – US $12
  • 60 + minutes  tour of Culture Yard + Short Community Tour – US $18
  • 2-hour tour of Culture Yard + Long Community Tour – US $30

What to Expect

Pick-Up

A professional and courteous driver will meet you at your accommodation or cruise ship port. From there, you’ll be transported to The Trench Town Culture Yard in Kingston. 

Tour And Join The Trench Town Community 

Tour guides from around the Trench Town community will show you around. You’ll stroll through the courtyards engulfed in the ambiance of the live band. Then you’ll be shown 6 rooms full of relics of the days of the Wailers. One of these rooms has the bed Bob Marley and his wife, Rita, shared. You’ll be able to touch and sit on it if you’d like. After your tour, you can have a drink and a chat with the Jamaicans from the community. On weekends and cruise days you may be treated to live music or loudspeakers playing conscious Reggae music.

Return to Accommodation

At the end of your Bob Marley Trench Town Culture Yard tour, we’ll safely transport you back to your accommodation, cruise ship port, or to other scheduled activities.

What to Pack

  • Bug repellant
  • Sunscreen
  • Extra cash for souvenirs, meals, etc. 
  • A tip for your driver (at your desire) 
  • Camera

Itinerary

We will pick you up at your accommodation anywhere in Jamaica and transfer you to Port Royal to embark on your Lime Cay Jamaica tour.

After you purchase your ticket and you get your armband, you will strap on your life vest and embark on a boat ride out to Lime Cay beach.

While on the island you can go swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling or just hang out. You will have up to 4 hours on the island.

After you have had your fill of fun for the day, head back over to land to either get transferred back to your accommodation, to Gloria’s for lunch, or to other excursions you select during booking.

Once you are done, we will transfer you back to your accommodation.

FAQ

Where is Lime Cay Located?

Lime Cay is a brief boat ride off the coast of Kingston, Jamaica. This white sand beach island is one of the best beach experiences this side of Jamaica, which is a welcome getaway in the otherwise business-centered Kingston.

Yes! The Jamaican Coast Guard is stationed not far from Lime Cay, and they monitor and patrol the waters. The water is nice and warm and shark-free, and excellent to swim in. You will be given a life jacket on the boat ride to and from the island.

Yes! Book the Lime Cay boat tour with us and we will pick you up in Kingston, take you to Port Royal to board the boat, and we take you back to your accommodation when you are done, with the option to stop and enjoy lunch.

You could book the Lime Cay tour with us in this case, but only if you plan to book other excursions after such as lunch or tours in Kingston such as Bob Marley Museum, Devon House, etc. Otherwise, you will be just walking distance from Yknot bar where you can go book your ticket and enjoy the tour on your own.

You can book the tour as a solo traveler, or as a group of up to 60! The more people in your group, the bigger the discount you will receive.

Yes. We work with official operators who send boats out to Lime Cay. These are not the small canoes or fishing boats that can capsize, but rather larger boats that are much more secure.

The cost includes round-trip transportation, as well as the boat ride fee to and from the island. During booking you can include add-ons such as a stop to eat lunch, refreshment pack, beach equipment rentals, or additional tours.

This depends on you. We recommend two to four hours max on the island.

You can swim, scuba, sunbathe, picnic, and more on the island.

The boat ride costs $1,500 JMD, about $11 USD.

Lime Cay is a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from Kingston’s shore.

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