Description
Nine Mile Tour from Ocho Rios: Bob Marley’s Home, Mausoleum & a Classic Jerk Lunch

Whether you’re a lifelong Bob Marley fan or you just want a deeper look at Jamaica beyond the beaches, this Nine Mile tour is built around
two simple highlights: Marley’s birthplace home (now a museum) and the mausoleum where he is laid to rest.
Add a scenic countryside drive and a well-loved jerk lunch stop, and you’ve got a classic day trip from Ocho Rios.
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Quick facts (from the listing)
- From: $125.00
- Duration: more than 8 hours
- Language: English
- Voucher: mobile voucher accepted
- Style: guided tour + transport
- Includes: transport, guide, panoramic bus tour, admission fees, lunch, insurance
- Provider: TUI JAMAICA LTD
- Cancellation: 100% refund up to 1 day before the experience begins
Why people book this tour
- Bob Marley’s Nine Mile: visit his home (museum) and burial place.
- Scenic countryside drive: travel through St. Ann, described in the listing as Jamaica’s “garden parish.”
- Local food stop: lunch at Scotchies Jerk Centre, a well-known jerk spot mentioned on the tour page.
What to expect (realistic day outline)
The tour begins with a scenic drive through St. Ann, an area of lush mountains and villages. From there you head up to
Nine Mile, the village where Bob Marley was born (the listing notes 1945).
Nine Mile: home museum + mausoleum
In Nine Mile you’ll visit Marley’s former home, which now operates as a museum. The listing notes that a Rasta guide shares
stories and background while you view memorabilia, before you visit the mausoleum.
Lunch stop: Scotchies Jerk Centre
After the visit, the tour ends with a local jerk lunch at Scotchies Jerk Centre.
Pacing note: With a listed duration of more than 8 hours, this is a full day that includes significant driving time.
It’s best for travelers who don’t mind a long coach day in exchange for reaching a meaningful cultural site.
What’s included
- Transport
- Guide
- Panoramic bus tour
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Insurance
What to remember (important notes)
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The listing notes it’s common in Nine Mile for Rastafarians to offer marijuana (“ganja”) products. While it’s described as part of the culture
and legal in Jamaica, the tour advises politely declining because consumption may affect enjoyment of the excursion and children may be present. - Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all times.
- Bring suitable footwear.
- Bring insect repellent.
FAQs
How long is the Nine Mile Tour from Ocho Rios?
The listing states the duration is more than 8 hours.
What’s included in the tour price?
The listing includes transport, a guide, a panoramic bus tour, admission fees, lunch, and insurance.
Where do you go on the tour?
The tour travels through St. Ann to Nine Mile to visit Bob Marley’s home (museum) and mausoleum,
then includes lunch at Scotchies Jerk Centre.
What is the cancellation policy?
The listing states you can receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Best deals for Nine Mile Tour.
Whether you’re a fan of Bob Marley or just want to see the real Jamaica, this one’s a must. There’s a trip to the music legend’s home and burial place and a delicious lunch at a jerk restaurant too.
You’ll start with a scenic drive through St. Ann. Known as the ‘garden parish’ it’s a beautiful area of lush mountains and villages. Climbing up the slopes, you’ll head for Nine Miles, the village where Marley was born in 1945. Here, you’ll visit his old home, which is now a museum. Wander round viewing the memorabilia as your Rasta guide offers snippets about the reggae king’s life before visiting the mausoleum where the musician is laid to rest.
After paying your respects, you’ll end the afternoon with a tasty local lunch at Scotchies Jerk Centre – voted by Trip Advisor as one of the top things to do in Jamaica.
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