Sounds of the City Tour in Downtown Kingston

Michie playing clips of the six Jamaican Genres of music at Rocker's International, the last remaining recording studio on Beat Street.

"In the government yard in Trench town..." Jamming with Bob

Our Tour Guide Christopher Creary highlighting some interesting Reggae Music facts.

Welcome to Culture Yard, birth place of many of Bob Marley's popular songs.

Guests mingle at Trench Town Culture Yard as they listen to some history of Reggae music.

Dorren "Blackie" Johnson shares some of Bob Marley's experiences in Culture Yard.

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 27 travelers

Overview

This 3-hour bus tour immerses guests in Jamaican music history, visiting Orange Street ("Beat Street"), the birthplace of Dennis Brown and home to Studio One Records. The tour showcases historic studios of producers like Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, and Cecil 'Prince Buster' Campbell, with murals celebrating Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady that embellish the walls of Beat Street.

Additionally, the tour features Rockers International, the last recording studio on "Beat Street,". Lovers of reggae will also be in for an experience as we trod through Trench Town Culture Yard, where Bob Marley lived in his adolescent years and wrote one of his popular songs "No Woman No Cry." Visitors can enjoy classic vinyl, explore a museum curated by Christopher Whyms-Stone, and see artifacts from Marley, Peter Tosh, and Bunny Wailer. The Yard preserves reggae history and supports new Jamaican artists.

What's included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour Guide

No food and beverages (except one bottled water)
Tips/ Gratuity

What to expect

Trench Town Community Tour
45m · Admission ticket included

Culture Yard's experienced tour guide will give the history of the space to include the different housing levels, the childhood of Bob Marley and Bob's first vehicle (on Site).
30m · Admission ticket included

Learn the history of the musical energy that pulsates through the veins of Jamaica's culture. Move and groove down memory lane with sweet reggae music played using vinyl.
Kingston
1h 45m

For the remaining 1 hour and 45 minutes, guests will enjoy an immersive Downtown Kingston journey, discovering its rich history while touring stunning murals at different intervals.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Harbour Street, turn left on Duke Street (before the Air Jamaica Building), make the immediate left onto Water Lane (Brick Road). Proceed for two blocks to Church street. The entrance (Black door) will be on the corner of Church Street and Water Lane.

End point

From Harbour Street, turn left on Duke Street (before the Air Jamaica Building), make the immediate left onto Water Lane (Brick Road). Proceed for two blocks to Church street. The entrance (Black door) will be on the corner of Church Street and Water Lane.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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