Spirit of the Maroons cultural tour with lunch in Jamaica
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Spirit of the Maroons cultural tour with lunch in Jamaica

4.2/5

Excellent
11 reviews
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£120.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Printed ticket only
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • This is your window into the cultural context of Maroon communities in Jamaica
  • You'll learn about the island's history on a guided visit of the Maroon Museum
  • There are fresh and fragrant flavours on the menu during lunch at a sea-view restaurant
  • You'll have a tour of the Sun Valley farming estate and try fresh local produce
  • Your guide is a local expert on the history and culture of Jamaica
What to expect

Your journey through Jamaica's north will unveil the culture and history of the island. You'll visit the Charles Town Maroon Museum to learn about the Maroons' struggle for freedom, enjoy a tasty lunch and stroll through Sun Valley farming estate to sample fresh fruits and vegetables. Jada, one of our expert local guides, says "the Jamaican Maroons have a proud and fascinating heritage. They are descendants of enslaved West Africans who escaped from plantations and created communities known as Maroon Towns. These communities preserved their African roots – the Maroon culture is known for vibrant music, dance, storytelling, herbal medicine, and cuisine."

Our first stop is at Sun Valley Plantation, a cute little farm where you'll stroll through gardens to look at tropical flowers and taste some of the fruits and vegetables that're grown here. You'll also see how the locals have farmed here for generations. Afterwards, you'll head to the Charles Town Basic School, a small school at the heart of the Charles Town Maroon community. Then, you'll visit the Charles Town Maroon Museum – home to a wealth of artifacts, including traditional clothing, weaponry, and musical instruments. You'll learn about the Maroons' long struggle for freedom and their important role in Jamaica's history.

Next, it's time to sit down for lunch, which will have you eating like a local thanks to all the traditional Jamaican dishes on the menu. You'll dine in a laidback spot overlooking the coast.

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What to remember
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring a hat
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
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Provider
TUI JAMAICA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.2 /5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers


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    Han

    Verified booking

    2.2

    9 October 2025

    Travelled with family


    You need to review the travel agent you are partnered with in Jamaica. This is the 2ndtrip we had book and it was not value for money at all!! It was described as a full day tour by 13:00 we were on our way back. It was stated we would have lunch at a restaurant by the sea, this was a lie it was in a local food stall in an alley way. The actual maroon tour was not a tour just someone speaking to us for about 20 mins with no actual time to look around for ourselves. POOR!! I would like a refund!!

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    Gaz

    Verified booking

    2.6

    14 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The visit to the farm was really enjoyable..great host ..Miss Lorna…the visit to the local school was so nice ..the children were so friendly..really lovely children ..the Maroon experience was is little to heavy for us ..a long day..we were picked up at 7am and didn’t have lunch until 3pm..we were not offered any drinks from the host team ..no water or anything on board the bus ..which I think was a big mistake..because of the money I paid for the trip ..

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    Lt and sf

    Verified booking

    3.4

    12 June 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The bus was too small so very very uncomfortable, the food was too small, I was given a kids portion, the school kids part didn't make sense, wasn't given any beverage in between the day so thank god I had my own. Too much money for what it was.

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    Rebekah Holness

    Verified booking

    5

    15 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The trip was very good and very informative.

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    Laura bailey

    Verified booking

    5

    15 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Loved the trip! Went to a fruit and vegetable farm tasted and learned about all the produce then went to a local school and then went to a maroon village and their way of life really great to visit the authenticity of Jamaica

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    Raymond Mcloud

    Verified booking

    4.6

    24 July 2025

    Travelled with family

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