Activities

Spirit of the Maroons cultural tour with lunch in Jamaica

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£119.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Printed ticket only

Duration: more than 8 hours

Guided tour

Meal included

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 to discover with a lunch at Strawberry Fields
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 at Strawberry Fields Together, 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 the Charles Town Basic School, a small school at the heart of the Charles Town Maroon community. Then we'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, we'll enjoy a tasty lunch at Strawberry Fields Together, overlooking the coast where you can savour Jamaica's famously flavoursome cuisine. Our final stop will be at the Sun Valley estate, a farm that showcases the best of Jamaica's produce. Take a stroll through gardens bursting with tropical flowers and sample the fresh fruits and vegetables that grow there. You'll also learn about traditional farming practices that have sustained Jamaican communities for generations.

What's included

Admission fees
Lunch
Drinks
Transport
Guide
Walking tour

Where

What to remember

Bring suitable footwear
Bring a hat
English-speaking guide for all nationalities

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

Raymond Mcloud
From United States of America - July 2025

Travelled with family

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Gaz
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Average
Overall rated
3/5

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 ...
Lt and sf
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

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 g ...
Rebekah Holness
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The trip was very good and very informative.
Laura bailey
From United States of America - May 2025

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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 vill ...
Mischievous 24/7
From United Kingdom - October 2024

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Loved the experience, lovely staff and the tour was really informative, you will definitely return with some knowledge of the plantation and Maroon cu ...

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