Greenwood Great House: Private Tour from Montego Bay
ID: GYG33274-40562
Category:
Country: Jamaica
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn about the history of the Greenwood Great House on a 2-hour private tour in Montego Bay. Find out about the former owners of this historical building and learn about life on a sugar plantation as you tour the grounds and observe the collection.
Visit the Greenwood Great House and learn about its history on a private, 2-hour tour in Montego Bay. Tour the grounds of this museum and find out about its former owners while learning about life on a sugar plantation.
The museum, which was opened in 1976, once belonged to the Barretts. This wealthy British family once owned more than 84,000 acres of land and more than 2,000 slaves. Today, the house is a national monument.
On your tour, you will see the historical museum, with much of its original furniture, family portraits, and rooms still intact. It contains the largest plantation library in the island, with up to 300 books, some dated as early as 1697. It also houses exotic musical instruments and antique china silverware.
While at the house, you will also enjoy complimentary drinks, including Red Stripe beer, fruit juice, and bottled water.
Highlights
- Tour the Greenwood Great House, a historical museum and national monument
- Learn about the Barrett family and life on a sugar plantation
- See the largest and rarest collection of musical instruments and books in the island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are strongly recommended for anyone indoors regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated participants are required to wear a mask while indoors
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Montego Bay hotels or cruise ship piers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
