Small-Group Story of Rum Tour in its Birthplace of Barbados

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Entrance Fees
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water
Rum tastings
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Gratuities

Overview

Rum also known as "rumbullion and kill devil" was invented in Barbados. Therefore Barbados is known as the birthplace of Rum. On this tour we will share with you the story of rum visiting St. Nicholas Abbey a plantation house built in the 17th century. The plantation produces award winning rum and they are always delighted to offer you a sample. You will tour the plantation house, the gardens, rum distillery and take a ride on the heritage railway a restored old steam engine. After a morning of discovery we will stop for lunch before making a brief stop in the scenic costal settlement of Bathsheba before making our way to the Mount Gay visitor centre, where you will learn the history of rum and be taken through a fun-filled tasting session conducted by the Mount Gay Rum Tour guides who will guide you and your taste buds through the signature flavours, aromas and subtle nuances of the various rums the produce.

Itinerary

St. Nicholas Abbey

St Nicholas Abbey is a Sugar Plantation built in the 17th century. The Plantation grows its own sugar cane, harvest it and produces award winning rum at its distillery. They also have a restored steam engine train ride that is part of your experience when you visit St Nicholas on this tour

2 hours
Saint Andrew Parish

Stop for Lunch in the Parish of St Andrew

1 hour
Mount Gay Visitor Experience

Visit the Mount Gay Visitor Center to learn about the production and history of Barbados' famous Mount Gay rum. On the signature tour, delve into the spirit's history and importance to the island nation; complimentary rum punch and five rum tastings are included.

1 hour
Bathsheba

Scenic Costal Town on the East Coast of Barbados.

20 minutes

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
We require a minimum of 2 persons to run this tour if the minimum has not been met you will be contacted at least 36 hours before to cancel the tours and you will be given an alternate date or refunded

Free Cancellation

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