Nine Mile Tours: The 15 Best Trips to Bob Marley’s Birthplace

1.Bob Marley’s Nine Mile Admission and Guided Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews · from $135Our pick

Ride from Montego Bay into Jamaica’s hills for a guided visit to Bob Marley’s birthplace, childhood home, Mt. Zion, and final resting place. Guides such as Copley, Clive, Jermaine, and Marlon add Jamaican history and humor along the way. Expect narrow roads, steps, fresh mountain air, and a full-day outing.

“Really enjoyed visiting the birth place and final resting place of Bob Marley and his mom! The tour was very heartfelt and spiritual in that I felt one with the people!”

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2.Jamaica Combo Tour: Dunn’s River Falls and Bob Marley’s Nine Mile

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · from $145

Visit Bob Marley’s birthplace and resting place at Nine Mile, then climb the 600-foot Dunn’s River Falls with a local guide. Expect a long day, mountain roads, wet rocks, Jamaican lunch, and an optional Luminous Lagoon boat ride with dinner.

“**TAKEN MY MONEY*DO NOT BOOK AVOID ALL COSTS!!!!! * I am a solo traveler from England. I had a trip planned they emailed me Advising trip minimum 2 travelers , day before no statement of this when booking and won’t give me money back $199 emailed numerous times. Even states will offer refund if not minimum met. Legal matter. If you can please refund me all my money and email me back.”

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3.Nine Mile Bob Marley Mausoleum Transportation [ Birthplace ]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $93Top rated

Ride from Montego Bay to Nine Mile in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and hotel pickup. At Bob Marley’s childhood home, a local guide covers his early years and final resting place. Allow 5 to 6 hours, plus a separate $30 admission fee.

“Great experience, the transportation was comfortable and the driver and his assistant were amazing. So helpful, accommodating, and entertaining! The actual tour of nine mile was also a great time. The tour guide was hilarious and very interactive with the group! We had a large group and everyone loved the experience!”

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4.Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $76Best value

Travel from Ocho Rios to Nine Mile in an air-conditioned vehicle with SSJ Tours. See Bob Marley’s childhood home, family burial ground, guitars, awards, and photographs. Drivers such as Jason, Andrew, Marco, and Jayden are praised for safe driving and local stories, while Captain Crazy and Benji lead the on-site visit.

“Had the best day out with our guide Jason at 9 mile. Went to Bob Marley’s birth and resting place. Definitely worth going I highly recommend”

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5.Private & Customize Tour to Bob Marley’s Nine Mile and Dunn’s River Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $137

Travel from Montego Bay to Bob Marley’s birthplace and mausoleum in Nine Mile, see Mt. Zion, then climb Dunn’s River Falls. Your private driver, possibly Nick, Danu, or Miss G, handles the road and can adjust the day. Entry fees and meals cost extra.

“The life and history of the remarkable man, Bob Marley, is well worth the discovery. Highly recommended!”

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6.The Bob Marley Guided Tour of Nine Mile

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $168

Ride from Montego Bay into Jamaica’s hills with guide Corey or another English-speaking driver, then tour Bob Marley’s childhood home, Mt. Zion Rock, and mausoleum in Nine Mile. The five-hour trip includes transport and admission, but not food or drinks.

“Corey nous a pris en charge depuis notre hôtel et nous a mené vers ce lieu magique. Il a conduit tout du long comme un chef! Malgré un chemin ardu en montagne. Le sanctuaire de Bob Marley se mérite et vaut le déplacement. Nous en garderons un souvenir mémorable.”

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7.Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $160

Travel privately from Ocho Rios to Nine Mile, Bob Marley’s birthplace and final resting place. Your driver-guide takes you to his family home, museum, and mausoleum, sharing stories about his life and music. Warren and photographer Chris have received special praise. Admission and food cost extra.

“Amazing! From the ride there and back, the tour, my husband and I loved every second! 10/10 recommend!”

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8.Bob Marley’s Spirit of Reggae – The Nine Mile Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $170

Travel from Montego Bay to Nine Mile in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Mr. Lawrence or Vernon Wallace. Visit Bob Marley’s boyhood home and mausoleum, learn about Rastafarian roots, and enjoy hotel or cruise-terminal pickup.

“Our driver, Mr Lawrence was fantastic! He was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. He told us a lot about Jamaica that we didn’t know. It was a two hour ride up and back to Nine Mile. We stopped for a rest on way up and was Read more”

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9.Bob Marley’s Nine Mile Admission & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · 7 hours · from $135

Travel from Montego Bay to Nine Mile in an air-conditioned minivan or bus, then tour Bob Marley’s childhood home, Mt. Zion, Ethiopian Orthodox Church, and mausoleum with a local Rastafarian guide. The seven-hour trip also passes Rose Hall and Greenwood Great House, with a short Discovery Bay photo stop.

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10.Bob Marley Nine Mile and Dunns River Combo from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $188

Travel from Ocho Rios with a guide such as Dalton, Shawn, Kenneth, or Kieran to Bob Marley’s birthplace in Nine Mile, then climb Dunn’s River Falls. Expect a six-hour outing, Jamaican jerk chicken nearby, air-conditioned transport, and a moderate physical challenge.

“Our tour was amazing! Our guide, Dalton, could not have been more helpful. From the moment he picked us up, he was telling us what we could see and giving us more information on Jamaica that we would have never found out if it wasn’t for him!”

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11.Bob Marley Nine Mile and Dunn’s River Falls Tour From Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $330

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Montego Bay to Bob Marley's home and mausoleum in Nine Mile, then stop for Jamaican lunch and visit Dunn's River Falls. Suzette Tours provides private pickup, a driver-guide, bottled water, and commentary. Admission and lunch cost extra.

“Amazing experience, Dunn falls was so much fun! We took amazing pictures. Bob's house, something you must do.”

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12.Bob Marley Nine Mile Birthplace and Mausoleum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $120

Travel from Montego Bay to Nine Mile in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide Odain. At Bob Marley’s birthplace, explore his childhood home, personal artifacts, awards, photographs, and family mausoleum, with on-site guiding by Captain Crazy.

“Nine miles is a MUST DO in Jamaica. Captain crazy was phenomenal, it was such a vibe smoking at the birthplace and listening first hand the whole story.”

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13.Bob Marley’s Nine Mile Day-Trip with Admission & Guided Tour from Runaway Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $135

Travel from Runaway Bay into Jamaica’s hills for a guided visit to Bob Marley’s birthplace, bedroom, belongings, and burial church. Expect about five hours, air-conditioned transport, a winding mountain ride, and time at Nine Mile. Admission, local taxes, and pickup are included, but lunch is not.

“The whole tour was a fascinating experience. Great tour guide with a lot of knowledge. Very peaceful. Be prepared for a lot of walking.”

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14.Bob Marley Nine Mile Tour – From Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $150

Travel privately from Montego Bay to Nine Mile with a driver-guide such as Junior or Anthony. See Bob Marley’s first home, mausoleum, meditation rock, records, and memorabilia, with beer, soft drinks, and reggae music included.

“This excursion was amazing! There is a long slow ride up to the actual site, but so worth it! Anthony was professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Bob Marleys compound is a wonderful, peaceful place! Yeah Mon!”

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15.Bob Marley’s Nine Mile Day-Trip with Admission & Guided Tour from Falmouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $135

Travel from Falmouth to Nine Mile, Bob Marley’s birthplace and burial site, with a local guide and admission included. Expect Jamaican history, Rastafarian traditions, Mt Zion, winding hill roads, a lunch stop at your own cost, and guides such as Dee, Copley, or Marlon.

“Our tour was amazing. I actually got a chance to play drums at 9 Mile the drummer was singing on the mic so I filed it. Our tour guide was extra cool and we actually left an item on the bus and he returned it to us.”

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