Embark on a small-group tour in Barbados to explore the birthplace of rum. Visit St. Nicholas Abbey, enjoy a rum tasting, and learn about the history of rum at the Mount Gay visitor centre.
Embark on a small-group tour in Barbados to explore the birthplace of rum. Visit St. Nicholas Abbey, enjoy a rum tasting, and learn about the history of rum at the Mount Gay visitor centre.
- 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
- 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
- Entrance Fees
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Rum tastings
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance Fees
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Rum tastings
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Barbados, recognized as the cradle of ‘rumbullion and kill devil’, better known as Rum, is where this beloved beverage was first created. In our excursion, we delve into the captivating tale of rum’s origins as we explore St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th-century plantation house. This estate is renowned for producing award-winning rum, and they welcome…
Barbados, recognized as the cradle of ‘rumbullion and kill devil’, better known as Rum, is where this beloved beverage was first created. In our excursion, we delve into the captivating tale of rum’s origins as we explore St. Nicholas Abbey, a 17th-century plantation house. This estate is renowned for producing award-winning rum, and they welcome visitors with a tasting sample. The itinerary includes a tour of the plantation house, its lush gardens, rum distillery and an enjoyable ride on the heritage railway on a refurbished steam engine.
Once we’ve fully explored the morning, we take a gastronomic detour for lunch, followed by a quick visit to the beautifully rustic coastal town of Bathsheba. The day concludes at the Mount Gay visitor center. Here, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge about the history of rum and partake in an entertaining tasting session. The friendly Mount Gay Rum Tour guides will navigate your senses through the distinct notes, smells, and finer points of the rums they create.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
