Mount Gay Rum Tour: Discover Barbados' Finest Spirit

Immerse yourself in the rich history and craftsmanship of Mount Gay Distillery, home to Barbados’ finest signature rum. Indulge in a rum tasting experience amidst the stunning backdrop of the Caribbean sea and sky.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mount Gay Visitor Centre - Tour times - 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, last tour 2:30.
    On the Signature Rum Tasting you will learn about the rich history of Mount Gay Rum after meeting your Brand Host, the tour will kick off with complimentary welcome Rum Punch. While you enjoy your cocktail your host will take you on a journey through the…
What's Included
  • Professional & Knowledgeable Brand Hosts
  • History of Mount Gay Rum and craftsmanship
  • Complimentary Rum Punch
  • Guided tasting of 4 rums
  • Time for Shopping
  • A Short film
What's Not Included
  • This is NOT the Distillery Tour
  • THERE IS NO TRANSPORTATION FOR THIS TOUR
  • Gratuities
  • Additional Drinks ( Available for purchase )
Additional Information

Nestled against the stunning blue backdrop of the Caribbean sea and sky, the Visitor Experience welcomes guests globally to uncover the mysteries of Barbados’ premier spirit. Upon arrival in our verdant garden, visitors will delve into the history, heritage, and craftsmanship of Mount Gay Rum, culminating in a delightful rum tasting.
For additional…

Location
Exmouth Gap
This experience does NOT offer Transportation, therefore you will have to make your own way. If you are taking a taxi, please indicate to your driver that the tour is in located at the Visitor center in St Michael and not the distillery in St Lucy.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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200petera
Apr 18, 2026
Best trip on the island! - What a great way to spend a few hours seeing over 300 years of rum making history. Utterly beautiful location and fascinating tour, great guide!
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Lisa
Apr 14, 2026
Informative and fun tour and tasting - Akel was really funny and absolutely made the experience! The tour was interesting and the tasting was really informative and such good fun thanks to Akel. Great tour and well worth a visit.
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661arnr
Apr 14, 2026
Good Times! - Very Relaxed, and informative. Sampling was fun, and I bought as much as I could bring home!
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Scarsineo
Apr 11, 2026
Rum tasting at Mount Gay 1703 - Great Rum taste experience at Mount Gay 1703. Very informative, and great rum to taste. Akel is very funny and knowledgeable. Must do in Barbados
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Dakennedy1964
Apr 5, 2026
Don’t miss this tour! - Marcia provided us with a fantastic tour that include a bit of the history of Barbados, the history of rum, and a wonderful tasting. It is definitely worth the time!
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Ffionj2023
Apr 4, 2026
A brilliant tour, an absolute 10/10 - Damien was a fantastic guide. He was clear and knowledgeable, in a fun and entertaining way. He left us wanting to know more about the culture of Barbados and the history of rum. An absolute 10/10 experience that is the highlight of our trip so far. Thank you very much once againn
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Malcolm_a
Apr 2, 2026
Educational and fun! - The guide was amazing. We were Veronica’s last tour because she is pursuing her PHD. The information shared was rich and provided depth. The team of employees brought the experience to life.
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Petermj2341su
Mar 30, 2026
Good tour, bad ending. - We toured the distillery and it was very good. The only issue was at the end of our tour our tour guide, Damien, insisted that we not use pickup Barbados to get back to the nearest bus station and use his contact, Steve, who would pick us up. We were 3 couples and Steve charged us triple the usual taxi rate for a 15 minute drive amounting to $120 BBD for a very short ride. A disappointing end to an otherwise good tour.
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Karen
Mar 30, 2026
Nice overview of Mt Gay rum - This was a nice overview of mount Gay rum. You got a drink when you arrived and then four rum tastings and there is a nice bar area to have a drink after the tour.
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151nataliew
Mar 28, 2026
Fully recommend even if not big into rum - We fully enjoyed the tasting experience. I’m not a big rum drinker but I enjoy a rum punch which we exactly how we started our tour. Ekeel was so much fun, giving us the history of Mount gay, and keeping it fun and lively. He truely helped make the rum tasting even more fun. As I’m not into rum I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy the taste and was pleasantly surprised. I would fully recommend. The rum does go to your head so would recommend eating first. And if you do the tour near Bridgetown, it’s not accessible by the bus, you’ll need a taxi
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From $28
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).