Port Royal History Tour: Explore Iconic Sites

Explore Jamaica’s rich history with our guided tour of Port Royal, Fort Charles, and Kingston. Discover hidden gems and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort Charles - Explore Fort Charles.
    Fort Charles was the first fort constructed in Port Royal, originally named Fort Cromwell, and built in the late 1650s to 1660s. It was renamed Fort Charles and underwent several modifications between 1656 and 1670. By 1667, the fort was equipped with 36 guns, and by 1765, it boasted 104 guns and housed a…
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and Drop-off in Kingston
  • Guided tour of Fort Charles (Traveler to pay entrance fee)
  • Visit site of the Old Naval Hospital, Fishing Port, Grand Excelsior Hotel-Formerly Morgan’s Harbour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Visit the National Gallery of Jamaica (Traveler to pay entrance fee)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch & Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Admission fees
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Our history tours have delighted numerous visitors. We provide an enriching travel experience by accompanying and guiding guests around Port Royal, offering a guided tour of Fort Charles, and visiting the Grand Excelsior Hotel, the National Gallery of Jamaica, Kingston Craft Market, Water Lane Art Murals, and Emancipation Park. We capture plenty of…

Location
Fort Charles
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Daica2017
Mar 18, 2026
Fantastic Day with Onestop Cultural Tours - I was picked up at the hotel on time. We visited so many places in such a short time. Port Royal is a world heritage site with so much history. Devon House is a nice place for lunch. It was so great to see how the government transformed the downtown area with mural and art works. The tour manager Marie and our driver Donavan were excellent. They provided us so much knowledge and history about the city. This tour is perfect for anyone visiting Kingston but does not have a lot of time. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Wander276835
Mar 6, 2026
A Most Enjoyable Experience - Marie and Donovan provided a very memorable tour of Port Royal and also the Trench Town Ceramics and Arts Center. What stands out is how much they enjoy what they are doing and how attentive they are. I HIGHLY recommend them for any of their tours anyone might be interested in.
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Departure549289
Feb 1, 2026
Very nice tour with great people! - Great tailor made day tour. Marie and Donovan were very warm, attentive, and always ready to go above and beyond to make sure I made the most of my free day in Kingston: From Port Royal to Marley Museum passing by the exceptional mural in downtown:)
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Edenscaped
Jan 31, 2026
An Unforgettable Experience - A wonderful experience! I would do it all over again. Marie and Donovan were very courteous, caring and willing to go the extra mile to ensure we got the most out of the day. To be frank, it felt as though we did a week's tour in the one and yet we did not feel rushed nor exhausted. Incredible!
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Detoworld
Dec 8, 2025
Delightful Port Royal and downtown Kingston Tour - A tour day with Marie and Donovan exploring Port Royal and downtown Kingston, including the Water Lane murals and the National Gallery, was so delightful! Well-organized and thoughtfully guided, I really came away from my tour with a better sense of Kingston, Jamaica and its culture and history. Port Royal and Fort Charles are lovely areas and the fort tour revealed much I did not know about seafaring in the Caribbean. Marie did an excellent job pointing out lots of tidbits and answering all my questions about the area. We walked and observed and I was grateful for Marie’s attention to my interests. I highly recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you, Marie and Donovan, for a wonderful tour!
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Tripdenver
Nov 28, 2025
Memorable Day in Historic Port Royal with Marie and Donovan (Onestop Cultural Tours) - We had a wonderful day exploring Port Royal and Fort Charles with Marie and Donovan! This place has such a rich history with the British military and the 1692 earthquake that created a sunken city. We enjoyed seeing the quaint fishing village it’s become - friendly locals. Goats and chickens run around the town. It was lovely touring with OneStop cultural tours - it’s like having local family members show you around! We stopped at an historic Grand hotel Excelsior where James Bond’s Dr No was filmed in 1962. Then Marie and Donovan took us to Zoo Lunch for some local authentic Jamaican food - delicious and so off the beaten path! Highly recommended and I must admit I enjoyed their nice air conditioned minivan!!
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Kameelah_m
Oct 20, 2025
Best Kept Secret in Kingston! - This was one of the best tour experiences I’ve ever had! Marie and Donovan took really good care of me during the trip. She reached out the day before and morning of to ensure I was prepared. I was the only guest for the day and she treated me to a few extra stops to indulge my interest (Heroes Park). I did the Port Royal Tour with stops at the National Gallery and the Craft Market. She was very knowledgeable about the history and had a great rapport with locals and staff in the area. Port Royal is a secret treasure! There’s so much history and culture to take in! The driver, Donovan was extremely courteous and engaging. The transportation was air conditioned and quite comfortable. I learned so much and the tour was so much more than I expected! They do this for the love of their culture and it really shows. I can’t say enough about the professionalism and generosity of Marie. She will be the only tour guide I hire when I come to Kingston! She offers many other tours and I can’t wait to come back and spend the day learning from her again! If you are lucky, she’ll take you to Jackie’s for lunch!
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M9284rkjillw
Oct 18, 2025
Amazing experience I will cherish for a lifetime - Donovan and Marie of One Stop cultural tours provided me with a memorable experience at Port Royal. I visited Fort Charles and the fishing village near by. By then Donovan and Marie felt like old friends to me, as I had used their services for 3 days. Their tours allowed me to see the real Jamaica. And all the beauty of Kingston, the Water Lane Murals and the new reggae museum and the Kingston Harbour just to name a few places. They provided affordable tours with Real Jamaican Hospitality! Well Done!!
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Kameelahm2022
Oct 15, 2025
Best kept secret in Kingston!!! - I had one day to explore Kingston while visiting for business. I had the most amazing experience with Marie and Donovan! They were courteous, accommodating, and extremely professional! I was the only guest that day and they treated me to a few extra stops along the way since we had a bit more time. Port Royal is an underrated historic town. There is so much history to be seen! They were both very knowledgeable about Kingston and willing to indulge my questions. We stopped along the route for cold drinks, clean rest rooms, and some incredible food! This tour, by far, exceeded my expectations! Mostly due to the Marie and Donovan. I had a full day and experienced more of Kingston than I expected! Five stars for sure! We got off the beaten path and explored the real Kingston. I highly recommend this tour! They went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience!
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Ciavey
Dec 1, 2025
Interesting historic site. Giddy House worth a visit. - If you are interested in history this is a good site to visit. An Uber or hotel driver is the best way to get there since they have their own guides on site, it isn’t worth using a tour guide. Small town close by. The church maybe worth a visit inside, though we didn’t have time that day.
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From $110
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).