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KINGSTON HISTORIC TOURFIRST STOP - Spanish Town These are some of the buildings that Spanish town is consisted of: Old King's House: In 1762, it was official residence for the Governor. In 1838, the proclamation of the abolition of slavery was read from the steps of King's House. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1925 leaving only the main eastern facade and the stables. Old House of Assembly: This two storey brick structure was constructed around 1762. When the capital of the island was transferred to Kingston in 1872, the Assembly met at Headquarters House in Kingston. The structure now houses the offices and Mayor's Parlor of the St. Catherine Parish Council. Rodney's Memorial: This elaborate edifice was created in honor of the celebrated British Admiral Lord Rodney. The Memorial, designed by the famous English sculptor John Bacon in 1801, commemorates Rodney's victory over a French fleet that had attempted to invade the island in 1782. Rodney is made to resemble a Roman Emperor. Old Barracks Building: The Military Barracks was erected in 1791 to house both soldiers and officers. It was built from a grant of 15, 000 pounds sterling voted by the House of Assembly. St. Catherine District Prison: The Prison was built in 1714 from the proceeds of the will of George Fletcher. It serves as one of the largest prisons in the island. Phillippo Baptist Church: The Church is named in honour of its first pastor, Reverend James Mursell Phillippo. He was a Baptist missionary who became one of the greatest advocates for Negro Improvement during Slavery. Cast Iron Bridge: The Cast Iron Bridge was erected in 1801 at a cost of 4, 000 pounds. It was designed by Thomas Wilson of England and manufactured by Walker and Company of Rotherham in England. The bridge spans 29.7 metres and stands as the oldest iron bridge of its kind in the western hemisphere. NO ENTRANCE FEE.
SECOND STOP - Bob Marley Museum The property also features a well-equipped 80-seat theatre, a photographic gallery, and a gift shop selling T-shirts, posters and CDs and other Bob Marley memorabilia as well as items from Jamaica. You can also tickle your palate with sumptuous meals from the Legend Cafe. The venue allows you to see every aspect of the life of Bob Marley. The Bob Marley Museum welcomes both locals and visitors from overseas. The tour is guided and is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes in duration. The Museum is open Mondays to Saturdays and is closed on Sundays. The first tour begins at 9:30am and the last tour commences at 4:00pm. ENTRANCE FEE IS US$20 (not included)
THIRD STOP - Devon House
LAST STOP - Museums of History and Ethnography They are committed to educating the public through effective and far reaching programs that seek to promote an understanding of their role and value as stewards of the material culture of the nation and to honor the history and heritage through the collections of the national museums. Museums of History and Ethnography is the national agent for the collection, preservation and documentation of Jamaica’s material culture and aims to stimulate serious research and reflection on Jamaica’s history and contemporary life. As the repository of the National Collection of more than 15, 000 historic, ethnographic and archaeological artifacts germane to Jamaica’s history from the prehistoric to the contemporary era, the work of the museums is focused in three areas: Preservation, Research and Communication through education programming. ENTRANCE FEE IS US$3 (not included).
Total per person is US$94.99
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Spanish Town, built by the Spanish after Sevilla Nueva (New Seville) was abandoned, dates from 1534. It was first known as Villa de la Vega, later St. Jago de la Vega and then Spanish Town. The town is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Jamaica. It was the capital of Spanish Jamaica from 1534 to 1655. When the English captured the island in 1655, Spanish Town remained the capital of the island until 1872 when this status was conferred on Kingston. Spanish Town still possesses memories of the past with its many historical buildings. The Emancipation Square is generally acclaimed to be the most impressive of its kind in the West Indies. 
The museum is situated on the site of the legendary musician's home, which he purchased in 1975. This house, featuring 19th-century architecture, was Marley's home until his death in 1981. It was converted into a museum six years later by his wife, Mrs. Rita Marley. The main museum displays Marley's personal treasures.
One of Jamaica’s most celebrated historical landmarks The Devon House Mansion is the architectural dream of Jamaica’s first black millionaire George Stiebel. Stiebel was among three wealthy Jamaicans who constructed elaborate homes during the late 19th century at the corner of Trafalgar Road and Hope Road, which fittingly became known as the Millionaires Corner. Daniel Finzi and the Verleys were the other families that resided in the area, however, both homes were eventually demolished to make way for development ventures including the construction of Abbey Court Apartments. Stiebel’s legacy lives on with the beautifully maintained Devon House, which was declared a national monument in 1990 by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. ENTRANCE FEE IS US$6 (not included)
The Museums of History cater to various aspects of a country filled with artifacts that signifies Jamaican’s creativity and productivity. 