Falmouth: Historic Sightseeing Tour
ID: GYG228928-394483
Category:
Country: Jamaica
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Experience Jamaican hospitality at its best. You will see the best of Falmouth on a guided tour, before visiting the famous Doctor's Cave Beach!
Your historic Falmouth sightseeing tour will take you on a brief highlights tour of the town of Falmouth. Founded by Thomas Reid in 1769, Falmouth flourished as a market center and port for forty years, at a time when Jamaica was the world's leading sugar producer.
It was named after Falmouth Cornwall in England, the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny the Governor of Jamaica who was instrumental in its establishment. The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supplies, and public buildings. It even had piped water before New York City!
You will stop at St. Peters Anglican Church built in 1795, before seeing the Falmouth All-Age School which is housed in a former army barracks, Fort Balcarres. You will later stop at the Old Court House, before visiting the William Knibb Memorial to see the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt's High School. Later, spend the rest of your time at a private white-sand beach club at the Doctor's Cave.
Highlights
- Take a sightseeing tour of Falmouth
- Benefit from the convenience of port pickup and drop off
- Travel with a professional driver/guide
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Port pickup and drop off
- Admission to the Doctor's Cove Beach Club
- Sightseeing tour of Falmouth
- Professional driver/guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
