What You Will Do
Travellers have the option of choosing to tour any of the four rum distilleries in Barbados, The Mount Gay Visitors Centre, Foursquare Rum Distillery, St. Nicholas Abbey or The West Indies Rum Distillery.
Depending on your choice and the time, you can even choose to stop by a local rum shop or restaurant for a cocktail making experience done the bajan way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
St. Nicholas Abbey
2 hours
Admission includes entrance to St. Nicholas Abbey, with an hourly tour of to the great house, syrup factory and bottling plant. Guests are also encouraged to explore the plantation’s beautiful formal gardens, gullies and nearby Cherry Tree Hill, a majestic avenue of Mahogany Trees offering a breathtaking view of the island’s rugged east coast.
During your visit, you can enjoy a charming home movie c.1935, the plantation’s museum and a complimentary rum or fruit punch on our terrace overlooking the gully. Visitors over the age of 18 may also enjoy complimentary rum tasting during their tour.
Guided tours are scheduled on the hour from 10.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.; or you are welcome to join a tour already in progress. Visitors are however, given a detailed tour brochure if they prefer to explore on their own. (one per couple or single visitor).
Please be advised that the Abbey CLOSED ON SATURDAYS.
2
Mount Gay Visitor Centre
45 minutes
Our family-friendly Signature Tasting is the perfect introduction to the world of Mount Gay Rum. Learn about the history and home of Mount Gay. Taste a selection of our finest rums (adults over 18 years only).
This Tasting includes:
Welcome Rum punch
History of rum and our craftsmanship
Short Film ( Temporarily Unavailable )
Tasting of our 4 signature rums
Time for Shopping
Food available for purchase
3
Foursquare Rum Distillery
45 minutes
The Foursquare Rum Factory and Heritage Park is a more modern and computerized rum factory. The heritage park features beautifully landscaped gardens, art, craft shops and food and drink stalls.
Admission: $23 USD per person
4
The West Indies Rum Distillery Ltd
1 hour 30 minutes
West Indies Rum Distillery was established in 1893 by George Stade and his brother on the pristine Brighton Beach of Barbados with the dream to make the world’s best rum. The quality of their rum was recognized right away locally and internationally and Stades rum became synonymous with premium Barbados rum.
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