
Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 114 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket worth booking?
Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket is a 1-hour experience in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from $30 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 114 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (114)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Immerse yourself if the heritage of the island as your expert guide shares the story of this colonial ruin restored to its former majesty in the 1960’s. Learn about the lifestyle of the European bourgeoisie in the isles of the Caribbean in the Eighteenth Century. The tale of the Annee Palmer, the famed White Witch of Rose Hall is sure to delight. Beautiful tropical gardens and personalities will colour your experience with fun along the way!
What you get
About this experience
Immerse yourself if the heritage of the island as your expert guide shares the story of this colonial ruin restored to its former majesty in the 1960’s. Learn about the lifestyle of the European bourgeoisie in the isles of the Caribbean in the Eighteenth Century. The tale of the Annee Palmer, the famed White Witch of Rose Hall is sure to delight. Beautiful tropical gardens and personalities will colour your experience with fun along the way!
What's included
Included
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Souvenirs (available to purchase)
- Transportation to or from tour site.
What you'll see and do
Rose Hall Great House
The experience immediately begins as guests arrive at the Rose Hall Great House to the sound of African drumming. Once greeted, guests are introduced to their Guide who then shares the enchanting history of this renovated plantation Great House and the legend of Annee Palmer. There is a small pause on the approach to the house for the property photographers to take pictures of guests posing in front of the house. Tour includes a walk-through of each room of the house with background information on the antiques as well as descriptions of plantation lifestyle. The legend of Annee Palmer killing her 3 husbands comes alive. Guests are then taken to the dungeon and offered ‘Witches Brew’, a potent rum cocktail sold exclusively at the Rose Hall Great House Bar. After a short walk to Annee’s Grave, the tour guide escorts the guest to Annee’s Treasures which houses delightful trinkets and memorabilia of the tour and the island’s heritage.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rose Hall Great House
Rose Hall Road, Rose Hall, Caribbean
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Rose Hall Great House · Rose Hall Road, Rose Hall, Caribbean
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ru, zh-TW, pt, en, it, pl, fr, nl, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rose Hall Developments Limited
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Duration: 45 minutes - 1 Hour
- Operating Time: 9:15am to 5:00pm
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- All tours are weather permitting
- No photos or videos allowed in the house
- Transportation to and from tour location is not included
- Meeting / Start point is at the Admissions office of the Rose Hall Great House
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 113 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
113 verified traveler reviews for Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
fascinating historic house
This tour was the single most interesting and memorable thing we did on Jamaica. Yes, the island is gorgeous and rewards time spent on the beach. But it’s a nation with a unique history and culture, and the tour of Rose Hall really brought that to life. Our guide was great. We dithered about spending the money to hire a driver to take us up to Rose Hall, but we agreed that it was absolutely worth it. Not to be missed!
via Tripadvisor
No ghosts appeared!
My friend and I took the tour when we were in Jamaica. We had read about the tour and watched a documentary about it before and my daughter had been on the night tour in June. It was very interesting. The guide gave us a lot of information about the residents and the history of the house as well as some Jamaica history. The scenery at the house was beautiful. If you like ghost tours and folklore you will love this tour.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic Experience!
We booked a daytime tour through the independent tour company 'Kiuki' when in our hotel, at half the price our tour operator was offering for the same itinerary. It was absolutely brilliant and our guide was incredible. Her depth of knowledge was tremendous and she delivered the information very clearly and professionally. She covered the history of the house and surrounding estate, from it's creation to it's restoration and renewal. The information about it's most notorious inhabitant, Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall, was both chilling and numerous at the same time! I can't recommend this tour enough, and if you're really brave, the nighttime 'haunted' version!
via Tripadvisor
Informative, historic tour and beautiful views
We went on this tour with our children aged 10 and 12. We all really enjoyed hearing about the history of the house. The tour guide was very informative. The view from the house and garden is beautiful.
Response from the operator: Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience of the Rose Hall Great House with the TripAdvisor community! We are thrilled to hear about your visit and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted both you and your children enjoyed the tour. We try to make it as family-friendly as possible. We love that you were able to also immerse yourself in the beauty of Jamaica through your visit of the Rose Hall Great House.
via Tripadvisor
Overall, this is a great...
Overall, this is a great experience not too far from the city got to learn a lot about grey houses of Jamaica
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 40
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Montego Bay.
How much does Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Montego Bay usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Montego Bay is not rushed.
Is Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 114 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Montego Bay, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket?
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Around 40 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Montego Bay can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Montego Bay and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Montego Bay within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Montego Bay?
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On Outty we rank every Montego Bay experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Appleton Estate Admission Ticket & Distillery Tour with Tastings, Blue Hole and Dunn's River Falls Private Tour from Montego Bay, Montego Bay Clear Kayak Drone Photoshoot & Video. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Montego Bay?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Montego Bay?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket?
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Included: Professional tour guide. Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified; Souvenir photos (available to purchase); Souvenirs (available to purchase); and Transportation to or from tour site. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket?
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The experience starts at Rose Hall Great House, Rose Hall Road, Rose Hall, Caribbean. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket offered in?
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It is offered in German, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Montego Bay. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Rose Hall Great House and Garden Tour Ticket?
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Across 114 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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