I visited Nine Mile in 1999 ... back then the experience was smaller and a lot more authentic. 24 years later I am disappointed to say it felt so commercialised. I understand people need to make a living, but the pressure to buy/tip every few steps took away the enjoyment of the tour. The house and tomb hasn't changed and that part is still a humbling experience but I feel this tour has now been turned into a novelty act. Which is sad as it is thw opposite of Rasta and Bob's beliefs.

Sad to see the birth place of this legend turned into a money grabbing scheme by locals. Our tour guide was Captain Crazy and indeed he lived upto his name. Provided little to no useful information about the the legend we didn’t already know. He also made the worst jokes and laughed at them himself. He then insisted on taking money before he let us exit the tour. There was also a mediocre performance by a Marley tribute band you also have to tip. Also some con men outside the house selling marijuana and marijuana products as well as overpriced souvenirs. If you so much as say hi to anybody in the area, they will ask for money.

Our Driver Jason was the best!! The roads to Nine Mile were hairy in some places, but we felt entirely safe with Jason driving! He was a treasure trove of information on Bob Marley, his legacy with Jamaicans then and now. The actual tour at Nine Mile was with Captain Crazy 😊. He was a really good guide with anecdotes about Bob Marley time there as a kid and adult. Learnt a lot and left with a more ch deeper understanding and love for the LEGEND

Booked with El Sol Vida Fun tours, was picked up from our hotel and our driver was fabulous, told us about Jamaica history and the local area and was such a lovely guy. The nine miles experience was also great with a friendly informative guide. Would recommend even if your not a Bob marley fan.

Excellent - always wanted to go here and main reason for cruise. Excellent tour guide, staff at Nine Mile friendly and helpful. Didn't see any issues which other reviewers have noted. All was really good

I wanted to visit since a teenager so this was an overwhelming experience for me. It's not cheap to travel from Montego Bay however we used a private taxi for 2 of us. I find the prices of tee-shirt, and other items in line with Jamaica. The guides are good and take time to explain Bob's life, and point out important details. The band playing was very good and enjoyable. If you are a fan of Bob Marley then go to visit.

I am more interested to see where Bob Marley was born and now laid to rest. But spoilt by the way you're moved from one area to the next and expected to tip... let me explain. The road up is an hour of winding and pot holed road. You arrive where outside you are ushered by locals into a shack (and im being nice by calling a few bits of wood a shack), where you're offered a menu of marijuana. I understand the culture, but let's say it could be quite intimidating. No wonder why where your ment to be across the street has security guards and an iron gate! Then, you're taken into a bar area. Where the barman starts pushing the drinks on you. I mean pushing. Then. You're entertained by a Marley Band for a few songs. The basket for tips is pointed out to you. Up the hill to where Bob Marley lived and where he is laid to rest. But not without being prayed over in the chapel and where you're asked to tip the priest!! Not finished yet!! It was all very nice touring the small house and the Mausoleums of Bob Marley and his mother's. Back down the hill to a gate where on the back is a poster to tip your guide. Where the guide stands with his hand out! Blatant, in your face, intimidation for money that spoilt a pilgrimage for some.

What an amazing morning out. Tranquil and uplifting visit to the birth place and final resting place for Bob. The live band was lovely touch Fabulous knowledge of your guide. Downside... Few flights of stairs and a short but steep climb up to the buildings. On a hot day was kinda tiring. Tips. Take few dollars to tip the band and the guides.

On arrival we were ushered into a tiny shack where we were offered different ganja products if your not interested just say no thanks. Once threw the gates we waited in a bar area for a short time whilst waiting for a guide to be free we had crazy .there are a few steps to go up and down and a steep hill (zion) it was amazing to go in bob marleys grandparents house where he was born and then up to the home he shared with his mom from 6 months old .you sat and listened to a live band who played a few songs and a tip basket was on stage . Going in the building where bob marley is at rest was very emotional .crazy said his brother buried underneath Bob on the top. Crazy stood by gate for tips .i didnt feel intimidated and at all as i read previous reviews so was prepared. wear sensible shoes ground uneven in some areas . Few dollars for tips . Lighter for your smoke .it was a long day with the travelling from montego bay and back but worth it to see this place

Great day out to the home and resting place of Bob Marley. We had THE best tour guide, Captain Crazy, who shared his immense knowledge of The Legend with that fabulous sense of humour! The tour round the house is great, you get a chance too to enjoy Bob’s meditation stone and a chance to pay your respects and give thanks to the man himself. A must for all Bob Marley fans.