The History of Reggae Sounds System Tour from Negril

This guided tour shines the spotlight on Reggae Sound systems and its foundation along with a visit to the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio for a look in to the world of amazing sound through instruments and talents.

Highlights

• Hotel pick up & drop off.
• 2 in 1 special with the Alpha 101 Tour and Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Tour
• Learn about the history of Jamaican Reggae Music
• Complimentary lunch stop (meals and drinks not included) 

Alpha 101 is an experience designed to share the rich past, present and future of Jamaica’s acclaimed music culture.  Located at 26 South Camp Road since 1880 and training musicians since 1892, Alpha was home to jazz innovators like Blue Note recording artist Dizzy Reece, ska pioneers The Skatalites, reggae icons Leroy ‘Horsemouth Wallace’, Leroy Smart, Johnny Osbourne and 2x Grammy nominee Winston ‘Yellowman’ Foster.

Visitors are welcomed into this unique community called "the birthplace of the reggae sound" by Billboard Magazine and a "dream factory" (BBC) for “legendary musicians” (Jamaica Gleaner) that released “the spirit of one of the most musical islands in the world" (Telegraph/UK). 

Expert guides will escort you through the same grounds Jamaica’s music pioneers and icons called home and lead you through over 100 years of jazz, ska and reggae music history. Visitors also meet past and current students, enjoy music played by current musicians and can shop fine products made right  on campus.

Your next stop is the Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio, where the Iconic producer is known to have one of the largest catalogue of in the history of Jamaican Music. Learn about the many legends arising from this studio such as U-Roy, Johnny Clarke, Peter Tosh and I-Roy just to name a few as your tour takes you through the Reggae History. 

At the end of your museum tour, enjoy a comfortable drive back to your hotel with a heart filled with Jamaica.

Included 

• Hotel pick up and drop off - shared
• Well-appointed air-conditioned vehicles
  
• Admission Fee (Alpha 101 Tour, and Bunny Lee Museum and Recording Studio Tour)
• English speaking driver/guide

Excluded

• Gratuity (Optional)
  
• Lunch
• Private vehicle upgrade - Available as an optional extra after clicking the book now button 

Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Dress code is smart casual, wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Not wheelchair accessible
  
• Minimum age - 6 years old
• Minimum numbers apply. This excursion may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met. In the event of a cancellation, you will be offered the option to reschedule to another day or have a full refund.