Barbados: Rum Distillery Tour and Mount Gay Visitor Center

Saint Michael, Barbados

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Explore some of the rums of Barbados on this informative guided tour. Discover how this famous rum is made and sample some award-winning rum.

Barbados Rum Distillery Tour with Tastings and Island Mini Tour

This tour explores rum production at Foursquare Rum Distillery and Mount Gay Visitor Center, suitable for adults interested in rum and Barbadian culture.

Highlights

  • Learn how rum is made
  • Enjoy tasting various award-winning rums
  • Hotel and Airbnb pick-up and drop-off included
  • Sip rum at Mount Gay Visitor Center and Foursquare Rum Distillery

Description

Begin your tour at Foursquare Rum Distillery, once a 15th-century sugar factory, now showcasing Barbadian history and rum production. Your knowledgeable guide will explain rum-making stages and offer samples at the distillery bar.

Travel across the island on a guided mini tour with insights into local culture and history.

Finish at Mount Gay Visitor Center to learn about the oldest rum brand in Barbados and taste their products.

Includes

  • Entrance fees
  • Water and refreshments

Excludes

  • Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and book in advance. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn about the history and production of rum in Barbados, visit Foursquare Rum Distillery and Mount Gay Visitor Center, and sample several award-winning rums.

The tour begins at the Foursquare Rum Distillery in Barbados, a historic site originally built as a sugar factory.

The tour explains the rum-making process from sugarcane fermentation to distillation and aging unique to Barbados's methods.

Yes, the tour includes pick-up and drop-off from hotels and Airbnb accommodations in Barbados.

Yes, the tour includes tastings of various award-winning rums at both the Foursquare Rum Distillery and Mount Gay Visitor Center.

The Mount Gay Visitor Center is located in Barbados and is part of the rum tasting experience on the tour.

Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot; check the tour website for availability.

Casual, comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are advisable for touring the distillery and visitor center.

No, rum tastings are only for guests of legal drinking age in Barbados.

Check the distillery websites for current opening hours and tour availability throughout the year.

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