Belize City History, Culture and Rum Tasting

Immerse yourself in Belizean culture on a historic city sightseeing tour. Explore the city, learn about its history, visit a rum factory, and sample local rum.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Baron Bliss Lighthouse - On-board the minibus the guide shares the history and culture of Belize City. How geological events, natural forces, slavery, emancipation, colonialism, world wars, sugar, timber, chicle, rum and Independence is shaping this little city. Showing the highlights of our colonial past and stopping along the route for photo moments of the BELIZE sign, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse. - Swing Bridge - slow drive past the swing bridge - Memorial Park - see the Memorial Park, honoring veterans of the World Wars - The Belize Sign Monument - stop, take a photo - Albert street - see the downtown commerce area - St John’s Cathedral - Built in 1812 from Ballast stones brought on slave ship from England - Travellers Liquors - Belize - participants 18 years and older receive 2 complimentary RUM shots , spend about 30 minutes here, opportunity to buy Belize Rum at the gift shop. NOT AVAILABLE Saturday and Sundays
What's Included
  • RUM tasting 2 complimentary shots (must be 18 years and older)
  • Rum Tasting Stop, except Sundays, holidays and when the Rum Factory is Closed
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Airport pickup, luggage space available
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We meet you at the port exit of Terminal One and also offer pickup at hotels. Enjoy a leisurely drive through the city, experiencing the Belizean way of life as the guide shares historical and current events that have shaped Belize. Explore both old and new neighborhoods, churches, schools, and streetside vendors. Learn about the origins of British Honduras, first settled by pirates, then mahogany loggers and slaves, with relics from that era including colonial mansions, mahogany chips, and old rum bottles. Hear stories about the memorial tomb and lighthouse of our benefactor, the memorial park, banks, churches, clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, schools, and businesses.

Midway through, we stop at a local supermarket where you can shop at the gift shop, deli, or purchase local snacks, beers, soft drinks, ice cream, Belizean chocolate, coffee, and pharmacy items. Next, we visit the Back Yaad to observe orchids, birds, iguanas, fish in the waterways, and possibly even rare crocodiles or manatees that occasionally visit. Finally, we stop at the rum factory for a tasting session before returning to the port.

Location
Baron Bliss Lighthouse
Fort Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marci_r
Jun 3, 2024
Nice tour! - Nice tour! It gave us a good overview of Belize City. Our tour guide, Cardinal, was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. He even went out of his way to stop and let us try some local cuisine and shop for souvenirs.
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Karen_c
Mar 17, 2024
The people of Belize are... - The people of Belize are wonderful!!! So kind and so willing to go the extra mile to be of help to those, like myself, who somehow lost contact information for our guide. All good in the end😁
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Laura_g
Mar 9, 2024
Great experience! - Our guide gave us a great tour of the island with history and local facts pointed out. We enjoyed seeing wildlife at a very peaceful location.. He was very considerate in offering a grocery store stop in case we wanted to pick up some things while we were on land.
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Emeline_b
Aug 18, 2023
Great Tour - This was a great way to see Belize City! Narciso was accommodating and flexible and was an excellent tour guide. If you want to get see the major sights of the city, this is the way to go!
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Edward_p
Aug 12, 2023
Comment - Tour and guide were excellent. Frustrated that we were unable to reach tour operator prior to tour. Tried mumerous times bia phone.
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Charnita_a
Jul 16, 2023
Great Tour Great Rum - The rich belize history and personality of the tour guide. Loved that we were able to see the good as well as bad parts of town to see all sides of Belize. The Rum was great and the tastings were plentiful. Did not disappoint!!!!
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Tamara_l
Feb 21, 2024
Great - Our guide was wonderful! So kind and informative. Was disappointed there was no nature in the tour, only city
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Marcia_b
Feb 1, 2024
Belize tour - He was very courteous and knowledgeable. Did a great job! You should change title to tequila tasting instead of factory tour
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Norb_c
Oct 7, 2023
Belize City tour - we arrived in Belize our guide was there and ready he was very knowledgeable about belize city i just wish the tour was able to do a little more than the city it would be nice to have a longer tour to the rest of Belize add a additional cost to see more of Belize i would of gladly paid for Thanks
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Suzanne_h
Feb 9, 2024
Don’t waste time & money on this tour. - Unfortunately, tour was horrible, nothing but touring city blight, no pretty sights of Belize at all. Then brought to a big grocery store at the end. Guide was very nice.
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