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The 15 Best Private Rum Tours

32 tours  ·  from $35 a head

A private guide buys you the pace and, more usefully, a driver. The 15 below cover the estates, the tasting rooms and the island loops, priced per group where the operator quotes it that way.

Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch - Malmok Beach and its shallow snorkeling
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Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch

1.Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · from $140Our pick

Take a private two-hour snorkeling trip from Palm Beach aboard a 26-foot Bayliner. Captain Lex, Boi, Boyd, or Shaka can adjust the route for your group, with shallow water at Malmok and Catalina Bay, snorkeling gear, bottled water, soft drinks, rum punch, and an octopus souvenir included.

“It was absolutely Amazing! Captain Lex is so knowledgeable and taught my children so many things! He knew this was our first time so he explained everything extremely well. I definitely recommend Captain Lex! We will be asking for him when we return!”

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Puerto Plata Private City Tour with Mount Isabel & Rum &Chocolate - The old center works best on foot
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Puerto Plata Private City Tour with Mount Isabel & Rum &Chocolate

2.Puerto Plata Private City Tour with Mount Isabel & Rum &Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · from $90

Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Puerto Plata with a private guide such as Antonio or Diana. Ride or drive up Mount Isabel, walk Umbrella Street, visit the fort and Malecon, taste rum and organic chocolate, and stop for Dominican lunch and local shopping.

“Diana and Antonio are the absolute best! Muy Excellente! I mistakenly selected the wrong hotel on my booking and it caused us to get a late start, but Diana took it in stride and picked my wife and I up in her personal car so that we could join up with the group and make tour. The group I was a total of 5 people including my wife and me. If the group were angry that we caused delay, no one said anything and we did not feel any tension at all. We started with a cable car ride to the top of the mountain and then a leisurely hike…”

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Customizable Roatán Private Tour: Rum, Chocolate & Island Culture - Coxen Hole and the island’s first town
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Customizable Roatán Private Tour: Rum, Chocolate & Island Culture

3.Customizable Roatán Private Tour: Rum, Chocolate & Island Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about four hours touring Roatán in a private group with a local guide. Visit French Harbour, Coxen Hole, West End, West Bay, a chocolate factory, and the Roatan Rum Company. Guides such as Alfredo, Diana, Elda, Tyler, and Iran are praised for flexibility and island knowledge.

“Iran did a great job with our Island tour of Roatan. He was very knowledgeable, very friendly, and provided great service. He provided five star treatment.”

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Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar - The 15-minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar
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Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar

4.Private Transportation from Montego Bay to Appleton Estate & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $136

You’ll travel privately from Montego Bay with a driver such as Nickoy or Georgia Spence, tour Appleton Estate, sample rum, then take a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Expect about six hours, snacks, water, and plenty of time for a cold Red Stripe or fresh fish.

“We travel with ReddieTransferandToursja. The trip was wonderful. Ms. Georgia was very knowledgeable of the island’s history. From the moment we got in the vehicle she was telling us about the rich historical sites and history of the land anRead more”

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Private Sunset Cruise & Rum Swizzle - What happens during the cruise
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Private Sunset Cruise & Rum Swizzle

5.Private Sunset Cruise & Rum Swizzle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews

Cruise Bermuda’s evening waters aboard Island Vibez with Captain Edward or another Bermudaful Charters captain. Your private group gets a one-hour sunset outing, homemade Rum Swizzle, an onboard cooler for your drinks, time for swimming when conditions allow, and views of beaches, islands, and possible shipwreck sites.

“Much too short for the price. It is only 1 hour and $550! I understand it's based around the sunset but should have started earlier. It is a regular sized pontoon boat. I paid for the extra gallon of rum swizzle and there was only one gallon. The guy was nice but this was a major let down.”

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Mauritius: Sights of the South Private Tour with Rum Tasting - Trou aux Cerfs and the volcanic center of Mauritius
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Mauritius: Sights of the South Private Tour with Rum Tasting

6.Sights of the South Private Tour with Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 8 hours

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private driver-guide exploring southern Mauritius, from Trou aux Cerfs and Grand Bassin to Chamarel’s waterfall and colored earth. Guides speak English, French, Arabic, Urdu, or Hindi. Rum tastings are included, while entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Excellent tour, thanks to our driver and guide Abdul, make our day very interesting and pleasant. Very good value for money.”

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Private City Tour, Chocolate and Rum Factory - The Roatan Chocolate Factory: a short look behind the bar
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Private City Tour, Chocolate and Rum Factory

7.Private City Tour, Chocolate and Rum Factory

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $63

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private Alpha Tours guide visiting Roatan’s chocolate and rum factories, then relax at West Bay Beach. Guides such as Emmanuel, Charlotte, Eduardo, and Joshua have handled the route, which includes private air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and bottled water.

“Alfrado was the best! He was very polite and patient with us. He was a wonderful guide and never rushed us. I definitely recommend Alfrado for any tours, you won’t be disappointed.”

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Rum Reggae and Rhythms Private Tour (minimum of 6 people) - Graycliff Cigar Company: watching a skilled hand at work
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Rum Reggae and Rhythms Private Tour (minimum of 6 people)

8.Rum Reggae and Rhythms Private Tour (minimum of 6 people)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $93

Spend four hours touring Nassau with reggae music, rum punch, cigar rolling, chocolate, wine, rum, rum cake, and Cable Beach time. Private groups of at least six can request pickup. Guides may include Clever, John, Ty, or Naughty Johnny, depending on assignment.

“This was a great tour. The tour guide, Clever, was awesome. He was very personable, fun, engaging, and knew so much about the history of the Bahamas. The slow punch was delicious and certainly lived up to its name. We enjoyed the wine Read more”

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Private half day tour with free rum tasting - Victoria: a small capital with plenty to notice
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Private half day tour with free rum tasting

9.Private half day tour with free rum tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five private hours touring Mahé with an English or French-speaking driver. Visit Victoria, see giant tortoises and panoramic views, then tour Takamaka Rum Distillery. The route can be adjusted to your wishes, with pickup from hotels, the airport, port, or Cat Cocos jetty.

“Unsere Fahrerin Emily hat unsere Vorschläge komplett berücksichtigt und die Tour ganz nach unseren Wünschen gestaltet. Einfach perfekt und weiter zu empfehlen! Danke dafür!”

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Private All Inclusive Rum Journey in Barbados - A quick view from Cherry Tree Hill
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Private All Inclusive Rum Journey in Barbados

10.Private All Inclusive Rum Journey in Barbados

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $293

Spend about five hours with a private guide exploring St. Nicholas Abbey, Cherry Tree Hill, Cattlewash, and Barbados rum country. Tastings, admission, bottled water, and air-conditioned transport are included. Jamar is one guide specifically praised for making the day memorable.

“My mom and I had an amazing time touring Barbados! We met great people, had amazing food, and even stopped for tasty drinks. I would highly recommend!”

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Jamaican Street Food and Rum Tasting Private Tour - Jerk chicken at a local stop
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Jamaican Street Food and Rum Tasting Private Tour

11.Jamaican Street Food and Rum Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $90

Join George for a private Montego Bay food walk and drive lasting about 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste jerk chicken, Jamaican patties, fresh fruit, and rum, with stops at local vendors, shops, and possibly a bar. Pickup and mobile tickets are offered.

“George was an awesome guide! Our first stop was closed due to Jamaica’s Emancipation Day, but we went to a beautiful spot and got some amazing pics. We then went to a spot that had the BEST jerk chicken I’ve ever tasted!! Definitely recommend this tour for anyone that loves good food and rum!!😃”

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Private Rum Making Workshop in Philipsburg - Learning why rum became a pirate favorite
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Private Rum Making Workshop in Philipsburg

12.Private Rum Making Workshop in Philipsburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $69

At The Rusty Parrot in Philipsburg, you’ll hear pirate tales, learn how rum became a sailor’s favorite drink, then blend spices, fruit, and other flavors into your own bottle of spiced rum. This private 90-minute activity ends with your signature bottle to take home.

“This experience was so fun! The story behind the real captain “Jack Sparrow” was a brag addition before starting the mixing of our own personal rum. From walking in to naming our bottles, this activity was worth it!”

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Private Hampden Estate Rum Tour from Montego Bay or Falmouth - The private ride from Montego Bay or Falmouth
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Private Hampden Estate Rum Tour from Montego Bay or Falmouth

13.Private Hampden Estate Rum Tour from Montego Bay or Falmouth

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $149

Travel from Montego Bay or Falmouth to Hampden Estate in Jamaica’s Queen of Spain Valley. You’ll follow rum production from fermentation to distillation, learn about the Trelawny method, and finish with seafood lunch at Outtaroad Crabby. Private transport, WiFi, water, and pickup are included.

“Tour davvero perfetto. Sono stato guidato passo passo alla scoperta della tecnica di produzione di questi Rum ad alti esteri. Dalla fermentazione, alla distillazione e la storia di questa prestigiosa distilleria e della sua tenuta risalente al 1753. Davvero consigliata.”

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YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour - What happens at Appleton Estate
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YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

14.YS Falls and Appleton Estate Private Rum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $220

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Montego Bay to the Appleton Estate for a rum-making tour, sugar cane samples, and tastings, then cool off at YS Falls. The day lasts about 8 to 10 hours. Your group has the vehicle and guide to itself, but the long, curvy drive is part of the deal.

“The ride from Montego Bay was longer than I expected, almost 3 hours but the ride was comfortable. I felt a little rushed at YS falls but it was still great being in the waterfall and jumping off the rope swing.”

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Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar - Starting at Appleton Estate
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Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

15.Shared or Private FD Appleton Rum, YS Falls & Pelican Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews

Spend about eight hours touring Appleton Estate, tasting Jamaican rum, swimming at YS Falls, and taking a boat to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Pickup, a Jamaican patty breakfast, and lunch are included. English, Dutch, French, and German guides are available, with shared, private, and small-group options.

“Der Ausflug hat für uns leider nicht stattgefunden denn wir wurden nicht abgeholt. Enttäuschend wenn einem im Traumziel Jamaika dann keine Alternative angeboten wird. Kostenerstattung problemlos. Wer auf der sicheren Seite sein will bucht besser über seinen Reiseanbieter!!”

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