Brown’s Town is the closest town of any size to the Bob Marley Mausoleum and is famous for its bustling market (Wed., Fri., and Sat.). In Alexandria, turn east for 8 kilometers (5 miles) to Nine Mile. From Brown’s Town, continue along the B3 out of town for 12 kilometers (8 miles) south toward Alexandria. The shortest route from the North Coast to Nine Mile is via the B3, which heads inland from the stoplight by the police station in Runaway Bay and leads along 11 kilometers (7 miles) of winding country road to Brown’s Town.
In and around the house are countless details the guides claim to be the literal inspiration for a multitude of songs from Marley’s discography, including the single bed referred to in “Is This Love” and the rock pillow from “Talkin’ Blues.” Below the mausoleum, a clubhouse-style building with contemporary Rasta styling has a restaurant and lounge on the second floor and great views from the balcony over the quiet hills of the St. From there, a guide is assigned to take visitors up another flight of steps to the mausoleum and Bob’s small house. Tours of the mausoleum start at the gift shop, where visitors pay the entry fee before heading upstairs to another gift shop and bar, where more encouragement is offered to spend some cash.
Marley’s mother, Cedella, was laid to rest in a similar mausoleum next door, and a small chapel was constructed across the path. The massive Bob Marley Mausoleum complex engulfs the humble one-bedroom country house where the world’s foremost reggae superstar was born. There is no cost to park inside the gate at the mausoleum, however, and visitors should resist calls to park outside.
Outside the official gated parking area, countless hustlers offer ganja and parking, in hopes of luring visitors to spend a few bucks outside the sanctioned attraction. Arriving in Nine Mile, the Cedella Marley basic school looms in red, gold, and green splendor just before the Marley family home. Over the years (first time was 13 years ago) it seems to have turned a little more "touristy" with the guide selling hot sauce this trip.Tipping your guide is expected as well as the group of musicians along the tour.The Bob Marley Mausoleum (9am- 5pm daily, US$25 adults, US$13 ages 5-11) is one of Jamaica’s most popular tourist sites, drawing scores of fans to pay their respects to the late, great King of Reggae. There are lots of stairs and steep pathways.so accessibility for some is an issue.
There is smoking going on, but it's not a problem since most people are respectful of everyone on the tour - so don't be afraid to bring younger kids or worry that it's some kind of giant party. The guides are always entertaining (We had Benjamin this time) and are both funny and solemn (since it is the final resting place of Bob Marley, his brother, and his mother. There's a gift shop and a bar to enjoy a beer while waiting. Once at the museum you purchase your tickets and wait for a guide to lead you through the compound. The trip to Nine Miles is interesting with lots of curvy narrow roads passing through busy villages along the way. I've been to Nine Miles four times over the years and always enjoy the experience.
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