Discover the craft of Caribbean rum at City Shine Rum Distillery in Molyneux — an interactive heritage experience combining history, agriculture, science and craftsmanship.
Book Your Tour Now →More than a tour — a genuine Caribbean rum heritage experience from still to bottle
Air conditioned minibus picks you up from your hotel or cruise ship and returns you safely. Sit back and enjoy the scenery of St Kitts.
City Shine Rum is a genuine working distillery in Molyneux — not a tourist attraction. See real rum being made, the way it has always been made.
Taste up to all flavours depending on your tour. From fruity to classic white rum — there is something for every palate.
Learn the history of rum in the Caribbean, the science of distillation, and the craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of City Shine Rum.
Intimate group sizes (max 9 persons) ensure a personal, unhurried experience. Not a bus tour — a proper guided experience.
Book your tour online in minutes. Select your date, time and group size. Instant confirmation and email receipt.
We visit City Shine Rum Distillery, Molyneux — the only rum distillery in St Kitts & Nevis. Tours run at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. All tours include air conditioned minibus travel to and from your pick-up location, approximately 40 minutes each way. Choose from:
Ideal for guests seeking a concise but engaging experience.
Designed for visitors interested in both craft and science.
Guests leave with a bottle they helped create — a true “still-to-bottle” experience.
Book your tour online today — small groups, big memories
Book Your Tour Now →Everything you need to know about the Island Rum Tour
We provide air conditioned minibus pickup from your hotel, cruise ship pier, or agreed meeting point. The journey to City Shine Rum Distillery in Molyneux takes approximately 40 minutes each way. You will be collected and returned to your starting point.
Tours depart at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. Tour 3 (Master Distiller Experience) is available on the morning tour only due to its 5 hour duration. We recommend booking in advance as spaces are limited.
Book online using our simple booking system — select your tour, date, time and group size. You will receive an instant email confirmation. You can also call us on +1 (869) 760-4978 to book by phone.
Absolutely. The distillery experience — the history, the science, the craftsmanship — is fascinating for everyone. Tasting is entirely optional and our guides are happy to accommodate non-drinkers with a full heritage experience.
Tours require a minimum of 2 persons. Maximum group sizes are 9 persons for Tours 1 and 2, and 8 persons for Tour 3. For private group bookings contact us directly.
Yes! City Shine Rum is available for purchase directly at the distillery at excellent prices. They produce a wide range of flavours — from classic white rum to tropical fruit infusions — all made on site in Molyneux.