The oldest, continuously run rum distillery on the island, Mount Gay Rum offers tours of its visitor center, where guests can enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how Mount Gay Rum is produced. After touring the company's bottling facility, travelers have the chance to sample several kinds of rum.

Many travelers say the tour is fun and informative, with plenty of samples given out during the tour. To make the most of the experience, consider splurging for the lunch tour (which also includes transportation to and from your hotel). However, don't expect to see the company's distillery during any of the visitor center's tours since Mount Gay Rum is produced at a separate facility in the St. Lucy parish.

The Mount Gay Visitor Center is located near Brandons Beach, 3 miles west of central Bridgetown. You can take the company's signature tasting tour on weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or on select Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The basic tour costs $20 per person, though children 11 and younger get in for free. Lunch and cocktail tour tickets range from $50 to $75. On-site facilities include a gift shop and restaurant. Free on-site parking is available. Tourgoers can also get to the bottling facility by bus or car. Visit Mount Gay Rum's website for more information about tours and admission fees.