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The 11 Best Food and Rum Tours in St Lucia

11 tours  ·  from $12

Creole cooking here means green fig and saltfish, cocoa tea and a lot of things cooked over wood. These 11 walk the markets, the roadside kitchens and the rum shops, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to arrive.

St. Lucia Food and Rum Tour - Taste authentic St. Lucian Food and Culture - Hot bakes and cocoa tea at Kaye Savann
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St. Lucia Food and Rum Tour – Taste authentic St. Lucian Food and Culture

1.St. Lucia Food and Rum Tour – Taste authentic St. Lucian Food and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · from $205Our pick

Spend 4 to 6 hours with guides such as Delvin, Chris, Andy, or Richard, sampling St. Lucian food and rum from Cap Estate to Canaries. Expect breakfast, lunch, village stops, sea views, a distillery visit, Tony’s farm, fresh coconut, and plenty of driving in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“We had a great day with Richard as our tour guide. He had a lot of knowledge of the island and showed us a more intimate peek at island life on St Lucia. We loved the hospitable breakfast and lunch provided and Tony’s fruit farm was our favorite stop. I highly recommend this tour as a great way to see a different side of St Lucia that wasn’t so touristy.”

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St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour - Morne Fortune brings the first big view
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St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour

2.St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $90

Start with a 9 a.m. pickup from select North Island hotels, then ride past banana plantations and Morne Fortune to St. Lucia Distillers near Marigot Bay. A Rum Ambassador explains production before you sample white, aged, spiced, and cream rums. Castries Market adds local fruit, spices, and souvenirs.

“We found this tour interesting & fun. Our guide was informative & helpful with any questions we had.”

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Rodney Bay Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS - Starting at Baywalk Shopping Mall
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Rodney Bay Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS

3.Rodney Bay Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $73

Walk Rodney Bay with a Saint Lucian guide such as Jasmine, Samuel, Sylma, or Papi. Expect five food stops, a local breakfast, street food, seasonal drinks, homemade spice rum, artisan work, and stories about the island. The tour lasts about two hours and returns to Baywalk Shopping Mall.

“Excellent sampling of the islands cuisine. Samuel was friendly and knowledgeable. He took us to a couple of hidden gems.”

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Historical 18th Century Estate Tour with Coconut Tasting - Replica stick huts and the question of historical accuracy
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Historical 18th Century Estate Tour with Coconut Tasting

4.Historical 18th Century Estate Tour with Coconut Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $12Best value

At Morne Coubaril Estate near Soufriere, a local guide leads you through replica 18th-century huts, gardens, medicinal plants, the Monplaisir house and working demonstrations. Taste coconut water, cocoa and fresh cane juice, and watch skilled hands open coconuts and process cacao.

“Our tour started off with a delicious creole chicken lunch in the restaurant. After lunch we had a guided tour of the plantation, with the friendly and helpful guide showing us the recreated workers village and providing much detail. We saRead more”

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St Lucia Bamboo Rafting Experience (+Rum Tasting) - Roseau Beach and the bamboo raft ride
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St Lucia Bamboo Rafting Experience (+Rum Tasting)

5.St Lucia Bamboo Rafting Experience (+Rum Tasting)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $139

Spend about four hours traveling from Gros Islet to Roseau Beach, where a trained guide takes you on a 90-minute bamboo raft ride through rainforest, mangroves, and river channels. Enjoy rum punch or homemade amaretto sours, a beach stroll, ocean swim time, and a Castries viewpoint stop.

“My favorite part of my trip. Rafting was such a beautiful, great time. We started off with a nice drink made by the manager. He was funny, nice, welcoming and most importantly, very accommodating. The ride itself was so amazing anRead more”

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Food Tour- Taste of St.Lucia - A 90-minute walk with food, stories, and small surprises
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Food Tour- Taste of St.Lucia

6.Food Tour- Taste of St.Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $55

Spend about 90 minutes with a private guide at Castries Market, sampling Saint Lucian fruits, juices, pastries, local dishes, spiced rum, and blood pudding. Guides such as George, Schelly, and Ricardo add history and humor. A vegan version is available, and pickup may be arranged.

“We had George and he was delightful and knowledgeable . I would definitely book again and request him for our guide”

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Castries Market Walking Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS - Local guides and the value of a private walk
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Castries Market Walking Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS

7.Castries Market Walking Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $84

Walk Castries Market with a born-and-raised Saint Lucian guide, stopping at five places for local dishes, snacks, and drinks. You’ll also see historic sights and learn how the market shapes daily life. The tour starts at 10:00 am, lasts about 2.5 hours, and returns to the meeting point.

“Tour did not occur. In retrospect there were two locations listed on Viator on where to meet the tour operator. We went back and forth between both for 35 minutes, and found nobody. The tour operator insists they were present. They said tRead more”

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Rhythm Of Rum Tour & Rum Tasting Saint Lucia - The drive from Castries to the Roseau Valley
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Rhythm Of Rum Tour & Rum Tasting Saint Lucia

8.Rhythm Of Rum Tour & Rum Tasting Saint Lucia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $100

Spend about three hours with FRAM Tours & Taxi Services learning St. Lucia’s story, touring St. Lucia Distillers, tasting local rums and spirits, and stopping at Marigot Bay. Guides including Reece, Miguel, and Roland are known for prompt service and personal island insight.

“Reese is the man. He was very thoughtful, tool his time to explain everything and was on time. He waited for us and even made stops at some locals areas for my wife and i to take pictures. Will.definitely use his.company again.”

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Soufriere Excursion with Rum & Chocolate Tasting - Anse la Raye and Canaries from the boat
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Soufriere Excursion with Rum & Chocolate Tasting

9.Soufriere Excursion with Rum & Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $185

Sail from Rodney Bay to Soufriere, passing fishing villages, Pigeon Island, Marigot Bay, and the Pitons. At Morne Coubaril, tour and taste local rum and chocolate before a buffet lunch, then stop for swimming and snorkeling. Hotel pickup is included.

“We had a fantastic day! Highlights were tasting the various types of rum and learning more about the history of the island.”

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St Lucia Food & Rum Tasting - Rodney Bay Edition - Street food, local vendors, and the stories between stops
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St Lucia Food & Rum Tasting – Rodney Bay Edition

10.St Lucia Food & Rum Tasting – Rodney Bay Edition

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $97

Meet at Rodney Bay Marina for a three-hour food walk and tasting led by local guide Jasmine. Sample five Saint Lucian dishes, seafood, fruits, spices, and infused rum, then enjoy a private ride and time for duty-free shopping.

“It was great! We had a great time and really enjoyed all the information and the different foods and fruits, especially the spiced rum Jasmine’s grandmother made. Jasmine is very sweet and nice, and knowledgeable! We would definitely recommend!”

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Rum & Chocolate Tasting Tour : Journey into Flavor - What the Rum Tasting Adds
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Rum & Chocolate Tasting Tour : Journey into Flavor

11.Rum & Chocolate Tasting Tour : Journey into Flavor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $175

Join Rumi of Rumie Tours St. Lucia for a private 4 to 5-hour outing from Soufriere, combining local points of interest with rum tasting and chocolate flavors. Visit Marigot Bay Distillery, learn how rum is made, and sample island-style spirits. Pickup is offered, and children may join.

“Rumi did a fantastic job of educating us about the island as she took us to different points of interest. The rum distillery was closed on the day we went on the tour, but she made arrangements for us to do a tasting of different infused rums Read more”

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