Private Tour
Food Tour- Taste of St.Lucia
Overview
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Sample mouth-watering local treats and delicacies as we take you on a food tasting journey that will move you through the Caribbean to Africa, Europe, Asia and back! Join us on this delectable journey our food culture. Starting with a brief history tour, walk through the Castries Market with us, learn of a bit of history and culture, all along the way savoring Lucian flavors. You never know what’s on the menu, so there’s the surprise element, but we know you will enjoy whatever the local flavors present themselves. Variety is the spice of life! Spend quality time at the Castries Market rated in 2011 by National Geographic as one of the top 10 Food Markets in the World. Learn, smell, taste and try exotic food, fruits, vegetables and spices. Learn the process of how some food items are made and give your taste buds a tour of good St. Lucian food. Get ready to Taste of St. Lucia!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Castries Market
Visitors will see Saint Lucia's tropical foods, local fruits, vegetables and spices. Experience local cuisine in various forms; spice rums to blood puddings. Witness the transformation of local produce to delectable and tasty meals. Tasty treats all prepared by locals themselves.
What‘s Included
Sample local foods, fresh fruits, juices and dishes.
Private transportation
Pickup points
Duty Free Pointe Seraphine, Port Castries
La Place Carenage, Port Castries
Options
History & Food Tour Combo
History & Food Tour Combo: Explore historical sites in Castries city and learn of its rich heritage. Enjoy the food market as your sample local treats.
Duration: 2 hours: Tour last anywhere between 2 to 3 hours.
Local food: Sample tasty local fruits, drinks, meals and savory or sweet treats.
Food & Shopping Tour Combo
Craft Shopping & Food Sampling: Guided shopping stops to purchase unique local handmade crafts. Sample and enjoy delicious local food and treats afterwards.
Duration: 2 hours: Tour last anywhere between 2 to 3 hours.
Local food: Sample tasty local fruits, drinks, meals and savory or sweet treats.
Vegan Experience
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Food samplings: Sample local fruits, veggies and freshly made juices. Visit city stalls for Ital foods produced from the Rastafarian people.
Taste of St.Lucia Food Tour
Food Sampling: Learn a bit of St. Lucia's food crops and food culture. Sample local fruits and drinks. Enjoy meal tasting and other treats.
Triple Combination
Walking and Shopping
Duration: 3 hours
Various food sampling
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Taste of local cuisine
Ramnauth R,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a walking tour through the local market and tasting the tropical fruits and pastries from local bakeries
A Wonderful Chance to Step Back in Time
Poliesous,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George at City Walkers was a wonderful narrator and tour guide around St. Lucia. He was more than willing to move at my pace and take multiple breaks in the shade around town (it was hot for me!). George introduced me to so much St. Lucia history and cultural norms, showing me the best of St. Lucia in a few short hours. I enjoyed sitting in the shade while he had me taste local fruits and snacks, all while continuing to share more about what living in St. Lucia is like. George was great and telling me about the various foods I had a chance to taste around the public market area. By the end I felt like I had made a friend and had a better understanding of the Caribbean.
Great Way to Explore Castries Market
LDM2000,,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We booked a morning food tour with George. George was super friendly and enjoyed showing us around the Castries market and surrounding area. We were able to try several fruits, fruit juice, and a few different types of bread. The tour ended with a traditional St. Lucian lunch in the market. It was plenty of food and we enjoyed trying various things.
Awesome food, fun tour!
brandonbK6859QP,,Oct 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did the Taste of St. Lucia food tour. We were able to sample many local delicacies. We had a great time walking around downtown Castries and eating so much delicious food! If you get George as your guide, then you are really in for a treat! He is very knowledgeable of the local foods, he did a great job of explaining each dish, and he was patient while I asked lots of tourist questions. Not only did we sample many foods, most of them I could not pronounce correctly, but we also were able to try fresh coconut milk and coconut meat. It was interesting, to say the least, for a guy from the Midwest. If you get a chance to do the Food Tour, then go do it. You will not be disappointed! Five stars for the tour and ten stars for George!
Very fun
Dee C,,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had George and he was delightful and knowledgeable . I would definitely book again and request him for our guide
Just the best excursion!!
Stewart B,,Mar 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the highlight of our trip so far. Everyone has to do this in St Lucia - a true Taste of St Lucian culture. George was amazing and nothing was too much trouble. A true gentleman, with great knowledge and humour - and I think everyone in Castries knows him!! Don’t miss it!!
Castries market tour w/ a delicious lunch!
Shareljia,,Jan 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vern was amazing. She was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. My group of seven enjoyed the tour. So glad we did it with someone who knows the about the rich history of St Lucia and was able to share that in a way that kept us asking for more.
An Adventure of All Senses
Linda W,,Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Schelly was very knowledgeable and helpful. She was outstanding and a pleasure to spend time with. She told us the history of the city, introduced us to new tastes, and gave us a perspective of the culture of local St. Lucians.
Simple great tour!
Bryan G,,Dec 19, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Richardo met us right on time he talked about the history of the bay and the market, we sampled the seasonal fruit, and juices and sat down for a fantastic lunch! They left us with juice to take with us and few gifts as well!
Must be able to walk to enjoy.
Gail S,,Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide, Ricardo, met us at the cruise terminal and walked us to the starting point of the tour. We walked around town while he pointed out key areas of interest and provided educational historical background. The tour ended at the local market where we sampled various tropical fruits and freshly squeezed tropical fruit juice. After the fruit and juice sampling, we stopped at a stand and each got a big sampler plate of locals' daily staples. It was very interesting and we definitely would never had the opportunity if it wasn't for this tour.
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