Local Culinary Tasting Tour

Local Culinary Tasting Tour

Taste the Island: Dutch Snacks, French Pastries, Caribbean Spice

4 hoursPrivate from $320 for 2 · groups of 10+: $65/person
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About this tour

St. Maarten is the culinary capital of the Caribbean, and this tour is a good way to taste why. Your local food guide takes you to the island's best food spots, the kind of places locals go. They range from the gourmet restaurants of Grand Case (the 'Gastronomic Capital of the Caribbean') to local lolos serving Caribbean BBQ. You have time to eat and explore at each stop and pay for what you order. We handle the transport, the route, and the recommendations.

Planning your day? Read our guide to St. Maarten shore excursions.

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Private · any size, any date

From $320

for 2 guests, +$50 each extra guest

Shared tour · groups of 10+

$65 /person

4 hours

Estimated total: ~$85–110 per person (tour + food + drinks)

Free cancellation up to 48hrs before
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All group sizes welcome. Smaller parties are matched with fellow travelers.

Highlights

What you'll see and do

1

Grand Case Restaurant Row

Visit the 'Gastronomic Capital of the Caribbean': French bistros, creole eateries, and waterfront dining.

2

Local Lolos

Caribbean BBQ at open-air grill shacks: ribs, chicken, fresh fish, and johnnycakes.

3

Marigot Market

Sample tropical fruits, local spices, rum tastings, and French pastries at the open-air market.

4

Dutch-Side Treats

Try Dutch-Caribbean fusion snacks, local beers, and tropical cocktails on the Simpson Bay strip.

What's included

Included

  • Professional local food guide
  • Curated route to the best food spots
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup from cruise port or designated hotel stops along route
  • Complimentary drinks on the bus

Not included

  • Food and meals (pay as you go at each stop, budget ~$15–30 per person)
  • Alcoholic beverages at restaurants (~$5–12 per drink)
  • Gratuities (appreciated but not required)

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