A Taste of Bahamas Cultural Food Tour

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Freeport, Caribbean

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up to 24 hours in advance

2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Overview

Learn about the native culture of the Bahamas during this tour from Freeport. Listen to presentations about Bahamian culture and history, then learn about arts and crafts, the native population and their traditions. Drink Bush Tea and eat traditional Bahamian food like peas and rice prepared with coconut oil by resident chef Princess Dianna. Round-trip transportation from Freeport hotels and the Freeport cruise port is included.

Discover Bahamian culture on a tour from Freeport
Sample traditional food and drinks while you explore
Learn about local arts, crafts, dances, traditions and more
Round-trip transfers from your Freeport hotel or cruise port included

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From $79.49

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What's Included

Hotel/Resort/Guest house/Condo/Timeshare & curise port (harbour) pickup and drop-off at designated areas.

Afternoon tea

Beverage and bottled water

Lunch

Local driver/guide

All activities

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Purchase of souvenirs

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pickup at Freeport Harbour is in front of the Bandstand and in the waiting area or lobby of hotels and resorts. Pickup also at Freeport Airport.

Ports

Freeport Harbour

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Infant meals not included
A maximum of 20 people per booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
OPERATED BY Grum Ma's House Cultural Center

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the maximum group size during A Taste of Bahamas Cultural Food Tour?

This activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by A Taste of Bahamas Cultural Food Tour.

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Linda K

, Aug 2019

We did the culural food tour with Diana. She was very sweet and we were picked up on time. After driving for about 10 minutes she informed us that we would be having lunch at her home instead of the original location. Not being familiar with the area we felt very vulnerable. We sat through an hour long talk of history some of which was interesting but a lot was just to fill the time. This was also described as a skip the line tour and there wasn't another person in sight. When we were leaving the cultural house her car would not start. She had to pop the hood and fix something. Again we were very uncomfortable. We said we would not be staying for lunch or anymore touring just to take us back to the ship. Although as I said Diana was very sweet I would not recommend this tour.

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Response from Host , Aug 2019

Linda K, I do apologize for the fact that you felt uncomfortable after the car would not start and a change of location was given. I spoke with Diana to ensure that the tour was given to meet our usual standards. she confirmed that there was a slight car problem (the battery cable became unfastened) which was fix in a reasonable time. Our tour is off the beaten path and we try to give that assurance to all of our guests to generate comfort and security. At times, we do have to make some changes to ensure that the tour is an experience that you will enjoy. I can understand your apprehension with the change, however, if you look at our reviews you would see that we are trustworthy and have never placed our guests in harm's way, take advantage of or try to make them feel uncomfortable. This tour is not for anyone who may feel uncomfortable in the local area. We pride ourselves on having a community that while it may not be what you may have is safe and hospitable. Diana did comply with your wishes and donated the food since it was already prepared. I am happy that you did at least go to Buddies by the Bay even though you chose not to eat. Thank you for your initial choice. Regards, Donald

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Authentic Island Experience

jmb0w

, Jun 2018

Donald is an excellent tour guide. Our tour was authentic and intimate. His museum is excellent and the food was very good,

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Our guide was very informative...

Stanley G

, Oct 2017

Our guide was very informative, polite made the morning very nice.. We learned a lot about the island its people and traditions. Lunch was prepared by local and was quite good.

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Response from Host , Feb 2020

Stanley G, We like to respond to all of our reviews no matter the content. I am sorry for the late response especially for the great review that you gave. Thank you again. Donald & D iana

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We became aware of how the Bahamians...

Malcolm D B

, Sep 2017

We became aware of how the Bahamians lived on Grand Bahama and how they dealt with disasters such as Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. The people were cheerful, neighborly and welcoming to us. Our guide Donald was very informative in describing local culture and explaining how Bahamians differed from other island cultures, the talk and video clips of the Bahamian Junkanoo was particularly good. Princess Diana's meal was first rate each of us enjoyed it very much and I had seconds. The tour concluded with a drive through the city of Freeport with ample explanations and descriptions of the neighborhoods and businesses. Tourists interested in the lifestyles of Bahamians will be interested in this experience.

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This was an insightful tour of...

Rockey R

, May 2017

This was an insightful tour of Bahamian culture: music, tradition, life. Donald, our guide, was informed and invested in sharing his knowledge with us. We enjoyed a meal at Buddy's, a local hang-out on the beach. The food was delicious, and the cook worked hard to please. Then, a short drive away, Grum Ma's provided hands-on and audio-visuals of the Bahamian people, the evolution of Bahamian music, and the tradition of Junkanoo, similar to the Mardi Gras Indian tradition with roots connected to Carribean and African origins. I recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the real Grand Bahama Island.

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Excellent, excellent, excellent...

jajchez2

, Nov 2015

Excellent, excellent, excellent. This was a real taste of the Bahamas - not what you see from a cruise ship or resort. I learned more about the islands and their people in this short excursion than I did all week and got treated to the best home cooked Bahamian meal prepared by Chef Princess Diana. If you're looking for fancy this is not it - but if you're looking to see what lays behind the tourist spots - it's a must go.

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Response from Host , Feb 2020

Jajchez2, I am truly sorry for such a late response. We really truly appreciate your review that helps us to remain viable in theTourism Industry. Thank you so very much, Donald & Diana

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