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Food Tasting Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine

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Montego Bay, Caribbean
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Fresh pineapple from local fruit stand
Coconut water from a roadside fruit stand
Fresh fish with rice & peas
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Explore Montego Bay through its cuisine on this private Jamaican food-tasting tour. With a guide, taste local dishes such as brown stew fish, curry goat, and, of course, jerk chicken. Plus, stop at a fruit stand to sample fresh mangoes, coconuts, and more. Enjoy transportation by private vehicle.
  • Private Jamaican food tour from Montego Bay
  • Get a taste of Jamaica as you try dishes like jerk chicken, curry goat, or beef patties
  • Enjoy fresh fruit from a side-of-the-road stand
  • Learn about authentic Jamaican cuisine from a private guide
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Professional driver/guide
Drinks
Food tasting at each stop
Souvenirs
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10:00 AM
We pickup from all resorts and Airbnbs
After hotel pickup, your Montego Bay food tour starts as you meet your guide set off on your culinary adventure around the area, learning about authentic Jamaican food made within local communities.

You might try jerk chicken, one of the most common dishes eaten in Jamaica, with jerk stands found along the sides of roads. Learn about the term 'jerk' and how it refers to both the way the chicken (or pork, fish, or goat) is grilled and the seasoning itself. Jerking has changed over the years from pit fires to cooking over barrels filled with charcoal.

Other dishes you may try include grilled fresh fish; fruit from one of the many stands on the side of the road selling bananas, pineapples, mangoes, watermelon, coconut, or sugarcane; a quick meal known as a Jamaican patty, a flaky pastry with different fillings, most commonly seasoned ground beef, known as a beef patty (other fillings might include shrimp, veggies, lobster, or cheese); and coco bread, which is made with a hint of coconut and is a bit starchy and sweet, often paired with a patty.

When your tour is over, you are returned to your pickup location.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Scotchies
World famous Jamaican Jerk Chicken
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Your Jamaican Tour Guide
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Food Tasting Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Food Tasting Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Great tour to experience Jamaican culture, and best guide we have ever had
Josh_B
, Aug 2022
This is a very fun and unique experience. We highly recommend this as a way to experience some of Jamaica's culture through food. We had some really good and different food, but probably the coolest part was the fruit stand with fruit we had never even heard of that are common in Jamaica. Our tour guide, Charles, is hands down the best guide we have every had (and we have had a lot). He was knowledgeable, but also very funny and entertaining.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
Hey Josh! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review on your Jamaica Food Tasting Tour! Our goal is to not only have you taste the food but also learn about our culture. Great food and great company, what more could you ask for? Come back soon. Many blessings Alrick & Team
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Awesome experience
Myia_G
, Jul 2022
My daughter and I enjoyed Charles our tour guide. This is definitely the tour for you if you want authentic Jamaican food.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
HI Myia - Thanks for taking the time to review your Food Tour. We are happy to hear that you had a great time and thanks for the recommendation! Many blessings Alrick & Team
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10/10 Recommend! It was FANTASTIC!!!!
Chinonyelum_N
, Jul 2022
This tour checked off so many boxes for our group! It was an absolutely fantastic experience. Charles was the perfect person to show us around. He was funny and informative. Everything that we ate was delicious and we could not get enough of the food. We had such a good time traveling around and trying different foods. All the fruit that we ate was so good and I am still dreaming about that hot and delicious coco bread that we had. This is a must do activity, especially if Charles is the guide. It felt like we were hanging out with our friend, eating good food, and just enjoying the vibes while learning about the areas we were in. I can't say enough good things about this experience. I really loved it!
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience on your Food Tour. Great food and great company, sounds like it was a fantastic day! Looking forward to your return trip. Many blessings, Alrick & Team
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Awesome experience!
Latisha_G
, Apr 2022
Our tour guide Charles was AWESOME!! He was very kind, courteous, and funny! He was very knowledgeable about the area and knew the best local spots to go to. Great way to get to view the island and get a taste of some of the best local cuisine. Great experience!
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icon Response from Host , Apr 2022
Hi Latisha ! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review on your Jamaican Taste Tour! We are happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed our delicious cuisine. Come back soon. Many blessings Alrick & Team
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Wherever there is shopping, there’s food
Shaunte_F
, Sep 2021
Tour guide was nice, but waste of money. Didn’t give too many options on where to go, or maybe he didn’t know.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your Taste Tour. A taste tour is for you to learn about our culture through food. With this in mind, on a taste tour, you will have the opportunity to try food that you are probably not used to, which is exactly our intention! The goal is to eat as the locals eat, and support the local shops that are not part of the traditional "tourist" stops. The food presented on the tour is based around the most popular and common food among the locals. For example, jerk chicken, jerk pork, brown stew chicken, ackee, yam, dumpling, plantain, curry goat, patties, coco bread, Rastafarian cuisine, vegan cuisine as well as various fruits that are available. Regarding "wherever there is shopping, there's food" is true, but you will notice the menu is pretty much always the same if you are looking to eat "local cuisine". We've been doing this tour for many years and we have specific locations that we visit to ensure as much variety as possible. We try our best to accommodate requests but we realize this tour is not for everyone. The tour is for those that want to experience the local cuisine with an open mind, empty stomach, and love for supporting the local community. In fact, here is one of our favorite reviews of this specific tour..." this tour fed not just the body, but the soul". Many blessings Alrick & Team
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A must do!!!!
Chiquita_A
, Feb 2020
We loved our tour and our guide. This is a must do when in Jamaica. It was the highlight of our trip🤗😄
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icon Response from Host , Feb 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Jamaican Food Tasting Tour! Looking forward to your return visit. Many blessings, Alrick & Team
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