Tortola Local Food and Drinks Tour with Island Culture and Lunch
Savor the authentic flavors of the Caribbean with a guided food experience featuring a tasting of local specialties, a traditional lunch, and refreshing local beverages. Enjoy bottled water, accommodations for special dietary needs, and the opportunity to purchase additional drinks while discovering the region's delicious culinary traditions.
Savor the authentic flavors, rich culture, and breathtaking scenery of Tortola on this unforgettable culinary shore excursion. Combining traditional Virgin Islands cuisine with panoramic island views and fascinating local history, this experience is the perfect way to discover the heart of the British Virgin Islands. Departing from Tortola Cruise Port, one of the Caribbean's most popular cruise destinations, this guided tour introduces you to the island's vibrant food, culture, and spectacular landscapes. Begin your journey with a curated tasting of authentic Virgin Islands specialties paired with a refreshing, local, non-alcoholic drink. Sample island favorites such as saltfish and provisions, mini patties, mini johnny cakes, and saltfish cakes while learning about the African, Indigenous, and Caribbean influences that have shaped the local cuisine. Continue with a scenic drive through Tortola's lush hills, stopping at breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the island's turquoise coastline. Capture incredible photos from Fort Hill and Stoutt's Lookout, where sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea, rolling green hills, and picturesque bays create unforgettable memories. Along the way, pass the colorful Fahie Hill Murals, celebrating the island's heritage through vibrant community artwork, and visit the historic Arundel Brewery site in Cane Garden Bay to discover an important part of Tortola's past. Complete your culinary journey with a freshly prepared Virgin Islands lunch served in a relaxed, local setting. Depending on the day's menu, enjoy a flavorful chicken dish such as baked, barbecue, curried, or stewed chicken or a delicious fish entree accompanied by two traditional side dishes. A second local, non-alcoholic drink is included with lunch, along with bottled water provided at the beginning of the tour. Special dietary requests can be accommodated, and additional beverages are available for purchase at selected stops. With comfortable round-trip transportation from Tortola Cruise Port, expert local guidance, scenic photo opportunities, and authentic island cuisine, this Tortola shore excursion offers the perfect combination of sightseeing, culture, and unforgettable Caribbean flavors.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximate 5 to 7-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Food & beverages: Tastings include saltfish and provisions, mini patties, mini johnny cakes, and saltfish cakes. Lunch features your choice of a chicken dish, such as baked, BBQ, curry, or stewed chicken based on the preparation of the day, or a fish dish served with two sides. Beverage tastings include fruit juice, tamarind juice, sour sop juice, lemonade (plain or flavored), or mauby. Please note that the menu may vary based on seasonal ingredients available on the day of your tour.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.