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"Flavours of Guadeloupe" Food & Rum Tour
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Departing from the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal, come and discover some of the emblematic flavours and age-old know-how of Guadeloupe.
Your local guide will take you off the beaten track and introduce you to local charcuterie, traditional dishes, sweet flavours and the special characteristics of Guadeloupean rums.
What you’ll Experience on this tour:
- Visit one of the island’s most famous distilleries.
- Taste two of the most awarded agricultural rums.
- Sample two local delicatessen products.
- Discover the fascinating history and expertise of local rum-makers.
- Discover the Amerindian heritage of Guadeloupean gastronomy.
- Sample two manioc-based cakes and delicacies.
- Taste Guadeloupean hot chocolate while discovering local know-how.
ITINERARY:
A small-group experience departing from Pointe-à-Pitre, 100% all-inclusive!
Let yourself be guided and enjoy this exceptional half-day of tasting and discovery with a specialist guide. Your guide will take you to 4 exceptional sites.
First of all, you’ll discover an exceptional family-run patisserie, almost a hundred years old. We’ll discover the products that have made their reputation. Your guide will explain the history of these dishes, which are now an integral part of West Indian gastronomy.
We’ll then visit a local delicatessen where you can sample some uniquely flavoured charcuterie.
We will then visit a distillery that is over a hundred years old. Agricole rum will hold no secrets for you. A tasting session will be offered at the end.
The tour ends with a workshop in which cassava based dishes are made. The guide will explain the history of this craft, handed down by the Amerindians. For lunch, you will be offered a savoury galette and a dessert.
After this stop, it’s time to board your minibus for the return trip to the Pointe-à-Pitre cruise terminal at around 1.30pm.
Tour Size
Minimum 5 participants. Maximum 8 participants.
Duration
Maximum 4 hours and half.
Day of the Week
From Tuesday to Sunday. Not available on Mondays, Saturdays and public holidays.
Includes
A minimum of 9 tastings, depending on the season, of sweet and savoury products and drinks emblematic of Guadeloupe's gastronomy.
Dietary restrictions
Please contact us before booking your tour to find out if we can accommodate your dietary restrictions.
GALLERY:
WHAT IS A FOOD TOUR?
ADDITIONAL INFO
Check-in / Departs / Returns:
- Tuesday to Friday & Sunday:
- 9:00 am to 1:30 pm;
Duration:
- 4 hours-and-half.
Accessibility Requirements:
- Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation. Walking is required and there are stairs throughout the tour.
- Minimum age to consume alcohol in Guadeloupe is 18 years old.
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers.
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers.
- Some souvenir shopping available – Rum, Chocolates, liquors, etc.
- The minimum age for this tour is 3yrs of age.
- Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access in our vehicles.
- A minimum of 5 participants is required for this tour to take place. Privatisation possible on request!
INFORMATION ON OUR PRICES:
€79 per person
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Entry/Admission – visit to the distillery (tour + tasting) ;
- Guided tour of the manioc-making workshop;
- Guided tour of a total of 4 unusual sites;
- Tasting of at least 9 products;
- Guided tour by a local guide;
- Visits in small groups of 2 to 8 people maximum;
- Transport by air-conditioned minibus.
- Transport to and from the cruise terminal in Pointe-à-Pitre;
- Bottles of fresh water.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Transport to and from your hotel (from other locations);
- Personal insurance and expenses;
- Tips for the guide;
- Drinks and lunch not included.
MEETING POINT
Meeting Points:
- Cruise Terminal of Pointe à Pitre (City Center Exit).
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