3 Food Experiences in Barbados to Build a Day Around

1.Original Bajan Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,369 reviews · from $94Our pick

Walk 1.5 miles through Bridgetown with a small group of up to 12, tasting fish cakes, local fruit, bakery treats, meals, chocolate, and ice cream. Guides such as Paulette, Janelle, and Tamara add stories about Bajan food, heroes, and the UNESCO-listed city center. The three-hour tour starts at 10:30 am.

“Our tour guide Janelle, was extremely informative about Bajan history! I really enjoyed the tour and the food stops were great.”

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2.Barbados Shore Excursion: Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $94

Join a local guide such as Paulette or Janelle for three hours of Bajan food, history, and culture in Bridgetown. You may taste meat pies, fishcakes, flying fish, soup, tamarind juice, Banks Beer, and more while visiting squares, churches, markets, and local eateries. The small group and close-to-port route suit cruise passengers.

“Come hungry!!! What an amazing experience doing the Lickrish food tour. Our guide Janelle was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the island and how it relates to the cuisine of the area. She was so kind and did a fanRead more”

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3.Bridgetown Food and Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $70Best value

Walk central Bridgetown with a guide such as Don, stopping at local food spots while learning about Bajan cooking, culture, and landmarks including the Nidhe Israel Synagogue, Parliament Buildings, and the Careenage. The 2 to 2.5-hour tour starts at 11:30 am, includes snacks and alcoholic drinks, and ends with a small sweet goodie bag.

“Had a really great time with Don, she took us around Bridgetown, to the places used by the locals, we tasted some great food, saw the sights, whilst Don educated us on history culture and food”

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