Private Montego Bay Foodie Tour: Savor Authentic Jamaican Cuisine and City Highlights
4.9
89 Ratings
Montego Bay
Embark on a private Montego Bay foodie tour and indulge in authentic Jamaican cuisine while exploring the city's highlights. Experience the flavors of brownstew chicken, ackee and saltfish, jerk chicken, and more. Hotel pickups available.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sam Sharpe Square - As part of our foodie tour, we make our way through the bustling center of downtown Montego Bay City. Sam Sharpe Square, now a busy town center for locals, gives a historical snapshot of Montego Bay during the 1800’s.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food & Drinks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Get a taste of REAL Jamaican food prepared by everyday Jamaicans, eat like a local.
Our journey starts with a morning pickup. Drive in air conditioned comfort into the heart of the city of Montego Bay. Locals are known to ‘mek fashion’ with whatever food is in season, so your first meal could be anywhere between some brownstew chicken, ackee (when in season) & saltfish, patties or a cup of peanut porridge. There will be brief interludes between the food stops where we discuss the history of the food, it’s current relevance in our society and the ingredients/ process we use to cook. We continue driving and eating with stops along the way for sampling of traditional foods, such as jerk chicken, festivals, rice & peas and whatever else is being fared at the local hotspots.
Hotel pickups from Falmouth or Lucea is also available, select the appropriate pickup area when booking. Length of tour is longer for hotels outside of Montego Bay.
- Please disclose all food allergies or special diet requirements ahead of your tour departure.
Location
Sam Sharpe Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(89 Ratings)
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Sjhn
May 18, 2024
YUM-YUM-YUM!!!! Great experience worth every penny! The highlight and food combo is unmatched. - BOOK THIS TOUR!! DELICIOUS Authentic Jamaican food. Das is great, he shared so much history of Jamaica and the culture. He took us to food spots that he frequents. I especially enjoyed going into the different neighborhoods where tourist typically do not travel I will definitely book other experiences with Finesse travel when I return to the island. Super clean, air conditioned and comfortable van.
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Jada_g
May 10, 2024
Amazing food and culture tour! - Please book this tour, you will not regret it!!
This review is LONG overdue, but definitely still deserves the recognition.
From the food, to the cultural experience, everything was perfect. Das was a great host and tour guide. We laughed, exchanged stories, and of course ate good! When I visit different countries I try to book at least one activitiy that will connect me to the culture of the place. And this tour absolutely exceeded my expectations! This was not just a basic "tourist type" tour. It was authentic, thoughtful, and fun.
Thank you again, highly recommend!
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714alexam
May 5, 2024
Amazing Vacation! - So glad we chose Montego Bay! We were looking for an affordable adventure and we found just the place. We stayed at the Upper Deck Apartments through AirBnb and it was close enough to walk just about anywhere in town - including dining and beaches. We met the incredible tour guide Elvis Scott on our first night and he showed us around, pointed out the best places to go, as well as introduced us to some of his friends around town! We felt so comfortable and welcomed by everyone we encountered on our trip. We also enjoyed checking out Dunns River Falls and the Blue Hole with our taxi guide Byron. Be sure to check out Harmony Beach and find yourself a tour/taxi guide to truly experience this part of Jamaica!
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Kweku_k
Apr 27, 2024
Definitely Doing this Again - Did the morning foodie to tour with Mama G.
She was very patient and took us to various interesting sites even though it is a foodie tour. Very informative. Learnt a lot about Jamaica.
Try the mackerel rundown if you like fish. DO NOT try it if you are not a seafood lover, especially a fish lover.
The value of the tour is not the food but the experience and the conversation.
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Kwekuk2024
Apr 27, 2024
Definitely Doing this Again - Did the morning foodie to tour with Mama G.
She was very patient and took us to various interesting sites even though it is a foodie tour. Very informative. Learnt a lot about Jamaica.
Try the mackerel rundown if you like fish. DO NOT try it if you are not a seafood lover, especially a fish lover.
The value of the tour is not the food but the experience and the conversation.
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Jamie_t
Mar 30, 2024
Loved it! - Mama G was amazing, informative, and kind! Would recommend to everyone. Let her be your guide to authentic Jamaican cuisine.
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Michael_b
Mar 21, 2024
It was really cool. Das is awesome! - We drove all around the neighborhoods of Montego Bay, and sampled all the foods the culture had to offer. 10/10
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Danrazgon
Mar 14, 2024
Worthwhile experience! - We had an awesome time! This tour was exactly what we were looking for. Das, our private guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and showed us the typical (delicious) daily Jamaican cuisine. We sampled so many different delicious foods, and got a gorgeous view of both the city and the suburbs. Although it seems expensive upfront, everything the trip includes makes it more than worth it.
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Michael
Mar 13, 2024
Must see Foodie Tour in Montego Bay, Jamaica! - Das was one of the best guides I have had on any tour ever. He was so knowledgeable about all the food and the local culture. He had an answer for every question I had, and knew all the best spots for authentic Jamaican cuisine. 10/10 this is a must do while in Montego Bay!
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Ejemena2024
Mar 10, 2024
Amazing foodie tour - Das was very knowledgeable and informative. He made us feel welcomed and comfortable as soon as we began the tour. He gave us an amazing tour, and the food we ate was phenomenal..I enjoyed the real authentic Jamaican cuisine. Definitely recommend booking this as part of your trip, you won’t regret it!
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