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Bridgetown · St Michael · Barbados
Tastes & Tales of Barbados a Cultural, Culinary & Rum Experience
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover the rich flavors and stories of Barbados on our Tastes & Tales Tour—a fun and flavorful 3-hour experience at Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park. Enjoy a guided rum tasting, cook classic Bajan dishes like flying fish and rum-glazed bread pudding, and relax with your handmade meal and a signature island cocktail. It’s the perfect mix of food, culture, and island charm!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Barbados’ rich culture, culinary, and rumtasting adventure
- Guided rum tasting featuring Mount Gay Rum, learn about its heritage and flavor profiles
- Cook authentic Bajan dishes at your own cooking station
- Enjoy your meal with a signature island cocktail
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bridgetown
Sightseeing. Pick up: Pick up is available from most major hotels and some villas and from central locations for guests at other villas and air bnbs Welcome & Introduction: Our Customer Service team warmly welcomes guests. Meet your dedicated Tour Guide, who provides a full overview of the experience. Receive wristbands to begin your adventure.
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Bridgetown
Liquor Tasting. Mount Gay Rum Experience: Learn about the history of Mount Gay Rum through a short feature video. Participate in a guided rum tasting. Sample a selection of rums and explore their unique characteristics, distillation processes, and cultural significance.
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Bridgetown
Cooking Class. Bajan Cooking Experience: Enter the Culinary Room. Each guest is paired with a personal cooking station stocked with local ingredients and tools.
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Bridgetown
Drop off: There are set return shared shuttle times You will be returned to your original point of pick up after the tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Shared shuttle round-trip transportation to most major hotels & villas Mount Gay Rum History Exhibit Mount Gay Rum Tasting Experience Culinary Experience Nature Trails & Swings Access to Harrison's Cave's Mural & Selfie Spots Access to Mount Gay's Famous Barrel Wall IG spot
Not Included
Lockers are available for rental (limited amount) Some activities are not guided, i.e. Nature Trail, Mount Gay Rum History Exhibit
What to Bring
Additional Food/Drinks Sunscreen Camera Insect repellant Cash or credit card for gifts Do not wear shirts with bell or baggy sleeves - Hot weather Wear comfortable shoes - as you will be standing most time
Restrictions
Must show a valid picture ID for check-in. Harrison's Cave is a nature adventure park; some activities are at guests’ leisure (check for nature adventure activity departure times). The minimum guest age for the Zipline & Challenge course is 6 years old. Parents or Guardians must accompany children on tour. The maximum guest weight for the Zipline & Challenge Course is 285 lbs. The legal drinking age for the consumption of alcohol in Barbados is 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 will not be given alcohol. The park may be crowded during peak times. Participants are not allowed to take any items such as cameras, cell phones, handbags- anything which would prevent them from having both hands free. Not recommended for pregnant travellers. Not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. If persons cannot drink alcohol for any medical reason, this tour is not recommended for them.
Meeting & Pickup
We DO NOT collect from the Cruise Terminal. Transportation provided from hotels and air bnb's is a shuttle. The hotel pickup time will vary based on distance. Our reservations or transportation logistics team will reach out to the guest to advise on their specific hotel pickup time. Please make sure to check your email for this information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Should guest(s) not require transportation, they can head directly to the Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park for the specified arrival time.
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Before Booking
Must show a valid picture ID for check-in Please provide the exact address or location where you'd like us to arrange the pickup.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 18 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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