Top Antigua and Barbuda Food & Drink Classes

Make your own bottle of rum in Antigua for the ultimate souvenir—and learn about rum’s history and culture in the Caribbean along the way. Join a small-group and learn the process of distilling rum with a pot still in this workshop. Start with a rum tasting and then learn old and new techniques for distilling your own blend of personalized rum that you’ll get to bottle and take home.

Learn how to prepare a variety of Caribbean dishes in a four-hour rum cooking class. Try four distinct types of rum from Jamaica, Barbados, and more.  Make cocktails, an appetizer, main course, and a dessert all using the island's iconic ingredient. Follow along as the teacher goes through each rum enhanced dish step by step.  After eating your fill, take home recipes for everything you prepare.

Though originally Jamaican, jerk seasoning is a staple on most Caribbean islands. Learn about the history and techniques behind jerk meat recipes at Nicole’s Table, a short drive from St. John's. In addition to a cooking lesson, Nicole offers secret tips and recipes for you to try at home. Afterwards, sit down for lunch that consists of cocktails, appetizers, jerk meat, and dessert.

Take in the sights and sounds of Antigua by land and sea with this guided tour led by a local spearfisherman. Get the chance to snorkel with sea turtles and explore shipwrecks at Galleon Beach. This tour can accommodate all travelers, even those who do not want to snorkel. Other stops include Shirley Heights and Nelson's Dockyard.

Enjoy an authentic Antiguan cultural experience at Shirley Heights, a restored military lookout and gun battery. This evening excursion takes place at the Lookout at Shirley Heights, which offers scenic views of the English and Falmouth Harbours. Here, you’ll be able to join the locals for a sunset party with drinks, barbecue (additional fee), and local bands playing Caribbean and international music.

Taste your way through Heritage Quay with this food-focused tour. Your local guide will take you and your smallish group of fellow travelers on a food-focused exploration of the area, giving you the chance to sample all sorts of traditional dishes you might otherwise overlook. You'll even stop to taste some locally produced rum.

Taste the flavors of Antigua with a small group cooking class offered at Nicole’s Table, located a short drive from St. John's. In addition to a hands-on cooking lesson, Nicole offers inside tips and recipes for you to try at home. Afterwards, sit down for a meal of cocktails, appetizers, freshly-caught seafood, and dessert.

Antigua’s Bikini Beach Bar is on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island—Dickenson Bay—and this is your private invitation to visit for a day of fun in the Caribbean sun. With everything from a lobster lunch cooked up on the beach and return transport to your accommodation included, along with beach umbrellas and a fully staffed bar serving delicious rum punch, all you need to bring is your towel.

Discover the rich West Indian cuisine of the Caribbean during this 4-hour, small-group cooking workshop. Learn about jerk cooking, how curry and other spices came to these idyllic islands, and how various spices are used in Caribbean cuisine. Create a delicious 3-course meal and cocktails from start to finish with your instructor, Nicole, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor with views of the Caribbean Sea.

This boat tour from Jolly Harbor takes you to secluded islands near Antigua, including Maiden Island and Cades Reef for snorkeling. Enjoy a freshly prepared beachside lobster lunch with grilled lobster (seasonal) and relax with a rum punch or other drink. Hotel pickup is included on this tour.

Explore the beauty of Antigua with reliable taxi and tour services tailored to your needs. From seamless airport transfers to personalized island tours, Antigua Taxi and Tours provides friendly, professional service that highlights the best of the island. Choose from a variety of excursions like the Round Island Tour, Galleon Beach Snorkeling Adventure, and Horseback Riding at Hawksbill Beach. With knowledgeable local drivers and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect way to discover Antigua's hidden gems at your own pace. - Convenient airport and seaport shuttle service available - Private taxi tours showcasing Antigua's highlights - Local guides with insider knowledge for a personalized experience - Flexible scheduling and comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles