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The Original Curaçao Private Food Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Curacao
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Cheryl_Z ·
Oct 2026
This tour was fabulous. It is much more than a food tour. Bart is excellent and provides great information. He clearly loves Curacao and is a real foodie. I highly recommend this tour early on during your trip to help get the lay of the land.
· Michelle_F ·
Oct 2026
Very authentic food tour. Learned a ton about local culture and history of Curacao. Guide, Bart, was very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a private tour experience visiting the island.

Overview

    What's Included

    • Snacks
    • Lunch
    • Bottled water

      Meeting and Pickup

      You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

      Pickup points

      Select a pickup point

      Pickup details

      We will pick you up at the lobby/reception of your hotel. You will be contacted a few days prior to your tour for a more precise description of your tour guide.

      or

      Meeting point

      • Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort
        Gouverneur van Slobbeweg, Willemstad, Curaçao

        At the entrance of the Rif Fort, which is located on the side of the Renaissance Hotel.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Start time
      .9:30 am

      Itinerary

      1

      Rif Fort

      25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Brionplein

      20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Quintastraat

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      4

      Willemstraat

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      5

      Frederikstraat

      20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      6

      Marie Pampoen Beach

      25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      7

      Landhuis Chobolobo

      40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      8

      Old Market

      1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      • Infant seats available
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 18 years old
      • Minimum of 2 travelers per tour
      • Not recommended for travelers with any type of food allergy
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Featured review

      Luis_T
      We had a great time on this tour with Bart. Bart is very knowledgeable about the history of the island and he answered all our questions. He is also very friendly and engages the tour guests. The food was also delicious. Definitely one of the best food tours we have done in our travels!

      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 160 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Review summary

      Last 12 months

      58 reviews

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      Travelers praise the tour guides for their deep knowledge and engaging, authentic approach that connects visitors to local culture, history, and cuisine. The food and beverage offerings receive consistent appreciation for their variety, freshness, and generous portions, with multiple traditional dishes enhancing the experience. Overall, the combination of insightful guidance and diverse local flavors enriches the journey, making it a well-regarded cultural and culinary exploration.

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      Learning Island food culture food tour day

      Michael_R, Oct 2026
      Bart was a great guide, giving us historical and cultural information about the island and its areas while introducing us to the flavors of Curacao. We loved hearing the stories of his grandmother and grandfather’s times on the island, and we very much enjoyed all the food we tried. The tasting portions are huge! Bring your appetite and come prepared to eat a lot.

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Thank you for the review Michael! Really appreciate it and glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Outstanding!!!

      Cheryl_Z, Oct 2026
      This tour was fabulous. It is much more than a food tour. Bart is excellent and provides great information. He clearly loves Curacao and is a real foodie. I highly recommend this tour early on during your trip to help get the lay of the land.

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Cheryl, thank you so much for the review! Truly appreciate this and happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour!

      Don’t Hesitate on choosing this tour.

      Jessica_M, Oct 2026
      Great experience. We love doing a food tour at the star of our trip. Our guide knew all of the great spots and also knew the history of the cuisine here and how it came to be.

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Jessica, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour.

      Great tour!

      Michelle_F, Oct 2026
      Very authentic food tour. Learned a ton about local culture and history of Curacao. Guide, Bart, was very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a private tour experience visiting the island.

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Michelle, thank you for the review! Really appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Favorite Thing!

      Miriam_M, Oct 2026
      Perfectly paced, just the right amount of food, variety, excellent mix of historical and cultural information

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Miriam, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it!

      Book it!

      Mallorie_B, Sep 2026
      If I could rate this a 20/10 I would ! I’ve done food tours in other places and none have matched this! Bart was knowledgeable, took us to the local spots , showed us the small neighborhoods, and was incredibly personable as if you were just in town hanging with your friend . There were 4 of us in the group, and we all agreed we couldn’t handle another bite of food by the end of the day. Hands down an absolute MUST DO !

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Mallorie, thank you for this awesome review!! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you had a great time!

      Perfect experience

      Konstantine_B, Sep 2026
      An absolutely great tour with great food experience and exposure to the local culture. We really enjoyed it!

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Konstantine, thank you for the review! Really appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Great and interesting...

      Randy_M, Sep 2026
      Great and interesting tour with Bert. Not only tasted many tastes of Curacao but learned a lot from Bert. And yes, we ended full and happy :).

      Response from Host, Oct 2026

      Hi Randy, thank you for the review! Really appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed it!

      Must do for foodies (or really anyone who enjoys food and fun)

      Brittany, Aug 2026
      What a phenomenal way to see the island, the culture, and all the delicious food! We had ages ranging from 13 to 63, and this was everyone’s favorite thing we did. Thank you for an amazing experience.

      Response from Host, Aug 2026

      Hi Brittany, thank you for this review! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you all enjoyed the tour!

      Personalized fun!

      Christine_N, Aug 2026
      We had a great time trying some Amazing local food! Having a private tour let us go at our own pace which made for a fun and relaxing day. We definitely did not leave hungry!!

      Response from Host, Aug 2026

      Hi Christina, thank you so much for the review! Truly appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed it!

      So many new foods and fun

      kristi_s, Aug 2026
      Bart was a great guide! Very informative and kept us comfortable traveling place to place in the AC of his car. We ate new and interesting foods from local restaurants and really had the experience we were hoping to have. Tried ox tail and goat! Both surprisingly good. Had the island version of Chinese (different and good) and ate that at a shaded park by the beautiful blue water. Great experience!

      Response from Host, Aug 2026

      Hi Kristi, thank you for the review! Really appreciate this and glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Do this at the start of your trip!

      Meaghan_G, Jul 2026
      Really great experience! We went back to multiple restaurants we visted during this tour. I recommend doing this at the start of your trip! It helps you get the lay of the land and you get to find all the popular local spots! Highly recommend!

      Response from Host, Aug 2026

      Hi Meaghan, thank you for the review! Really appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour and the food!

      Excellent food and cultural tour!

      Mark_V, Jul 2026
      Bart was an excellent guide and this should really be renamed a food and cultural tour as he was very knowledgeable about the local culture. We had tons of food stops from start to finish around the island starting with a fresh fruit batido (shake/smoothie) within a 5 minute walk from our hotel. We were completely full when we finished off the tour and all the local food was excellent. Would highly recommend this tour!

      Response from Host, Jul 2026

      Hi Mark, thank you so much for the review! Really appreciate it and glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Explore curaçao through the eyes of a local

      Ashley_B, May 2026
      Going through different parts of Williamstead in his personal car, our guide as a fourth generation local led us to his favorite family spots for local favorites. We traveled from rif fort and ortrabanda to Salina and to Punda experiencing breakfast, lunch and dinner time type meals with snacks and drinks along the way. He was personable, and gave us a closer glimpse into daily life as a local that you would never get from a larger tour group. We loved feeling like locals and seeing how his connections as a local got us the “in” at prime spots. The food was incredible every place we went, being reminded that our job wasn’t to finish it all. This tour was a memory for a lifetime that we will share for years to come.

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Hi Ashley, thank you so much for the review! Really appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour.

      Savor rich local flavors & culture

      Gordon_Y, May 2026
      We had a great tour. The food was fresh and we went to places where locals would eat. Bart was a great guide, friendly and personable, he will not steer you wrong. You are missing out if you don’t try the local dishes. We enjoyed the sate and potatoes so much we ordered more of it for our last dinner on the island. I teach people how to communicate and relate to others in the work world and Bart is great at connecting with people and showing you the best of what the culture has to offer.

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Dear Gordon, thank you so much for the review! Really appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed the food and the tour!

      10/10 would recommend

      Ashley_H, May 2026
      This tour was so much fun! Not only did we get to try great food but we got to learn a lot about Curaçao. We saw a bunch of artwork and got to take the “touristy” pictures too. The food was amazing and we loved having the intimate, private tour vibe. The locals love and respect Bart. We even got the chance to be on the Terrace Plaza Sports Bar IG page to review the pastechi. He did a really good job at tying in all of the different culture influences on the food we tried. We would definitely recommend if you are coming to Curaçao!

      Response from Host, May 2026

      Thank you for the review Ashley. Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Learned (& ate!) so much!

      Deanne_S, Apr 2026
      Wonderful food tour with Bart! So much history of the beautiful country coupled with delicious, local food & drink. Bart was a fabulous guide! Couldn’t imagine the Curaçao food tour with anyone else as he takes such great care to highlight the local food experience! Loved every spot we visited and enjoyed amazing food and drink. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the island! It was our friends’ fifth visit, and they also thoroughly enjoyed it! Tip: book early & take the tour early in your visit so you know where to eat the rest of your trip! Thank you, Bart!

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Hi Deanne, Thank you so much for the awesome review! Truly appreciate it! Glad to know you all enjoyed the tour!

      You will enjoy the...

      John_O, Apr 2026
      You will enjoy the experience. The guide is very knowledgeable about the history of Curacao and the food was very good.

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      Hi John, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it!

      Private local cuisine and sights tour

      Tina_F, Apr 2026
      Bart is a great tour guide! He is a native so is knowledgeable about the island and its history, culture and food. His food recommendations were excellent giving us a true sense of local cuisine from multiple places around the island. By chance, we got to meet his two young, remarkable boys and their grandfather while they were fishing. It was a pleasant difference from taking a large group cruise tour. We highly recommend.

      Response from Host, Apr 2026

      HI Tina, thank you so much for the review! Truly appreciate this! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Bart was awesome! So...

      David_D, Mar 2026
      Bart was awesome! So much more than a food tour. It was a culture tour as well. I went on several tours during my vacation and this one was the best! Don't settle for any other food tour.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Hi David, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it and glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Just book it, well worth the time.

      Rob_S, Mar 2026
      Bart knows the city, the food, the culture, and the people. Great time and loads of good food. Highly recommend this tour.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Hi Rob, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it!

      Best Tour in Curacao, don’t miss out!

      Sydney_C, Mar 2026
      Our experience in Curacao was taken to a whole new level thanks to Bart. He is very well informed and knowledgeable on the culture and history, very well connected to the local shops and restaurants, and above all else just a genuinely good guide. We went on this tour expecting to try new foods, which we did, but the tour was much more than just trying food thanks to the visible love Bart has for Curacao! We went to five food stops trying something new at each place. In between and during the stops is when we learned about not only the food culture and history but also the country. Which continued at the blue Curacao distillery. We were also able to stop and get some touristy photos! Long story short, I would book this tour all over again just to relive the experience

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Hi Sydney, thank you for the awesome review! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Fantastic Curacao Food Tour with Bart

      Jennifer_R, Mar 2026
      This fantastic food tour with Bart was one of the best things you can do for yourself, when in Curacao. Bart is born and raised in Curacao and was great at introducing us to the culture, history and flavor of his island. He takes you where the locals go, which in my opinion, is always the best. We give this tour 5 stars, but, I would give more if I could.

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Hi Jennifer, thank you for the awesome review! Really means a lot! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Amazing Food Tour

      Luis_T, Mar 2026
      We had a great time on this tour with Bart. Bart is very knowledgeable about the history of the island and he answered all our questions. He is also very friendly and engages the tour guests. The food was also delicious. Definitely one of the best food tours we have done in our travels!

      Response from Host, Mar 2026

      Hi Luis, thank you for the review. Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Native to the island provides amazing food and history!

      Kimberly_W, Feb 2026
      This was a FANTASTIC way to take in not only amazing local food, but also local history! Bart was an outstanding guide. As a native to island he had many nuggets of information to share along our trip in addition to great relationships with local vendors to provide you with an authentic Curacao experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. We have done food tour in multiple cities/countries… this one was TOP NOTCH and because it is private ( up to 4 ppl in a group) you are assured white glove treatment!

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      Hi Kimberly, thank you so much for the review! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour.

      Great tour!

      Wendy_K, Feb 2026
      Our guide was great! Plenty of food. You won't go away hungry. We learned alot about the local food and the culture. Bart was a great guide. Highly recommend!

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      Hi Wendy, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      BART was an excellent...

      Lynn_M, Feb 2026
      BART was an excellent guide for both food and culture. We learned a lot and are a lot. It was a great day’

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      Hi Lynn, thank you for the review! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Book this tour!

      Peggy_T, Jan 2026
      Great experience. Guide was a knowledgeable local. Food experience was great, but hearing the history about Curacao made the tour.

      Response from Host, Feb 2026

      Hi Peggy, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it!

      Bart was a fantastic...

      Ashley_C, Jan 2026
      Bart was a fantastic host. The food was amazing - in fact it was the best we had the whole trip. It was a great way to see the island and the local culture. Highly recommend!

      Response from Host, Jan 2026

      Hi Ashley, thank you for the review! Really appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!

      Feel the food and the culture of Curacao

      ROY_F, Dec 2025
      The private food tour by Bart was amazing and exceeded any expectation. Thanks to him we did feel the culture of the island , tried the local tastes but also learned so much. One of us is local and still learned a lot more interesting facts. It is not a coincidence that this tour is highly rated, it is the passion and the effort that Bart had put into it. Thank you Bart! We had a very nice time! Highly recommended to everyone!

      Response from Host, Dec 2025

      Thank you for the review Roy! Truly appreciate it! Glad to know you enjoyed the tour!
      Member Pricing
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      $128.25

      per person
      Was $135.00(-5%)

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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