St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
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St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the culinary delights of St. Thomas—and learn about its culture and history, too—on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour. With your guide in the lead, discover eateries serving up must-try local foods, which most visitors miss. Savor favorites including scrumptious rum cake, saltfish quiche, calalloo soup, and more. Along the way, stop at historic sights, including noteworthy hotels, forts, and more.
- This small-group tour helps keep your sightseeing personal
- Head off the tourist trail and discover dining options most visitors miss
- All tastings are included in the tour cost for your ease
- This two-in-one tour includes tastings and cultural sightseeing
What's Included
- Beverages
- Island Food Tasting. Tropical cool tea, calalloo soup, pate, sailfish quiche, Cruzan rum drink.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fort Christian, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, USVI
We meet at the entrance to the fort (faces inland). Guide will be wearing a bright yellow shirt.
End point
- Veterans DriveVeterans Dr, Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas 00802, USVI
Itinerary
Meet your group and guide at Fort Christian, and set off on foot to explore.
Learn about this remarkable red building, once used as a police station and the governor's mansion. Stop to see where the Emancipation Proclamation was read in 1848, now called the Emancipation Garden. Learn how the Danes used the 99 Steps to navigate St. Thomas' hills.
Along the way, stop by several local restaurants serving delicacies such as calalloo, fried pate, and rum cake. Your food tastings are accompanied by the island's local Bushwacker, a frozen drink made from chocolate, coconut, and rum.
After walking the historical streets and tasting many of the island's delightful cuisine, the tour ends on Veterans Drive.
Learn about this remarkable red building, once used as a police station and the governor's mansion. Stop to see where the Emancipation Proclamation was read in 1848, now called the Emancipation Garden. Learn how the Danes used the 99 Steps to navigate St. Thomas' hills.
Along the way, stop by several local restaurants serving delicacies such as calalloo, fried pate, and rum cake. Your food tastings are accompanied by the island's local Bushwacker, a frozen drink made from chocolate, coconut, and rum.
After walking the historical streets and tasting many of the island's delightful cuisine, the tour ends on Veterans Drive.
1
St. Thomas Food Tours
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Fort Christian
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start of the tour (there may be a 5-minute grace period)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Stroller accessible
- Kids under 3 are free but don’t receive tastings
- Service animals allowed
- Please advise of food allergies in advance
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jim_C
One of the best tours we've ever done! Jane was amazing - full of great info on the history of the island, plus she was fascinating and lots of fun. The food we ate was so delicious and varied. Plus we had a nice stop over a tasty run drink for our group to get to know each other. Would highly recommend Jane and this tour!
Reviews
4.6
based on 513 reviews
Pennie_P, Apr 2026
We had the privilege of exploring Charlotte Amalie with Jane!! She is a beautiful lady who knows all the best places and is in tune with the heart of the community! We enjoyed learning the history of the area while seeing and tasting some of the extraordinary culture up close and personal… my favorite things were the stop at the tea shop and the beautiful hidden alleyways. My husband’s favorite part was her attention to the details of the history and the story behind the delicious food! Overall it was truly a 5 star experience!!
Jim_C, Mar 2026
One of the best tours we've ever done! Jane was amazing - full of great info on the history of the island, plus she was fascinating and lots of fun. The food we ate was so delicious and varied. Plus we had a nice stop over a tasty run drink for our group to get to know each other. Would highly recommend Jane and this tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
So glad you enjoyed. Jane is a rare find!
Lily_L, Mar 2026
Have been to St. Thomas a few times and wanted to do some non-beach activity this time. We all had a wonderful time with Jane. She was passionate and knowledgeable about the history of St. Thomas. The foods and places chosen felt authentic and were spaced out well giving us a tasteful resprite from the heat.
Denise_M, Mar 2026
Great experience. Gerard was wonderful and a wealth of knowledge. Food was spectacular. Highly recommend.
Aaron_T, Mar 2026
An easy stroll around historic Charlotte Amalie with stops for food and drink. The tour guide, Jane, was phenomenal. She took us to great places and showed us what town was like. We got to visit places and try things that we wouldn't have otherwise. It was a great experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Jane is terrific! She knows the history, where to go, what to eat and even the politics.
Steven_M, Mar 2026
We did a walking tour of the city with our guide, Jane. We made several stops including a tea shop run by Judith, a retired academic. She provided an outstanding description and overview of her home island. Just what we were hoping for. other stops for small samples of local foods and a walking description of the old part of town. Learned a lot and really enjoyed the company of our guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Jane is a great "explainer" and clearly loves her work.
Gary_C, Feb 2026
Great tour! Learned a lot and really enjoyed it. If you are the curious type, it is for you! Wish I had done closer to my arrival but still worthwhile.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Happy you enjoyed it. Yes, good idea to come early in your visit. We've got the latest info on local events, new dining/fun venues and the best beaches.
Abbey_B, Feb 2026
We had a lovely afternoon with Gerard. He has so much local knowledge. Less stops then a typical food tour but plenty of good food
Joshua_L, Feb 2026
We had an absolutely incredible time! The tour was amazing from start to finish — so well organized, fun, and truly memorable. Our guide made the entire experience even better with their knowledge, energy, and passion. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and it made all the difference. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a wonderful experience!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for the great words! We love St. Thomas and I guess it shows!
Eric_B, Feb 2026
Girard was excellent and his knowledge of the history was very informative. The food tastings were excellent.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
On St. Thomas, the history is as interesting as the food!
CHARLES_J, Feb 2026
Excellent experience with Jane. She was wonderful at showing the back story of the islands and its people. The food and hospitality were terrific.
Gale_P, Feb 2026
This was a great tour. Jane, our tour guide, was amazing. Knowledgeable, kind, welcoming and a true joy to spend time with! If you are interested in the rich history of the island and a small tasting of local food then take this tour!
Tim_P, Feb 2026
We had a lovey time with Gerard.
This was the perfect way to get to see Charlotte Amalie and find out about its long colourful history whilst sampling the local delicacies. The food was varied served in absolutely delightful establishments and was delicious.
Gerard was the perfect host throughout, his local knowledge and enthusiasm for the both past and present made it the perfect way for us to spend our brief time on the island. Thanks Gerard for a wonderful 3 hours and for the memories you gave us .
Joanne_C, Feb 2026
Gerard is a fabulous ambassador for St Thomas. The interesting historical framework he provided helped us to understand St Thomas as much more than simply a vacation destination. All of our food stops were quaint and the food itself was unique and representative of the island culture of St Thomas. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this really pleasant afternoon.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
St. Thomas is not just another pretty face! The history is engaging and once you hear it, everything about the culture and lifestyle falls into place. We love sharing our fascinating stories as well as our delicious food.
Ron_S, Feb 2026
The tour guide was exceptional in her knowledge of the US Virgin Islands and a sterling conversationalist simply to spend time with over the food and refreshments.
John_R, Feb 2026
Locol history and food we would have not found on our own. Jane, our guide was a wealth of knowledge.
Julie_H, Feb 2026
We missed our booked time due to car trouble and Gerard was flexible enough to schedule us into a later tour. We learned about the island history, culture and food customs along with tasting the cuisine and drinking traditional beverages from local proprietors.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
So happy we found a way to accommodate you. Great fun!
Paula_C, Jan 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our cultural food walking tour. Our guide was fabulous, friendly and super knowledgeable.
Highly recommend.
Robert_G, Jan 2026
Jane was a superb guide. Her knowledge of the history and culture of the island and the Caribbean in general was encyclopedic and she made the time fly by because of her engaging personality. The food was good but the value of the tour is in using local food and drink as a jumping-off point for exploration of the history and culture of the region. We highly recommend this tour, and it should serve as a great introduction for anyone vacationing on the island.
Jamie_a, Jan 2026
Outstanding your. A friendly guide who shared incredible stories and inside knowledge through her many years of living here.
George_W, Jan 2026
Jane was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the history of St Thomas and the surrounding area. Jane has been on the island for more than 35 years and has her own rich life history to share. We stopped at four different spots for a small snack of local food and drink, which added up to more food than we needed!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Just what we were hoping you would say. Jane is great and our restaurant partners love showing off their wonderful food.
Leanne_J, Jan 2026
This tour gives you an opportunity to learn about the history and food from this island. Jane was very well known by the locals and people were saying hello as we walked the streets and we got to talk with owners about their island while we tried their teas/food. It was a different experience from our many other food tours but we enjoyed this experience from a true local a lot!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are happy to hear that you appreciated Jane. She is as good as it gets with a great knowledge of local foods, customs and history. Thank you. Gerard
Keysha_G, Dec 2025
I had an amazing time. Gerard our tour guy was
personable, knowledgeable and very passionate about the tour. I also must add very funny. I have been using this company for years when I travel and this company (Viator)
has never failed me.
Food we tried was delicious!
Gerard is Awesome!! Happy New
Years!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
WOW! Great words with which to start off a new year. Yes, I do love St. Thomas but my favorite comment is "very funny". Thanks. Cerard
Kimberly_W, Dec 2025
A fabulous tour by Jane--a local who has spent 35 years on St. Thomas. Communicated historical and cultural knowledge in a fun and upbeat style (even kids enjoyed it!). The food stops were fabulous local eateries (some in beautiful old buildings). The food samples were good portions and the history and explanation of the food was fascinating. It says a lot when your guide is warmly greeted by many shop owners and people on the street while we walked. Highly recommend-- 5 star experience!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
So glad you enjoyed. Yes, Jane is terrific.
Kathryn_K, Dec 2025
Very informative, our guide Gerard was very knowledgeable and cordial. The spots for food tasting were especially good!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hey, thanks! I so enjoy sharing interesting stuff about St. Thomas. It's not just sun and sand. It is a fascinating look at history and culture often through great food!
CAROL_L, Nov 2025
Jane was informative and a good tour guide. We leaned a lot from her and enjoyed some good island foods!
DenaJoy_S, Nov 2025
Jane was excellent! Warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. We would do it again in a heart beat. Thanks!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
So glad you enjoyed. Yes, Jane is terrific,
Tarah_R, Nov 2025
Gerard was very knowledgeable and kind, lead us through a good area of the town and knew a lot of the history, food and drinks, and people. Definitely a highlight of our trip so far and we definitely recommend to other travelers.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for the kind words. Nice folks like you two make the job even more fun!
Jennifer_G, Oct 2025
Wear comfortable shoes and let them know upfront about food allergies, they were able to accommodate us at most places.
Patti_C, Oct 2025
Great guide! He took us on a fun tour of the area and each stop had incredible food. The tea at E’s was divine.
My only suggestion would be to end the tour at a different local bar. Not everyone is a Christian, and it’s a little off-putting to be talked to about ministry and church while having a cocktail and trying to relax on vacation.
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