The 8 Best Food Tours in the US Virgin Islands

1.Flavors of St Thomas Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · from $145Our pick

Meet your guide at Fort Christian for a three-hour walk through Charlotte Amalie, pairing local dishes with island history. Expect curry chicken, fungi, slaw, conch fritters, dessert, and two rum drinks, including a Painkiller lesson. Guides may include Michelle, Sabrina, DeAndre, Rocky, or Steve.

“Deandre was informative and funny! And the restaurants we visited with the tasting samples gave us a nice view of island food! Loved the history lessons along the way! Need to remember to do walking tours on the next unfamiliar destination we visit…best way to learn the area.”

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2.St Thomas Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 474 reviews · from $100

Walk Charlotte Amalie with guides Jane or Gerard, tasting callaloo soup, pate, saltfish quiche, rum cake, tea, and a Cruzan drink. The small group visits Fort Christian, Emancipation Garden, the 99 Steps, local eateries, and ends on Veterans Drive. Wear comfortable shoes and share allergies ahead of time.

“This was a great tour! Jane our tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided a great history lesson on the USVI. The walk wasn't bad on a beautiful day. The food tastings we fabulous and even accomodated one in our party who is allergic to fish without advance notice. We really appreciated that.”

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3.US Virgin Islands Island Hop & Food Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · from $250

Cruise from St. Thomas or St. John with a crew such as Grant, Tyler, Kevin, or Lacey. Swim to Lime Out for tacos, snorkel at Christmas Cove, collect Pizza Pi slices by dinghy, and finish at Lovango Resort. Drinks, snacks, gear, and an onboard restroom are included.

“We booked this boat tour last minute and so happy we did! The captains were wonderful, super insightful, and insured that we had everything we needed every second of the trip. The snorkeling spots were awesome, and the food stops were impeccable. We will definitely make this part of our trip moving forward.”

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4.Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $145

Walk through downtown Christiansted with guides such as Marra, David, LD, and Lorel while tasting six local dishes and drinks. Expect Crucian specialties, chocolate, ice cream, history, and practical dining tips. The tour starts at 10:30 a.m., lasts about three hours, and ends near the boardwalk.

“Marra was a super knowledgeable and awesome guide. I learned so much about the rich history of St. Croix and we saw a bunch of cool historical spots. We also ate some really great local dishes. All food stops were either locally owned, locaRead more”

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5.A Evening Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $89

Meet Carmen in Christiansted for a 2.5-hour home-based cooking lesson. Select a crab at Crabarama, learn local cleaning and seasoning methods, enjoy crab and rice, Crucian 101, music, two drinks, a crab dinner, and gooseberry dessert.

“House is back off road but once you’re there they make you feel at home! Very hospitable, knowledgeable , and just all around fun . Interesting stories, educating facts and not just about cooking. The food was tasty as well not to mention nice drinks too.”

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6.Rum Tasting Experience in the Old Barrel House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $35Best value

In downtown Charlotte Amalie, a local host leads you through a restored 18th-century barrel house, an aroma station, and a tasting of at least four sugarcane rums. You’ll compare molasses and fresh-cane spirits, sample with plantain chips, and return to the meeting point after about 45 minutes.

“Amazing great rums different flavors along with an amazing host 10 out of 10 definitely would do again.”

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7.C’sted Sip & Savor Mixology Class with VI Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $131

At Levels2110 in downtown Christiansted, Q or another VI Food Tours guide leads you through three rum cocktails, light bites, a blind tasting, and St. Croix rum history. The 6:30 pm class lasts 90 minutes, welcomes adults 18 and older, and includes a take-home gift.

“We made drinks with Q - she was fantastic…she did a great job of safely helping us taste the island! We had phenomenal drinks (and some bonus tastings of rum). Q tirelessly answered our many questions on topics ranging from the drinks we were making (all very tasty), to the history of St. Croix! Fantastic experience - 10/10 would recommend.”

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8.A Morning Cultural Experience Through Food Cooking Class St. Croix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $89

Spend three hours with Carmen in Frederiksted, choosing a live crab, cleaning and seasoning it, then sharing crab and rice, local drinks, music, and Crucian culture. The $89.99 price includes lunch, dessert, one drink, and a hands-on cooking lesson. Transportation costs $25 extra.

“We had a great time with Carmen and her family. Learning about catching crabs, catching one in the cage. We cleaned and seasoned them and learned more about how to make them at home. While the crabs were cooking we had an appeRead more”

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