Original Bajan Walking Food Tour
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Original Bajan Walking Food Tour

By Lickrish Food Tours
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As a visitor to Barbados it can be hard to find favorite local eateries with authentic food. This half-day walking tour in the UNESCO-listed center of Bridgetown takes you to great spots for tastings of delicious Bajan cuisine. Sample tasty dishes at some of the city's best off-the-beaten-path restaurants, and hear about the history and culture of this sunny Caribbean island along the way.
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Ages 4-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Discover authentic dishes at local places loved by locals
  • Try a variety of food and drinks at several stops
  • Hear live commentary from your guide
  • Ideal for food lovers, even if you have limited time

  • Bottle water
  • All food and drink samples
  • Fun and knowledgeable local guide
  • Entry/Admission - Lickrish Food Tours
What's not included
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Independence Square, 39WP+7JW, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
    Departure Point: Error Barrow Statue, Independence Square, Fairchild Street, Bridgetown, Barbados. Directions: Independence Square is located along the southern border of the waterfront between the two bridges. Meet at the bronze Statue of Errol Barrow. Paid car park nearby.
Pickup details
  • Please note that the tour start time is not your hotel pickup time. Pick ups commence 30-60 mins before your tour start time. If you have purchased a ticket with transportation and your hotel isn't listed, send us a message with your hotel location. We do not pickup from East Coast locations.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:
    • Hincks Street, Hincks St, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
      Ending location is only 5 minutes walk from the start location, and about 5 - 10 minutes walk from the Cruise terminal.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37545P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • The tour start time is not your hotel pickup time, for tickets with transportation. Kindly refer to the hotel pick-up time guide.
    • Most travelers can participate
    • DIETARY NOTICE: Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of any food allergies or request for vegetarian diets. We can usually accommodate and offer substitutions. We are unable to make any substitutions at the beginning of or during the tour. Please note that gluten free and vegan diets CANNOT be accommodated.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 37545P1

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      Lickrish Food Tours invites you to eat like a local on its Bridgetown tour. Enjoy this historic and cultural experience as an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide shares their knowledge on local food treasures, Bridgetown’s architectural gems, and history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect to be on the tour for about three hours as you leisurely stroll a modest 1.5 miles through the city, where you will not only become enriched with the history of one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean, but also get to eat where the locals eat and enjoy great Bajan cuisine. You will surely enjoy this off-the-beaten-path culinary journey.
    • Hincks St, Bridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados
      Ending location is only 5 minutes walk from the start location, and about 5 - 10 minutes walk from the Cruise terminal.
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    • Inspire27867966102
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lickrish food tour walk and eat your way around Bridgetown
      My husband and myself have been on this fantastic food tour around Bridgetown. Paulette was our tour guide ,she has a wealth of knowledge and shared lots of interesting facts about the city. The food we tried was simply amazing. We visited places we would not have found on our own. If anyone is wondering about it it's a definite yes from us. It lasts around 3 hours and easy walking. Thanks for an incredible day. Linda and Alan Barker from England
      Written January 10, 2025
    • Q6674YPreginaf
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      Go hungry.
      We had a super great time with Janelle as our guide. She was so engaging and had great stories. We walked down so many areas we might not have gotten to on our won. the Saturday market was amazing. All the food was tasty. We brought back leftovers for dinner that night. Go hungry.
      Written January 8, 2025
    • sp963
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Four very well spent hours!
      Our tour guide was Shari, who was absolutely brilliant. Her knowledge of Barbados seemed endless and the way she presented the information held your interest. The stops we made were well thought-out, the various foods we ate were all very tasty; have to call out the passion-fruit sorbet, flying fish, rock-cake, and the rum-punch served on the tour - well let's just say, I should have gotten that recipe! I would absolutely do this again, it was a great four hours.
      Written December 30, 2024
    • oksanab824
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very delicious
      Dear Janelle thank you very much for your work. Everything was very interesting, food was amazing. We learned a lot of interesting things and tried them.
      Written December 21, 2024
    • PopeyeCT
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best way to discover St. Lawrence Gap restaurants and bars.
      We did this small and private group tour the second day of arrival. We were staying in St. Lawrence Gap so it was perfect to introduce us to all the wonderful restaurants nearby just by walking around and talking. We tasted and cocktailed at 3 premium restaurants and one amazing street vendor, our guide Paulette was fabulous, highly recommend this tour, show up hungry. We ended up having dinner at two of the restaurants that we toured.
      Written December 19, 2024
    • ericamX7013DN
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      Round the town food tour
      This tour was great! Sheri was an awesome guide! I enjoyed the food, sites, knowledge, and meeting new people. Thank you Sheri and Alen for taking me around the town.
      Written December 12, 2024
    • P5638GMkarens
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      Best Food Tour on the Island
      Shari was an excellant tour guide and very informative. Learned a lot about the history of Barbados. Allen was an excellant driver. We had a great time and the food was all fantastic.
      Written December 12, 2024
    • Tim J
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      The best part of our vacation
      Outstanding tour led by excellent guide Shari and our driver Alan. Starting in Bridgetown and visited Oistins, Holetown, Spreightstown, and Warrens. Excellent food and historical narratives. Highly recommend
      Written December 11, 2024
    • Sineadstoltman99
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      Great way to taste Barbados
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      Excellent Round De Towns Lickrish Food Tour
      Excellent Round De Towns food excursion with Lickrish Food Tours. Our tour guide Shari was very knowledgeable throughout the duration of our tour. We stopped at five different eateries in Bridgetown, Oistins, Speightstown, Holetown and a surprise eatery that will remain a secret to Shari and ourselves as it was oh so good! Would highly recommend Lickrish if you are visiting Barbados to try the local cuisine. This trip allows you access to some eateries that will make your vacation even more special and also visit towns outside of your resort. Thank you Lickrish and thank you Shari!
      Written November 29, 2024
    • mgreen78
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best day
      This was an amazing experience! Definitely something you should book when you come to Barbados 🇧🇧 . Not only did she take me to eat some amazing food, but I also got to learn the history of Barbados. The cherry on top of course was to see the childhood home of singer Rihanna:). It’s an experience I will never forget, and I’m so happy that Shari made it possible. Thank you! Lickrish you did an wonderful job.
      Written November 15, 2024
    • tayla_jontm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent tour and guide.
      The most informative tour you could wish for. Shari picked us up from our hotel Took us to Bridgetown to start the day off. Excellent insight into areas that only a local could give. The rest of the day was spent eating and learning and laughing. From the moment we were collected until we arrived back we were both fully informed and involved in the experience. If you’re lucky you may even see what is now known as the oldest parasol in Barbados!!!
      Written October 22, 2024
    • LHY21
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      Above and Beyond!
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      Written August 31, 2024
    • Vonvin
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      Great experience!
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    odysseus102754
    Montreal, Canada7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Family
    If you’re interested in learning about local cuisine, we highly recommend this food tour! Our host, Janelle, was wonderful – incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about sharing her expertise. The information she provided was well researched, and her pride in the local food culture made the experience even more enjoyable.

    We sampled a wide variety of dishes, from savory bites to fresh fruits and delightful desserts. By the end, we returned to our hotel completely stuffed! This tour was both delicious and informative, a perfect introduction to the area’s culinary scene.
    Written November 11, 2024
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    Odysseus, What a day you had! It gives us great joy to hear that the team was so pleasant, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing their expertise. Returning to your hotel completely stuffed and full of new knowledge about our local cuisine sounds like the perfect way to spend a day! Your recommendation is highly appreciated! Thanks for sharing.
    Written November 30, 2024
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    Flyer27393780036
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Couples
    When we visited Barbados in September 2023, we decided we had to do the Walking Food Tour which we did this January. This time we opted to stay in an apartment away from the hotels and rented a car. Chris at Lickrish Tours sent us a map to parking areas in Bridgetown which was very helpful.
    I believe food reflects the culture of a place and Lickrish Tours was the perfect choice. Our guide, Janelle, was a wealth of knowledge about the history of the country, its customs and cuisine. I took 5 pages of notes during the 3 hours we spent with her, and she was kind enough to recommend other sources for me to look at later.
    Janelle's passion for the island's history was as impressive as her vast store of information about local cuisine. Her enthusiasm was infectious. She took time to involve group members in discussions, which emphasized the commonality of what all people anywhere strive for. We shared family recipes and experiences by the end of the tour. The group was small enough [6] where we all could hear her.
    Stops on the tour: Crumbz Bakery [meat rolls], Hot Legendary Fish Cakes [fish cakes - make sure to put the hot sauce on], Tim's [Macaroni pie, pork], ??? [coucou, fish], Agapey [coconut ice cream - yum] and several produce vendors. Because I'm from Hawaii, much of the produce and plant life is very familiar to me. However, I had a variety of papaya that I actually liked - first time ever! And I tried sorrel and dunks [with salt]. I loved sorrel so much I brough home several bags and have been making it to hold me over until I get back to Barbados.
    For us, it was a lot of food. We took the coucou and fish home for later. There's sufficient time between food stops but portions are generous and you have the option to purchase more from the shops as well. Being able to try local food shops that residents frequent was a highlight, but it was the cultural and historical information that made this outstanding for us. Don't miss this tour!
    Written February 15, 2024
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    Flyer27393780036, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! It’s clear that our team made the tour exceptional with their wealth of knowledge about our country’s history, customs, and cuisine. It’s fascinating how familiar produce and plant life from Hawaii found a new twist in Barbados, like the papaya you actually liked for the first time. Taking home sorrel and planning to make it until your next visit is a lovely idea! Also, you’re absolutely right, the cultural and historical information shared during the tour made it outstanding. Thank you for the recommendation!
    Written July 23, 2024
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    Escape822185
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2025 • Couples
    There was a great array of Bajan cuisine on this tour. We enjoyed the variety of food samples and types of locations, as well as the bits of history lessons along the way. There was one point where we seemed to wait about 20 minutes for our food in a restaurant and our guide disappeared, but that also gave us time to get to know our fellow travelers. Our guide, Janelle, was really knowledgeable and had detailed answers to all our questions. If I could make a suggestion, I would have just like to learn a bit more about the history of the country and the locations we visited.
    Written January 7, 2025
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    Honeybee
    Hampshire, UK52 contributions
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    Our guide Jonelle was extremely knowledgeable and informative. She willingly shared her experiences and we learnt things. There was a good amount of food tasting and variety.
    What let the tour down a little for us was that some of the locations were extremely noisy or there wasn’t enough seating to accommodate the group in one area. Consequently we couldn’t always hear Jonelle above the ambient noise or because the group was dispersed.
    At one restaurant the only seating spaces were on an outside balcony where we had to wait about 45 minutes for food. This was above the busiest thoroughfare in Bridgetown and we had to breathe in constant exhaust fumes. By the end of that we were both feeling quite nauseous and deafened from the vehicles below.
    It was certainly a real experience and we thank Jonelle for all her hard work.
    Written January 7, 2025
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    Jamila P
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    It was an amazing experience going on this food tour. Even though our entire group consisted of Bajans and we knew the foods from before, our tour guide Paulette was amazing in explaining how our special bajan food differs from other islands for example. The food portions were moderate but the food stops kept coming and coming. The tasty food kept piling up in our bellies as we walked around but it was worth it. Paulette is very knowledgeable about the history of Bridgetown and pointed out things that we pass by everyday without taking notice of its existence or the historical significance. She’s very energetic and her bubbly attitude is infectious. You can’t help but smile and laugh throughout the tour.
    Our trip was made extra special as we celebrated a birthday. Lickrish tours organised and decorated a table for us plus provided a slice of birthday cake for the person celebrating! This was a special touch that I will forever cherish. Thank you!

    I 1000% recommend! No regrets! Would go again! This tour is called lickrish for a reason! It caters to locals and tourists alike.

    All I can say is bring your belly (a bag for the extra food you can’t eat at the time if you have a small belly like me) and come have a great time eating great food plus a an interesting history lesson.
    Written March 16, 2024
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    Jamila P, What a joyous adventure you’ve had! It’s truly heartwarming to hear how the Lickrish Food Tours not only filled your bellies with delectable Bajan delights but also enriched your minds with the vibrant history of Bridgetown. The way the team brought the stories behind everyday sights to life, infusing each step with laughter and learning, must've been nothing short of magical. To celebrate a birthday in such a thoughtful manner, with a beautifully decorated table and a slice of birthday cake, must have been the icing on the cake for your experience. Thank you for sharing. Your recommendation is exceptional!
    Written May 31, 2024
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    Kyra W
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    This was a great tour and Janelle kept things lively and informative the entire time. She did a phenomenal job of weaving history and culture into each stop. Our tour included both prepared foods from restaurants and some street vendors which was a nice way to experience the Bridgetown and Bajan traditional foods. I highly recommend doing this early during your visit so you can find second helpings of anything you enjoyed!
    Written August 7, 2024
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    Thank you for sharing, Kyra! We're delighted to know that you enjoyed the tour and found it lively and informative. It gives us great pleasure to hear that our team did a phenomenal job of blending history and culture with delicious food. Your high recommendation is truly appreciated!
    Written November 5, 2024
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    Jaykayem96
    90 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An interesting and delicious few hours! This tour is well worth it and would recommend to anyone who wants to see a few different food places you may not see on your own. A mix of history, modern and, of course, food.
    Paulette was a lovely guide who was keen to share her culture and history.
    Go hungry! We were expecting little cut up tasters, but we ended up absolutely full which, (as Paulette opened with), is their aim!
    A variety of foods from a variety of places. The rum cake and marlin with rice were highlights for me.
    A wonderful way to spend a morning.
    Written January 12, 2024
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    Jaykayem96, It’s always a pleasure to know that the tour not only met but exceeded your expectations! The combination of culinary delights and cultural insights seems to have created the perfect recipe for an unforgettable morning. The Rum cake and marlin with rice sounds like it was absolutely divine! Thank you for sharing your highlights, and we're so glad the team made sure you left with both a full stomach and a rich taste of the culture!
    Written May 20, 2024
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    Eve M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Family
    We were super pleased with Shari and how she gave us detailed information about the history of the island and the people that have lived on it and its current historical people. She had us laughing and the food we received during the tour was very delicious. We give botch Shari and the young lady who picked us up a 100 percent rating. I would recommend this food walking to all who visit Divi Southwest Beach Resort or the St Lawance parish.
    Thank you for making our trip awesome🤗 The Maloney’s
    Written September 11, 2024
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    Thank you for sharing your experience, Maloney family! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the detailed historical information and had such a great time with our team. It's a great feeling to know that you found the food delicious and had lots of laughs along the way. Your 100 percent rating and recommendation means the world to us. We're so happy to have made your trip awesome!
    Written November 5, 2024
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    Rebecca M
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Friends
    This tour was really good! Paulette our guide was lovely and very informative. The food we tasted was all local and yummy. My main issue was that for 80 USD, I felt it was very expensive. All the food was from local small places in the center of Bridgetown, where you could see the prices for most items was less than 5 USD. The portions they gave us were also quite small. As a tourist, its obviously hard to know where to go, what to order etc. and you also learn about Bajan history etc. So I don't regret going but I wish the price was lower considering the type of food thats included.
    Written January 29, 2024
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    Deborah R
    5 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    If you know anything about Bajan food already don’t bother with this tour.

    Whilst our tour guide Janelle was incredibly knowledgeable the food offered on the tour left a lot to be desired.

    At a cost of approx £80 each person (my total was approx £161) the value of food we had was at best £30.

    On the ‘menu’ was;
    half a meat roll approx $3
    2 fish cakes at $1 each
    a mango
    a glass of sorrel
    a couple tamarinds
    a couple dunks
    a bit of rice, baked pork and macaroni from Tims
    a bit of sugar cake
    and some coucou and fried marlin from a shop that looked dirty (this shop should be removed from the tour imho)
    a scoop of ice cream, which was tasty to the value of $7

    you will feel full, but the quality of some of the offerings was poor and not even nearly equivalent to a fraction of the cost paid.

    Overall poor value for money.
    Written May 21, 2024
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