Ocho Rios Tours
Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios
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Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios

By Marvyn's Paradise Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Entry/Admission - Marvyn's Paradise Tours
What's not included
  • Drinks
  • tips


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • Ocho Rios, Ocho Rios, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
    We pick up 9 am by Ocho Rios Jerk Village
Pickup details
  • We pick up from all resort, villas, B&B and Guest houses in and around Ocho Rios
Port pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
  • Ocho Rios Cruise Terminal, CV5Q+MQX, Turtle Beach Rd, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 20620P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
    • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
    • At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
    • Maximum amount of people per booking 15
    • Most travelers can participate
    • We pick up from other locations outside of Ocho Rios for an additional charge
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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: 20620P6

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      Chauffeur driven is a fully Air- conditioned van, with a knowledgably Guide/ Driver who will ensure you have a great time while educating you on our culture and people, sampling our exotic fruits on the island, stop for great photo opportunities and take you for authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Pork ' A must have" . we end the day with shopping or take you back to your resort or cruise Port
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    • Marvyn's Paradise Tours
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      Ocho Rios, Jamaica
      Joined in August 2013
    • 375saras
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      Second time touring with Marvyn’s Paradise Tours, definitely recommend and will be booking again - amazing team !
      Second time touring with Marvyn’s Paradise Tours. Exceptional service and experience throughout - booking, communication, pick up, comfort of Minivan, driver, actual tours, safety/security, drop off at port on time…everything was perfect. Our guide/driver was superb, he picked us up in Falmouth and took us to Ocho Rios - LOVED Dunns River Falls, Bamboo Rafting was great too, very calming and chilled. IMPORTANT: We toured with this company in June 2019 and Aug 2024 - both times Marvyn himself called to check in with us just after pick up and to welcome us to Jamaica - superb personal / VIP service, excellent tours and an amazing experience…we would definitely recommend and will be booking again when we return. Thanks Marvyn, you have a fantastic team !
      Written September 5, 2024
    • sashamH5456NP
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      Amazing!!
      I would just like to take to time to say a massive thank you to Marvyn for his amazing organisation in ensuring there was no wait time for me and my family after travelling for 10hrs coming from United Kingdom, our driving was awaiting our arrival at Montego Bay airport, he was friendly and very accommodating to our families needs ensuring we arrived at our villa promptly and safely, at the end of our family vacation we also used Marvyn’s transports to take us back to the airport and that was also stress free, our driver arrived the allocated time he said he would be and we arrived back at the airport safe and sound, thank you again for the pleasurable service.
      Written August 20, 2024
    • Sunshine18305371840
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great transportation and tour!
      My family and I recently went on a tour in Jamaica, and it was incredible! Our guide was knowledgeable, professional and friendly and charismatic. The tour covered Dunn Rivers Falls and a lunch stop. We had a wonderful experience, and it was so smooth booking thru Marvyn's Paradise Tours. We highly recommend Marvyn, and look forward to booking with them again in the future!
      Written August 17, 2024
    • cavinw2024
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      Marvin’s paradise tours absolutely fantastic from booking to pick up friendly service with a smile would always recommen
      Booked a airport transfer communication was The pick-up went very smoothly. We were a little earlier for the pick-up, got our bags and through security fairly quickly. We contacted the driver and he was there waiting and came to pick us up quickly, He was very helpful with our bags and the trip from the airport to our accommodation was quicker than he predicted. The driver was very friendly offering tips on places to visit for a meal or days out with the kids. We also booked our return trip to the airport and again the diver was on time friendly got us to the airport safe and sound. Absolutely happy with the service we received and would highly recommend Marvin’s paradise tours.
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      On time and professional airport transfer
      We booked a round trip airport pick up and drop off for our family vacation. Both pick ups were on time, smooth and professional. I would highly recommend them! 10/10!!
      Written August 7, 2024
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      Sean was amazing! He took us everywhere we needed to go and didn't leave our side until we were hand delivered to our tour guides at Dunn's River Falls as well as the Blue Hole. He made sure we were safe and unable to be taken advantage of as foreigners. Our guides at Dunn's River Falls as well as the Blue Hole were fantastic as well. They took pictures and videos for us using our phones which was so nice. The Falls were beautiful and a bit of a challenge to climb simply because sometimes it was a little slippery. But it was an accomplishment to be proud of! The Blue Hole didn't take very much time, but was a lot of fun! Highly recommend Marvyn's Paradise Tours!! Excellent customer service!
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      Once in a lifetime experience would recommend to everyone
      The whole experience was great loved everything we did in Jamaica thanks for safe and enjoyable trip we love sunshine,the driver was cool and helpful to everyone
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      Awesome tube experience.
      Highlight was Monet and Draymon with singing Bob Marley on the river-tubing. Both awesome and of top quality! Must See!
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    Mary M
    McHenry, IL51 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2022
    We loved the explanation of the medicinal properties of the various herbs and being able to safely taste the various herbs. Lascells was a wonderful guide with both his explanations and sense of humor. The authentic Jamaican lunch was amazing. We are grateful to Elizabeth for working with us to get transportation from our port in Falmouth to the farm. The teas I purchased have incredible flavor and aroma. They put store purchased teas to shame.
    Written September 11, 2022
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    It is with great pleasure that we express our gratitude to you for sharing your feedback. We hope to see you again
    Written September 19, 2022
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    LisaMK90
    Kane, PA67 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dalton did a great job showing us all about the culture and lives of the community. He knew exactly which roadside vendors to stop at so we wouldn’t feel pressured to buy. We learned a lot and saw a lot. Oh and had jerked chicken!
    Written February 2, 2020
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    biztraveller22
    Boulogne-Billancourt, France131 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2018 • Friends
    Coming in with a cruise, we preferred to have a tailored visit rather than the packages proposed by the cruise company. We spent 4 hours looking at nature in the hills with the wide variety of spices, having views from above the bay, testing local food specialties (beef patties and jerk chicken),... with a wonderful guide. Everything was perfect ! We could then finish the day relaxing on a nearby private beach. I also want to stress their responsiveness in booking the tour by mail. Definitely recommend Marvin !
    Written December 27, 2018
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    Jessica G
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020 • Couples
    Our private, Taste of Jamaica tour was amazing! Kenneth, our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly accommodating! We were picked up right on time in a very nice, air-conditioned Van. Kenneth really tailored the tour to the things we were most interested in seeing or doing! We had fresh fruit, Blue Mountain coffee, and of course jerk chicken! We really got a feel for the city and it’s beautiful people! The view from the overlook above Ocho Rios was absolutely stunning! Highly highly recommend this tour as well as Marvin’s Paradise Tours!!!
    Written February 13, 2020
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    Sauni & George
    Conyers, GA15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We loved spending the day touring Ocho Rios with Gregory. It was a very informative and fulfilling tour. The food, the fruit, the spices, the people, the culture, the hospitality...you get it all on this tour without any "hustle and bustle." Do yourself a favor and book with Dr. Fun!
    Written August 26, 2019
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    Guide756318, Thank you for your wonderful review on the experience and for allowing us to introduce you to different aspects of our culture! Thanks again for making it Marvyn’s paradise tours and we look forward to seeing you again! Best regards, S. Gayle
    Written November 26, 2019
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    Lee H
    22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2019 • Family
    We loved every minute of this excursion. It truly is a private tour and Marvyn treated us to delicious food in various locations. After getting in the car, we drove to a stop where we could look out over Ocho Rios and get drinks if we wanted. Those were not included in the tour but it was nice to walk around and see the beautiful Jamaican scenery. After this we drove through Fern Gully and stopped for some local fruits, some we had never tasted before. After that we had Jamaican meat patties at a local restaurant and then after driving around some more we had Jerk Chicken and festival bread. We did not leave hungry! Marvyn provides entertaining commentary throughout the tour also.
    Written April 17, 2019
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    Lee H, Thank you for your review! It was our absolute pleasure to be your tour company of choice.We are also pleased to see that you enjoyed and appreciated the aspects of our culture that was introduced to you! We hope to see you again! Best Regards, S. Gayle
    Written May 13, 2019
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    Ray D
    Smyrna, GA107 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I want to start off by saying Sean was an amazing tour guide, and very knowledgeable during our Private Taste of Jamaica tour. We first stopped at Marcus Garvey’s birth home, and were able to get out and take pics. Next he stopped us at Juici Patties (delicious) for some REAL Jamaican beef patties. Sean drove us around the real Jamaican areas of Ochos Rios while giving us a little background history on each location. Next, we stopped at a garden as we made our way up to spice mountain. Sean informed and quizzed is on different plants and remedies they are used for. When we reached Spice Mountain, and I’m not a fan of guacamole, but the guy (can’t recall his name, but he kept saying “I does the cooking” lol), but I ate a fresh piece of avocado and he added jerk seasoning to it (best thing I’ve ever tasted in my life). We stopped at Oceans on the Ridge to take in the view of downtown Ochos Rios where you could also see the cruise ports. Sean asked if we still could eat after all the tasting we had done for the day, and of course I said I wanted REAL Jamaican jerk chicken. He stopped us at Ochos Rios Jerk Centre Bar & Grill (he ordered for my girlfriend and myself - Jerk Chicken baskets with a side of coco bread, which was delicious). I did partake in a few shots of Wray & Earth Jamaican Rum since it was my birthday and all. After eating we headed back to our resort. All while Sean was still enthused with sharing details about spots and locations we may have not noticed while driving into Ochos Rios earlier. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone, a great couples day type trip (believe we left at 9 and arrived back by 4 or 5). Sean was also very protective for us, continuously stating that when different street vendors and sellers approached we had the right to refuse them.
    Written November 7, 2018
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    Ray D We appreciate you taking the time to share your great feedback , we deem this a great pleasure that we were given the opportunity of sharing our expertise with you and very elated that we helped to make your birthday a great one . Thanks for choosing our services , we hope you will come again. Thanks for making it Marvyns Paradise Tours!! One Love
    Written December 1, 2018
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    Sharon K
    Southfield, MI13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2017 • Couples
    We booked a custom Marvyns Paradise Tour. We wanted to see sites of Jamaica and not just the tourist sites, go shopping, have lunch. Marvyns tour was very attentive to out needs and Marvyns the owner called me once I met up with our personal tour guide Shawn. Shawn was very knowledgeable and I recommend this tour whenever you visit Ocho Rio Jamaica. Thanks Marvyns and Shawn. Thanks for making our trip memorable.
    Written November 15, 2017
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    Stephanie L
    Suffield, CT13 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Water and lunch were not provided. The experience consistent of riding around St. Ann and St. Mary. This was the worst tour experience because it did not match the description.
    Written July 29, 2024
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    Stephanie L Thanks for sharing your feedback. Sorry to learn that you did not enjoy your experience
    Written July 29, 2024
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    mprideaux75
    Des Moines, IA7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    Our driver was amazing. He vibed with us really well and even stop and got us beef Patties, jerk chicken and coconuts. Yum! felt very safe and very informative.
    Written April 27, 2024
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    mprideaux75 On behalf of Marvyns Paradise Tours Team we must say a big thanks to you for choosing our service and for sharing your feedback, it is highly appreciated. We are pleased to know that your family has a great time with us and also that our Staff has provided a great experience. We look forward to your next visit, do have a safe trip home, thanks for making it MPTs One Love 🇯🇲 Sana & Marvyn
    Written April 28, 2024
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