St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour
4.5
St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour
By Barefoot Holidays Saint Lucia Day Tours
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$70.00
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Ages 18-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off (North Island hotels only)
- Local guide
- Rum tastings
- Entry to St. Lucia rum distillery
- Visit to Castries Market
- Entry/Admission - St. Lucia
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2374RUM- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age to consume alcohol is 18 years old
- Please note: Hotel pickup and drop-off included from North Island hotels ONLY. If you are located in a South Island hotel you will need to arrange for your own transportation.
- CLOSED SHOES ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EXCURSION.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 20 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour on Tripadvisor
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- St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour is hosted by Barefoot Holidays Saint Lucia Day Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Barefoot Holidays Saint Lucia Day Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book St Lucia Rum Tasting and Tour on Tripadvisor
- 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: 2374RUM
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Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- 1Castries MarketStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 2Morne FortuneStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3Marigot BayStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 4St. Lucia Distillers LtdStop: 30 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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- DallasFoodie0520 contributionsDon’t miss this one!What a wonderful experience. The chef had excellent recipes, and allowed us to do the cooking, rather than just observing. We had a tour of the beautiful on sight garden , where the ingredients were grown… fresh and delicious. Three courses & cocktails. Loved every minute. Highly recommend!Written March 18, 2024
- George K0 contributionsThe rain forest is beautiful 😍Firstly, massive thank you to Jacqueline from Barefoot Adventures for her excellent communication from the moment of booking to confirming exact time of pick up from our hotel. The rain forest main entrance is set up well. You show your booking, then given tickets to give to the guides. There's lots going on from the tram ride to zip lining, though we had booked the hiking. There are clean, well kept toilets. A lovely cafe and gift shop at the entrance point. Our guide Joel took us with 3 other hikers. Joel is incredibly knowledgeable, explaining so much about the forest, plantlife, trees, critters and animals. It was fascinating. The hike took about 2.5 to 3 hours (including a break at the top of the tram station), I didn't clock the time exactly. Its a moderate level hike with inclines, declines, and varying terrain. There were handrails and steps at points, though I recommend a hiking stick as that's particularly useful on the way back down. If you have a dodgy knee give this one a miss. And it's a rain forest so expect high humidity. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Joel was great, the rain forest is beautiful, the hike is mainly under the cover of the trees so it was nice not having the beating sun on us. Our hiking group were lovely and a pleasure to share this experience with. Recommend this for those of you who like walking and have a decent level of fitness.Written February 3, 2024
- 20jeanned0 contributionsToo much time in traffic.We ended the tour early because we had spent so much time in traffic and it was raining. Of the four-hour tour, we spent 80 minutes shopping. The rest of the time was spent sitting in traffic and driving. That is over two and a half hours spent in the van. It was not the driver’s fault, but this tour is not really what I thought it would be. The time spent in the market may have been local artisans, but every stall had the exact same items, and many were mass produced.Written January 29, 2024
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- Heather W0 contributionsWoohoo ZipliningTaley and Jeffrey were excellent tour guides. They made the adventure even more fabulous. Recommend this adventure for others to do.Written January 15, 2024
- rowlandc8930 contributionsAn excellent introduction to Saint LuciaAn excellent introduction to Saint Lucia. Our guide George was entertaining and very knowledgable. The views of the Pitons, the volcano and the Botanical Gardens were highlights. Georges knowledge of plants and their uses made the gardens visit particularly enjoyableWritten January 14, 2024
- W3844LQemilyl0 contributionsGreat tour/experienceI cannot say enough good things about this experience. It was fun, interactive, delicious, beautiful, and educational. I am so glad we did this tour.Written December 9, 2023
- Berg19480 contributionsNot what it was advertised to be50 people jammed on a catamaran. The sales never went up, not what I would call a full day of sailing on a catamaran no place to sit loud music certainly not what it was advertised to be I would find someplace something else to do next time a lot of money for this type of tour.Written December 7, 2023
- guthrier20200 contributionsThe driver was excellent as well as the sites visited during day out. The hospiltality at each destination is rated 5 out of 5.Excellent day out of the tour with wxceptional people we met along our day of travels. The group really enjoyed our driver who calls himself Celery. Highly recommend doing the excurison. In the future ensure.vouchers are sent to.reduce confusion with the tour.company.Written December 3, 2023
- EmilyC6250 contributionsJust don'tTalk about frustrating! Certainly pleasant in the surface but then when things don't go well, there is very little assistance. Also, if you book your transfer roundtrip, you will be absolutely price gouged if you change hotels!!! I suggest booking through viator or Expedia or even Airbnb!!!Written November 15, 2023
- 509coleb0 contributionsLand Eh, Sea yeahWe were supposed to see the mud baths(stunk awful there), diamond waterfall and botanical garden, and another waterfall. Got gypped on botanical garden and diamond waterfall. Melinda our tour guide was great tho. On the sea aspects the boat was nice, the crew other than an older man and a woman were super helpful and friendly, the snorkeling was AMAZING! And the guy that swam out with you was super nice and helpful. It was annoying though they let pedlers pull up to boat and annoy us. All in all a worthwhile tripWritten November 5, 2023
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- johnnygLondon0 contributionsGreat half day tourSamuel our guide and driver picked us up on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable. Some of the views were stunning. Could have had more time in the botanical gardens which were beautiful.Written September 23, 2023
- gmrich10 contributionsDon't miss this gem!We spent the most amazing time with our guide, Sammie. He was absolutely brilliant and really provided both an education, and entertainment about the history and amazing beauty of St Lucia. This tour is a must!Written September 8, 2023
- Jennifer9510 contributionsGreat experienceChef Jules and his team were exceptional! I wish I has written down all the ladies that helped on the tour and cooking, Silvia (sp) was very informative with the history of the garden and the island. She was funny with her jokes and warm and welcoming to us the entire time she helped us with the tour and rum shot at the end. Chef Jules organized a great fulfilling menu for appetizers, entree and dessert. My family and I hope to go there again the next time we visit Saint Lucia.Written September 2, 2023
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Travelluser123
5 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Loved the rum tasting experience, jungle George our driver and guide was amazing and made the whole experience.
However, this tour should include a trip to Castries market but that wasn't communicated to him. He very kindly detoured for us to give us half an hour there, but we obviously had to tip him very well considering he wasn't employed to do that.
As such the trip cost us a lot more than it should for the experience they advertise.
Do not expect this tour to stop in Castries they only go straight to the rum factory and back.
I would ask that the tour company refund our tip we had to pay but who knows if they even read these.
However, this tour should include a trip to Castries market but that wasn't communicated to him. He very kindly detoured for us to give us half an hour there, but we obviously had to tip him very well considering he wasn't employed to do that.
As such the trip cost us a lot more than it should for the experience they advertise.
Do not expect this tour to stop in Castries they only go straight to the rum factory and back.
I would ask that the tour company refund our tip we had to pay but who knows if they even read these.
Written November 24, 2022
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Lauren
Nottingham, UK5 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
We had a great time on our trip today with William and Sammy. The tour around the island was brilliant and they took us places we would never go. There knowledge was so interesting and they definitely made the trip fun. The Rum tour was good and we purchased rum to take home with us which is a lot cheaper than buying at the hotel. After we visited Castries market where we had half an hour to look round and have a beer.
I would highly recommend this trip to everyone and to book it through here. Don’t book when your at the hotel, do it through these guys. And if you want a good laugh and a great time…..ask for William and Sammy, such lovely people.
I would highly recommend this trip to everyone and to book it through here. Don’t book when your at the hotel, do it through these guys. And if you want a good laugh and a great time…..ask for William and Sammy, such lovely people.
Written February 25, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to share this lovely review about the Rum Distillery Tour, and thank you for sharing such kind words about the Barefoot Holidays St. Lucia Tour Guides. We appreciate it.
We are so pleased that you enjoyed the experience. We do our best to ensure that we keep you, our valued clientele, real happy on your St. Lucia adventures. We will share this review with the William and Sammy.
Thanks again for the review. We look forward to welcoming you back real soon.
Sincerely,
Written February 28, 2022
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Peter L
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May 2022 • Couples
Please, please, please save your money and use it on something more enjoyable and value adding. Looking at other reviews the informative drivers provided an insight into the Island as you travelled was a big plus. Unfortunately our poor driver didn’t get the chance as we travelled with three of the most obnoxious, selfish, ill-mannered and foul mouthed women from New York. Never before have I had on trip where we have had to stop for snacks, drinks and KFC (at 11:00 am) both on the way to and from the distillery .
The distillery tour consists of a two minute talk by some fermentation vats and then a five minute talk by some distillation tanks. Then we shuffled off to watch a video for ten minutes, then tasted some rum samples from different bottles line up on bar.
We them stopped in Castries with only 45 minutes. At this point we paid for a separate taxi to give us more time in Castries and get away from our horrible co-passengers.
Our driver fully understood why we didn’t return with him and we felt sorry have to ferry those women back to wherever they came from. I am sure he behaved impeccably as he did throughout whilst we were with him.
The distillery tour consists of a two minute talk by some fermentation vats and then a five minute talk by some distillation tanks. Then we shuffled off to watch a video for ten minutes, then tasted some rum samples from different bottles line up on bar.
We them stopped in Castries with only 45 minutes. At this point we paid for a separate taxi to give us more time in Castries and get away from our horrible co-passengers.
Our driver fully understood why we didn’t return with him and we felt sorry have to ferry those women back to wherever they came from. I am sure he behaved impeccably as he did throughout whilst we were with him.
Written May 10, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to share this review. We have seen the reviews from everyone that were on the van and noted that the other passenger made the trip very uncomfortable for you.
We do hope that you enjoyed the rest of your time in St. Lucia.
Written May 31, 2022
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Freya C
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The tour of the rum distillery took us all of 20 minutes. We listened to some audio character recordings and then a short video. The guide then took us into one distillery room and showed us some ingredients ….. and that was it. We then went to the tastings. There were a lot of rums there and could try all of them if you wanted.
Samuel our driver was great and very informative and friendly but we had already been around that area of the island a few times on other tours, so didn’t really see anything new. We got caught in a lot of traffic too so it was a pretty long drive for a very short run tour. He did stop us off at a road side shop and Castries too.
The experience was okay but we were a bit disappointed with the rum tour as it didn’t really include a lot.
Samuel our driver was great and very informative and friendly but we had already been around that area of the island a few times on other tours, so didn’t really see anything new. We got caught in a lot of traffic too so it was a pretty long drive for a very short run tour. He did stop us off at a road side shop and Castries too.
The experience was okay but we were a bit disappointed with the rum tour as it didn’t really include a lot.
Written December 22, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your honest feedback and apologize for any disappointment you may have felt during the rum distillery tour.
We're glad to hear that Samuel, your driver, provided excellent service. However, we understand your concerns about the brevity of the distillery tour and the repetition of the route. We take your comments seriously and will review the tour offerings to ensure a more comprehensive and engaging experience for our guests.
Your insights are invaluable to us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more fulfilling experience in the future.
Once again, thank you for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back for an improved and more enriching experience.
Written January 3, 2024
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Theresa C
35 contributions
May 2022
Do not expect to learn about sugar cane. The rum is made from molasses so sugar cane is not used or explained. The rum tasting is great but most of the time is spent taking a tour of the island in a van. The tour guides are great and very informed but this tour was misleading and I was disappointed.
Written May 6, 2022
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Dear Theresa.
Thank you for taking the time to share this review. I am sorry that you did not enjoy the experience. I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We consistently strive improve our services to our valued clientele.
Kind regards.
Written May 13, 2022
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JorgeparaSãoMiguel
Ponta Delgada, Portugal380 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Samuel picked us up at our hotel. Just a really great guide. Full of life and stories. We first drove down to the Bounty rum distillery and made stops along the way to taste some island treats and buy some souveniers. We really enjoyed the rum tastings. Not rushed at all. After going through the tour of the distillery you get a chance to taste I would say about 12 different rums and you can really take your time. Then once you decide you go to the company store and buy some. Then we drove to Castries to the market. Its the typical kind of trinkets but what the heck the people are not pushy and you can find most of the souveniers you are looking for there. You can also eat lunch there if you choose. Absolutely worth the experience and Sam is fantastic.
Written January 26, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience about Samuel and the overall tour. It sounds like you had an amazing time..
It's evident that Samuel played a significant role in enhancing your experience, and your positive feedback is sure to be valuable for those considering a similar adventure. Thank you for sharing your memorable experience!
We will be sure to recognize Samuel. Wishing you all the best. Cheers!
Written January 29, 2024
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James M
Faversham, UK44 contributions
My wife and I and friends did this tour, our driver Samuel was fantastic he was very knowledgeable and passionate about his country which made our trip even more amazing.
The tour of the distillery was good and very informative at the end of the tour you’re invited to taste up to 20 plus rums, you can taste as many as you like.
Then we visited Castries market where we had time to buy souvenirs to take back home
The tour of the distillery was good and very informative at the end of the tour you’re invited to taste up to 20 plus rums, you can taste as many as you like.
Then we visited Castries market where we had time to buy souvenirs to take back home
Written July 6, 2023
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Catherine E
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Aug 2023 • Couples
We had a great experience! Vincent our driver was wonderful, he was so knowledgeable so the drive to the distillery wasn’t just a drive but a tour of the island. We learnt a lot about the history of Saint Lucia as well as local culture. The rum tour was great, we got to try as much rum as we wanted and the staff was lovely. Vincent then took us to Margot Bay to take some photos and see another part of the island, before heading to Castries where he waited for us as we explored the markets.
Written August 19, 2023
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The team here at Barefoot Holidays DMC St. Lucia is thrilled to receive such a great review. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating and share your experience with us. We will make sure that Mr. Vincent receives the recognition he deserves.
We appreciate your business. We hope to serve you again soon!
Written September 1, 2023
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stephenm
Durham, UK17 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
We had a greaat tour and the tasting was amazing.
We did it as part of a tour with mark from rising sun taxis.
There are so many to try some you can't get in the uk yet, overall a great experience and fantastic value for money
We did it as part of a tour with mark from rising sun taxis.
There are so many to try some you can't get in the uk yet, overall a great experience and fantastic value for money
Written November 8, 2021
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Dear Stephen. Thank you very much for this review. We are so happy that you enjoyed the experience!
Have a wonderful day!
Written November 29, 2021
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Patti1404
Port Charlotte, FL4 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
We had an excellent time learning about St Lucia through our very entertaining tour guide, William. We enjoyed seeing the sights and hearing history as we made our way to St Lucia Rum Distillery. The rum tasting was a great experience and allowed us to choose our favorites to purchase. Thank you to Sammy for his fantastic driving skills. Kudos again to William and Sammy for among this fabulous experience. We highly recommend it.
Tony and Patti
Tony and Patti
Written March 3, 2022
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Thank you for this lovely review.
We are so happy that you enjoyed your experience on the Rum Tasting Tour with our Barefoot Holidays St. Lucia drivers, William and Sammy. Thank you for taking the time to share this review.
We appreciate you! See you soon!
Written July 25, 2022
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Judy G
Winnipeg, Canada14 contributions
We are on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Jan. 11/23, do you do port pick-ups?
Vanessa C
Long Beach, CA
We are staying at Body Holiday and would love to go at 1pm or later, is that a possibility?
Stephanie T
3 contributions
What time will we be coming back from this?
TechMassy
London, UK48 contributions
Hi your question is vague, if you're asking how long the tour is I woud allow for minimum 2 hours,
Delta D
Arlington, Texas, United States103 contributions
Do you all pick up from the Curio Collection Hilton hotel
Michelle S
Westport, CT18 contributions
Is there transportation from my cruise ship (Oceania)?
ReggieP
Bangkok, Thailand4 contributions
Can I bring our 1 year old along, aobviously they will not be drinking