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Private Montego Bay Foodie Tour: Savor Authentic Jamaican Cuisine and City Highlights
4.9
100 Ratings
Montego Bay
Embark on a private Montego Bay foodie tour and indulge in authentic Jamaican cuisine while exploring the city’s highlights. Experience the flavors of brownstew chicken, ackee and saltfish, jerk chicken, and more. Hotel pickups available.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sam Sharpe Square - As part of our foodie tour, we make our way through the bustling center of downtown Montego Bay City. Sam Sharpe Square, now a busy town center for locals, gives a historical snapshot of Montego Bay during the 1800’s.
- Juici Patties - Our stop here allows you to sample the world famous Jamaican fast food that is enjoyed by locals as breakfast, lunch or dinner. Patties are a staple in everyday Jamaican diet.
- Scotchies - (lunch option) The most popular stop in Montego bay for authentic Jamaican Jerk
- Harmony Beach Park - Visit and tour the relaxed, picturesque destination with a crescent of sandy beach & wide open grassy spaces.
- Fada Chris Endz - A special off-the-beaten path food experience is bookable for Saturdays. A picturesque backyard of an ordinary Jamaican family transformed into a culinary haven. The centerpiece of the feast is a succulent whole roasted suckling pig prepared with unwavering dedication, this pig is seasoned to perfection with an authentic blend of Jamaican herbs and spices that awaken your senses with every bite. Other options on the menu are roast chicken, jerk chicken, seasoned rice, sea food (depending on the season; crab, lobster, shrimp etc.). What truly sets this backyard cookout apart is the genuine warmth and hospitality of the locals.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food & Drinks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Get a taste of REAL Jamaican food prepared by everyday Jamaicans, eat like a local.
Option #1. Kickstart your day with a traditional Jamaican breakfast, try brownstew or curry chicken, boiled dumplings, yam & callaloo. After this delicious start, we’ll make our way to the patty shop to sample beef patty, chicken patty & coco bread. Next stop, discover Jamaica’s rich tropical fruit variety; sugar cane, coconut & pineapple. Lastly, we’ll visit a local coffee shop to experience Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee.
Option #2. Begin your afternoon food tour with a stop at a traditional restaurant to enjoy classic Jamaican dishes such as oxtail (subject to availability), brownstew pork, beef stew or curried goat served with a side of rice and peas and stemmed veges. Next stop is the patty shop to sample beef patty, cheesy beef patty or chicken patty. Finish at a renowned eatery where you’ll savor juicy jerk chicken, marinated in a blend of island spices and slow-cooked over pimento wood.
- Please disclose all food allergies or special diet requirements ahead of your tour departure.
Location
Sam Sharpe Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(100 Ratings)
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Loya25
Jun 25, 2024
Authentic Jamaica Food and Cool Vibes - I was desparate to leave my resort to experience AUTHENTIC Jamaican Food! So happy I found the Foodie Tour!! Our tour guide DAS was friendly and knowledgeable not only about foodie spots and the area but he also gave us history lessons about prominent figures in Jamaica as well. He was easy to talk to and was flexible with requests.
We had a few stops and right away for breakfast the food far exceeded my tastebuds expectations! The chicken was tender and flavorful and I couldn’t get enough of the dumplings.. and although we knew we had a days worth of eating, we couldn’t help ourselves but to keep eating!
We also stopped by a fruit stand where Caney (Tenny) was really nice. Great workmanship with the machete and coconut! BTW.. BEST mangoes ever!!
Went a few more places like Juici Patties (yum) and went to get Oxtails ( a special request) and Curry Goat!
Great tour! Yah Mon.. book it!
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Escape30188848135
Jun 22, 2024
Real food! Real Jamaica! A must do tour - My wife and I were on our honeymoon in Jamaica, and decided to do this tour at the spur of the moment. The one word to describe this tour is INCREDIBLE!
First, let me say that this experience was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! It is one thing to go to Jamaica and be at a resort, but it’s another thing to actually go out and experience what it’s like to eat like a local! On this tour, you’ll get to eat how locals eat and see all around Montego Bay.
Second, our tour guide, Das, was incredible. We wanted to experience the local culture and truly connect to it! Das went above and beyond to ensure that we had an incredible experience! He was very accommodating & made the tour enjoyable. His knowledge of Jamaican history and food was vast, and he was also very insightful to the spots we went too!
Lastly, if you go on this tour, be ready to eat, laugh, have fun, and experience the REAL Jamaica! We will definitely book another experience through Das when we travel back to MBJ!!
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Gilbert_m
Jun 14, 2024
Great tour. - Das was great! Very conversational and accommodating. He was willing to do the tour on Sunday and had to make a few changes to make sure we still got a good experience. The food was great and his knowledge of Montego Bay and Jamaican history made the tour awesome!
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Andrewrf6939ko
Jun 11, 2024
Awesometastic Food Tour - Das was AMAZING!!! He was friendly and accommodated requests with EASE. The food tour was very informative and was filled with nothing but delicious eating and snacking. I highly recommend booking any tour with Finesse Vacations Jamaica. 1,000,000/10 in my opinion!
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Ryan_g
Jun 11, 2024
Very good, tasty and informative - We had such a great experience of which our tour guide Ms. Georgia (Mama G), I highly recommend her as your guide as she was definitely great in her knowledge and explanation of the various parts a Mo Bay. It was the best excursion we have had.
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Compass18671840302
Jun 10, 2024
Great food tour - The food tour was great! Not only did we get to eat tasty food and snacks, we also learned some history about Jamaica. It was a private tour with a tour guide for my friends and I. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable about the island’s history. I highly recommend this tour.
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Ivoryn927
Jun 10, 2024
Mama G is a whole vibe and brings the experience - My recent tour with Mama Georgia was hands-down the best I've ever done in Jamaica. From the start, she radiated warmth and hospitality. She outlined the itinerary and what to expect, which put me at ease.
Our adventure began with a delightful "mango hunt," where we scored a bagful of delicious mangoes. We then cruised through various neighborhoods, getting a true insider's perspective of Montego Bay. Mama G expertly curated our culinary journey, selecting phenomenal local eats based on our preferences. The patties and cocoa bread were unforgettable! We also grabbed some jerk food for dinner and finished the tour with a sweet sugarcane treat – Mama G wouldn't let us leave without it because she’s a Jamaican Angel!
If you're planning a trip to Jamaica, book this tour, and request Mama Georgia if possible. She is the heart and soul of this amazing experience!
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Fareedahl
May 28, 2024
Fun Day For a Foodie - Had a great time today touring and eating some delicious Jamaican food. Das was great and very informative not just with the foods we ate, but about the culture, the neighborhood and the people. And the food was so good! I mentioned wanting to eat some Jamaican oxtail, and he went out of his way to make sure I got some. He also helped us capture the moment by taking great photos and videos for us. I highly recommend!
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Sjhn
May 18, 2024
YUM-YUM-YUM!!!! Great experience worth every penny! The highlight and food combo is unmatched. - BOOK THIS TOUR!! DELICIOUS Authentic Jamaican food. Das is great, he shared so much history of Jamaica and the culture. He took us to food spots that he frequents. I especially enjoyed going into the different neighborhoods where tourist typically do not travel I will definitely book other experiences with Finesse travel when I return to the island. Super clean, air conditioned and comfortable van.
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Jada_g
May 10, 2024
Amazing food and culture tour! - Please book this tour, you will not regret it!!
This review is LONG overdue, but definitely still deserves the recognition.
From the food, to the cultural experience, everything was perfect. Das was a great host and tour guide. We laughed, exchanged stories, and of course ate good! When I visit different countries I try to book at least one activitiy that will connect me to the culture of the place. And this tour absolutely exceeded my expectations! This was not just a basic "tourist type" tour. It was authentic, thoughtful, and fun.
Thank you again, highly recommend!
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