St. Lucia Rum Distillery Tour: Taste Over 25 Rums

Learn how sugarcane becomes rum, then taste what the distillery makes

A two-hour guided tour of St. Lucia Distillers includes private round-trip transportation, entrance to the distillery, and tastings of over 25 rums the facility produces. The route passes Castries Market, Morne Fortune and Marigot Bay, with views of the harbor and the Governor General's residence. A local guide explains the rum-making process and machinery before you sample white rum, flavored rum creams and other spirits.

Step-by-step itinerary

St. Lucia Rum Tour and Sightseeing

• Drive from Roseau to St. Lucia
• Visit Farmers Market for local crafts
• View Castries harbor and Governor's residence
• See Marigot Bay and surrounding landscapes
• Tour St. Lucia Rum Distillers
• Taste various rums at distillery

The Experience

The tour starts with private pickup and a drive that takes in the Castries Market, an over-100-year-old hub where locals sell spices, fruits and crafts. From there, you climb to Morne Fortune for a panoramic view of Castries harbor and the official residence of the Governor General, a building over 120 years old. The route then passes Marigot Bay, where the lush landscape spreads across the water, before arriving at St. Lucia Distillers.

At the distillery, a guide walks you through the behind-the-scenes operation—the machinery, the process, how sugarcane becomes rum. Then you taste your way through over 25 rums the facility produces: white rum, flavored rum creams, and the most popular spirits they make. You get to buy bottles of anything that lands with you. The whole experience sits inside two hours, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits for the return trip.

Bottled water is included, and so are all entrance fees and taxes. If you're 18 or older, a locally made Piton Beer comes with the tour. The driver handles the navigation and the timing, so the day holds together without you arranging stops or finding your way between them.

What’s included

• Private round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance to St. Lucia Distillers.
• guided tour of the rum-making process and machinery.
• tastings of over 25 rums including white rum and flavored rum creams.
• bottled water.
• Piton Beer for guests 18 and older.
• all entrance fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Xceptional Tours

Is this one for you?You'll see the distillery's full production process and taste over 25 rums without arranging your own transport or navigating the island—your guide handles the route through four stops while you focus on the rum.

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Top questions

How many different rums will I get to taste at St. Lucia Distillers?

The distillery produces over 25 rums, and you'll sample several of the most popular ones during the tour, including white rum and flavored rum creams. You can purchase any bottles you want to take home.

What is Morne Fortune and what will I see there?

Morne Fortune is a hilltop viewpoint offering a panoramic view of Castries harbor and the city. From there you can see the official residence of the Governor General, a building over 120 years old, and the landscape spreads across the water below.

Does the tour include transportation from my hotel?

Yes, private round-trip transportation is included in the tour price. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up and handles all the stops—the market, Morne Fortune, Marigot Bay and the distillery—before returning you at the end.

What happens at Castries Market on this tour?

Castries Market is an over-100-year-old farmers market where you'll see local vendors selling spices, fresh fruits and handmade arts and crafts. It's a stop on the drive to the distillery where you can browse for souvenirs if you want to.

Is lunch included on this tour?

Lunch is not part of this tour. Bottled water and a Piton Beer (for guests 18 and older) are included, but you'll want to plan a meal separately if you need one during the two-hour excursion.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes private round-trip transportation, entrance to the distillery, the guided tour and tastings, bottled water, all fees and taxes, and a Piton Beer for guests 18 and older. Everything is arranged—you just show up and ride.