St Thomas: Walking Food Tour with Rum Cocktails & Lunch

Summary

Caribbean flavors, Charlotte Amalie streets, laughter over rum

You’ll walk Charlotte Amalie’s colorful streets with a local guide, mixing your own rum cocktail (sticky fingers guaranteed), tasting curried chicken and pulled pork tacos along the way. Expect laughter over lunch, stories about pirates and city secrets, plus homemade cake to finish things off—leaving you full in more ways than one.

What’s the experience like?

Someone’s handing me a little glass—rum, bright and sharp—and I’m still grinning from trying to muddle mint without making a mess. Our guide, Tamara, showed us how to mix the local way (I definitely splashed some on my shirt), and she laughed along with us like we were old friends. The smell of lime stuck to my fingers the rest of the afternoon. We’d met outside Fort Christian, sun bouncing off the red walls, and I was already sweating but didn’t really care.

Walking through Charlotte Amalie is noisy in the best way—kids darting between shops, someone calling out in patois, the clatter from an open kitchen window. Tamara pointed out a spot where pirates supposedly traded secrets (she winked; who knows if it’s true). The first bite of curried chicken was softer than I expected, spicy but not too much, and then there were fried plantains that tasted sweet and a little smoky. I tried fungi too—sort of sticky, kind of comforting. Not sure I could describe it if you asked.

Lunch happened in pieces as we wandered: pulled pork tacos at one place, homemade cake at another. Each stop felt like someone inviting you into their living room for just a minute. There was this moment when everything went quiet except for our group’s laughter and forks tapping plates—I still think about that. It’s not fancy or staged; just honest food and stories from people who actually live here. You leave feeling like you know Charlotte Amalie a little better than before—or at least you know what good rum tastes like.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Walking food tour in St Thomas

• Meet in front of Fort Christian
• Walk through Charlotte Amalie
• Make your own rum cocktails
• Dine progressively at local eateries
• Taste Caribbean classics and local rum
• Try creole fungi and fried plantain
• Learn about island’s pirate and rum history

Top questions

Where does the St Thomas walking food tour start?

The tour meets in front of Fort Christian in Charlotte Amalie.

Is lunch included on this St Thomas food tour?

Yes, lunch is included as part of progressive tastings at several stops.

Can vegetarians join this food tour?

Yes, vegetarians can be accommodated if advised at booking.

Are vegan options available on this tour?

No, vegans cannot be accommodated on this tour.

How long is the walking distance during the tour?

The exact distance isn’t specified but requires moderate physical fitness due to uneven terrain and steps.

Is pickup included for this St Thomas food tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; guests meet at Fort Christian.

Are drinks included on the walking food tour?

Yes, local rum cocktails are included as part of the experience.

Can gluten-free diets be accommodated?

Yes, gluten-free requests can be accommodated if advised when booking.

What’s included

Your day includes all taxes and fees, guided walking through Charlotte Amalie with plenty of food tastings (think curried chicken, pulled pork tacos, fungi), hands-on rum cocktail making with locals showing you how it’s done, plus homemade cake—and stories that stick with you after lunch is finished.