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Barbados Culinary Tour: Rum & Bajan Delights
4.8
6 Ratings
Welchman Hall
Embark on a flavorful journey in Barbados with the Tastes & Tales Tour. Savor rum, cook Bajan dishes, and share stories at Harrison’s Cave.
Embark on a flavorful journey in Barbados with the Tastes & Tales Tour. Savor rum, cook Bajan dishes, and share stories at Harrison’s Cave.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park - Delight in the Tastes of Barbados!
Tastes & Tales: A 3-Hour Culinary & Cultural Experience
Embark on an unforgettable exploration of the flavors, stories, and spirits of Barbados!
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS: - Rum Tasting: Savor Mount Gay Rum while discovering its history, distillation process, and cultural…
- Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park - Delight in the Tastes of Barbados!
Tastes & Tales: A 3-Hour Culinary & Cultural Experience
Embark on an unforgettable exploration of the flavors, stories, and spirits of Barbados!
EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS:
- Rum Tasting: Savor Mount Gay Rum while discovering its history, distillation process, and cultural importance
- Culinary Delights: Create traditional Bajan dishes such as flying fish, green banana, and rum-glazed bread pudding ️
- Cultural Immersion: Participate in a relaxed wrap-up discussion, sharing memorable moments and stories from the experience
- Local Treasures: Visit the Gift Shop for exclusive recipe cards and local treats
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- A warm welcome and orientation
- Guided rum tasting and culinary adventure
- Hands-on cooking with local ingredients and tools
- Relish your homemade Bajan meal with a signature island cocktail
- Casual wrap-up discussion and gift shopping
THIS TOUR IS PERFECT FOR:
- Food enthusiasts
- Culture explorers
- Anyone eager for a taste of the island
What's Included
- Shared Shuttle Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide: Dedicated guide throughout the experience
- Culinary Experience: Prepare and enjoy a Bajan meal with local ingredients with an island cocktail
- Rum Tasting: Guided tasting with Mount Gay Rum history
- Access to Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park Amenities including Pool, Bird Aviary etc.
- Shared Shuttle Transportation: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide: Dedicated guide throughout the experience
- Culinary Experience: Prepare and enjoy a Bajan meal with local ingredients with an island cocktail
- Rum Tasting: Guided tasting with Mount Gay Rum history
- Access to Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park Amenities including Pool, Bird Aviary etc.
What's Not Included
- Locker Rental
- Gratuity / Tip
- Other Food & Beverage available for purchase at Green Monkey Pool Bar & Grill
- Locker Rental
- Gratuity / Tip
- Other Food & Beverage available for purchase at Green Monkey Pool Bar & Grill
Additional Information
Experience the culinary and cultural delights of Barbados with the Tastes & Tales, a 3-hour adventure at Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park. Start with a warm welcome and a guided rum tasting, delving into the rich history of Mount Gay Rum. Participate in an interactive cooking session, preparing traditional Bajan dishes such as flying fish and…
Experience the culinary and cultural delights of Barbados with the Tastes & Tales, a 3-hour adventure at Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park. Start with a warm welcome and a guided rum tasting, delving into the rich history of Mount Gay Rum. Participate in an interactive cooking session, preparing traditional Bajan dishes such as flying fish and rum-glazed bread pudding, while discovering the stories behind each recipe. Conclude by enjoying your culinary creations with a complimentary island cocktail, sharing your experiences with fellow attendees.
- 3-hour culinary and cultural journey at Harrison’s Cave
- Guided rum tasting featuring Mount Gay Rum with historical insights
- Interactive cooking session using local ingredients to craft Bajan specialties
- Relish your homemade meal and signature cocktail in a relaxed setting
IMPORTANT: Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements we should be aware of.
- Minimum guest age for the Taste & Tales Tour is 18 years old
- Due to the component of alcohol, guests should not be pregnant or be taking medications that have adverse effects when they use alcohol
- Alcohol beverage making and tasting is included in this tour
- Legal drinking age for the consumption of alcohol in Barbados is 18 years old and no guests under the age of 18 will be allowed in the rooms.
- IMPORTANT: Please let us know if there are any allergies or dietary considerations we should know about.
Location
Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park
The time shown is your tour time, NOT the hotel pickup time. Hotel pickups begin approximately 60-120 minutes prior to this time depending on the location.
The hotel pickup time varies based on distance. Our logistics team will reach out to advise on the specific hotel pickup time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Bobbie_k
Mar 1, 2026
Rum tasting and cooking class - Once you arrive we had a short wait then went into the rum tasting. Short video, explaining some of the history of Barbados along with how the rum was started here in this country. Then we got to do the rum tasting very nice. From there, we went into another room and did another short video that showed us about the flying fish. Then we did a hands-on cooking with the flying fish and some bananas. We also made a rum sauce with bread pudding, and a cocktail. Big shout out to Sierra our host for the culinary experience. She is absolutely amazing!
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J93wkfrancesc
Oct 31, 2025
A Delicious Journey Through Barbados! - The Tastes and Tales Tour was an absolute treat!
It was the perfect blend of history, culture, and mouthwatering food and drinks. Every dish and drink had a story, and I loved learning about Barbados through its rich culinary traditions.
The dishes were authentic and flavorful. Each one highlighted a different aspect of Bajan cuisine.
The guides were warm, engaging, and knowledgeable, weaving fascinating facts about the island's common sayings into the mix.
I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to experience the island beyond the sights and surface.
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341ravenb
Oct 13, 2025
Celebrating by birthday with a cooking class and rum tasting - I was nervous to name a reservation for this activity because it was new and had no reviews. I'm so so so happy that I did! I really enjoyed tastes and tales. I booked the activity for October 2 to celebrate my 40th birthday. I was the only attendee which was actually more fun than I thought it would be. I got personal one-on-one attention which made me feel extra special on my birthday.
I enjoyed tasting the different types of rum and learning about how they are made. We paired it with a small piece of chocolate cake which was perfectly moist and delicious. It was strong but from the home of rum I wouldn't have expected anything different. I'm glad I ate a small snack before the tasting lol.
The cooking class was my favorite part. Ms. Carl-Ann was so nice and answered all of my questions about Bajan food and spices. I would visit the location again just to hang out with her. She was so sweet and even have great life advice to me upon entering my 40th chapter. We made flying fish with green banana. I couldn't believe how delicious it was. Next we made a rum sauce to go with the premade bread pudding. The sauce was so good...I shocked myself that I made it so quickly. I had birthday candles with me and added them to my bread pudding. Since I was attending the activity solo Ms. Carl-Ann gathered a couple of employees to sing happy birthday to me. It made my day!! I left so loved and was almost brought to tears.
Lastly we're made a cocktail that was very good. I don't remember what was in it besides rum but didn't didn't matter. I would order a couple from the bar if I knew what it was lol. The only change I would suggest is making the cocktail first so we can sip on it while cooking.
After the class was done I had free time to go to the bird atrium while I waited for my shuttle to pick me up. I sipped my cocktail during my walk to the atrium. I fed ducks, pigeons and a peacock. So much fun!
I would highly recommend this activity to learn about the origin of rum, cook a delicious local meal and hang with birds in natural.
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T3917yktima
Oct 2, 2025
Great surprise - Booked the culinary class' as part of our cave excursion. The class was a great experience for our whole crew. The instructor Sierra showed us how to prepare and cook flying fish ! The food , Sierra and experience was fantastic, I totally recomend
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Desiree_b
Aug 19, 2025
Must do experience - This was a great experience. My family and I totally enjoyed this. All the staff were great. Trenisha was our host for the history tour and rum tasting. She was so energetic and comical. We had a great time learning the history of rum on the island and as well as tasting the three different kinds. The culinary experience with CarolAnne and Chef D was great. They were patient and made cooking fun (it’s not my favorite hobby). I loved the delicious flying fish dish we made. Chef D made an amazing rue and spice blend for our dish. I loved making our bread pudding sauce and of course eating our tasty meal and dessert. We even got to make a rum cocktail too which was great for any occasion. I’m so glad we did this experience. 10/10
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Lynne_j
Nov 10, 2025
Sc-Rum-ptious - Had such a fantastic time at Harrisons Cave ECO Adventure Park. My new favourite Cocktail is the Green Tail Monkey. It was so interesting learning about the Rich History of Rum. I also thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class where I learnt how to make a Bajan fish dish and Bread Pudding in a Rum Sauce and the Corn n Oil cocktail.
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