Cultural Food Tour in Marigot, Saint-Martin by ISLAND FRIEND
Description
Our culinary cultural tour will introduce you to the flavors of local traditions of Saint-Martin. You will be guided through the streets of Marigot by your Friend, Laurina. She will introduce you to carefully selected places, such as the market and traditional restaurants, where you can taste a variety of delicious local dishes. Beyond the tastings, our walk will allow you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Marigot, through fascinating anecdotes on the origin of the dishes, the culinary traditions and the influence of the different cultures in our local cuisine. You will also have the opportunity to meet local producers, fishermen and restorers who will share their knowledge and their passion with you. Book your place now on our culinary cultural tour and get ready for a captivating culinary journey, where every bite will be a discovery of the island and its rich gastronomic history. This walk is done on foot, in English or French and lasts 2 hours and a half.
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Itinerary
We start the tour with a traditional St.Martin breakfast! While tasting, we will tell you all about the story behind each cultural ingredients. Why do we eat johnny cakes ? Where does it come from ? Why do we eat saltfish for breakfast in Saint-Martin ? What is bush tea? Learn more about the Hodge family also that has created such an institution for the community over the years.
Step into the vibrant and very known Marigot's market! Immerse yourself in the colorful sights, sounds, and flavors of this bustling market, where sustainability and supporting local communities take center stage. Discover an array of fresh produce, handcrafted goods, and cultural treasures, all sourced from nearby artisans, farmers and fishermen. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through this sensory delight, sharing stories with locals and insights.
Caribbean and mostly Saint-Martin's food means spices! Our locally know Marianne aka "Spice Lady" will explain you all the benefits of each spices! Then, we focus on St.Martin snacks! Carl's & Son is a locally known brand that sells local snacks like "pâtés". (that of course, we will taste!)
Guavaberry is THE fruit that Saint-Martiners are proud of! One of the best ways to learn about it, is directly from our local producers such as Guavaberry Colombier Tradition ! The fruit is actually threatened to disappear in a few years and we will tell you exactly why ! Come learn about the story of this fruit, the brand and every delight created from this fruit like rhum, jam and... pepper!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(26)
Loved the tour guide. Not much variety of food. I dont think this island is really big of food though. Saw some things. It was an okay tour.
Thank you for your review Stephanie. Our tour is meant to be a cultural and culinary exploration of Saint‑Martin, mixing local bites with stories and traditions. Saint‑Martin may be small, but its food culture is special in its own way. We’re happy to hear you loved your guide and we’ll keep working on enhancing the experience.
My wife and I really enjoyed the tour. The experience and Information presented immersed us in Saint Martin's culture and the food and drink samples were 10/10.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife enjoyed the experience. Our goal is to offer a true cultural and culinary immersion into Saint‑Martin, so it’s great to know the stories, food, and drinks all hit the mark. Your 10/10 means a lot to us.
Would have liked to have known that our guide was sick and maybe someone else have done the tour. A day later my husband became ill.
I’m truly sorry to hear about your experience. You’re absolutely right. We should have informed you that your guide was sick and we completely understand your disappointment. I’m also very sorry to hear that your husband became ill afterward. I hope he is feeling better now. Thank you for sharing this with us. Your feedback is important and we’re taking it seriously so we can prevent this from happening again in the future.
Fun and exciting way to learn about St. Martin. Lorean was wonderful, funny and made everything enjoyable!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that you found the experience fun and exciting, and that it helped you learn more about St. Martin in such an enjoyable way. Your kind words mean a lot. We’re so glad the tour made your time on the island memorable.
Great tour! Our guide was great and the food was amazing. We got more than our money’s worth of food. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that both the experience and the food exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know that you found your guide fantastic and that you felt you received more than your money’s worth, that means a lot to us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad the experience made your time in St. Martin memorable.
The visit with our guide Laurina was very pleasant and interesting. Beautiful discovery of the culinary culture St Martinoise and the city of Marigot. We recommend this experience.
Merci beaucoup pour votre message. Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que votre visite avec Laurina a été à la fois agréable et enrichissante. Découvrir la culture culinaire saint‑martinoise et la ville de Marigot à travers ses explications est toujours un moment privilégié, et nous sommes heureux que cette expérience vous ait plu. Un grand merci également pour votre recommandation, cela compte énormément pour nous.
This is a great cultural food experience. You eat what the locals eat. It's alot of food, not just snacks like some reviewers said. All the food was great. Lolita was an awesome tour guide.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed this cultural food tour and that you had the chance to taste authentic local dishes, it’s wonderful to know the portions and variety exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that this experience helped you discover the real flavors of St. Martin.
Lorena was a great tour guide and helped us understand the unique St Maarten culture. We visited places we never knew existed and enjoyed every one!
It’s great to know that she guided you to places you hadn’t seen before and that you enjoyed each stop along the way. We’re so glad this experience added something special to your time on the island.
Great way to discover source of LOCAL food on St Martin. We ended up in stores we would have never found otherwise. Particularly liked the Spice Shop!
This tour provides insight into the Caribbean culture, both historic & present. Delicious "lolo" fare. Stopping in at Spicey Mama's store was informative & provided great opportunity to purchase items to take home. Loved the guavaberry torte@
