Island Driving
Become a foodie insider on a culinary adventure through both the Sint Maarten and St. Martin sides of the island. Travel between mom-and-pop shops to sample local creations that highlight the island’s unique mix of international cuisine.
Come hungry for this food tour that treats you to a full meal, including appetizers, entrees, cocktails, and dessert. Ditch the guidebook in favor of a local host who knows just where to go to find the best flavors that the island has to offer. Your tour begins at Carousel Gelateria Bar in Simpson Bay off Welfare Road.
From here, you board a coach for a ride to 4 locations to sample local specialties made by the best cooks, bakers, and bartenders on both sides of the island. As you drive, gain insight into the island’s fascinating history while you travel through cities, countryside, and beaches. Finish your tour on a sweet note with and the confidence to make restaurant recommendations like a local.
Highlights
Enough food/drink for a meal eaten across several sit down restaurants
The #1 ranked Food tour and Bus Tour in Sint Maarten/Saint Martin on Trip advisor with a 5-star average
Narrated history of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin with an experienced tour guide
Ample photo opportunities
Comfortable air-conditioned van and light walking during the tour
See both sides of the island – Dutch and French!
Frequently asked
Please be sure to check the LOCAL TIME IN SINT MAARTEN/SAINT MARTIN , which observes Atlantic Standard Time and does NOT use Daylight Savings Time. Flavors of St. Martin is NOT responsible if you are late to a tour because you are unaware of the local time zone.
Yes. The tours are held rain or shine. You should dress appropriately for the day’s weather conditions and bring an umbrella if necessary. Luckily the showers in the Caribbean are usually brief and light.
In the rare event that WE cancel the tour due to weather, you will be able to reschedule to another time/date, receive credit for a future event in the form of a transferable/never expiring gift card or a full refund.
NO, WE CAN NOT ACCOMMODATE: VEGANS, or those who have allergies to ONION, BELL PEPPER or CILANTRO.
YES, WE CAN ACCOMMODATE: no alcohol, vegetarians, pescetarians, gluten free diets, diary free, nut allergies (although we cannot guarantee 100% free cross contamination in kitchens because as a food tour we do not control what happens in our restaurant partner’s kitchens)
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Tour reservations need to be cancelled at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled tour start time or guests will be liable for the full ticket amount. Absolutely no refunds for day of no-shows regardless of reason.
Date Exchanges: allowed 24 hours prior to event and may only have ONE instance of date exchange. If guests miss the 2nd date of the tour instance they are liable for the tour if not cancelled within 48 hours prior to tour start time.
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Covid-19 Updates
To ensure everyone’s safety, Flavors will adhere to local Covid 19 regulations, which may change through time
Tasting Locations
*Guests will visit up to 4 restaurant locations on each tour.
Tasting locations may be changed without prior notice*
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