Castries Markets + St. Lucia Distillery Tour
Activity Details
After picking you up from your hotel or the Castries cruise port, we'll start this tour that will take us through the most authentic shops and markets in Saint Lucia. At each stall, we'll see tropical splendor in all its glory!
We'll visit markets such as the Central, Arcade, Anchorage, and Derek Walcott. There, we'll lose ourselves among the island's most typical gastronomic products, such as the peculiar banana ketchup, banana barbecue sauce and pepper sauce, a pleasant surprise to the palate with a touch of spice, characteristic of this Caribbean region.
Amid laughter and bargaining, you can choose from coconut sweets, aromatic spices, and colorful Santaluce crafts, allowing you to take home the Creole essence that pulsates through the streets of Castries.
Next, we'll take a 20-minute drive through the Roseau Valley to St. Lucia Distillers, where the island's finest rum has been produced since 1972. Are you ready to see for yourselves?
During the 1-hour tour, we'll visit the warehouses, and see the gleaming copper stills and the aging room. We'll discover how cane honey is transformed into aguardiente and, after years of aging, gives rise to masterful blends.
The experience will culminate with a rum tasting, from the traditional Bounty Rum, the spirit of St. Lucia, to creamy liqueurs. Your palate will surrender to nuances and notes of vanilla, cocoa, and candied fruits. A true delicacy!
Finally, we'll return to the hotel or cruise port, where we'll say goodbye 3.5 hours after pickup.
More Information
Duration
3h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel or cruise port pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking activity assistant
English–speaking guide during the distillery tour
Rum tasting (only for those over 18)
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Megas Transfers And Tours Corporate name: Megas Transfers and Tours Registered Office: Richfond Dennery, Castries, Saint Lucia Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 2020/B4905 Contact information Email: megastransfers@gmail.com Phone: 17587170259
If you have any other questions please contact us.
