France, Netherlands, Sint Maarten · Dining Experience

5-Hour Private St. Martin Food Tour with Dutch, French and Creole Tastings

5 Hours Round trip from Sint Maarten Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy authentic Creole flavors with a traditional Johnny Cake
02 Taste Dutch cheeses paired with selected wines that reflect the island's European influence
03 Visit Guavaberry Colombier Tradition for a rum tasting rooted in St. Martin's culture
04 Sit down for a French-inspired lunch at a handpicked restaurant
05 Hear stories that bring the island's multicultural food heritage to life
06 Experience both the Dutch and French sides of St. Martin in one culture-rich journey

Experience St. Martin on a 5-hour culinary tour that takes you across both the Dutch and French sides of the island. Along the way, you'll enjoy a traditional Johnny Cake, take part in a guided Dutch cheese and wine tasting, and visit Guavaberry Colombier Tradition to try the island's signature rum and hear about its history. As you explore local neighborhoods, your guide shares stories about the island's people, migration, and food culture. The experience also includes a French-inspired lunch at a handpicked restaurant, with each stop offering its own small adventure into St. Martin's food heritage and cultural identity.

As you explore local neighborhoods, your guide shares stories about the island's people, migration, and food culture.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Culinary Journey Across St. Martin

Pickup from the meeting point and meet your private guide before beginning your drive across the Dutch and French sides of the island.
Creole breakfast - enjoy authentic Caribbean flavors with our well-known Johnny Cake.
Dutch cheese and wine tasting - sample Dutch cheeses paired with wine and learn how these traditional cheeses are made.
Guavaberry Colombier Tradition rum tasting - taste St. Martin's signature Guavaberry liqueur.
French lunch at a handpicked restaurant - enjoy a French-inspired meal at a selected local restaurant.
Island drive with cultural insights - hear stories about the history and food culture of St. Martin and St. Maarten.
Return to the cruise port or your drop-off location and end the tour with a comfortable ride back.

Where this trip takes you

Johnny Cake, Dutch cheese and wine tasting, Guavaberry Colombier Tradition, French lunch

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Sint Maarten 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Enjoy private guide service throughout the experience.
Travel in private air-conditioned transportation.
Savor a traditional Creole breakfast with Johnny Cake.
Taste Dutch cheeses paired with wine.
Experience a St. Martin rum tasting.
Indulge in a French lunch at a selected restaurant.
Take a snack break with homemade lemongrass iced tea.
Relish freshly baked homemade banana bread.
Stay refreshed with cold water throughout the tour.

What's Not Included

Cover personal expenses separately.
Purchase souvenirs at your own discretion.

What to bring

Wear a hat.
Wear comfortable, secure walking shoes such as sandals or sports shoes.
Apply suntan lotion for sun protection.
Carry mosquito repellent for comfort.
Bring a refillable drinking bottle to stay hydrated.

Know before you go

Guests with food challenges - such as allergies, gluten sensitivities, or dietary restrictions - are also welcome, and accommodations can be arranged.
Guests with hearing or visual impairments are warmly welcomed.
Travelers with mobility challenges are fully supported.
Individuals with developmental disabilities are welcome to join.
Seniors and travelers with mental health conditions are also welcomed with care.
Collapsible wheelchairs and walkers can be accommodated.
Additional options for improved wheelchair accessibility are being developed.

When making your booking, please let us know if you have any specific requests or needs so we can coordinate together and ensure the best possible experience.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Parking lot at Chesterfield's Restaurant, Dock Maarten, Philipsburg. Walking route to the meeting point (10 minutes): Exit the cruise ship terminal through the main exit onto the main public road and turn left, following the road to Philipsburg. After a five-minute straight walk, you will see Johnny's Scooter Rental on your left, a small yellow shack with a big smiley sign on top. Go to the parking lot behind the rental.

Tour start

Sint Maarten

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.