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Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

4.9 ★ · 315 reviews · from USD155

Taste of Twin City Food Tour with VI Food Tours

Enjoy 6 exclusive tastings of authentic local cuisine and learn why St Croix is known as the culinary gateway to the Caribbean! This guided food tasting and cultural walking tour in historic downtown Christiansted offers enough food to be a satisfying lunch. You won't leave hungry! Locally owned and operated restaurants, specialty food shops plus a uniquely distilled spirit made on the island are just a few of the highlights included on this 3-hour mouthwatering foodie experience.

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What Travelers Say4.9 ★ · 315 reviews
  • VI Food Tours Twin City Food Tour walks small groups through Christiansted for about 4 hours and 7 tastings, pairing Crucian food history with stops at local bakeries, cafes, and a chocolatier.
  • Guides LD (Laurelle), David/Davi, Marra/Mara, and Q (Anquinette) were all named repeatedly and praised for deep local knowledge, family stories about the vendors, and genuine warmth as native Crucians.
  • Recurring stops reviewers loved included Bleu Chocolat, Gary/Thomas family bakery, Singh fast food for a taste of Trinidad, and a painkiller cocktail on the boardwalk.
  • Several reviewers said they returned to individual restaurants after the tour to eat more, and multiple called it the best first activity to do when arriving on St Croix.
  • A 3-star review called the tour overpriced for the food quality and said the historical commentary could be replicated with an AI chatbot, though it still praised the chocolate stop and the guide knowledge.
  • A 4-star reviewer felt some food stops were not places they would otherwise choose to eat, though they still enjoyed the chocolate and drink stops.

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor.

What's Included

✓ Expert guide

✓ Lunch

✓ Food tasting

✕ Gratuities

✕ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

✕ Private transportation

✕ Cruise Port Pickup/Drop Off

Itinerary
1

2 hrs

Tour begins at 10:30am near the entrance of historic Downtown Christiansted. Over the course of 3 hours, your guided food tasting & cultural walking tour will include 6 exclusive tastings of authentic local cuisine and a rich narrative on St Croix’s history & culture. You will dine where locals do with stops at locally owned restaurants and eateries while learning about the origins of St Croix's local foods and drinks stemmed in sustainability & agriculture. Each tour group accommodates a limited number of people to ensure a personalized, intimate experience for each guest. The passionate and knowledgeable guides will guide you through Downtown Christiansted with ease, sharing St Croix’s authentic dishes and drinks in the most unexpected locations. By the end of the tour, you’ll have the confidence and know how to navigate St Croix using the valuable recommendations offered from your local guide on dining and entertainment to cultural experiences and off the beaten path adventures.

2

5 min

Learn about the first Anglican church built on St. Croix and its centuries-old history.

3

4 min

Learn about the largest governor's residence in the Lesser Antilles

4

15 min

Learn about two of St. Croix's historical events that helped shape the island into what it is today.

Meeting Point

Singh's Fast Food at 23-B King St, Christiansted, St. Croix VI 00820. It is a yellow building accented with red doors & windows. If you can't happen to find the startling location, don't hesitate to ask a friendly local where the restaurant is located. Everyone knows where Singh's is!

End Point

The tour ends near the Christiansted Boardwalk.

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