Oistins Fish Lover's Food Tour

Oistins Fish Lover's Food Tour
Excursion Highlights:
  • Dive into Bajan culture by experiencing a bustling fishing village and indulging in local seafood delicacies on our Coast and Rainforest Walk.
  • Visit Oistins, a vibrant fishing village on Barbados' south coast, known for its dockyard, jetty, fish market, and renowned fish food shops.
  • Enjoy mouthwatering fish-based fare including tuna, swordfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, and flying fish, all freshly caught and cooked to your preference.
  • Take a comprehensive 2.5-hour tour of the fish market, dockyard, and jetty, and visit three different spots to sample delicious Bajan cuisine.
  • End the day on Miami Beach, relaxing and capturing stunning photos of the town's coastline, as a memorable end to a culturally immersive day.
Price: $150.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 2 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Oistins Town Sign. An approximate 30 -35 minute taxi ride from the pier. Approximate cost will be around $30-35 for 2 individuals, not included in the price of the tour.
Food/Beverage Provided Food Tasting (Samples of fish based meals or snacks at three different stops.)
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, seasonal clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. We also suggest a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Beach towel for sitting on beach optional.
Restrictions Guests must be in moderate physical condition as this is a walking tour. This tour is not wheelchair accessible nor is advised for guests with mobility issues due to some narrow sidewalks and street traffic.

Food is a great motivation for travelers seeking to gain a true experience in a new destination and local cuisine provides telling insights into a people's culture. Your tour will give you the great opportunity to experience unique charm and Bajan hospitality in a local, bustling fishing village.

Oistins is located on the south coast of Barbados and is an active fishing village where on weekend nights all the locals call home. The fishing village boasts a dockyard, jetty, fish market and a mix of fish food shops in Oistins Bay Gardens. The food is the main draw here featuring excellent fish, (tuna, swordfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, flying fish), lobster, chicken and more served in an extremely informal setting. You can get your fish grilled or fried depending on what mood you are in and it is all cooked on the spot in front of you.

Oistins fish market is open seven days a week and sells the freshest catch of the day. You cannot be on the island for long before someone is talking about fresh fish and recommending you make your way to Oistins. On this 2.5 hour tour you will see the dockyard, view the jetty and visit the fish and craft market. You will also sample delicious, traditional Bajan fish-based fare at three different stops.

Your short but comprehensive and delicious tour will end on Miami Beach where you can take the time to relax and view the town's coastline to capture some great photos to remember this very culturally immersive day.