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Culinary Tours
Curacao’s food scene is more than delicious flavors. It is a beautiful mix of culture, history, local traditions, and creativity. From guided tasting tours to hands-on cooking classes and unique dining experiences, culinary adventures in Curacao bring you closer to the island in the most enjoyable way possible.
Whether you are a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious to try something new, there is a flavorful experience waiting for you.
What to expect from culinary tours
- Taste local dishes, drinks, and authentic Caribbean flavors
- Join cooking classes with local chefs
- Visit iconic rum distilleries and historic estates
- Small group sizes and local guides
- Fun, relaxed, and perfect for couples, friends, and families
How to choose your culinary experience
- Decide your vibe: cooking, tasting, walking, or rum-focused
- Choose your pace: guided tour or self-guided downtown walk
- Pick time of day: morning tastings, afternoon walks, or sunset dining
- Consider your group: friends, couples, families, or solo travelers
- Check duration: short tastings or full culinary experiences
Curacao offers flavorful adventures for every taste and style.
Practical tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a hat and sunscreen for daytime tours
- Arrive hungry
- Bring a refillable water bottle
- Check dietary options when booking
- For self-guided tours, download apps in advance
Ready to taste Curacao?
From Caribbean cooking with Helmi Smeulders and guided tastings with Curacao Tours to self-guided downtown food walks, romantic beach dinners, and rum tastings at Blue Curacao Distillery and AnnaBay Club, there is a delicious experience waiting for you.
Browse all culinary tours below and find the flavorful adventure that fits your perfect day on the island.
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| Caribbean Cooking Class | Helmi Smeulders Curacao | Rumlocker Experience | AnnaBay Club Curacao | Private Morning Beach Experience with Picnic | Landhuis San Nicolas Curacao | Private Sunset Beach Experience with Picnic | Landhuis San Nicolas | Standard Guided Tour | Blue Curacao Distillery | Deluxe Guided Tour | Blue Curacao Distillery | Cocktail Workshop | Blue Curacao Distillery | Pietermaai Coffee Walk - Audio Guided | PocketGuide Curacao | Otrobanda Culinary Walk - Audio Guided | PocketGuide | Pietermaai Culinary Walk – Audio Guided | PocketGuide | |
| Price | $150 p.p. | $25 p.p. | $138 p.p. | $150 p.p. | $18 p.p. | $28 p.p. | $48 p.p. | $31 p.p. | $42.50 p.p. | $54 p.p. |
| Available days | Wed & Thu | Everyday | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri | Every day | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat |
| Starting time | 09:30 | 15.00 | 09:00, 13:00 | 14:30, 15:00 | 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 & 15:00 | 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 & 15:00 | 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00 & 15:00 | 07:30, 11:00 | Between 15:00 and 19:30 | 16:00, 17:30 |
| Duration | 4.5 hours | 1 hour | 4 hours | 4 hours | 1 hour | 45-60 minutes | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Including food | Home made meal | No | Picnic | Yes | No | Ice cream | No | yes | Yes | yes |
| Including drinks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Including alcohol | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | yes |
| Min age | 14 | 18 | No | 6 | 6 | 18 | 6 | No | 12 | 12 |
| Walking | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | 2 km | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
| On 1 location | Helmi Smeulders kitchen | Anna Bay Club at St. Anna Bay Wharf | Landhuis San Nicolas | Landhuis San Nicolas | Landhuis Chobolobo | Landhuis Chobolobo | Landhuis Chobolobo | No | No | No |
| What's included | Coffee, tea, sweets, soft drinks, homemade ice tea, water, wine, beer, lunch, recipes & goodiebag | Production and rum-making, tasting from barrels & bottles | Museum tour, picnic, private beach & service | Museum tour, picnic, private beach & service | Tour guide & 1 cocktail | Tour guide, 2 cocktails & 1 homemade ice cream | Cocktail Workshop, 1 welcome cocktail & 2 cocktails during workshop | Coffee, tea, homemade lemonade & pastries | Ceviche, Soft drink, Green rum, Awa lamunchi, Pastechi or Arepa, Beer & Sauerkraut bitterballen | Cheeseball, banana soup, bruschetta, Oliva sangria & falafel & 2 cocktails |
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Frequently Asked Questions
A cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure of the tour entitles the guest to a 100% refund. Less than 24 hours prior to departure, the guest receives no refund unless due to illness accompanied by a valid doctor's statement. In case of illness, only the person who is ill will receive a 100% refund. Other participants within the same booking that cancel the tour will not receive a refund unless otherwise decided by the supplier depending on the circumstances. No-shows, or if you miss the tour because you are too late, and cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled activity will be charged the full price. In case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances the tour will be rescheduled, if rescheduling is not possible or the new time is inconvenient for you, a full refund will be issued.
Unfortunately, Dolphin Academy does not offer a transfer service. We ask you kindly to arrange your own transportation.
The real Curaçao liqueur is an orange liqueur, available in five colors: blue, clear, orange, red, and green. Landhuis Chobolobo also offers other special liqueur flavors, such as chocolate, coffee, rum raisin, and tamarind.
During the tour, you will walk past the original copper boilers from 1896 that are still in use. On most days, you can see the actual production process, but it may also happen that you come during the distillation process. Then, there is no visible process of the Senior liqueur, but you can see the process of Landhuis Chobolobo's other local product: Alcolado Glacial.
If you have ever wanted to bring a taste of the Caribbean home, join Helmi Smeulders, Curacao’s own “Caribbean Chef,” for her Caribbean Cooking Class. Held weekly, you will cook with local ingredients like tamarind, plantain, and scotch bonnet chilies, then share your creations around a communal table in a warm, welcoming setting.
Once a month, Helmi hosts her Chef’s Table, an intimate multi-course dinner blending local freshness with international flair. We have joined before and it is as warm and flavorful as the dishes themselves.
Food lovers can dive deeper into Curacao’s culinary heritage with the Curacao Tours Culinary Tour. This guided four-hour experience takes place by bus and on foot, offering tastings of authentic dishes, local drinks, and even a signature cocktail. The tour ends with live music at Rif Fort Village, the perfect ending to a flavorful journey.
For travelers who prefer exploring at their own pace, PocketGuide Audio Tours offers two different CuliWalks and a Coffee Walk. Simply download the app and stroll through one of Curacao’s most colorful downtown areas. Visit handpicked restaurants, bars, and cafés, each offering a small bite or drink, from creamy banana soup to tropical cocktails. No planning needed, just walk, taste, and enjoy.
No culinary journey in Curacao is complete without visiting the Blue Curacao Distillery at Landhuis Chobolobo. Learn how the island’s iconic liqueur is made, taste its tropical flavors, and sip a cocktail in the historic courtyard. Feeling inspired? Join the Cocktail Workshop to shake your own creations under the palms.
Rum lovers can also explore the world of Curacao rum at the AnnaBay Club. Visit The Rumlocker to learn about the island’s rum-making heritage, see parts of the distillation process, and taste their full range of white, amber, and aged rums. Their flavored rums made with natural fruit extracts are perfect for those who enjoy something sweeter.
