Curaçao Taste Sensation
- Free cancellation
- Wheelchair accessible
About this experience
For food lovers, immerse yourself in Curaçao’s authentic local flavors on our Taste Sensation Tour. This unique culinary journey celebrates the island’s heritage of resilience and creativity, where local dishes were born during the time of slavery from limited ingredients, transformed with heart, ingenuity, and community spirit.
Taste traditional favorites such as hearty stews, and slow-cooked meals that reflect the fusion of African and Caribbean influences developed in that era.
Meet local cooks and artisans who proudly share the stories and traditions behind these dishes, each bite offering a genuine connection to Curaçao’s history and soul.
Our final stop immerses you in the soul of Curaçaoan culture. Discover the meaning behind our traditional dresses, the art of the headscarf (angisa), and the stories they tell.
Solo traveler? No worries! You can still join our tour. Contact us to check availability! We'd love to have you on board!
Private possibly by group of 16 or more!
Next available dates
What’s included
- Food and drinks
- 1 Bottle of water
- Try two different local meats, a slice of polenta and a slice of fried plantain.
- 1 Aw’i Lamunchi (handmade lemon juice)
- A choice of; Peanut Candy, Ground Cashew Candy, Coconut Candy, Milk Powder Candy, Local Cakes know as tèrt (Choice: Plum or Coconut), Ground Peanut Candy. You will also get a Lie (handmade ice cream)
- 1 small Gift per adult
- In-person Guide Offers: English, Spanish, Dutch
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Gratuities
- Pick up/ Drop Off
Itinerary
- 1
Learn about our history, how it all began, who built the forts and what they were used for.
- 2
Capture unique photographs with our guides on the Queen Emma Bridge as you relive the history of this ancient floating bridge.
- 3
Admire the amazing buildings of Punda as we arrive at Wilhelmina Square. Here you will have the chance to learn about the name of our island, the famous word Dushi and Chichi while having the opportunity to take fantastic photographs.
- 4
As we continue to admire the amazing buildings of Punda and take some photographs here and there, we will continue towards the old market, where you will learn and taste some of our local foods.
- 5
After eating some local food, we will continue to a wonderful lady who has been selling the best local sweets for years.
- 6
As a final stop, we request a special demonstration of how to wear a headscarf just for our tourists. Please note that having your photo taken is not included in our tour. If you would like to capture moments that resonate through time, creating memories that seamlessly weave through generations, We invite you to message us in advance for pricing and for schedule an appointment.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, Spanish, and Dutch
- Start times
- 10:30
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for people with food allergies.
- Not recommended for diabetics.
- Extra water, sunscreen, fruit for the way, good attitude, energy and enthusiasm
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
View on map
Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort
- Address
- Gouv. v. Slobbeweg, Willemstad, CW
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 12.10554, -68.93723
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, Spanish, and Dutch
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort, Gouv. v. Slobbeweg, Willemstad, CW.
Is this experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the supplier lists this experience as wheelchair accessible.
From AED 319 per person
