Aruba · ARUBA FOOD, RUM & COOKING TOURS
6 reviewed
Short on time? Here’s the shortlist we’d book: the 6 aruba food, rum & cooking tours that stand out, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cook authentic Caribbean dishes in Chef Kari Heron’s Noord home in Aruba. Small-group, mocktails included, then enjoy a family-style meal.
“Chef Kari is the ultimate cook and host! We so enjoyed the hands on prepping, cooking, eating, visiting and learning with Kari & her family.”
Aruba Eats Sip and Savor tour: 6 local food stops with Haitian and Dutch-Caribbean bites, photo moments, and included drinks on a small-group walk.
“An amazing time and experience! Being a solo traveler I was so nervous to be by myself but I had the absolutely amazing time with my group and guide: Alex! Alex brought us to 4 different spots all being delicious in their own way. AleRead more”
Aruba rum and vodka tasting at Bodegas Papiamento in an old ice factory. A guided 45-minute dark rum visit for $45.
“Andres was wonderful, courteous and knowledgeable about bourbon and relaying the history of Papiamento history. We loved hearing about where it began and what plans they have for the future. I would highly recommend a visit. We are looking forward to the hotel they plan to open next year for a repeat visit.”
A 1-hour VIP rum tasting in Aruba at Bodegas Papiamento, pairing award-winning double-aged rums with dark chocolate in a small group.
“We visited Bodegas Papiamento with a group of friends. It was FANTASTIC. I am a bit time rum enthusiast and I can say that I tried the best rum in my life. Absolutely perfect. The Tasting was very interesting and performed by Franz Sydow, BRead more”
Aruban stew lunch, street-art drive, then 1-hour guided snorkeling at Baby Beach with AC pickup for $55 per person.
“This was an excellent excursion. Rocky was great in all the way. One of a kind experience. Great man and guide.”
Taste award-winning Aruba rum paired with dark chocolate at Bodegas Papiamento in Oranjestad, guided by Andreas. About 1 hour.
“The rum and chocolate experience was a great time!! Andreas made it a fun experience and provided a lot of history of the distillery, rum blending and pairing with different chocolates. Btw try the Rum old fashioned.. absolutely a must try!! We will definitely go back!! Grazie mille Andreas and diolch yn fawr… from the Welsh/Italian couple!!”
