The 15 Best Food Experiences in Jamaica

1.Private Montego Bay Foodie Tour with City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 147 reviews · from $104Our pick

Taste Jamaican breakfast or jerk favorites while touring Montego Bay with private transport, local guides, downtown sights, and flexible food stops.

“We had a great experience! The food options were great, it was a very culture rich tour, and Das was so informative, attentive, and just a really great tour guide! We learned so much about island living and it was great to immerse in the experience through food. We definitely recommend this tour and will definitely book with Das again when we return!”

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2.PRIVATE Food Tour of Local Jamaican Cuisine Montego Bay & Negril

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $190

Taste jerk chicken, curry goat, fresh fruit, patties, and more on a private Jamaican food tour from Montego Bay or Negril.

“The experience was great there is nothing our driver miss from entering the vehicle to breakfast lunch ,dinner this was a wonderful experience.”

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3.Taste of Jamaica Food Tour from Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $150

Taste Jamaican fruit, Fern Gully scenery, Breadnut Hill life, and jerk chicken on a private four-hour food tour from Ocho Rios.

“Kenneth was a great tour guide and really went out of his way to make our trip memorable. We went to local fruit sellers, spice mountain, fern gully and the ochi jerk shack. Food was great and nice to see the real Ochi. Thanks Kenneth!”

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4.Jamaica Foodie and Cultural Experience & Konoko Falls Ocho Rios

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $250

Explore Konoko Falls, Ocho Rios markets, Jamaican fruit, bakery treats, and jerk lunch on a five-hour cultural tour.

“So first of all I believe the owner should change the name. It’s not a food tour. You go to the market and taste 2 fruits. The food isn’t even authentic Jamaican food. It’s sauce jerk chicken. And some bun cake. I believe she shld take to a placRead more”

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5.3.5hr Private Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling, DJ, Bar, Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $3,900

Review of Montego Bay’s private catamaran cruise with snorkeling, DJ, open bar, snacks, and stops at Marine Park and Doctor’s Cave Beach.

“Was great from beginning til the end. So glad I decided to go with the private cruise, instead of the group for my 50th celebration. It was a little more expensive, but worth every penny. The only thing I would have changed was better snackRead more”

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6.4hr Private Luxury Yacht with Snorkeling, DJ, Bar, Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $4,300

Review of Montego Bay’s private luxury yacht cruise with snorkeling, DJ, premium drinks, food, and a four-hour Caribbean sail.

“AMAZING!!! The crew, the drinks, the music, the food, the views, the ride.. all was absolutely amazing. This was an unforgettable experience.”

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7.Jamaican Countryside Food Tasting Tour from Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $134

Taste Jamaican countryside classics, jerk chicken, and optional roast pork with a private guide from Montego Bay.

“We never located the tour operator. Even the port officials couldn’t find him. They tried calling the number listed on the tickets several times, but no one ever answered. We ended up having to book another tour at the port. It was only when I Read more”

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8.Jamaican Street Food and Rum Tasting Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · from $90

Sample jerk chicken, patties, fruit, and rum in Montego Bay with private guide George, local stories, pickup, and flexible food stops.

“George was an awesome guide! Our first stop was closed due to Jamaica’s Emancipation Day, but we went to a beautiful spot and got some amazing pics. We then went to a spot that had the BEST jerk chicken I’ve ever tasted!! Definitely recommend this tour for anyone that loves good food and rum!!😃”

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9.Montego Bay Sightseeing, Souvenir Shopping and local food hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $47Best value

Explore Montego Bay by air-conditioned vehicle, visit Sam Sharpe Square, shop for souvenirs, and sample Jamaican food for $47.30.

“Roy was a wonderful tour guide. So friendly and personable. He took us wherever we wanted to go - it was a highlight of our trip. Can’t recommend enough!!”

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10.Bob Marley Nine Miles, sightseeing and local food and fruit stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $125

Visit Bob Marley’s birthplace and mausoleum in Nine Mile, enjoy mountain views, local stops, and private transport from Montego Bay.

“The experience was great. The ride there and back was beautiful. Learned a lot about Bob Marley. Definitely recommend”

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11.Customize Snorkeling with Option shopping Lunch & Stop local food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $65

Review of Montego Bay’s 2.5-hour snorkeling tour, with hotel pickup, reef time, gear, optional shopping and local food stops.

“Very simple snorkelling trip. Quiet with no bells and whistles. Exactly what we wanted. Our driver, Marvin, was friendly and happy to chat about island life. The boat pilot was very quiet but helpful and got us to the snorkelling site safely. SnoRead more”

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12.Taste of Jamaica Farm & Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3h 30m · from $98

Explore Jamaica’s medicinal herbs, coffee, farms, and authentic food on a 210-minute Taste of Jamaica tour from Ocho Rios.

“I highly recommend this your. Lascelles and Elizabeth are clearly passionate and very knowledgeable about the topic and we had a great and informative time in the mountains. One point I would highlight: this tour makes for a great rainy day activity as well as with the provided umbrellas the rain is not that bad.”

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13.Montego Bay Jerk Tour and Rum Punch Mixology/Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $50

Taste jerk chicken and pork, mix rum punch, and explore Montego Bay on a private three-hour food tour for $50.

“Very nice for my first time being in Jamaica. If you want to enjoy food and get a good drink. Enjoy.”

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14.Street Food Tour in Montego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $59

Taste jerk sausage, patties, chicken, pudding, fruit, and rum while exploring downtown Montego Bay with a local guide.

“Thanks, Tee, for a great tour! The food was AMAZING and almost every vendor gave us FULL portions! No 'tastings' here! I had to bring some food home because I couldn't eat it all! This tour is well worth the money for the food alone! You'll leaRead more”

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15.2.5hr Private Catamaran Cruise with Snorkeling, Bar, Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $2,900

Review this private Montego Bay catamaran cruise with snorkeling, rum punch, snacks, music, and a stop at Doctor’s Cave Beach.

“Amazing Crew!! It was 18 of us and they made sure we all had a great time! I would recommend this experience to everyone.”

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