Martinique Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Excursion

Description

• Bilingual English/French speaking guide during the walk!
• Learn about the history and culture of Fort-de-France!
• Visit 5 amazing tasting locations!
• Generous tastings of local dishes!
• Relax at Parc de la Savane (Savannah Park)!
• Small groups of a maximum of 12 participants!
• Experience Fort-de-France in a very unique way!

Enjoy the flavor and culture of the capital city of Martinique, Fort-de-France. Your guided walk takes you to exciting food tastings and past historical buildings with unique architecture...immerse yourself in the culture of the island!

You'll meet your guide outside your Martinique cruise ship port. Your friendly guide will tell you interesting stories and juicy tidbits about the island. The pace is slow as the guide leads you down the sidewalks of the city - there is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 per group. A stroll through the local market is a sensory experience. Enjoy the colors, music, and fragrance of spices. See stalls of fruits, vegetables, spices, rum, madras fabrics, clothes, and handicrafts. Along the way, you will stop at different locations to sample and learn before moving to the next stop.

Continue with your day, you will stop at Savannah Park. This large park and green space is in the center of the city and has palm trees, statues, and memorials. Enjoy your food and relax on the grass, on blankets and pillows. The overall walking time is approximately 2 hours and covers several blocks.

Walk past the Palais de Justice built in 1906 with its Italian neoclassic architecture and resembles a French railroad station. In front is a statue of the French abolitionist and writer Victor Schoelcher. The Schoelcher Library, built in 1884, was avant-garde for its time. It was constructed using a combination of concrete, wrought iron, and wood to withstand hurricanes and earthquakes.  It was built at the request of Schoelcher and holds about 9,000 of his personal books and 250 musical scores. You'll also see St. Louis Cathedral, a Catholic church that opened in 1657, but because of natural disasters, is now a Romanesque Revival style building built in 1895. This is the 7th church built on this site and now has an iron frame to withstand any future disasters.

Your walk has 5 different tastings. They vary according to the season. It could be local sugar cane juice, "paté salé" (similar to empanadas), a local sample size dish, rum shot, local candies, a pastry of your choice from a local bakery, and more!

Your guided walk of Fort-de-France will give you an appreciation of the history, culture, and cuisine of the island. At the end of your day, you can stay a little bit longer in Savannah Park to continue exploring at your own expense, just in front of the park you can find La Francaise beach where you can take a swim or just sit and relax, continue exploring the downtown, buy some souvenirs, or, if you prefer your guide can take you back to your Martinique cruise terminal.

What is included?

• Bilingual English/French speaking guide during the walk
• Learn about the history and culture of Fort-de-France
• Visit 5 amazing tasting locations
• Generous tastings of local dishes
• Relax at Parc de la Savane (Savannah Park)
• Small groups of a maximum of 12 participants
• Experience Fort-de-France in a very unique way

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown include all taxes and fees and are quoted in US dollars.
  
• Balance payment is in Euros only - details will be printed on your E-ticket.
  
• We suggest you wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, sun protection, etc.
  
• Guests may want to bring cash (Euros) for souvenir purchases, tips, snacks/drinks, etc.
  
• Note: You'll find ATMs and an exchange bureau -- Change Caribe -- in Fort-de-France, just a short walk from the Pointe Simon terminal. (It's also walkable from La Tourelles, but it's a bit farther.) 
  
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For this Martinique Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Excursion, you will meet outside your Martinique cruise pier terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion involves walking on uneven surfaces.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• This excursion requires a minimum of 4 to operate; if the minimum is not met, your excursion would be canceled and the deposit refunded.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.