--- title: Castries Market Walking Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS lang: en type: tour city: St Lucia country: Caribbean price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 31 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Castries Market food walk rank_in_category: 6 of 13 (Chocolate, Rum & Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-07 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/castries-market-walking-food-tour-by-lucian-food-tours/ --- # Castries Market Walking Food Tour by LUCIAN FOOD TOURS **Guidekin's take:** Walk between five food and drink stops around Castries Market on a private tour for your party. Local dish samples and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks are included; transport is excluded, and the tour is not recommended for vegan or gluten-free diets. 4.87 from 31 reviews at €77 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #6 of 13 in Chocolate, Rum & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Dive into Saint Lucia’s culture and history… through food! The Castries Market is the heart of the island for local food, produce and arts and crafts. It’s definitely a sensory experience worth having! Let’s explore the market by foot, heading to 5 different spots to eat and drink! We will also explore some historical sights. Join our born and raised Saint Lucian guides while they take you to the hidden gems of the market where you’ll leave feeling like a local! 2023 GIMIE Tourism Award Winner for “Independent Tour Guide of The Year!” We create walking food tours designed for the foodie traveler looking to experience Saint Lucia through its food! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Massy Supermarket sign… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Lucian Food Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.87 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 31. - 5 stars: 30 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## What's included - Samples of local dishes - Your awesome Saint Lucian guide - Local alcoholic/non alcoholic beverages ## Not included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Castries Market** (2h; admission included) - Looking for a taste of Saint Lucia? The Castries Market is the heart and soul in Saint Lucia for local food, produce and arts and crafts for the last century, but it's easy to miss out on the local spots that offer the best authentic Saint Lucian cuisine. Our born and raised... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In front of Massy Supermarket sign (ground floor) of the Conway Business Center - overlooking the Castries harbor. Your guide will be wearing a bright blue shirt saying LUCIAN FOOD TOURS! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for guests with special dietary restrictions (especially vegan or gluten free) - Alcohol served to guests 21 years and over only. Non alcoholic options available. ## Compared with other Chocolate, Rum & Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 13** | €77 | 2h 30m | 4.87 (31) | private | | [Hot Chocolate Tours St. Lucia](/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/hot-chocolate-tours-st-lucia/?format=md) | €100 | 6h | 4.97 (274) | shared | | [St Lucia ATV Tour : Waterfall, Plantation, Beach and Distillery](/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-atv-tour-waterfall-plantation-beach-and-distillery/?format=md) | €123 | 3h | 4.94 (413) | shared | | [St. Lucia Food and Rum Tour - Taste authentic St. Lucian Food and Culture](/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/st-lucia-food-and-rum-tour-taste-authentic-st-lucian-food-and-culture/?format=md) | €186 | 4h | 4.95 (242) | private | Ranked #6 of 13 in Chocolate, Rum & Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €11 to €186, median €100; typical length 3h. 4 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/chocolate-food-tours-st-lucia/?format=md ## More in St Lucia - All St Lucia tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/tours/castries-market-walking-food-tour-by-lucian-food-tours/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/st-lucia/?format=md