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Top 2 food & drink things to do in Basse-Terre Island

Basse-Terre Island on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings, Basse-Terre Island1

    1. Private French Caribbean Rum Tour with Tastings

    · 3.5 hours

    Discover some of Guadeloupe’s finest rums and learn more about how agricole rums are made in this archipelago during a 3.5-hour private tour of an award-winning rum distillery and a renowned producer of aged rum. Discover the unique character of our rums and the terroir-focused approach of our sugar cane producers. You will be guided by an expert local guide (WSET Level 2 certified in spirits) who will explain everything you need to know about our rums.

  2. Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère, Basse-Terre Island2

    2. Guided tour with tasting of the Distillery Bonne Mère

    4.9· 145 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Immerse yourself in the history and authenticity of Guadeloupe’s largest and oldest distillery, a real treasure founded in 1863! On this unique guided tour, discover an exceptional site that combines centuries-old traditions and modern eco-responsible practices. Explore the fascinating Distillation Museum, where every step of the rum-making process comes to life before your eyes. Let yourself be amazed by the impressive cellar housing nearly 10,000 barrels, before concluding your immersion with a refined tasting of our best vintage rum cuvées. An unmissable experience for rum lovers and local culture enthusiasts!

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