Curaçao Taste Sensation
Overview
For food lovers, immerse yourself in Curaçao’s authentic local flavors on our Taste Sensation Tour. This unique culinary journey celebrates the island’s heritage of resilience and creativity, where local dishes were born during the time of slavery from limited ingredients, transformed with heart, ingenuity, and community spirit.
Taste traditional favorites such as hearty stews, and slow-cooked meals that reflect the fusion of African and Caribbean influences developed in that era.
Meet local cooks and artisans who proudly share the stories and traditions behind these dishes, each bite offering a genuine connection to Curaçao’s history and soul.
Our final stop immerses you in the soul of Curaçaoan culture. Discover the meaning behind our traditional dresses, the art of the headscarf (angisa), and the stories they tell.
Solo traveler? No worries! You can still join our tour. Contact us to check availability! We'd love to have you on board!
Private possibly by group of 16 or more!
What's Included
- Lunch Try two different local meats, a slice of polenta and a slice of fried plantain.
- Snacks A choice of; Peanut Candy, Ground Cashew Candy, Coconut Candy, Milk Powder Candy, Local Cakes know as tèrt (Choice: Plum or Coconut), Ground Peanut Candy. You will also get a Lie (handmade ice cream)
- 1 small Gift per adult
- 1 Bottle of water
- 1 Aw’i Lamunchi (handmade lemon juice)
- In-person Guide Offers: English, Spanish, Dutch
- Gratuities
- Pick up/ Drop Off
Meeting Location
Gouverneur van Slobbeweg
Willemstad, Curaçao
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
23-24 De Ruyterkade
Willemstad, Curaçao
The best way to learn about the locals, we invite you to our special headdress demonstration, and don't forget, taking a photo in our amazing cultural dress is the most memorable photo you can have in your home. Be sure to check if there is a spot open for yours.
What To Expect
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Renaissance Mall & Rif Fort
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Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge
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Wilhelminaplein
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Punda
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Punda
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Landish Curaçao
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with food allergies.
- Not recommended for diabetics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Curaçao Taste Sensation?
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Activity code: C-255954P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Try two different local meats, a slice of polenta and a slice of fried plantain.
- Snacks. A choice of; Peanut Candy, Ground Cashew Candy, Coconut Candy, Milk Powder Candy, Local Cakes know as tèrt (Choice: Plum or Coconut), Ground Peanut Candy. You will also get a Lie (handmade ice cream).
- 1 small Gift per adult.
- 1 Bottle of water.
- 1 Aw’i Lamunchi (handmade lemon juice).
- In-person Guide Offers: English, Spanish, Dutch.
- Gratuities.
- Pick up/ Drop Off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Curaçao Taste Sensation is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with food allergies.
- Not recommended for diabetics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Curaçao Taste Sensation will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchTry two different local meats, a slice of polenta and a slice of fried plantain.
- SnacksA choice of; Peanut Candy, Ground Cashew Candy, Coconut Candy, Milk Powder Candy, Local Cakes know as tèrt (Choice: Plum or Coconut), Ground Peanut Candy. You will also get a Lie (handmade ice cream)
- 1 small Gift per adult
- 1 Bottle of water
- 1 Aw’i Lamunchi (handmade lemon juice)
- In-person Guide Offers: English, Spanish, Dutch
- Gratuities
- Pick up/ Drop Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with food allergies.
- Not recommended for diabetics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
