Top 6 Antigua and Barbuda Rum Tours

1.Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua 2 People per Station

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · from $70Our pick

At the Academy of Rum near English Harbour, you taste locally made rums, learn how distillation and aging work, then blend your own flavored bottle with help from instructors such as Jody and Joie. Two people share one station, still, and 750ml bottle.

“Great afternoon. Very knowledgable host -we learnt a lot about rum and the elements that make it more palatable. We each made a bottle of rum to suit our individual tastes which we then took home! thoroughly recommend”

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2.Nicole’s Table – Cooking with Rum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $165

At Nicole’s home on Orchid Hill, prepare a rum-based cocktail, appetizer, main course, and dessert with Nicole’s guidance. Adam leads the rum tasting, while you learn Caribbean food traditions, eat lunch, and take home the recipes.

“Had an amazing cooking experience in a setting that can only be described as paradise! Thank you Nicole for a great meal and Adam for a really informative rum tasting.”

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3.Rum Making Masterclass Galleon Beach Antigua for 1 Person

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $105

At Academy of Rum near Galleon Beach, you’ll learn rum’s Caribbean roots, taste house-made samples, use an individual still, mix your own flavors, and bottle the result. Instructors including Henry, Nelly, and owner AJ guide the 90-minute class, which ends with a personalized label and red-wax seal.

“The rum instructor was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciated the variety of flavors we were allowed to use for our rum. Would definitely recommend !”

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4.St. John’s, Drink Till Your Drunk Rum drinking & Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $105

Spend 150 minutes touring Antigua by off-road jeep or minivan, tasting local rum and beer, visiting Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, and relaxing at Long Bay Beach. Small groups are limited to six, with hotel and cruise pickup.

“Our guide Crystal from Star Time Adventure tours went above and beyond to make my husband and I comfortable from start to finish. She even want out of her way to get us to a pharmacy so my husband could get medication for his upset stomach. I cannot sing her praises enough! The staff at the zip lining adventure also went above and beyond to assist my husband on one of the zips where he experienced dizziness. They zip lined tandem to assure he got across safely and they gave him water and a cool towel until he was feeling better.”

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5.St. John’s: Rum Cooking Class with 6 Rum Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $164

Join Nicole and Adam at their hillside home for a relaxed, hands-on cooking class in Antigua. Prepare a three-course rum-themed lunch, taste six rums from the Caribbean, learn local food stories, and eat on a veranda overlooking the sea. Bring your own transport.

“This was one of my favorite excursions ever. Nicole was delightful and she taught us how to make delicious food! Her home was beautiful - as warm and comfortable as she was. Truly a memorable experience!”

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6.Drink Till Your Drunk Rum Drinking & Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $106

Spend 3.5 hours touring Antigua by off-road jeep or minivan while sampling local rum and beer. Your English-speaking guide, including guide Crystal on some departures, takes you to Devil’s Bridge, Betty’s Hope, Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, and a beach stop with music along the way.

“Great tour around Antigua. Very comfortable van and great tour guides. The beach was beautiful and not crowded.”

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