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Barbados Historical Rum Tour
Vendor: Island Routes
Category: Food Tour
Location: Caribbean-Barbados
Not only is Barbados known for its beautiful white sand beaches, but also its rum! Known as the birthplace of rum, with the first recorded mention of rumbullion or kill devil in 1650. Learn about the history of rum on this indulgent tour through time. Visit a 17th century plantation house, St. Nicolas Abbey, take a ride on a vintage steam engine on the heritage railway, tour the house, gardens and distillery, then have a tasty sample of their award winning rum. A delicious local lunch and tropical refreshments await you at the Sand Dunes Restaurant. Travel along the scenic views of a coastal settlement, Bathsheba, stopping briefly for the most picturesque backdrops before the journey continues to the final stop at Mount Gay. Take your taste buds on a roller-coaster ride of signature flavors and aromas at this fun-filled rum tasting session. Tour Highlights: Visit St. Nicolas Abbey Plantation and Rum Tour Ride a restored steam engine on the heritage railway Enjoy a tropical lunch at Sand Dunes Visit the scenic coastline settlement of Bathsheba Taste different exotic rums at Mount Gay Food & Bev: Lunch at Sand Dunes. Option of one Baked Chicken, grilled fish, Fried Flying fish, Beef Stew Sides, Rice, Pie, Sweet potato Pie, Potato Salad, Toss Salad Juice & soft drinks Vegetarian option: Bean salad and toss salad
