A market visit
Learn to pick the right breadfruit, dasheen and fresh spices.
Grenadian Cooking Class
Grenadian Cooking Class: Market to Oil Down
Few things tell you more about Grenada than its food. Start at a local market picking out breadfruit, callaloo and spices, then head to a home-style kitchen to cook oil down, our national dish, and sit down to eat what you made.
Quick facts: from US$160 per person · about 4 hours · minimum 2 guests · meal included, transport included
Book with confidence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before most tours and transfers; private-group bookings require 7 days.
- Back to your ship, guaranteed, at least an hour before it sails
- GTA-certified guides, fully licensed (GTA/2026/TO/1089) and insured
- Nothing to pay to inquire. Pay by card once your plan is confirmed
- Locally owned since 2017, so your money stays in Grenada
- Groups of more than 6 guests get a discount on any tour.
5.0 stars · 45 Google reviews Rating supplied by Tour De Spice; live reviews pending.
Cancellation PolicyHigh season (December to April) and cruise days fill up quickly. Message us early to hold your date.
What you'll experience
Hands-on cooking
Peel, chop and season with a local cook guiding every step.
Oil down and sides
Cook the national dish from scratch, with local juices to drink.
Recipes to take home
So you can cook it again for friends back home.
What's included
- Air-conditioned transport with pickup and drop-off
- A GTA-certified local guide
- Entry fees
- Bottled water
- Snacks and light drinks
Not included: lunch, gratuities, personal purchases.
Some optional experiences on the day may carry their own fee; your guide will tell you before you pay for anything.
FAQ
None at all.
Yes. Tell us about vegetarian, allergy or other needs when you book.
Yes, it's mostly indoors.
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Cruise passenger guarantee
Visiting on a cruise? We meet you at the St. George's cruise terminal and plan the tour around your ship's schedule. We guarantee you'll be back at the port at least 1 hour before your ship sails.
How we plan your day
Grenada's estates, falls, beaches and producers keep different hours, and weather and sea conditions change. So instead of a fixed list, your guide chooses the best stops for your date and pickup point, and for cruise guests, your ship's time. We confirm your plan by WhatsApp before your tour.
Meet your guides
Your tour is led by one of our Grenadian guides, every one of them certified, registered and trained by the Grenada Tourism Authority:
Garth Woodroffe
Owner and guide
Garth started Tour De Spice in 2017 as a tour guide and still leads tours himself. He specializes in island tours, private days and the party bus, and he's the man to call when you want Grenada done right.
Roger
History guide
Roger is our expert on Grenada's history and heritage. Forts, colonial towns, revolution and independence: ask him anything.
Ethan
Island guide
Safe, steady and a real favorite in our reviews. Guests love how much of Grenada Ethan fits into a single day, without it ever feeling rushed.
Collie
Nature and birdwatching guide
Gentle, reliable and full of knowledge. Collie leads our general tours and is our go-to guide for Grenada's birds and wildlife. Bring binoculars.
Tour De Spice is locally owned, licensed by the Grenada Tourism Authority (license GTA/2026/TO/1089) and fully insured with public liability cover. Based in Falledge, St. George, we've been guiding visitors since 2017.
Guest reviews
5.0 stars · 45 Google reviews
Rating supplied by Tour De Spice; live reviews pending.
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Come lime with us!
That's Grenadian for “come hang out.”
Book online, chat with Pepper, our automated Grenada concierge, or message us on WhatsApp: +1 (473) 403-5553. Email: info@tourdespice.com. Once your itinerary is confirmed, you can pay securely online by credit card. We reply within 2 to 3 hours during opening hours; weekends may take a little longer.
Not sure which tour suits you? Tell Pepper what you love and we'll suggest a day that suits you, with no obligation to book.
Book with confidence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before most tours and transfers; private-group bookings require 7 days.
- Back to your ship, guaranteed, at least an hour before it sails
- GTA-certified guides, fully licensed (GTA/2026/TO/1089) and insured
- Nothing to pay to inquire. Pay by card once your plan is confirmed
- Locally owned since 2017, so your money stays in Grenada
- Groups of more than 6 guests get a discount on any tour.
5.0 stars · 45 Google reviews Rating supplied by Tour De Spice; live reviews pending.
Cancellation PolicyHigh season (December to April) and cruise days fill up quickly. Message us early to hold your date.
Nothing to pay to inquire. Pay by card once your plan is confirmed.