The 6 Best Rum Tours in Antigua

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 six locally made rums, learn how rum is distilled and aged, then blend your own flavor mix with help from an instructor. The shared station is designed for two people and includes one 750ml bottle with a personalized label. Jody or Joie may lead your session.

“This class was incredible! The owner did an outstanding job sharing the rich history of rum in an engaging and entertaining way. Creating our own custom rum blend was a truly unique and memorable experience, something my wife and I will never forget. We also stocked up on several bottles, and every sip brings us right back to that amazing day. Highly 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 Drive, you’ll prepare rum-based cocktails, an appetizer, main course, and dessert during a relaxed four-hour class. Nicole leads the cooking, while Adam handles the rum tasting. Expect Caribbean food, sea views, local stories, recipes to take home, and a small group of no more than 12 people.

“The atmosphere was awesome, food was great and Nicole is a great host. We did the prep and cooking, and there was 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 in Galleon Beach, you’ll taste local rums, learn old and modern distilling methods, use an individual still, mix flavors, and bottle your own creation. Instructors such as Henry, Jody, and Nelly guide the class, which ends with a personalized label and red wax seal.

“This was a lot of fun! Doing some tasting, learning about Rum making and having fun with choosing our flavours was a great way to spend the afternoon. We'd do it again!”

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

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

At Nicole’s Table in Antigua, Nicole leads a relaxed, hands-on cooking class in her hilltop home. You’ll use rum in soup, steak, sides, and dessert, taste six Caribbean rums with Adam, then eat a three-course lunch on the veranda overlooking the sea.

“This was the highlight of our cruise stop - Nicole is a fantastic host and we made such great food and had terrific conversations with both her and her husband who did a yummy rum tasting with us! Highly recommend this to anyone wanting a fun, unique activity!”

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

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

Spend about 150 minutes touring Antigua by jeep or minivan, tasting local rum and beer while visiting Betty’s Hope, Devil’s Bridge, Long Bay Beach, and Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. The small-group outing includes transport and a guide, but confirm the timing and entrance fees before booking.

“The activity was a lot of fun! My wife and I had a lot of fun on the zip lines and Dickenson bay was such a beautiful beach with clear waters, white sand, and stunning views! Crystal our guide from star time was wonderful we had a great time talking with her and hearing more about the island. I can’t recommend her and her business enough!”

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6.Drink Till Your Drunk Rum Drinking & Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $106

Join Star Times Adventure Tours for a rum-focused ride around Antigua with an English-speaking driver-guide, local music, and tastings from the island’s rum collection. You’ll stop at Devil’s Bridge, Betty’s Hope, Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, and a beach for swimming. Crystal is one guide praised for her humor, cultural stories, and easygoing style.

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

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