Kingston
Jamaica
Kingston is a big city and the capital of Jamaica, within Surrey County. It was established in 1692 and sits at an elevation of 9 m. Creators show local foods there, including raw ackee at Annie's Restaurant, chicken foot and cow skin soup from a roadside stall, and land crabs prepared for boiling.
- Type
- city, big city
- Location
- Jamaica
- Within
- Surrey County
- Established
- 1692
- Elevation
- 9 m
- In videos
- 1 on Travelnetic
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Tips from creators
- Only eat ackee that has opened naturally on the tree, since it must open that way to release harmful gases first. See the moment ↓
What creators show here
At Annie's Restaurant in Kingston, the host inspects an open ackee pod before tasting a piece of the raw fruit aril. He compares its smooth, creamy taste to edamame while learning that ackee must open naturally on the tree to release harmful gases before eating.
At a roadside stall in Kingston, the host tries a steaming bowl of Jamaican soup filled with chicken feet, cow skin, yams, and local herbs. He describes the subtle kick from Scotch bonnet peppers and the gelatinous, tender texture of the meat.
Vendor Alice pulls live Jamaican land crabs from a barrel to wash and prep them for boiling. The crabs are cooked in a massive pot filled with Scotch bonnet peppers, scallions, jerk seasoning, and butter to infuse deep spice into the meat.
The kitchen staff at Annie's Restaurant sautes tomatoes, onions, and peppers with flaked saltfish before adding boiled ackee arils. The national dish is plated with golden, deep-fried dumplings made from flour and milk powder.
Local singer Black Hero introduces the host to Irish Moss, a traditional energizing drink prepared from boiled sea moss seaweed blended with honey and lime. The beverage is sweet and creamy without any salty ocean aftertaste.
Mitzi serves a classic Jamaican street breakfast consisting of rehydrated saltfish mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and thyme. The dish is layered over hearty slabs of roasted yellow yam inside a takeout box.
Tours and experiences at Kingston
- Private Guided Group Full-Day Water Tour fr Kingston to Portlandfrom $350 per person · 5.0★ (25 reviews)
- Duration
- varies, 8 hours to 10 hours
- Starts
- Hotel pickup offered, or meet at the start point - From NMIA, take the 1st exit onto Norman Manley Hwy.
- Languages
- English (guide)
- Includes
- Single Scoop Ice-cream at Errol Flynn Marina; WiFi on board; bottled water and a fruit or snack (baked goods / nuts) for each traveller; Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Format
- Private tour
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kingston?
Kingston is in Jamaica. It is a city.
Is Kingston worth visiting?
Creators show Kingston's local food, including ackee and saltfish, chicken foot soup, land crabs, and Irish Moss drink.
How long do tours of Kingston take?
The tour with details shown on this page takes 8 hours, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Kingston cost?
Experiences that include Kingston on Viator start from about $350 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Kingston worth it?
Viator lists 1 experience that include Kingston. The top-rated shown here, "Private Guided Group Full-Day Water Tour fr Kingston to Portland", has 5.0 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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