Shoppailukierros Ocho Riosissa

It has been difficult to rate as I received this message the day before.... 'Hello Clive, we sincerely apologise that your excursion Ochi Shopping Tour scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to low booking. Please see your Rep for further information. ( Nicardo TUI)

Terrible trip offered by Tui. States it would be 2-4 hours and would see boutique shops and harbour area of Ocho Rio’s. Instead we were taken to an overpriced shopping mall where staff follow you round everywhere. 20 mins later and we were taken to the Taj Mahal shopping area, where we had one hour. Shops were full of the same overpriced holiday tatt. We were never taken to the harbour and don’t experience anything remotely authentic. Complained to Tui rep and asked for a refund. Avoid….

The time went super quick. Maybe 3hrs should be given. On the plus side the driver was nice, polite and professional.

Tourist trap! Driver lied and said the first shop was cheapest and in fact it was the most expensive and he obviously earned commission there, the second was cheaper and better and the third was a market and locals try robbing you

Actual shops were amazing to go in to, staff slightly pushy but nothing a stern no can’t solve if you don’t want anything. Staff very grateful if you do buy from them and will discount products. The outdoor market sellers are awfully pushing and touchy. “Free samples” being given then waiting at the tour bus for the money and won’t take the product back. Also cannot take no for an answer wouldn’t recommend walking in this area.

Didn't enjoy anything about the shopping trip was pestered the moment we got off the coach wanting to show us around the market only wanted money & probably to sell weed, didn't feel safe & the shops wasn't to our taste ??