Colombia · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good dining experiences fill up in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
Bogotá Food Experience in La Candelaria. Taste 7 regional Colombian snacks on a 4 to 5 hour walking tour from $39.45 with culture stories.
“Excellent way to sample foods you may not normally try and orient yourself with La Candeleria. Highly recommend.”
A 2-hour Cartagena Bay dinner cruise with Sibarita Master, air-conditioned comfort, a four-course meal, and wine, plus night views.
“Service and food were pretty good. We witnessed a proposal which was cool. We lucked up with that seat in the front. Everyone ran upstairs but we had the best spot👍🏾”
Cook a full Cartagena meal in a real Old City restaurant, from coconut rice and patacones to fish and empanadas, then eat together.
“Such a fantastic experience! Highly recommend it. The meal was delicious, the music was so fun and the atmosphere was perfect”
A romantic Cartagena Bay dinner cruise with 3-course meal and two glasses of wine. Calm night views, easy logistics, extra dock tax.
“It was okay at first! Fast boarding and pleasant service from the workers. NOW! Lets talk about food and package included in my order. When purchased the package it said half bottle person (wine) but it was lies . They only gave us 2 glasses and it was less that half glass. The wines are very cheap wines and taste horrible. Appetizers were cold and main dish was only thing I enjoyed. The about doesn’t go along the chores for Cartagena; they take you to the center of the sea and park and killed 1hr 30 mins there . The view is nice but i was expecting the boat to…”
Cruise Cartagena Bay by yacht at night with dinner and wine. Views of Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, and the port lights.
“A fun way to spend the evening- seeing the modern city skyline from the water. The food was good - the fish was delicious. The cruise was around the inner bay so no concerns about it being a rough ride”
Santa Marta history plus street food in 2 hours, from the Tairona Gold Museum to ceviche, lulo, and empanadas.
“Tour guide was nice but the tour was really short and we didn’t get a tour of the museum or other places that were listed in the description. Same with the food tasting we didn’t get to try the ceviche because the place was closed but never made it up somewhere else. Overall it was too much money for such a concise tour”
Private dinner in a Cartagena home with chef Andrés Ulloa, Caribbean dishes, local stories, and great value for $52 per person.
“Andres was an excellent host, welcoming us into the city and into his home. It was a very intimate experience learning about his story, the story of the foods of colombia, and getting to taste so many delicious creations. He also gave great reccomendations of other places to visit while in Colombia and continued to be responsive days after our experience. Rock on Anakin!”
Walk Santa Marta’s historic sights and markets on a guided 4-hour food tour, tasting local bites, juice, and barista coffee.
“Alberto es de Santa Marta y se conoce todos los rincones de la ciudad. Buen guía que te lleva por toda la ciudad para explorar nuevos sabores y comidas. Muy recomendable.”
Sunset boat party in Cartagena plus a nighttime tour of Getsemaní and Centro Histórico, with an open bar and nightclub entry.
“The experience was excellent. Our tour guide was phenomenal and very knowledgeable. He was very attentive and kind to our group, he answered all of our questions.”
Cruise Cartagena Bay at golden hour with a 3-course dinner and wine on board, plus sea views of the walled city from the water.
“It’s worth it and such a vibe! The staff were friendly and accommodating and the food was sooooo good”
Medellín night e-bike tour with gourmet dinner included. Cruise from Laureles to Belén, enjoy city lights, and finish with dinner.
“This tour was a great way to spend the afternoon getting to know the city. Highly recommended for small groups or couples! In fact, we had already done a general city tour the day before and were a little skeptical, thinking maybe we'd repeat the same sights or tire of biking. But man, oh man were we wrong! First, the bikes are nice and comfortable, and they're the type of electric bike on which you don't have to pedal at all. So, no experience required, really. On a side note, helmets are provided and encouraged but not required. That said, the true champions of the evening were Carlos and Andrés.…”
Medellín spa near Poblado: 1-hour massage, sauna and therapy pools, then dinner with live fire show for $324.
“I plan to go at least one more time before I leave. Relaxing experience”
White Night dinner cruise on Cartagena’s Bequia Eagle with inner-bay views, dance show, and open bar national spirits, $78.
“Fue una experiencia increíble!!! Llegamos y nos recibieron con un cóctel de bienvenida. Bailaron jóvenes y señoritas y posteriormente nos sirvieron la cena, sencilla pero muy deliciosa; arroz, papas, ceviche, ensalada de verduras, de postre arroz con leche. Luego bailamos y brindamos. Lo que mejoraría sería que hubiesen más barman y que haya más variedad de cócteles como piña colada, mojitos, espumantes, etc. ya que solo había un barman y había que hacer fila para pedir un trago y solo había RON 🍹 En general es excelente la experiencia, la recomiendo !!!!”
Cartagena's Tierra Bomba beach dinner at Fenix Beach, with 10-minute boat ride, DJ, bonfire, sangria, and dessert for $60.
“Before going, read the details the tour company provides. It will give you the number of the gate where you are expected to arrive. It will also give you the amount that you are expected to pay at the port when you arrive at the gate. The ride to tRead more”
Mexican mariachi night in Medellín with dinner and drinks, $175. Pickup at Hotel Dorado La 70. English guide, 3.5 hours.
“This place is amazing to spend a good night with friends.”
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