Colombia · STREET FOOD TOURS IN CARTAGENA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 street food tours in Cartagena worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Cartagena street food tour packs 10 local bites, sweet and savory treats, and city history into a 2-3 hour walk for $44.
“The tour was fabulous and very informational. We learned a lot about the food and the culture of Cartagena. Highly recommend.”
Cartagena street food tour with 9 tastings in the Walled City and Getsemani, plus history from local guides. 150 minutes, $49.
“Karin was an excellent and fun guide taking us to the ins and outs of Cartagena street food.”
Taste Cartagena street food like a local with a small-group walk, Chinese bakery legacy, fruit tastings, patacón, shrimp cocktail, sweets, and beer.
“Fun way to start the trip! We must have tried 10 different bites along the way, many of which we would have missed if not for our excellent guide. She was on time, fun and engaged, and always ready to answer questions. Recommended for anyone visiting the city for the first time.”
Private street food tour in Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani with hotel pickup, a local guide, and five tasty regional samples.
“Jon was the BEST guide! He spoke perfect English and was so educated on the history and culture around us. We felt completely safe with him and could not have a booked a better tour for having just arrived in Cartagena! Highly reccomend.”
Cartagena street food tour with 7 tastings, from arepas and chorizo to shrimp cocktail and Colombian sweets, in about 2.5 hours. $70 pp.
“I reached out to this tour company mid week and day of and did not hear back from them. They did not show for the tour that was confirmed and did not let us know until the start time that they were not available. Understand things happen but letting us know ahead of time would have prevented us from wasting an evening.”
A 2-hour street food walk through Cartagena’s historic areas, mixing local tastings, drinks, and short history stops for $70.
“The food we tried taste great! Eusebio was our guide and he was very knowledgeable! He was so kind to us and funny. He went above and beyond to help us get our car back. We listened to a local and got our car towed. Eusebio, stayed with us an hour, talking with the police, getting the info we needed! Even after all that, he finished up our tour!”
Private 4-hour Cartagena city and street food tour with La Popa views, Castillo de San Felipe, local neighborhoods, and skip-the-lines value.
“Duran Duran Tours is excellent! Mr. Duran is extremely knowledgeable about the city and its history as well as Colombian authors and literature. Mr. Duran has lived in Cartagena for over 30 years and is intimately familiar with the streets and neighborhoods. He provided invaluable tips and tricks for navigating the markets and vendors. He graciously drove us around to many important historical sites. We also took advantage of the cooking class that he and his wife offer at their home. It was so much fun and it was like hanging out with new friends in Cartagena! Highly recommended!!”
A private 4-hour Cartagena street food walk through the Walled City and Getsemani, with local bites, drinks, and stories.
“Muy buena actividad. El guía John es muy amigable y accesible. Los degustaciones de comida callejera vale nla pena.”
A 3-hour private street food tour in Cartagena with handmade sweets, arepas, local beer, and neighborhood stories you cannot DIY.
“Great introduction to Cartagena. Carlos was excellent and helped us with enjoyment of sites, history, new tastes and the whole Cartagena culture! Highly recommend!!”
A 2-hour Cartagena street food walk blending Chinese and local flavors, classic bakeries, plantain, fruit, and fried festival stories.
“Interesting and delicious tour for foodies! We covered many places from empanadas to cheese bread to fruits to sausages… and truly did not need dinner after this 😅 So thank you for a wonderful tour!”
Cartagena street food and full city walk with a local guide, sampling neighborhoods from Plaza de San Diego to Getsemani.
“Our tour guide was very nice. We really enjoyed all of the food options and we were able to see the beautiful history of the walled city.”
Taste Cartagena is a 2.5-hour, English private street food and city walk through San Diego, the Walled City, and Getsemani.
“Nothing amazing, some spots we visited was underwhelming serving cold food. Guide was very nice and friendly but didn't have a lot of enthusiastic energy.”
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