The 4 Cooking Classes in Cartagena That Earn Their Price

1.Small-Group Colombian Cooking Class in Cartagena with Local Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Small-group Colombian Caribbean cooking class in Cartagena. Cook from scratch with local chefs, eat what you make, sip wine, get recipes.

“Super special tour with Daniel from Barranquilla — what a super fun and nice guy he is! Great menu with red snapper grilled (not deep fried!) with a coconut garlic sauce, fried plantains, coconut rice. And we started off with a market tour which was fantastic with Daniel leading the way and knowing so many of the fishermen, vendors and farmers. We sampled dishes from a restaurant. Went by AC van in comfort! Daniel’s assistant, Audi, was charming and so efficient in helping us prep for our lunch. Indispensable and full of character. Daniel is an excellent chef/teacher/storyteller. Perfect job for him! Don’t hesitate to put on a Colombian apron…”

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2.Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Hands-on Cartagena cooking class in Old City restaurant, cooking coconut rice, patacones, fish and empanadas, then eating together in a small group.

“Loved everything about this cooking class. The instructor herself didn't speak English but had a very, very energetic and excited translator. I truly felt like I was cooking from a family recipe book with my auntie that had all the pleasant vibes and fun. This was definitely a very hands-on, cook your own meal. During the cooking and instructions you were able to order drinks that were amazing from the restaurant.. Once everything was cooked, your food was plated and brought to you where you sat and enjoyed it together as a class.”

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3.SkyKitchen 4 Course Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98

Cook a 4-course Colombian lunch in Cartagena with a local chef at SkyKitchen, capped at 12 people. 3 hours, recipes emailed.

“Romario was nothing short of amazing . He is very knowledgeable, patient clean and an overall amazing chef. He took his time with every course - he explained everything we were eating and doing thoroughly. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who is traveling to Cartagena.”

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4.Bazurto Market Tour and Cooking Class in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Shop Bazurto Market, cook Cartagena classics with a local family, and enjoy lunch near Centro Historico for $130 in 4.5 hours.

“Just go!!! It was one of the best experiences I have ever had, shopping at the market and then cooking with Duran and Maria in their home. Great hosts, amazing food, loved every minute!”

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