Colombia · DINING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 dining experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk La Candelaria and sample 7 Colombian specialties, from carimañolas and ceviche to ajiaco, with a local guide.
“Fun neighborhood, but the tour itself wasn't great. An hour in and we'd only had some lukewarm chocolate drink, a piece of cheese, and bread. That set the tone. The pacing dragged and tastings were kind of blah. Not fun, but not awful.”
2-hour Cartagena Bay dinner cruise on the Sibarita Master with a 4-course meal, half bottle of wine, and night views of the walled city.
“We had a wonderful evening. The food was delicious and the vibe was romantic. The servers were accommodating and very nice. We enjoyed it!”
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.”
A 2-hour Cartagena Bay dinner cruise with a 3-course meal, wine, and city views at night. Dock tax and premium drinks are extra.
“The views were beautiful and the food was amazing. Get the beef as your main course! The staff were friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend.”
Cartagena Bay dinner cruise with a 2-hour yacht ride, night views of Bocagrande and Getsemaní, and a 3 or 4-course meal with wine.
“The boat gate was very easy to find and there were crew members on time to take our information. We arrived at 6:30 and the boat left promptly at 7:00. The music was fun but not too loud or crude or inappropriate for the vibe. All crew members wore polo shirts and were attentive and professional. We enjoyed the food and wine and were timely dropped back off on the dock at 9:00. Highly recommend for adult families and couples alike.”
Santa Marta old town walking tour with the Tairona Gold Museum, colonial sights, and street-food tastings like ceviche, lulo, and empanadas.
“We enjoyed the gold museum and learning about the Tayrona people as well as the history of Santa Marta, the architecture of the buildings and Gabriel Garcia Marquez murals. Great to taste traditional food and drinks of the area as well. My only critique was that it was supposed to be 2 hours and was closer to four, but with that being said we loved Sergio, in addition learning about the history we asked a lot of basic questions about the area and he gave us ideas of things we should do and see while here. He was very personable and easy to talk to. Very evident that he enjoys…”
Chef Andrés Ulloa hosts a private Cartagena dinner at home with Caribbean Colombian dishes, all included. 2h40, $52 pp.
“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!”
4-hour guided walking food tour in Santa Marta with 7 stops, market tastings, arepa de huevo, cayeye, coffee, and history.
“Tried all the fruits and food i wouldn’t have thought to order for myself. Walking through local markets and learning about the culture and history with Alvaro. I usually finish my food but by the last meal I had to take it home. 4 hours and fruit, food, coffee and juices”
Cartagena sunset boat party plus night walks in Getsemaní and Centro Histórico, with open bar and nightclub entry from $55.
“Met up with my guide Yeimy at the marina by the statue. She had sent me a picture ahead of time so she was easy to find. There were 3 other people in her group. The boat was filled with us and other tour groups. It's all you can drink for 2 hours so you might want to pace yourself because the drinks are strong! Great music, fun dancing on the boat, the sunset was lovely. Yeimy sat beside me and explained some of the different areas we passed. Afterwards it was just me and my guide (the others in the group had other plans) and we went for dinner…”
Dinner cruise in Cartagena’s bay with a 3-course meal, included wine, and sea views of the walled city, departing at 7 pm.
“It was a great experience, beautiful view, with great food. I would definitely recommend if you’re with a date.”
Medellín night e-bike tour with iconic lights, local neighborhoods, and included dinner. Private group, about 3.5 hours from Laureles to Pueblito Paisa.
“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 circuit with 1-hour massage, therapy pools, Temazcal ritual, and dinner fire show. Small group, 210 minutes.
“I plan to go at least one more time before I leave. Relaxing experience”
Cartagena white night 3-hour dinner cruise on the Bequia Eagle with open bar, DJ, and a full dance show, plus dinner included.
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Cartagena Island Dinner on Tierra Bomba: 10-minute boat ride, dinner with sangria, live DJ 8pm to 11:30, bonfire views.
“This experience never happened. I booked this for my partner’s birthday and it was a disaster. They messaged on the day of to ask us to reschedule, which we did. On the new day, I reached out twice to confirm only to be told it will not happen due to the hotel having an event. Please save yourself the headache and book something else.”
A 3.5-hour Medellín night with dinner, live Mexican mariachi music, and a bottle of your choice, with easy pickup and VIP-style service.
“I really liked the experience, the place is incredible, they play very good music, the atmosphere is 10/10 and I loved the service”
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