Colombia · FOOD & DRINK IN CARTAGENA
The good food & drink in Cartagena fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the title.
A 2 to 3 hour street food tour in Cartagena with about 10 tastings, city history, and a walk through La Matuna, Getsemaní, and the Walled City.
“Great tour guide that les us through the city with some amazing food and drinks along the way. The tour guide was the best!”
Taste 9 Colombian street foods and drinks on a 150-minute guided walk through Cartagena and Getsemani, ending near Café La Manchuria.
“it was my first tour of street food, I totally enjoyed all of it.”
Cartagena rum and chocolate tasting in Getsemaní: eight aged Colombian rums, Bolivar cocoa pairings, local snacks, and stories in 1h45.
“We had a private tasting with Alejandra and she was warm, funny, knowledgeable and likeable. It was one of the best experiences we've had in Cartagena.”
At Lunático in Cartagena: taste 8 Colombian rums with chocolate, learn rum history, and mix a cocktail on a terrace with castle views.
“It was very good experience. Adrian zour rumelier was really friendly and knowledgeable. We tried 10 different rums. Some of them were really great. Great choice of chocolate also. I would make it 2 full hrs BCS the experience felt bit rushed. Drinking in such a fast speed is not pleasant”
Walk Cartagena with a local foodie, sampling Chinese bakery bites, tropical fruits, twice-fried patacón, Guinness shrimp cocktail, sweets, arepas, pastries, and beer.
“We just wrapped up Daniella’s “Street Food Like a Local” tour in Cartagena, and it was the highlight of our trip! My wife, our two sons (12 and 16), and I had an amazing time sampling a variety of local street foods. Daniella’s passion for her city’s street food shines through every moment of the tour – she’s a fantastic storyteller, full of fun facts that kept us all engaged. The food was out of this world. The empanada was our family’s top pick (crispy and bursting with flavor), closely followed by the warm cheese-filled bread and the refreshing shrimp ceviche. Daniella even got our 16-year-old (who never eats fruit)…”
Private street food tour in Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní, with hotel pickup, local bites, and history stops for $75.
“Nic was amazing! Great communication before to organize pick up from the cruise terminal. Learned so much, had great food/drinks, and had so much fun!!”
Cartagena specialty coffee tasting in a lab-style center, learn Colombia’s seed-to-cup story, smell and taste three brews in 2 hours for $15.
“Arturo was great. We learned a ton and drank a bunch of coffee!”
A 2.5-hour Cartagena street food tour with arepas, fruit, shrimp cocktail, patacones, and sweets, guided walk through San Diego and Centro.
“Willy was a fantastic guide and brings a local knowledge to the tour. He brought us to a handful o spots all over the city.”
Cartagena: Lunático boutique rum and chocolate tasting with 8 to 10 Colombian rums, chocolate pairings, and cocktail making in 2 hours.
“Our rum tasting was the perfect first night in Cartagena! The location had amazing views of the old fort, and the tasting space was cool, clean, and modern. Our tasting guide was incredible fun, lively, and knowledgeable. He walked us through all types of various Colombian rums, explained them and their significance, and paired them perfectly with Colombian chocolates. At the end, we got to make our own cocktails and enjoy them while the host gave us great advice on our trip in Cartagena! We would absolutely recommend to anybody looking for a fun evening! TIP: eat beforehand, there’s a decent amount of rum!”
Club Kabanna private beach day near Cartagena with round-trip boat, lunch, and a pool-and-restaurant setup on Tierra Bombas Island.
“Understood. Below is an even harsher, legally intelligent English review, followed by clear, step-by-step guidance on how anyone can file a petition and escalate to a lawsuit/administrative action before the SIC in Colombia if they were scammed.”
A 2-hour Cartagena street food tour with a local guide, historic walking stops, and plenty of tastings and drinks starting at 4 pm.
“Amazing way to start our time in this beautiful city! We had plantains with cheese,, the most amazing fruit juices, fresh ceviche and much more. Throughout the tour our wonderful guide, Raffe, told us the history of the city and showed us lesser known quaint areas. Highly recommend!”
Premium Colombian rum tasting in Cartagena with live jazz-blues music and song pairings after each pour, plus cheese and ham boards.
“If I could rate this 100 stars I would. This was truly the best way for us to spend our last night in Cartagena. We had a fun group, all of whom really appreciated learning about rum and its history in Colombia and tasting it, too! Jose was a great gRead more”
Private Cartagena city and street food tour with La Popa views, Castillo San Felipe, and local neighborhood bites for $90.
“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!!”
Cartagena Bazurto Market tour with a bilingual guide. Taste tropical fruit and guarapo, learn Afro-Caribbean culture, and shop crafts.
“The guide never turned up. The whole service was dodgy.”
A private 4-hour Cartagena street food walk through the Walled City and Getsemani, with local snacks, history stops, and plenty of tasting.
“The tour was amazing!Alberto was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. I learned a lot about the city. I will take the tour again when I return. Thank you so much Alberto!”
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