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The 15 Workshops in Cartagena That Earn Their Price

27 tours  Â·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  Â·  from $15

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops in Cartagena justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.

Small-Group Colombian Cooking Class in Cartagena with Local Chefs - What You Actually Cook: Posta Negra Cartagenera and Coastal Menus
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Small-Group Colombian Cooking Class in Cartagena with Local Chefs

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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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Dance Class In a Secret Rooftop Of The Old City - The dances you’ll learn: Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Champeta
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Dance Class In a Secret Rooftop Of The Old City

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2.Dance Class In a Secret Rooftop Of The Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Salsa, Bachata and Champeta on a secret GetsemanĂ­ rooftop with drinks, friendly instruction and a video tutorial after class.

“Jorge and Jeff were great instructors, they broke everything down into bite sized pieces, which was greatly helpful because I’ve never taken a class in Salsa, Bachata, or Champeta. Came to class nervous, and left with confidence!”

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Emerald Museum & Jewelry Workshop: Behind the Scenes Tour - Where you meet in Cartagena (and how the Old Town vs New Town choice works)
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Emerald Museum & Jewelry Workshop: Behind the Scenes Tour

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3.Emerald Museum & Jewelry Workshop: Behind the Scenes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Cartagena emerald museum and jewelry workshop tour with hotel pickup, mine replicas, specimen viewing, and a factory-to-shop look at how emerald jewelry is made.

“We did not know we were getting a 3-4 hour tour. Was fabulous!! The museum was great. And we had private car tour of the town. We did buy a beautiful emerald.”

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Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots - Price and value: why $20 can feel like more than a bar crawl
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Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

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Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City - From coconut rice to patacones, you cook the base of the meal
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Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

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5.Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

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

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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SkyKitchen 4 Course Cooking Class - Price, whats included, and the real value of $98
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SkyKitchen 4 Course Cooking Class

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6.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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Bazurto Market Tour and Cooking Class in Cartagena - Bazurto Market shopping: how you pick fish, fruit, and spices for real meals
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Bazurto Market Tour and Cooking Class in Cartagena

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7.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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Group Salsa Class in Cartagena, Colombia - What Happens in the Hour: Warm-Up, Rhythm, Steps, Turns
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Group Salsa Class in Cartagena, Colombia

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8.Group Salsa Class in Cartagena, Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15Best value

One-hour beginner-friendly group salsa class in Cartagena's GetsemanĂ­, with live entertainment and optional drinks.

“The experience was awesome! This is the class to take if you want to learn Salsa fundamentals…the instructor did an amazing job”

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Private Surf Class with Certified Instructor in Cartagena

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9.Private Surf Class with Certified Instructor in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Private Cartagena surf class with Hugo, certified coaching, safety-first tips, and a 90-minute plan built for first-time wave riders.

“I am not sure there are words to describe just how much we enjoyed our surfing lesson! Neither of us had ever surfed, but the kindness, patience and grace of our instructor had us riding waves after the first or second attempt. It was INCREDIBLE! I speak for both of us when I say it was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Cartagena. Without hesitation I would book another lesson and encourage anyone considering to do the same. You will not regret it -- perfect place and instructor to learn. Our sincerest thanks for such an amazing couple of hours!”

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Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena - Stop 2 at Libertario Coffee Roasters: How Processing Changes the Flavor in Your Cup
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Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena

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10.Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

A small-group specialty coffee workshop in Cartagena with hands-on tastings at top cafes in El Centro and GetsemanĂ­, plus an English guide.

“We had the most wonderful and informative coffee tasting with Daniel in Cartagena. He told us the entire story of coffee growing, harvesting, roasting and brewing. He did it in the most charming manner. He is an asset to your operation, Karen . We are grateful for such a delightful morning.”

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SkyKitchen 2-Hour Cocktail Class in Cartagena - The snack-and-music setting: where cocktail-making turns into an evening
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SkyKitchen 2-Hour Cocktail Class in Cartagena

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11.SkyKitchen 2-Hour Cocktail Class in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $88

Make five tropical Colombian cocktails in a small 2-hour Cartagena class with fruit, rum and aguardiente, plus snack pairings and music.

“We had a great experience with Sky Kitchen and Owar who led our cocktail making class was great! He was really friendly and clear in explaining the steps. We made 5 cocktails and learnt about new fruits we hadn't tried before. They also made sure we were fed by making us so many delicious snacks - super tasty and filling. My husband and I ended up having a private class as we were the only 2 who booked the evening slot but it was so much fun. The only thing I would reccomend is to provide some water as there is a lot of food and alcohol. It also took…”

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5-Hour Cooking and Tasting Class with Market Small Group Tour - From Bazurto Noise to a Calm Kitchen, in 5 Hours
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5-Hour Cooking and Tasting Class with Market Small Group Tour

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12.5-Hour Cooking and Tasting Class with Market Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $170

5-hour Cartagena cooking class: Bazurto Market tour, a dozen fruit tasting, then hands-on cooking with a chef.

“I enjoyed this experience! I went to the market alone with the tour guide and we picked up a few things. I was able to taste a few things being cooked in the market & see where locals come to shop. During the cooking portion, it was 3 of us. We made boronia, hogao, empanadas, posta, arroz con coco, & enyucada. Everything was amazing & Romario was very kind. Please make time for this experience!!!🇨🇴”

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Crazy Rumba (Salsa and Champeta Workshop) in Cartagena, Colombia - Salsa and Champeta in Cartagena, The Night You Move Like You Mean It
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Crazy Rumba (Salsa and Champeta Workshop) in Cartagena, Colombia

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13.Crazy Rumba (Salsa and Champeta Workshop) in Cartagena, Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Crazy Rumba in Cartagena: two hours of Salsa and Champeta basics, a welcome cocktail, and time to practice on the dancefloor in GetsemanĂ­.

“We were the only people who booked the class so we had 2 hour lessons all to ourselves! The instructor was fun and patient. The space is large and comfortable with air conditioning. I would do this again because me and my boyfriend did not want it to end.”

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Cartagena Local Market Tour and Cooking Class - The Market Run: Tasting, Choosing, and Learning What to Buy
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Cartagena Local Market Tour and Cooking Class

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14.Cartagena Local Market Tour and Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $193

Shop Cartagena’s local market, learn Colombian cooking by the beach, and eat a family-style lunch on this 5.5-hour private class with pickup.

“Kevin is AMAZING truly Picked us up from our hotel and we took a yellow cab to the market!! Wow talk about richness in culture. The market is the real deal cultural experience. Kevin is a wiz working through knowing exactly what to get and how much. It was amazing to see him work with the local vendors. He asks for our input to enjoy that we made what we wanted After the market we were driven to the most beautiful beach house and greeted. We ate the fruit we shopped for earlier which the cooking stations were set up. After we joined Kevin and Andris and cooked The lunch…”

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Private Dance Lessons in Cartagena - How the Class Flows in Real Life: Isolation, Musicality, Steps
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Private Dance Lessons in Cartagena

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15.Private Dance Lessons in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $24

Private dance lessons in Cartagena with Crazy Salsa. A 1-hour class tailored to your level in salsa, bachata, champeta, and more for $24.

“Exceeded our expectations! Very friendly and fun environment and teacher! Everyone enjoyed music and atmosphere!”

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