Cartagena Rum & Chocolate Experience

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Cartagena, Colombia

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Includes 8 Premium Colombian Rums, Chocolate and Truffles, and three typical savory bites from local gastronomy.
Certified Guide (Spanish, English)

Dinner

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner are not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

El Arsenal: The Rum Box 24, Calle Arsenal #8b-19, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
At the beginning of the bustling Arsenal Street, right around the corner and across from the convention center, there's a two-story pink building with wooden barrels outside promoting free hugs. When you arrive, the host will take you to the exact spot where the experience will take place.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 13 reviews

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Must do, can’t wait to go back!

Benjamin_H, Apr 2026

OMG…..this was amazing. Upon arrival at the meetup location around 10a, we waited for about 15 mins and wondered if we were in the wrong spot. A young man across the street came to us and told us that the restaurant didn’t open until 12p. We explained that we were there for the chocolate and rum tasting. He said, let me make a call. Turns out our guide was involved in an accident that morning so the owner was coming to conduct the tour. The young man offered us water and some chocolates from his shop (for free!). About 5 mins later, he told us they were ready for us, and he carried our chocolates to the tour location a block or so away. Upon arriving, we thought we would be joining a group….nope, just the two of us and the owner (Abraham). He started off by getting to know us a bit and Abraham went from a thick “Spanish” accent to perfect English. We said, whoa, what just happened. Abraham explained that he went to university in North Carolina for a couple of years but found that his passion was cooking/creating, so he came back to Cartagena. He proceeded to take us through a chocolate and rum journey for a couple of hours. The more we enjoyed, the more he enjoyed. He got so excited he took us to the factory where he was making a special chocolate to be paired with a rare rum only sold in Austria. We had such a great experience and made a friend in Abraham. Turns out, after the tour we had already made lunch reservations at his restaurant, The Arsenal, and he made a special table and lunch for us as well. This is a must do in Cartegena if you like rum and chocolate!

Response from Host, May 2026

Wow… reading this felt like reliving the whole morning with you. Thank you for taking the time to share it in such detail. That day didn’t start in the easiest way on our side, but stories like yours remind us why we do what we do. We’re especially glad everything turned into such a personal and memorable experience in the end. Abraham will truly appreciate this, he puts his heart into every moment, and when he connects with guests, the experience naturally becomes something beyond a tasting. From the walk, to the chocolate, to the rum, to the table afterwards… it’s exactly the kind of day we hope people take with them. And that moment at the factory sounds like a perfect example of how things unfold when there’s real passion behind it. Thank you again for your patience, your openness, and for being part of that story with us. You’ll always have a place here in Cartagena.

Fun and informative

Jason_Y, Apr 2026

Alejandra was a lot of fun with great energy and taught us a lot about Colombian rums and spirits. That was a very memorable experience in a great setting. We had so much fun tasting and learning. Highly recommend this!

Response from Host, May 2026

Jason, love reading this! Alejandra’s energy is contagious, and she has a great way of turning learning into something fun and memorable. It’s awesome to know you enjoyed both the tasting and the stories behind Colombian spirits in such a special setting. Thanks a lot for the recommendation it really means a lot. Hope we get to host you again sometime!

Great tasting, super!

Michiel_B, Apr 2026

The enthusiasm and knowledge from Wendy about the rums made everything complete. It was a great experience to do this rum- and chocolate tasting!

Response from Host, May 2026

This is so great to hear! Wendy has a wonderful way of sharing her passion for rum, and it really shows in every tasting. We’re glad her energy and knowledge helped bring the whole experience together for you. Pairing rum with chocolate always adds that extra touch, so it’s great to know you enjoyed it. Hope to have you back for another round soon!

The Best

leasiah_H, Aug 2025

Had an amazing time at the rum tasting! The selection was fantastic, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the staff was incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend for anyone looking to experience great flavors and learn a bit along the way!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you so much, leasiah_H! We're thrilled you had a great time. Thanks for the recommendation — you're welcome back anytime for more flavors and fun!

Learned a lot about rum...

Thaddeus_H, Dec 2024

Learned a lot about rum and the different qualities of rum. I have been drinking cheap stuff in the past thinking they were mostly similar and had some really tasty quality rum and was very impressed. Had an enjoyable time drinking and eating the snacks, just a warning: the last thing you will be given is a spoonful of honey/chocolate stuff - this is a hand scrub and not something you should eat. Don't ask how I know.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you, Thaddeus! We're thrilled you enjoyed discovering the world of quality rum—there’s definitely a big difference from the cheap stuff! And yes, that final touch is meant to be a hand scrub, not a snack—lesson learned the fun way! Hope to welcome you back for another tasting (and maybe some more surprises!).