Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Cartagena, Colombia

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Nataliia_S ·

Mar 2026

I had an amazing street food tour experience! Everything was organized at the highest level. Our guide, Liz, was outstanding — she not only introduced us to the local cuisine but also shared fascinating insights about the history and culture. I learned so much and truly enjoyed every moment. All the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was incredible. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

· tara_j ·

Feb 2026

This was an amazing street food tour led by the wonderful Lis! The portions were huge, the variety incredible and everything was insanely delicious. Lis was so fun and funny and knowledgeable and personable. The mix of food and culture and history was top notch. This tour lasted about 3hours and is something I’d highly recommend and do again!

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Overview

Explore the streets of Cartagena by tasting local delicacies throughout the city. Learn about the history and culture of food in Colombia from your guide as you sample street food in Corralito de Piedra. Find hidden vendors you would miss on your own and learn about the influence of different cultures on the local cuisine.

Food tasting included—you may want to buy a whole plate
Learn about the history behind the food you sample from your guide
Explore the city while also satisfying your appetite
Discover local places you would miss without a guide

What's Included

Snacks

We try ten (10) different types of local street food with the permanent accompaniment of a qualified tour guide

Additional meals you want to order.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Camellón de los Mártires
Cl. 31 #71-48, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)

End point

Cl. de la Sierpe #9-8, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
We will finish in a central place after having had an experience that awakens the sense of taste and flavor of Cartagena.

Itinerary

La Matuna

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portal de Los Dulces

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

San Diego

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza Fernandez Madrid

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palito de Caucho

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Centro Comercial La Matuna

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cartagena District

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walled City of Cartagena

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Barrio Getsemani

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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Featured review

Ami_P

Alvaro was a great tour guide!! He’s very passionate about his country and community and took us to all local spots for the best taste of Columbia! We left the food tour happy, full, and connected with the Cartagena community. Definitely come hungry and ready to eat and learn, 10/10 would recommend!!!

Reviews

4.9

based on 1,275 reviews

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Alvaro is the Best!

darlingholdan77, Apr 2026

Our tour guide was Alvaro and he was great! Super in depth with detail and history; Made sure we were safe, taken care of after the tour, fed, and hydrated. He gave us tips and made sure we weren’t in any trouble/danger. Also, he was super funny, kind, and interactive with the group. HANDS DOWN THE BEST TOUR IN CARTAGENA🙏🙏🙂‍↔️ No need for food before or after.

A trip to Cartagena would not be complete without this food tour

Kamran_K, Apr 2026

My wife and I saw the positive reviews and thought this would be a good experience . We did not regret one moment of this tour. Our guide was Camillo Jose and he made our experience a truly memorable one. He was extremely passionate about everything Cartagena and loved talking about his culture and rich history of the city. We stopped at nine different places and tried tons of authentic savory and sweet items. We also took lots of breaks along the way as it was extremely hot and humid. They provide a bottle of water but I suggest you also bring extra We've been on many Food Tours and this one was one of the best. Definitely worth every penny.

Great tour!

Sam_P, Apr 2026

The entire food tour was amazing from start to finish Eli and Robert made us feel like a family. We tried every kind of Colombian food you could imagine and to end the night we saw a free performance at the clock tower. I would recommend doing this tour on your first day to get familiar with the different foods/restaurants you can eat at. Great for solo travelers, couples or big families looking to get a taste of Cartagena

Cartagena street food is fun!!

Jean_R, Apr 2026

Carrie was the most wonderful guide, it involved a lot of walking, and it was a hot and humid day so it was a little tiring. The food samples were huge and actually created lunch without any problems at all. It was wonderful to purchase things from local vendors rather than commercial companies..

Street Food Tour

Carmalita_H, Apr 2026

This was a truly enjoyable experience. Karen was so amazing. She did a great job explaining all the foods and giving information of the city. All of the food was very delicious. I definitely would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena!

Worth the Money and Time! You will love it!

Desha_B, Apr 2026

Fun! Informative! Great Food. Don't eat before you go. So much good food!! Very much worth the price and your time!

Excellent food tour!

Jeanell_B, Apr 2026

Excellent tour and a great way to explore the city and taste authentic street food. Plenty of delicious dishes to try and you will end with a full belly! We opted to take this tour vs one from the cruise ship and we are so happy we did. It was a small group of 11 people and everyone had a great time. Our tour guide did an amazing job explaining each dish as we explored each establishment. Definitely recommend!

Don’t Hesitate! Enjoy the experience!

Michael_S, Apr 2026

This experience is as advertised with an outstanding guide (Legaxy), an excellent variety of culinary delights, a deep dive into the history of Cartagena, and wonderful walk through the Getsêmani area. Time flew by as our group shared our thoughts on the cusine and neighborhood. Be warned, skip breakfast and bring an appetite! Legaxy is the complete package. He has the customer service background to make sure everyone and everything is answering your needs. He also brings an immense amount of background knowledge to make this experience more than just eating. He has some useful visuals that enhance the presentation. Don’t hesitate! This is a wonderful way to learn about the city while enjoying some extraordinary street food that pleases your palate.

Delicious History of Local Foods!

Chris_W, Apr 2026

This was a great way to try a variety of new flavors and hear the history of the food and the city! We loved it! Mercedes was an excellent tour guide!

Yummy food!

Kylie_G, Apr 2026

Lots of yummy local food! Karen was great! We loved the 11 food options and friendly tour guides. Thanks so much

Wonderful tour with the family

Romika_O, Apr 2026

What an awesome tour. Don’t bother with lunch or dinner after. You won’t leave hungry. Robert and Felipe were awesome! Our 6 and 8 year olds loved it. They had options for dietary restrictions throughout. Lots of veg options.

Alvaro, a great tour guide!

EstherJoy_D, Apr 2026

Alvaro was an awesome tour guide! He’s friendly, personable and knowledgeable. The tour started on time, there were no hiccups. Everything ran smoothly. He even helped one of the guests with their toddler, so if you’re bringing along the little ones, no worries. His English is good so you can understand him very well and vice versa!

Great street flight food tour

Mario_U, Apr 2026

Great food tour around the walled city. Did a little bit of walking so I didnt feel so full afterwards. The portions were perfect. Alvaro was great, he combined a bit of history and culture as we walked along and ate.

An Authentic Experience

Nathaniel_W, Apr 2026

Out of all of the street food tours I’ve been on, this was the best one I’ve experienced. Legaxy provided us with not only the history surrounding the food, etc. Amazing!

Street Food Tour and host were wonderful

jmcornell, Apr 2026

Alvero David was informative and engaging. He obviously was enthusiastic about the street food and shared that with our group. The food was delicious ! Thanks for a wonderful experience.

Great experience

Vincent_D, Apr 2026

Had a great time. Tour guide did a great job. I would definitely recommend to other who are interested in trying local food

Be cautious

Alexis_J, Apr 2026

Mercedes was nice and very informative, and I appreciated the effort she put into explaining everything. However, the food was not enjoyable for us and unfortunately made both of us feel sick shortly after. We went the entire trip without any stomach issues until a few hours after the tour, so that was really disappointing. Overall, it just wasn’t worth it for us.

Must do!

Monica_H, Apr 2026

Wonderful experience. Everything was explained so thoroughly and the samples of food were such generous amounts. Robert was amazing guide.

Absolutely would...

Meghan_D, Apr 2026

Absolutely would recommend! My 14, 12 and 4 year olds tried food I never expected them to try and Hernando was so fun and shared so much about Cartagena.

Such an amazing...

Sofia_P, Apr 2026

Such an amazing experience! Our tour guide did an amazing job explaining everything we were eating and was super knowledgeable on a bunch of different topic.

Cartagena foodie tour

Veronica_T, Apr 2026

Really great tour with really great guides who make you feel welcome in their city. Alvaro is fabulous, he is very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the foods, and how they connect with the modern way of life but keep the old ways close

Such a lovely and...

Justine_J, Apr 2026

Such a lovely and welcoming experience! Very grateful for Alvaro who was a fantastic guide with so much insight into the culture and history of Cartagena, as well as delicious food!

Great experience

Oxana_R, Mar 2026

The guide was excellent. There was a lot of food offered, for all tastes. Important to know that this is the tour of walled city street food, not Getsemaní, which makes it a much shorter walk. We would recommend to anyone looking to discover Cartagena street food.

Great Street Food Tour

Cassy_R, Mar 2026

Great food tour! Really got to experience the best authentic Cartagena street food! Our guide was great too!

Best food tour experience

Hinna_C, Mar 2026

Alvaro was hands down the best tour guide I have had for any type of tour I have been to - not just in Cartagena but in every country. He was not only great at showing us the delicious food of Cartagena but he incorporated history into it and made it fun. Highly recommend doing this tour with him and only him!

Great way to learn about Cartagena!

Sophia_D, Mar 2026

This was a really great experience! Learned a lot about the local food and culture. Our guide, Karen, was absolutely wonderful.

Alvaro, our tour guide,...

Steve_T, Mar 2026

Alvaro, our tour guide, was great. He spoke great English and was super knowledgeable. The food was delicious and there was a lot of it. Come with a big appetite. There wasn't quite as much walking as I expected and we were able to sit at almost every location.

We booked this tour for...

John_P, Mar 2026

We booked this tour for the first day we arrived. What a great way to get a city tour, experience fantastic food, a get a huge dinner. By the end we were sharing because everyone was so full. Karen was simply fantastic and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour

The best experience

Nataliia_S, Mar 2026

Great food tour with Yauli

Karen_C, Mar 2026

Wonderful food tour in Cartagena! We arrived on a Virgin cruise and took an Uber from the port to the meeting location. Our guide, Yauli was fantastic! The tour was very organized and the food stops were very unique with great food. There were 9 in our total tour group. Would definitely recommend.