Cartagena street food tour: taste authentic flavors

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Cartagena, Colombia

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5+ bookings last month.

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

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Michael_M ·

Jul 2026

First of all I want to commend Andres for his pleasant and knowledgeable interactions with us. He guided us with care and we learned a lot about Cartagena and the food that makes it unique. We connected on a friendly level and the places we visited were always just right. We loved the whole experience!

· Austen_G ·

Apr 2026

The tour guide was fabulous this was so fun we found some really cool small places and I highly recommend it!

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Overview
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What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Local guide expert in gastronomy and history.
Guided tour of the historic center and Gethsemane.
History & Culture Storytelling
Surprise detail
More than 10 typical tastings

Services not specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Plaza del Pozo, Cra. 10, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
The meeting point will be in the Plaza del Pozo, in the Gethsemane neighborhood. To get there, just leave the City Walled by the Clock Tower, cross to Gethsemane and move a few blocks to the square, which is well known in the area. We'll be waiting there in pants and black shirt.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

El Getsemanicense

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Walled City of Cartagena

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

4.7

based on 18 reviews

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First of all I want to...

Michael_M, Jul 2026

Tour operator no showed

Kelli_H, Jun 2026

Tour operator never showed up. We booked 3 hours before the tour starts but it was confirmed and we went to the spot to wait for half an hour and no one ever showed up. Very unprofessional and unreliable. Waste of my time.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your feedback is very important to our improvement. Thank you very much

Our tour guide Cristian...

Kyana_D, Jun 2026

Our tour guide Cristian was great and very informative! If you want to try and learn more about local Cartagena cuisine book this tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much!

Great introduction to food in Cartagena.

Robyn_P, Apr 2026

I did the street food tour with Mafe on my first day in Cartagena (and Colombia). Mafe was great company and it was a great introduction to some foods that I would have on my holiday. Would recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much!

This experience could...

Tanya_P, Apr 2026

This experience could have been great however, although Christian was such a great person he seemed a bit underwhelming. He shared a tour on Sunday evenings were not the best because things were closed. Why would they have a tour if they know things are closed. We seem to just walk aimlessly without any certain restaurants in mind. Christian did seem to know a lot about the history so that was nice and helpful.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We’ll take your recommendations into account. Thank you very much!

Do it!

Austen_G, Apr 2026

The tour guide was fabulous this was so fun we found some really cool small places and I highly recommend it!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you!

A 100% recommend

Wendy_M, Mar 2026

Andres was an exceptional guide. Not only did the take you to authentic Cartagena food, but he included stops you requested. The stops were all of flavorful food samples.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much!

Wonderful Tour Food and History

Michelle_B, Mar 2026

Andres was a wonderful tour guide. He took us to several local spots for Apres, frozen fruit popsicle (American term cause I can’t remember the Spanish word), coffee, fresh fruits, plantains with cheese and candy! It was all amazing.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much!!!

Andres was an absolute...

Katherine_B, Mar 2026

Andres was an absolute gem! Very knowledgeable and knew how to answer every question. We tried many different snacks and drinks - arepas, fried plantain, various sweets and breads - and left quite full. Our guide was constantly checking in to make sure we weren’t too full or if we wanted anything more. Thanks for a memorable experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much!

PLEASE schedule this tour on your 1st day in Cartagena

Tanya_G, Mar 2026

I should have scheduled this tour on the 1st day of our arrival. Learn from my mistake and don’t skip this tour. A truly authentic experience of Cartagena street food. The Coconut icee at the 1st stop was the perfect beginning of our tour. Not only do you get to try the amazing food and drinks, but you also get to learn about the different neighborhoods of Gethsemeni and the Walled City. Mafi and Christian did an incredible job and spoke English very well. You even have time to take pictures. We were very full at the end of the tour. From coffee to arepas to candies and beer, the best plantains with cheese, it balances sweet and savory. Bring money to buy extras to bring home with you. This tour will not disappoint.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Absolutely, doing this on the first day is the best! Thanks!

Just the right amount of...

Lisa_E, Feb 2026

Just the right amount of historical context and treats to enjoy! Our guide was informative and fun to spend a few hours with

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much! ✨

Foodies wanted

Rachel_G, Feb 2026

Bring a sense of adventure, good walking shoes and an empty stomach! We had a great time and learned a ton!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you!!!

The lady tour guides were...

Diana_B, Feb 2026

The lady tour guides were very nice they took me around to try authentic food I even tried there most popular candy 😊 I will definitely do it again and will recommend