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15 Best Cartagena Street Food Tours

The street food crawls of the old city: arepas de huevo from the fryer, fruit carts run by palenqueras in full color and ceviche counters the locals defend by name. Caribbean Colombia eats on the street and eats well.

1.Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant street food scene on this 2-3 hour guided tour, sampling local delicacies and exploring the city’s culinary and cultural roots.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Mostly small heavy finger foods. Nice way to see the old town but not great food. Andres was fun. Can’t really recommend”

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3.Street Food Tour with a local Foodie in Cartagena

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant street food scene with a guided tour featuring local specialties, history, and authentic flavors for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“The food tour was great, Daniella and her co-partner did a fantastic job. Some history behind the food that were tried, and a lay of the land largely conducted within the walled city. I had some favorites while the were some others that i could…”

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4.Street Food Tour in Cartagena Walled City and Getsemani

Discover Cartagena’s authentic flavors and vibrant neighborhoods on this private 3-4 hour street food tour — delicious samples, local stories, and cultural insights included.

★ 4.5

“John was incredible. The tour was informative, fun, and the food was amazing. John introduced us to friendly people and made sure we took breaks if needed. I would recommend this tour to everyone. And the food, la comida, was the absolute best.”

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5.Street food tour Cartagena

Discover Cartagena's vibrant street food scene on this 2.5-hour guided tour, sampling local favorites and uncovering hidden culinary gems.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time with Willy. He was very knowledgeable of the history, informative and super friendly. Highly recommended!”

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6.Private island Beach Club Cartagena with food : Club Kabanna

Discover the luxury of Club Kabanna on Tierra Bomba Island from Cartagena with boat transfer, private beach beds, gourmet dining, and relaxing vibes.

★ 4.5

“Two stars because it had a beach and we were able to get there and back. Food was ok. Arrived and service was horrible, I am a big tipper and left $0. Why? They did not pay any attention to us to see if we…”

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7.Street Food Tour of Cartagena

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant street food scene on this guided tour, sampling local favorites while exploring historic neighborhoods and hidden gems.

★ 4.5

“The culture and food of Colombia is unmatched. There are so many options for fruit, appetizers, and deserts. This is a walking tour so be prepared to walk throughout the city bit you will enjoy the flavor and tasteful bites to choose from.”

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8.Cartagena: Playa Tranquila ALL INCLUSIVE+seafood casserole

Experience Cartagena’s Playa Tranquila with a 7-hour all-inclusive day trip featuring seafood, snorkeling, scenic views, and hotel pickup for great value.

★ 3.7

“Tudo aconteceu como descrito no anúncio. Porém não tem muita comunicação, não falam qual bar/barraca vc vai poderá ficar, ficamos na primeira que não tinha uma vista bonita e estava cheia de motos aquáticas e barco em frente, perguntamos se podíamos mudar mais lá pro…”

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9.Private Cartagena city and street food tour.

Discover Cartagena’s highlights and street food on a private 4.5-hour tour with expert guides, stunning views, and authentic tastes for an immersive experience.

★ 5.0

“I had the best experience learning about Cartagena. Angel was the best at showing and going into detail about the history of Cartagena and even Colombia as a whole. I was the only one on this tour and so it was more personable. My questions…”

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10.Local Flavors Food Tour with Native Chef

Explore Cartagena’s flavors and sights on this 2-hour guided tour with a native chef. Enjoy five tastings and cultural highlights for just $42.00.

★ 5.0

“There was nothing memorable about this tour. I have gone on many food tours in many cities and must say this had the worst food tastings. There was very little history to accompany the food. Not what I expected.”

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11.Private Walking Tour Old City with Street Food

Discover Cartagena’s historic old city on a private walking tour combining top sights with vibrant street food, led by an engaging bilingual guide.

★ 5.0

“Our trip with Cesar around the walled city was excellent. He is a very knowledgeable guide and sets a good pace. We tasted a number of snacks. Our favorites were the chicken empanadas and the fried plantains with cheese.”

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12.Street food tour with Julie

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant street food scene with Julie’s guided tour, sampling authentic dishes and exploring colorful plazas in a small, personalized group.

★ 5.0

“Juie was very knowledgeable and interesting. She did great with keeping my father comfortable and entertained (he's in a wheelchair). Her energy was great. We felt like locals being with her!”

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13.Cartagena Bazurto Market: Authentic Food & Culture Tour

Discover Cartagena’s authentic side with a 3-hour Bazurto Market food and culture tour, sampling local delicacies and exploring vibrant street life.

★ 4.5

“Can’t say enough about it. It really opened my eyes to the real Cartagena. Plus the food and drink were awesome. Not to mention our guide Danny was from the market and knew everyone. Such a cool guy who took great care of us.”

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14.Food Tour, History & Coffee Experience

Discover Cartagena's flavors and history on this 2-hour guided tour, blending local food, colorful neighborhoods, and a hands-on Colombian coffee class.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide Mafe was extremely friendly, she gave some details about the different streets we would pass by. The coffee class was very informative and the presenter was knowledgeable and charismatic, definitely recommend it!”

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15.Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani

Discover Cartagena’s flavors and stories on a private street food tour through the Walled City and Getsemani, sampling Caribbean dishes and local tales.

★ 3.9

“The guide was very nice and knowledgeable but a bit slow. He showed us several points of interest but unfortunately it was a very hot and muggy day and we had to cut the tour short due to the weather conditions. The “food tour” portion…”

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