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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

“Wow! What a FUN, fascinating and filling food tour! It was so fun to try so many different and delicious flavors while learning some insider scoops about Cartagena! Hernando was so fun and did a FANTASTIC job herding our group together from stop to stop.…”

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2.Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

Discover Cartagena’s best street food on a 2.5-hour guided tour, tasting 9 local dishes while exploring vibrant neighborhoods and learning about Colombian culture.

★ 4.9

“Fantastic tour! Thank you Robert and Andres. Robert led the tour and was very knowledgeable and we tried so many different Columbian foods and went to street food vendors we would have never have gone to if it wasn’t for this tour. Anyone considering the…”

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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

“We just wrapped up Daniella’s “Street Food Like a Local” tour in Cartagena, and it was the highlight of our trip! My wife, our two sons (12 and 16), and I had an amazing time sampling a variety of local street foods. Daniella’s passion for…”

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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

“Kathrine, our guide did a wonderful job with all the information she provided on this tour. Did not feel rushed, she gave us the chance to absorb the information and sights around us and answered any questions that we had. It was a great way…”

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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

“A must do tour! It was fantastic, we were a group of sixteen, Willy and Jessica were both great! Our group had a great time, the food was good and we learned a lot of history along the way! Would do it again and again!”

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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

“We had a great time in this tour, it exceeded our expectations. Jaime, our tour guide, made the experience even more fun! His English was really good, he was fun, kind and informative! Definitely doing it again!”

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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

“Duran Duran Tours is excellent! Mr. Duran is extremely knowledgeable about the city and its history as well as Colombian authors and literature. Mr. Duran has lived in Cartagena for over 30 years and is intimately familiar with the streets and neighborhoods. He provided invaluable…”

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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

“Andres was a lovely guide. We got a great feel for the different areas of Cartagena and the snack foods that people eat. My younger son loved the cherry soda and passion fruit Gatorade and my older son enjoyed the shrimp ceviche. It was a…”

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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

“We went to Cartagena for my husband's 50th birthday and this was one of the activities we did. Cesar is very knowledgeable and charismatic. We went on a walking tour of the city, had amazing food and drinks, and everyone in our group of 20…”

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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

“We loved that Julie curated our experience to our tastes. She asked us questions and planned the tour around it! It was a wonderful way to spend the evening AND we got to try local foods we wouldn't have found on our own.”

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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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