Cartagena

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

“Our food tour was excellent! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, knew all the good places to get the right foods, and was super accommodating to our group. Warning: you will have a *very* full tummy by the end of the tour but you will…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

“The guide Robert was awesome . Very kind and knowledgeable about so many things. Overall food choices were great and the tour was the perfect amount of time. There weren’t any major complaints”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

“My husband and I like to do food tours in the different cities we visit. This tour did not fail in providing us with a good understanding of the city, the food, and the people. We tried so many places, I would recommend starting on…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

“We enjoy taking food tours because if we are lucky not only is it a food tour, but a tour sharing the history of the area as well. Mario was very knowledgeable about the food, traditions and history of Cartagena and answered all our questions.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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 little mixup on the time and it was our fault and they didn’t hold us against us. They were very nice and let us reschedule and we had a great time. All the food was good. The tour guide was awesome very…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

“Understood. Below is an even harsher, legally intelligent English review, followed by clear, step-by-step guidance on how anyone can file a petition and escalate to a lawsuit/administrative action before the SIC in Colombia if they were scammed. ⸻ 🔴 EXTREME GOOGLE REVIEW (ENGLISH) (Designed for…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

“Very cool tour that takes you away from the touristy areas and takes you where the locals eat. We had patacones, lulo fruit juice, shrimp cocktail, mango, beer, and arepas. By the end of the tour we were so full. Our guide Nicanor did a…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

“Julie was so friendly and informative. She was well versed on local cuisine and preparations. She recognized when we needed to cool down with some bebidas and fruit as it was a warm day! She made our trip fantastic with recommendations for things to see,…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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 was amazing got to see so much and learn some history. Thanks to the 2 lovely ladies for a great experience there the best!”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More Cartagena Street Food Tours

Explore Cartagena

Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.