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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

“We did a street food tour with Robert and Alex, and it is an absolute MUST DO in Cartagena!!! Robert was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. The perfect blend of incredible food and rich history. You couldn’t ask for more from a street food…”

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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

“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”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Jhon contacted us via WhapsApp when our cruise ship docked to say where to meet him just outside the terminal. He sent a pic of himself and that made it easy to identify him. A driver took us to the Old Town and Jhon had…”

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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

“This club has nothing of luxury. Stained mattresses, broken wood sunbeds. No decent service, terrible food. No english speaking staff. Cigarettes buds in the sand. Empty bottles left in plant pots. Unclean sea water. Poorly maintained facilities.”

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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

“By coincidence we had booked a bike tour via viator earlier in the day and had Jaime, the same guide for our street food tour. You’re in for a treat if you manage to get Jaime. He’s really interested in knowing what you want to…”

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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

“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

“I just finished a private tour with Cesar, the owner of the company. It was a wonderful tour! He customized the tour for me. We did the walking tour of the old city with a lot of historical information, he also included some street food,…”

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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

“This was our first time in Cartagena and the food tour Julie provided not only opened us to the delicious local eats, but also the history around so many of the dishes. She was incredibly knowledgeable, hospitable, and energetic throughout the entirety of the trip.…”

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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

“Amazing food tour with local dishes and added history lesson. The food was delicious as well as fulfilling. We loved to see the local spots and plan to revisit when we come back to Columbia. Definitely book- it worth 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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