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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

“Food was delicious from start to finish.. I had several favortie dishes and tried new foods and fruits I'd never even heard of, mmmmmmmmm!! Book it! Awesome guide!”

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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

“Our tour guide Alberto (Roberto?) was amazing. Had a vast knowledge of Cartagena history and food culture. He made the tour very informative and interesting. The food was all amazing. So many different things to try, great value for money. Make sure to go hungry…”

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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

“Dani was and excellent guide and having her 2 assistants made the experience very streamlined. Dani is knowledgeable and runs the experience with care and a great sense of humor. Go with an empty stomach as with 10 + tastings of Cartagena Street food you…”

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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

“Carlos was a fantastic guide. We learned a lot about Cartagena and Columbia and had the chance to try delicious snacks.”

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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

“Our tour guide was Willy. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and it’s culture. We enjoyed wonderful food, fruits and coffees and the conversations were the best! This is a good experience in Cartagena.”

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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 were excited to take a food tour to experience tastes and treats. Our guide seemed to wing it choosing some starve stops including a dirty bodega to stop for beer. We declined that stop. He mentioned tasting fruits and Columbian ice cream but that…”

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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

“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

“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 tour was amazing!Alberto was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. I learned a lot about the city. I will take the tour again when I return. Thank you so much Alberto!”

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