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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

“My wife and I absolutely loved this tour. We not only tried the most delicious food but Fernando also explained the history and culture of the foods throughout, all while getting to explore the city. All of the food was SO good and Fernando was…”

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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

“Alavaro R was amazing!! We had an amazing time and tried several food/places we wouldn’t have normally gone on our own. We were informed of the history of the food and the city too. Highly 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

“Yeah, such a fun experience! This is the perfect way to go to the best spots to where all the locals eat!! Out guide was Jesus! He was absolutely fantastic. He took us to all the best spots in his knowledge was just incredible. We…”

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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

“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

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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

“Authentic Colombian lunch and views from La Popa. Saw and heard the history of the Old Walled City. Saw working class neighborhoods and was treated to breakfast torta and juice. Duran Duran was was very knowledgeable about Cartagena and it’s history.”

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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

“This was such a great experience. Andrés was kind enough to wait for us as we were running late, but started off the tour with a phenomenal arepa, along with the history of the recipe and cultural importance. After that, the walking tour included more…”

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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

“I loved everything about the tour Julia and her son was really nice and had a blast tasting all of the different food.”

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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

“It was great to see another side of Cartagena. Highly recommend this tour. For improvement, I would just suggest spending some more time in themarket and asking us if we wanted to buy anything there. I would have bought lots of things to support the…”

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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

“We had an amazing food tour in Cartagena and can’t recommend it enough! Yeimy and her colleague were absolutely fantastic—so bubbly, funny, and full of energy. They made the entire experience fun, engaging, and incredibly informative. We tasted so many delicious local foods—fresh local fruits,…”

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