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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

“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…”

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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

“This is as real as a street food tour through Cartagena gets. Our guide Jesús and his assistant were so enthusiastic about the food they helped us discover that it was infectious. Whether it was yucca based buns, undiscovered fruit, Cartagena's version of shrimp cocktail…”

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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

“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.”

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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

“Willy was a fantastic guide and brings a local knowledge to the tour. He brought us to a handful o spots all over the city.”

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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

“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

“It was an absolutely wonderful tour. Everything I tried was delicious. My absolute favorite was the cóctel de cameron, as well as the best coffee I have ever had. You have options to choose from at each stop, depending on your personal taste, so you're…”

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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

“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,…”

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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 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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