15 Food Tours in Cartagena to Build a Day Around

1.Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Our pick

Taste nine Colombian street foods and drinks while walking Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

“Our street food tour in Cartagena with Alvaro (and Andres) was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Alvaro was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging from the first stop to the last. He not only introduced us to a wide range of delicious Colombian bites (seriously, come hungry — you won’t need another meal that day), but also gave us a deeper understanding of the history and culture behind each dish. The number of stops was impressive, and each one had something unique to offer. Alvaro went above and beyond by also giving us recommendations for what to do and where to go while we were in town. Bonus…”

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2.Cartagena: Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Taste three Colombian specialty coffees in Cartagena, learn how beans move from plantation to cup, and build practical skills for brewing at home.

“The whole activity was extremely interesting and well organised and FUN! Don’t doubt, BOOK!”

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3.Cartagena: Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Taste Colombian rum, pair it with local chocolate, learn the craft, and mix a cocktail at Lunático in Cartagena.

“Luz and team were amazing! My fiancé and I had such a great time. As a local, yes born and raised in Cartagena, this is a very fun experience. I did not know that Colombia had such a wide variety of local Rums. Also, the chocolates we tried during the tasting made the perfect pair with the Rums. This is an activity you can’t skipped if you’re visiting Cartagena for the first time.”

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4.Rum & Rhythms a premium rum tasting with live music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $55Top rated

Taste six Colombian rums with jazz, blues, salsa, and boleros in Cartagena, paired with snacks and stories in a lively two-hour show.

“If I could rate this 100 stars I would. This was truly the best way for us to spend our last night in Cartagena. We had a fun group, all of whom really appreciated learning about rum and its history in Colombia and tasting it, too! Jose was a great gRead more”

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5.Private Cartagena city and street food tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review of Cartagena’s private city and street food tour, with La Popa views, San Felipe fortress, local neighborhoods, private transport, and guide tips.

“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 tips and tricks for navigating the markets and vendors. He graciously drove us around to many important historical sites. We also took advantage of the cooking class that he and his wife offer at their home. It was so much fun and it was like hanging out with new friends in Cartagena! Highly recommended!!”

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6.Cartagena Bazurto Market: Authentic Food & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Explore Cartagena’s Bazurto Market with local guides, Caribbean food, guarapo, street art, crafts, and round-trip city transport.

“The guide never turned up. The whole service was dodgy.”

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7.Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Taste Cartagena beyond its postcard sights with a private walk through the Walled City and Getsemaní, guided by local food and stories.

“Muy buena actividad. El guía John es muy amigable y accesible. Los degustaciones de comida callejera vale nla pena.”

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8.Cartagena: Express Rum and Chocolate Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $69

Taste five Colombian rums with fine chocolate in a one-hour Cartagena experience led by trained rum experts in a small group of 10.

“We had an amazing time with Dylan & Sebastian! They were very knowledgeable about the rum and gave amazing chocolate pairing suggestions! Highly recommend ! The restaurant upstairs is good as well !”

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9.Cartagena: Colombian Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

Taste Colombian craft beer in Cartagena with eight to ten pours, ceviche or sandwich, and a bilingual guide in a small group.

“My partner and I really loved and enjoyed the beer tasting. I was hesitant because I am not a fan or beer, turns out I am a sweet stout fan. We really recommend the beer tasting!”

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10.Cartagena: The Legendary Colombian Rum and Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $109

Taste eight Colombian rums, artisanal chocolates, and local bites in a private Cartagena tasting led in English or Spanish.

“We had an AMAZING experience with this tasting. Alejandra was our guide, and she was fun, interesting, and so welcoming! We did several guided tours while we were in Cartagena and this was by far our favorite. It’s also a great value for your money- we sampled 8 rums and many chocolates and savory snacks!”

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11.Cartagena: Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $70

Taste four Colombian coffees in Cartagena, learn roasting and brewing basics, and decide if this one-hour bilingual experience is worth $70.

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12.Cartagena: Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Taste Cartagena through Chinese-Colombian dishes, bakery treats, plantains, fruit, and fried street food on a two-hour local-led walk.

“Interesting and delicious tour for foodies! We covered many places from empanadas to cheese bread to fruits to sausages… and truly did not need dinner after this 😅 So thank you for a wonderful tour!”

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13.Cartagena Tasting Mezcal & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Taste tequila and mezcal at Rosa Mezcal in Cartagena with Mexican pairings, expert instruction, handmade tortillas, and a small group setting.

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14.Ancient Rome Wine Tasting in Cartagena Spain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $93

Taste four Roman-style wines and ancient-inspired tapas in Cartagena, with a Casa de la Fortuna visit and playful Roman dress-up.

“518 / 5 000 We had a great time, with our guide who spoke excellent English! We visited a 1st century tavern, which was beautifully decorated, and then a few steps away we went to a Roman style modern tavern. We had the opportunity to dress up like an elderly Roman matron and a Roman senator, which was very funny. We tasted 4 wines made according to old recipes and some food that was similar to what was eaten 2000 years ago! How delicious! We had a great time, I can only recommend it to everyone!”

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15.Isla Tierra Bomba beach club: Day Pass with typical food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Spend seven relaxed hours at Fenix Beach Club on Tierra Bomba with boat transport, lunch, drinks, dessert, pool access, and beach time.

“What a relaxing and incredible experience I had! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality that made us feel right at home. We spent the day relaxing on the beach, tried some local dishes and drinks and it was great! The food was delicious and varied, with traditional dishes that allowed us to savor the best of the local gastronomy. In addition, the service was exceptional, making sure that every detail was taken care of to make our experience unforgettable”

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