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Small Group Cartagena Street Food Tour

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Highlights

This is not just a food tour—it’s a journey into the heart of Cartagena’s culture. Guided by locals who know the city’s hidden corners and culinary secrets, you’ll taste authentic flavors that go beyond the typical tourist experience. Our small groups ensure a more personal and immersive experience, allowing you to interact closely with the guides and truly connect with the city. From the influence of Chinese cuisine on traditional dishes to the sweetest guava pastries and freshly made cheese arepas, every stop is a story, every flavor a memory. You’ll explore bustling streets, learn about history, and connect with the people who make Cartagena so unique. It’s an experience that engages all your senses and leaves you with more than just a full stomach—you’ll take home unforgettable memories.

Itinerary

  • Walled City of Cartagena

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Cartagena’s Chinese Culinary Legacy: We will meet at Lonchería Polo Norte, a Chinese bakery—the oldest restaurant in the city and the only one that has been run by three generations. Here, we will learn about the Chinese influence on Cartagena’s cuisine. Then, we will pass in front of Plaza de Bolívar, which is considered the most important square in the city.
  • Calle de la Moneda

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Taste the Local Fruits: Get ready to explore the vibrant flavors of Cartagena through its fresh, tropical fruits! On this stop, you’ll taste a wide variety of fruits that locals enjoy daily—some familiar, like mango and pineapple and others more exotic. Each fruit has its unique flavor, aroma, and story, reflecting the rich agricultural diversity of Colombia’s Caribbean region.
  • Palito de Caucho

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Crispy Patacón with Fresh Cheese: At this stop, you’ll enjoy crispy, twice-fried green plantains soaked in garlicky water and topped with fresh costeño cheese and suero. This is a true street food classic in Cartagena, loved by locals for its crunchy texture and savory flavor.
  • La Matuna

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Shrimp Cocktail ( guiness record) and Chorizo Tasting: In the La Matuna neighborhood, we’ll taste a delicious shrimp cocktail and visit the place where they made the world’s largest shrimp cocktail in 2015, weighing 1,300 kilos. You’ll learn how this Guinness World Record was achieved! Next, we’ll try the famous chorizos , known for their bright color and amazing flavor—a true local street food favorite.
  • Portal de Los Dulces(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Portal de los Dulces – Sweet Treats Stop At this stop, you’ll enter the heart of Cartagena’s traditional sweets market. The Portal de los Dulces is famous for its colorful stalls filled with local candies, tropical treats, and hand-made delights. Taste coconut sweets, coconut rolls, traditional jams, and other Colombian confections, all made with authentic recipes passed down through generations. This is the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth and experience a true taste of Cartagena’s culinary culture.
  • San Diego

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Cheese Arepas Delight Get ready to taste authentic Colombian cheese arepas, made with white corn and fresh costeño cheese, then stuffed with rich, creamy butter. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, each bite is a perfect balance of savory, cheesy, and buttery flavors. Loved by locals, these arepas are a true street food treasure in Cartagena—simple, delicious, and impossible to resist!
  • Refresquería La Orquídea

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Final Stop: Local Beer Experience We will finish at a famous spot where locals go to enjoy local beer. Here, we’ll take a few minutes to get to know each other and wrap up our experience like true Cartageneros.
  • Mr. Bono

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Taste the World’s Most Delicious Bread: Next, we will move on to try Colombian bread, awarded as the most delicious bread in the world according to Atlas gastronomic magazine. We will also taste a delicious guava and cheese pastry and dive into a world of sweet and savory flavors. We will pass in front of the most beautiful church in the city, the Cathedral

What's included

INCLUDED

7 food tastings, local soda tasting, local juice, sweets and beer

NOT INCLUDED

Air-conditioned vehicle
No pick up is included

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Additional information

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommend this activity for travelers with lactose intolerance.
Not recommend this activity for travelers with celiac disease.
Not recommended for vegan travelers. For vegetarian travelers, please inform us in advance.

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