Cartagena street food tour: taste authentic flavors
Description
We will taste more than 10 different bites of truly authentic city food that we are sure you have not tasted before, with a unique story told by locals and truly unmatched flavors. Walk the vibrant streets of Cartagena and immerse yourself in its rich culture through an authentic gastronomic tour of the city streets. From the unrivalled egg arepa to the refreshing artisan scrape, each bite offers a unique taste of Caribbean tradition. During this 2-hour tour, you will discover the Historic and Gethsemane Center, while enjoying stories about Afro-descendant, indigenous and Spanish influences in local cuisine. This tour is perfect for those who want a cultural connection and a delicious way to explore the city.
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one of the most traditional and emblematic neighborhoods of Cartagena de Indias, located right next to the walled Historic Center. It was formerly a popular and important place in the independence movements, as social and political struggles brewed there. Today, Gethsemane retains its cultural and community essence, mixing history, urban art and local life. Its colorful streets, full of murals, squares and music, make it a very attractive tourist spot, known for its bohemian atmosphere, its typical gastronomy and its Carthagean authenticity.
The historic and colonial quarter of the city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built between the 16th and 18th centuries by the Spanish as a defensive system against pirates and invaders, with stone walls, strongholds and forts that are still preserved. Inside the walled city are cobblestone streets, colonial houses with florid balconies, historic squares, churches and museums. Today it is the cultural and tourist heart of Cartagena, a place full of history, architecture and tradition, where local life, gastronomy, art and music combine.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
First of all I want to commend Andres for his pleasant and knowledgeable interactions with us. He guided us with care and we learned a lot about Cartagena and the food that makes it unique. We connected on a friendly level and the places we visited were always just right. We loved the whole experience!
Tour operator never showed up. We booked 3 hours before the tour starts but it was confirmed and we went to the spot to wait for half an hour and no one ever showed up. Very unprofessional and unreliable. Waste of my time.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. Your feedback is very important to our improvement. Thank you very much
Our tour guide Cristian was great and very informative! If you want to try and learn more about local Cartagena cuisine book this tour!
Thank you so much!
Cristian is a fun guide. We learned and saw new things and tasted delicious Columbian foods. Thank you.
Was a pleasure!
I did the street food tour with Mafe on my first day in Cartagena (and Colombia). Mafe was great company and it was a great introduction to some foods that I would have on my holiday. Would recommend.
Thank you so much!
This experience could have been great however, although Christian was such a great person he seemed a bit underwhelming. He shared a tour on Sunday evenings were not the best because things were closed. Why would they have a tour if they know things are closed. We seem to just walk aimlessly without any certain restaurants in mind. Christian did seem to know a lot about the history so that was nice and helpful.
We’ll take your recommendations into account. Thank you very much!
The tour guide was fabulous this was so fun we found some really cool small places and I highly recommend it!
Thank you!
Andres was an amazing guide. He walked me through the cities and had numerous bites of food. Additionally, he took me to shops that I wanted to visit. Highly Recommended it!
Thank you so much!
Andres was an exceptional guide. Not only did the take you to authentic Cartagena food, but he included stops you requested. The stops were all of flavorful food samples.
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Andres was a wonderful tour guide. He took us to several local spots for Apres, frozen fruit popsicle (American term cause I can’t remember the Spanish word), coffee, fresh fruits, plantains with cheese and candy! It was all amazing.
Thank you so much!!!
