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Cartagena Food Adventure: 10 Dishes, Street Food & Sit-Down stops is a tour or activity in Cartagena, about 3 h 30 min long. It costs about CAD $113 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
A tale of two Cartagenas in one culinary experience: Street food and street art of Getsemaní, then proper sit-down stops inside the Walled City for Fusion Caribbean cuisine; 10+ dishes & drinks feast.
Led by an expert Sherpa, your journey begins in the colorful, bohemian streets of Getsemaní, where street art tells stories of resistance and reinvention. From there, we cross into the Ciudad Amurallada (Walled City), the heart of the Caribbean, finishing inside the ancient walls.
You'll sit down at two standout local restaurants for curated tastings of signature Cartagenero dishes and new Caribbean Fusion cuisine. Between them, taste exotic fruits from the iconic Palenqueras, the must-try arepa de huevo, a sweet stop at the historic Portal de los Dulces.
It's not just a food tour. It's the Sherpa Way: woven with the history, culture, and street art that make Cartagena one of Latin America's most vibrant food destinations.
We meet in front of Tenderete in Plaza de la trinidad!
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Our tour begins in Getsemaní, Cartagena's most soulful and flavorful barrio. Once a working-class neighborhood, today its colorful streets are alive with the aromas of street food, fresh fruit carts, and sizzling fritos. We'll start at Plaza de la Trinidad, the lively gathering spot where Cartageneros come together each evening to eat, drink, and share stories, before wandering past murals and flag-draped alleys, sampling local bites from the vendors who've fed this community for generations.
1 hour
Inside Cartagena's UNESCO-listed colonial old town, we'll trace 500 years of culinary history through its plazas and cobblestone streets. The Walled City is where Spanish, African, and Indigenous flavors first collided to create the Caribbean Colombian cuisine you'll taste today. Between bites, we'll share the stories behind iconic dishes, the markets that shaped them, and the cultural traditions still alive in every kitchen, fruit stand, and corner café.
1 h 30 min
No food tour of Cartagena is complete without a stop at Portal de los Dulces, a century-old sweets arcade beside Plaza de los Coches. Here, palenqueras and local vendors offer dozens of handmade Colombian candies in glass jars, coconut cocadas, tamarind balls, bocadillo, and fig preserves among them. You'll taste your way through a colorful lineup of treats while we share how each one reflects Cartagena's Afro-Caribbean and Spanish roots.
15 min
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Cartagena Food Adventure: 10 Dishes, Street Food & Sit-Down stops costs about CAD $113 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 3 h 30 min. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Expert local guide; History and street art commentary; Tasting of 10+ dishes and drinks; Walking tour through Getsemaní and the Ciudad Amurallada. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Gratuities; Transportation to and from the tour; Additional food and drinks not specified in the itinerary. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: We meet in front of Tenderete in Plaza de la trinidad!. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Cartagena Food Adventure: 10 Dishes, Street Food & Sit-Down stops has child pricing for ages 3 to 13. Adult pricing applies from age 14. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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