Whoever the traveler you are, cross tasting traditional food of your checklist trip and join us in this tour around Colombian Caribbean identity and culture through its cuisine.
A trip wouldn’t be complete if you don’t go beyond touristic places and give yourself the chance to taste the place’s food. So, come with us to this food tour around Cartagena’s heart, so you get the best of Caribbean cuisine and its people: cocadas, carimañola, arepa de huevo, and more. Although those names are hardly relatable to something common or widely known, we are sure that it will be a gastronomic experience to remember.
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Clock Tower
A brief introduction to Colombia’s and Cartagena’s rich history of diversity in the Walled City
Samples and samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (fruits, deserts, finger foods, refreshments)
Memories full of senses about colors, smells and flavors of this Caribbean city
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ 5 Samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (fruits, desserts, finger foods, refreshments)
✔ All-risk insurance
✔ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✔ Tours Guide
✖ Extra purchases
Pickup Locations
1. Casa Hostal Bahia
2. Hotel Pueblito Playa
3. Hotel Boutique At The Park
4. Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
5. Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
6. Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
7. Hotel Casa de las Palmas
8. Alojamiento Cerca al Mar
9. Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
10. Hotel Casa del Curato
11. Hotel Casa Lourdes
12. Casa El Carretero
13. San Pedro Hotel Spa
14. Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal
15. Casa Santa Ana Hotel Boutique Spa
16. Hotel Casa Rosada
17. Urbanreal Hotel Puerta del Reloj
18. Hotel Almirante
19. Hotel Boutique las Carretas
20. Hostal Casa Lopez Cartagena
Additional Info: We pick-up our clients anywhere within Cartagena city - hotels, hostels, Air BnB, vacation rentals,
points of interest, and also at Rafael Núñez International Airport.
Itinerary
1
Walled City of Cartagena
Your day will start by meeting our local and friendly tour guide. With him you will be headed to the first stop in the best place for food tours in Cartagena: The Walled City. As you walk around you will have several stops to try the best of Cartagena and Caribbean typical flavors. From fruits to shrimp cocktails, deep-fried snacks, typical sweets and coffee or beer.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Torre del Reloj
Some of the things you can try are: Arepa with egg. Arepa is one of the most traditional Colombian plates, eaten almost everywhere in the country in lots of different versions. In the Caribbean coast, this corn-based tortilla is usually deep fried and stuffed with a tasty egg. You will also visit local food stands and try shrimp cocktail or carimañola: a very typical yucca and cheese finger food.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Portal de Los Dulces
If you’re craving for something sweet, you’ll also have cocadas, a sort of cookie made from dried coconut or typical fruits. But there are many other options of traditional sweets and candies. And of course, try a cup of nice high-quality coffee or have cold and refreshing beer before ending the tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
4
Barrio Getsemani
You will discover ancient culinary techniques, treasured family recipes, and life stories of all the locals that will make you swing from sweet to salty, from fresh to fried tasty appetizers and from tasteful to delicious snacks. Real samples of diversity of ingredients and customs. This is the most valuable souvenir of the very best side of Cartagena de Indias: tons of food offered to you by joyful and friendly locals. We know there won’t be regrets. You are in for a treat.
Duration: 40 minutes
5
Plaza de La Trinidad
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Plaza de la Trinidad
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Plaza Santo Domingo
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Plaza Santo Domigno
Duration: 5 minutes
7
Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Sancturay of Saint Peter Claver
8
Las Bovedas
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Las Bovedas
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Be aware this tour is walking.
• If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
• The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
• If you are coming from a cruise ship, be sure to select the cruise-only rate from the booking options.
