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Cartagena Bites & Stories: Local Street Food Tour
Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Cartagena Street Food Tour in the vibrant San Diego neighborhood offers a delightful 3-hour culinary journey. Guided by a bilingual local, this small group experience showcases the rich culture and flavors of Cartagena.
- 🍴 Immerse yourself in Cartagena's street food culture with over 8 tastings from local vendors.
- 🗺️ Explore the charming San Diego neighborhood while learning about its street food heritage from your local guide.
- 🥭 Savor exotic tropical fruits and local drinks, experiencing the true flavors of the region.
- 🤝 Connect with vendors who have served the community for generations, enriching your understanding of local traditions.
- 🏬 Start at La Serrezuela Mall for a warm welcome and introduction to the tour and its cultural significance.
- 🌽 Taste legendary bites like arepa de huevo and crunchy carimañola, learning how locals enjoy them with sauce.
- 🍖 Visit a local favorite for artisan chorizo and enjoy refreshing drinks like Kola Román or Pony Malta while soaking in street stories.
- 🍍 Sample seasonal tropical fruits such as guama, níspero, and granadilla, with insights on their cultural importance.
- 🎉 End your tour at the Portal de los Dulces, indulging in local desserts like alegría and capturing farewell memories.
- 🚌 Wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy this culinary adventure.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Private Group
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Support for local families and vendors
- Cultural storytelling at each stop
- Bilingual local guide (English & Spanish)
- Tasting of 8+ traditional street food items (arepa de huevo, carimañola, chorizo, tropical fruits, local sweets, etc.)
- Photos and memories taken during the tour
- Fresh local drink (Kola Román, Pony Malta, local beer or fruit juice)
- Hydration during the walk
- Tips or gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses or additional purchases
- Meals or food items outside of the planned tastings
- Hotel pickup or transportation to the meeting point
Meeting point
Barrio San Diego y Centro Histórico
Centro Comercial La Serreuzela - Torre del Reloj
Return details
Barrio San Diego y Centro Histórico
Centro Comercial La Serreuzela - Torre del Reloj
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La SerrezuelaStop 1 – Welcome & Introduction Meet your local guide at La Serrezuela Mall. Brief introduction to the experience, the San Diego neighborhood, and street food culture in Cartagena.
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Plaza de San DiegoStop 2 – San Diego Streets & First Tastings Walk through the lively, non-touristy streets of San Diego. Taste your first bites: the legendary arepa de huevo and the crunchy carimañola — learn how locals eat them (with sauce, of course!).
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CartagenaStop 3 – Artisan Chorizo & Local Drinks Visit a street corner known for the best homemade chorizo in town. Enjoy local drinks like Kola Román or Pony Malta while listening to music and street stories.
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CartagenaStop 4 – Exotic Tropical Fruits Sample seasonal tropical fruits like guama, níspero, zapote, granadilla, and more. Your guide will explain their cultural relevance and fun ways to eat them.
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CartagenaStop 5 – The Adventurous Stop Optional tasting of pork (ears, snout, or intestines) from María’s famous stall. Not for everyone — but fun to watch or try if you're curious! Also, We hope to find Marco, who has the most Delicious Cheese Arepa in case you prefer something general.
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Torre del RelojStop 6 – Clock Tower & “Palito e’ Caucho” Arrive at Cartagena’s iconic Clock Tower and stop at the legendary Palito e’ Caucho stall, with 35+ years of tradition. Taste patacón with cheese or quibbes costeños.
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CartagenaStop 7 – Portal de los Dulces & Sweet Goodbye End the tour at the famous Portal de los Dulces. Try alegría, a local dessert packed with history — and emotion. Farewell photos and final stories.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Cartagena Bites & Stories: Local Street Food Tour
Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!