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Cartagena Food Adventure: 8 Dishes with Sherpa Food Tours

Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
$59
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Overview

Don't choose between high-end gastronomy and authentic street flavors. Taste it all on one absolute tour through Cartagena's culinary soul, with 10+ dishes and drinks along the way.

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 historic 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, the highlight of the gastronomic side of the tour. 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, and a premium Colombian coffee tasting.

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.
Cartagena Food Adventure
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

  • Walking tour through Getsemaní and the Ciudad Amurallada
  • Tasting of 10+ dishes and drinks
  • History and street art commentary
  • Expert local guide
  • Additional food and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Transportation to and from the tour
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
We meet in front of the church on Plaza de la Trinidad, the heart of the Getsemaní neighborhood.

  • Getsemani Neighborhood
    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.
  • Walled City of Cartagena
    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.
  • Portal de Los Dulces
    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.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Cartagena Food Adventure: 8 Dishes with Sherpa Food Tours

    Location Cartagena, Caribbean Coast, Colombia
    $59
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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