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Street Food Tour in Cartagena
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Street Food Tour in Cartagena

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Ages 5-80, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • We try ten (10) different types of local street food with the permanent accompaniment of a qualified tour guide
  • Entry/Admission - Portal de Los Dulces
  • Entry/Admission - Cartagena
  • Entry/Admission - Walled City of Cartagena
  • Entry/Admission - Barrio Getsemani
What's not included
  • Additional meals you want to order.


Start:
  • Camellón de los Mártires, Cl. 31 #71-48, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
    Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
End:
  • Cl. de la Sierpe #9-8, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
    We will finish in a central place after having had an experience that awakens the sense of taste and flavor of Cartagena.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 289461P5

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 289461P5

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  • Cl. 31 #71-48, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
    Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
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  • Cl. de la Sierpe #9-8, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
    We will finish in a central place after having had an experience that awakens the sense of taste and flavor of Cartagena.
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  • NEXPERIENCE
    1,301
    Cartagena, Colombia
    Joined in November 2020
  • NorthStar66212545699
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Specify your cruise name and arrival location.
    The guide was very good. The agency was told the cruise ship and arrival date. The guide was at a different pier than where our cruise ship arrived. We had to take a taxi to find our guide at another pier some 5 miles away.
    Written 20 January 2025
  • shirleylW1347UU
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Walking tour of Historic walled city and Getsemani
    We went on the tour with Dani and she was fantastic! Really knowledgeable about Cartagena and Colombian history. She was fun and engaging and very proud of her heritage. Terrific tour guide!
    Written 20 January 2025
  • cristhiang238
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cartagena tour
    Took this tour with my girlfriend, it was our first time in Cartagena and we loved it. The streets are very beautiful and we learned a lot. It was really hot, but our guide gave us a fresh corozo drink.
    Written 19 January 2025
  • margaritamar_ao2025
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved it!
    I had a great time! Took this tour on my first day in Cartagena and it was a great decision. The tour guide told me everything I needed to know about the city and gave me useful recommendations. Loved it!
    Written 19 January 2025
  • sophiamE125RI
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience
    Loved the tour! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kind. It was a great way to learn about the city. Highly recommend!
    Written 19 January 2025
  • Happiness511154
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Informative and interesting tour to appreciate the wonders of Cartegena!
    Great tour to better appreciate the Cartegena’s history, architecture and culture. Liz, our tour guide, was very expressive and passionate about the beauty of her city. Lays a great foundation for planning out the remainder of our trip to Centro and Getsamani.
    Written 17 January 2025
  • Inspire786435
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Walking tour - recommend!
    Great tour guide. He was on time, friendly and very communicative. He shared many interesting stories and insights. Legaxy did a great job. I highly recommend.
    Written 17 January 2025
  • V2544KRmaryp
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Experience
    Dani has lots of interesting knowledge and local info - highly recommend 🙂 really enjoyed seeing the wildlife in the city, including the sloths in the park!!
    Written 16 January 2025
  • sonjasicken
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience!
    Álvaro was a nice, attentive and intelligent guide with a lot of knowledge about the city and it's history. You can clearly see that he loves what he does. It was a great experience!
    Written 16 January 2025
  • TheBrowns1000
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Demas is an excellent tour guide and I felt safe !
    Thanks to Dimas I felt comfortable getting off the ship as a solo, older female traveler in Cartagena, Colombia! He was waiting for me at the exit just past the amazing animals near the port- (so get off early to check them out, too! Mecaws, flamingos, peacocks, etc.) Dimas is so, so kind, easy to talk to, and knows the area and Spanish language as well as English which he can speak very well! He is very wise and easy to understand! It was a private tour so I was the only one with him, and we could do & go where I wanted to see. The architecture in el Centro is colonial and beautiful! As was Getsamani, and the park in between that you may be lucky to see monkeys, sloths and iguanas. Thank you Dimas for showing me your town!
    Written 16 January 2025
  • kirstiew777
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great tour
    Great tour, Liz our guide was passionate and knowledgeable. She kept the group engaged and we moved at a good pace. She made the trip fun
    Written 14 January 2025
  • rickye810
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old Wall City and Getsemani Toir
    Alvaro was very knowledgeable about the area’s history and provided insightful information that made our tour experience special. We loved the tour of Getsemani and his knowledge of the vendors and relationship with them.
    Written 14 January 2025
  • Zachary227
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect Walking Tour of Walled City & Getsemani
    Alvaro was a terrific tour guide on our private walking tour of Cartagena. Fun and knowledgeable, he showed us the highlights of the walled city and Getsemani. Really the perfect way to get an overview and flavor of the area. Would not hesitate to recommend this tour.
    Written 11 January 2025
  • briannan2025
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Alvaro
    The tour was really informative and Alvaro did a really amazing job at staying energetic and sharing in depth details of the history of Cartagena. As well as was attentive about the sun/heat and hydration. Extremely informative tour and wonderful guide!
    Written 9 January 2025
  • CaptainCalabash
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyable tour
    We enjoyed our tour with Evelyn. Nice tour of the old town and related areas. The transportation was good and on time. The information provided was good and we had time to see a lot of places and grab snacks.
    Written 9 January 2025
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Chris
Washington DC, DC158 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I thought the tour would be a dud but Mercedes gave her all and made it so much fun. She gave good tips on how to manage the overwhelming vendors politely; she gave historical significance on the food and places we toured; she gave us ample time to savor the food. The fruit vendor was the best because the fruit was sweet, vendors were fun and welcoming, which reminded me of my birthplace.

I recommend this tour, I would hope that they would limit this walking tour to about 10 people to really have the attention each one needs.

Bravo Mercedes! Keep practicing your english and no need to get nervous. You are doing well! ¡Muchas gracias!
Written 10 April 2023
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Thank you for your opinion, it is very important for us to know how was the tour and we are glad to hear you enjoyed it! Yours, Nexperience Team
Written 24 April 2023
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Sahar
Saint Louis, MO49 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My friends and I visited Cartagena for 5 days and decided on a food tour. Our host was Mercedes, which was very informative, accommodating, knowledgeable and personable. We tried small portions from local street vendors. The food was very filling and I didn’t have to each much for dinner that same day. I really enjoyed the group comrade and would recommend NextExperience to anyone looking to have a great time and enjoy good traditional Colombian food.
Written 1 July 2023
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HMRAtlanta
90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My sister and I (both adults) did the street food tour with Mercedes. This was a pleasant surprise that my sister spoke into existence. We had the pleasure of going on a city tour the day before with Mercedes. Mercedes is a very warm spirit who is passionate about sharing her love of her country and community of Cartagena. Her English is excellent which is good since my Spanish is just barely ok. For the street tour, we went to many places we had not tried since we’ve been here. It was a great mix of sweet and savory along with fruits, juices. Mercedes is very knowledgeable about pretty much everything in Cartagena so I could ask her many questions about the culture and customs. This is a free tour but it’s definitely worth top dollar so I hope others are generous in their giving. I travel to many places that would charge for someone of Mercedes caliber. She’s a Cartagena treasure! She made my sister and so feel so comfortable and welcomed in Colombia.
Written 19 February 2023
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Thank you very much for taking the time to review us. It is very important for us to know about your experience. We love to know how everything turned out. We hope to have you back with us next time. All the best! Yours, Nexperience Team
Written 20 February 2023
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Lorna
9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022 • Solo
I have been on many food tours in different cities. I was disappointed in this tour:
1. The orange umbrella had big letters of FREE TOUR and since I had already paid, I didn’t know it was who I was meant to meet - so while I was early, the tour didn’t start until 4:15. It was quite confusing that some people had paid beforehand so food was included and some hadn’t and so they had to pay at each stop. Much better if all people on the tour were equal.
2. The tour guide Emily was very nice but her English wasn’t great and I constantly felt like a grade 2 student when she kept repeating things and also asking us to say the word in Spanish.
3. Rather than ordering the food at each stop and then talking about the food, we talked and then waited for the food… there was a street celebration going on and we had to stay waiting rather than watching the music and dancing … a lot of waiting …
4. There was nothing to drink on offer despite high heat and humidity.
I can’t say I would recommend this food tour at all - I expected we would go from spot to spot with 20 minutes or so at each place. Instead by 2 hours we had had coctel (a small cup of seafood), a patacon con queso, and a sweet…
Written 1 June 2022
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Lem G
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Friends
First off, Cartagena is an amazing city. What made it even better was doing this food tour with Jose. He gave us so much information about the food culture there but also gave us so much history about the city itself. He loves what he does and it shows. I would highly recommend doing this tour. You will not regret it
Written 1 December 2021
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Reina M
Kansas City, MO1,665 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
We had a great afternoon walking around Cartagena and sampling local foods. We definitely tasted some foods we would have never bought on our own. It was a great way to experience the city and local flavors and would recommend to others!
Written 6 August 2023
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Kate C
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
When searching for excursions for our visit to the historic Cartagena walls, we stumbled upon the Foodie Tour, boasting an exceptional 4.9-star rating. At first, we were a bit skeptical, as the price seemed too good to be true compared to other tours offering similar services. However, based on the glowing reviews, we decided to give it a shot—and to our delight, it far exceeded our expectations!

Our tour kicked off at 10:30 AM, and right from the start, we were seated and served a delicious traditional dish that set the tone for an incredible culinary experience. Pro tip: Do not make the same mistake we did—have a very light breakfast, because you will get FULL by the end of this tour!

While every stop featured amazing dishes and a rich variety of flavors, the true star of the experience was Dani, our guide. Her passion and knowledge about Cartagena’s history and cuisine were unmatched. Dani didn’t just guide us through the food but also enriched the tour with fascinating insights about the city’s culture and heritage.

If you’re considering this tour, we highly recommend it—and be sure to request Dani as your guide. She truly elevated the experience and ensured it was not just a tour, but a memorable journey through Cartagena’s culinary and historical treasures. You won’t be disappointed!
Written 4 December 2024
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Sailing W
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
This tour was a delightful journey of culinary exploration, where we had the opportunity to taste a wide variety of local dishes and learn about their cultural significance. While some flavors resonated more with us than others, every bite was an adventure in itself. 🍴

Beyond the food, the tour also provided us with breathtaking views of Cartagena's vibrant streets, colorful buildings, and lively atmosphere. We were treated to the sights and sounds of the city, immersing ourselves fully in its rich culture. 🌆

Overall, the street food tour was an enriching and enjoyable experience that we would highly recommend to anyone visiting Cartagena. Thank you to our guides for a fantastic day filled with delicious food and cultural insights! 🌮🎉

#Cartagena #StreetFoodTour #CulinaryAdventure #TravelExperience 🌍✨
Written 23 March 2024
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Yoshua H
California4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had an amazing time exploring Cartagena, and our guide, Wendy, truly made it unforgettable. She effortlessly led us through the city with a warm and accommodating spirit, making the tour a breeze to follow. Wendy's passion for Cartagena's history and culture was contagious, turning what could have been a simple tour into a captivating journey.
What set this experience apart was not just the sights but the incredible array of flavors we encountered. Wendy curated a culinary adventure that left our taste buds dancing. Her insights into each dish added a layer of appreciation, making it more than just a food tour but a cultural immersion.
Fair warning to future explorers: come hungry and with a strong stomach! The variety of foods is extensive, and you won't want to miss out on any of the delicious offerings. Wendy's recommendations were spot-on, and her friendly guidance made the entire culinary exploration feel like a stroll with a knowledgeable friend.
In conclusion, our day in Cartagena with Wendy was a highlight of our trip. If you're a food lover seeking a unique adventure, don't miss out on this tour—it's a delicious journey through the heart of Cartagena.
Written 12 November 2023
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The Nexperience team welcomes your feedback. Our dream is to build an intercultural understanding in history, culture and the social context of Cartagena or where we are, like Bogota, we seek to give the best tour, our goal is to study and train permanently. A hug from Cartagena.
Written 14 November 2023
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Alexandra A
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Friends
Alvaro was an amazing tour guide! Everything was delicious and was extremely informational. Highly recommend if you have limited time in Cartagena and want to get a good sense of the local food and learn about the city
Written 13 November 2024
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