14 Food & Drink Tours in Cartagena Worth Getting Up For

1.Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49Our pick

Taste nine Colombian street foods in Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní while learning local history, culture, and food traditions.

“My husband and I throughly enjoyed our Street Food Tour. Mercedes was our guide and was very good at it. We would have only benefited from her speaking a tad slower and at times, due to being street-side, the noise overpowered her. We truly enjoyed all of the selections she presented. Don’t hesitate to book this tour.”

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2.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

Taste three Colombian specialty coffees in Cartagena, learn brewing methods and coffee production, and build real skills for $15.

“It was an incredible experience, the service is unmatched and the quality of the coffee is the best, thank you very much.”

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3.Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Taste Colombian rum with chocolate, learn how it is made, and mix a cocktail at Lunático in Cartagena.

“Adrian and Dylan were great hosts. we had a lot of fun with a great group. The tasting room is lovely and we tried 10 different rums (make sure you come with a full stomach!).”

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4.Rum & Rhythms a premium rum tasting with live music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $55Top rated

Taste six Colombian rums in Cartagena with live jazz, blues, salsa, and bolero, plus a generous cheese board and hands-on guidance.

“Our group of thirteen had a fantastic experience! The music was great and the host did an amazing job! We felt welcome and the rum was smooth! Would recommend 100x!”

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5.Private Cartagena city and street food tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Review of Cartagena’s private city and street food tour, covering La Popa, San Felipe Castle, local neighborhoods, guides, price, and value.

“Duran Duran Tours is excellent! Mr. Duran is extremely knowledgeable about the city and its history as well as Colombian authors and literature. Mr. Duran has lived in Cartagena for over 30 years and is intimately familiar with the streets and neighborhoods. He provided invaluable tips and tricks for navigating the markets and vendors. He graciously drove us around to many important historical sites. We also took advantage of the cooking class that he and his wife offer at their home. It was so much fun and it was like hanging out with new friends in Cartagena! Highly recommended!!”

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6.Cartagena Bazurto Market: Authentic Food & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Explore Cartagena’s Bazurto Market with local guides, Caribbean food, tropical fruit, street art, crafts, transport, and a small group.

“The guide never turned up. The whole service was dodgy.”

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7.Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Taste Cartagena through arepas, cocadas, fruit, and local stories on a private four-hour walk through the Walled City and Getsemani.

“The guide was very nice and knowledgeable but a bit slow. He showed us several points of interest but unfortunately it was a very hot and muggy day and we had to cut the tour short due to the weather conditions. The “food tour” portion of it was just fine wit a ceviche, an arepa and some candy. I was really expecting more out of a food tour.”

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8.Express Rum and Chocolate Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $69

Taste Colombian rum with fine chocolate in Cartagena, learn local traditions, and enjoy an expert-led small-group experience in one hour.

“I loved the pairing of chocolate with rum and experiencing how the the rum transformed with it. Great explanations! Great vibes!”

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9.Colombian Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

Taste Colombian craft beer in Cartagena with eight to ten pours, ceviche or a sandwich, and expert guidance in a small group.

“My partner and I really loved and enjoyed the beer tasting. I was hesitant because I am not a fan or beer, turns out I am a sweet stout fan. We really recommend the beer tasting!”

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10.The Legendary Colombian Rum and Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $109

Review of Cartagena’s private Colombian rum and chocolate tasting, with eight rums, artisan chocolates, local bites, guides, value, and tips.

“We had an AMAZING experience with this tasting. Alejandra was our guide, and she was fun, interesting, and so welcoming! We did several guided tours while we were in Cartagena and this was by far our favorite. It’s also a great value for your money- we sampled 8 rums and many chocolates and savory snacks!”

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11.Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $70

Review of Cartagena’s one-hour Colombian coffee tasting, with four beans, bilingual guidance, hotel pickup, price, value, and booking tips.

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12.Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Taste Cartagena through Chinese Colombian dishes, bakery treats, fruit, plantains, and fried food traditions on this two-hour walking tour.

“Interesting and delicious tour for foodies! We covered many places from empanadas to cheese bread to fruits to sausages… and truly did not need dinner after this 😅 So thank you for a wonderful tour!”

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13.Cartagena Tasting Mezcal & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Taste Mexican tequila and mezcal in Cartagena at Rosa Mezcal, with pairings, handmade tortillas, expert instruction, and a small group setting.

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14.Isla Tierra Bomba beach club: Day Pass with typical food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $102

Review the Tierra Bomba Fenix Beach Club day pass from Cartagena, including boat transfer, lunch choices, facilities, costs, and practical tips.

“What a relaxing and incredible experience I had! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality that made us feel right at home. We spent the day relaxing on the beach, tried some local dishes and drinks and it was great! The food was delicious and varied, with traditional dishes that allowed us to savor the best of the local gastronomy. In addition, the service was exceptional, making sure that every detail was taken care of to make our experience unforgettable”

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