Cartagena and Getsemaní Tour with Bourdain-Style Lunch

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Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

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Location

Cartagena de Indias

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish

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Discover Cartagena's vibrant history with a tour through iconic sites and a Bourdain-loved lunch. Explore the Walled City, Getsemaní, and savor authentic cuisine at Bazurto Market.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Do as ANTHONY BOURDAIN do years ago!

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Cartagena! This tour will take you through the city's most iconic spots and invite you to lunch at the place that conquered ANTHONY BOURDAIN's palate, all at the FOOD NETWORK CHANNEL.

Walled City: Stroll through Cartagena's historic center, surrounded by ancient walls that whisper stories of the past. Be enchanted by the vibrant plazas, monuments, and colonial houses that showcase the city's rich heritage.

Getsemaní Neighborhood: Experience the charm that earned Getsemaní a place on the FORBES and TRAVELERS magazines list of the coolest neighborhoods in the world. Stroll through its streets and be dazzled by an explosion of art and color.

Bazurto Market: Enter the bustling Bazurto Market, the place that captivated Anthony Bourdain. Savor the authentic flavors of Cartagena cuisine at this lively market.

Don't miss out! Embark on a culinary journey full of history, culture and flavors today.

What You Get

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Lunch

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Centro Historico

Cartagena is a magical city, full of history, colors, flavors... its streets are beautiful, walking through the center and seeing the balconies transports you to another era, the colors of its facades and those walls full of history.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Plaza de San Diego (Pass By)

Our meeting point! Located in the San Diego district in the historic center, Plaza de San Diego is a place of rest where people can eat and drink. The Santa Clara hotel is located here and offers a high quality of accommodation service. We also find the Higher School of Fine Arts in the old buildings of the San Diego convent that was built in 1608.

Plaza Santo Domingo (Pass By)

Plaza Santo Domingo is located in the heart of Cartagena's old walled city and is one of the city's most famous squares. The square is named after the Santo Domingo Church that stands on one of its corners and is lined with charming colonial buildings.

Portal de Los Dulces (Pass By)

We continue to the Portal de Los Dulces, a symbol of female activity in times of slavery and of the fact that their descendants still continue their traditions.

Parque de Bolívar (Pass By)

In the historic center of the heroic city, there is the Simon Bolivar Park or Plaza, one of the oldest urban parks in the city. This park, like many other places in the city, has received different names over time depending on the different buildings that surround it. The place where this park is located is one of the most interesting in the city because the park is the center of a small area with several of the most emblematic buildings in the city, from the Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the Palace of the Inquisition, the Zenu Gold Museum, and others.

Plaza de San Pedro Claver (Pass By)

Religion is present with San Pedro Claver, Slave of the Slaves, we will see the Architecture of the Church and Museum-Monastery that bears his name and is the Headquarters of Human Rights.

Plaza de la Aduana (Pass By)

Historically, the process of trading goods, including slaves, has been important in the old "Plaza de la Aduana". Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Hall.

Parque centenario (Pass By)

Do you know the sloths, the squirrels, the iguanas? Occasionally you can see them as we pass through one of the most important lungs of Cartagena. The Centenario Park, former Railway Station, which is a relic where we Cartagenans cool off under the shade of beautiful trees.

Torre del Reloj (Pass By)

We move to the “Golden Key of Cartagena” or Clock Tower, entering the Plaza del Ecuador, before the Plaza del Esclavo, the anteroom to continue part of the slavery route along the streets of Porto Carrero and Candilejo. But first, Pedro de Heredía welcomes us.

Camellon de los Martires (Pass By)

The Camellón de los Mártires is one of the most emblematic sites related to the emancipation of Cartagena de Indias (1810-1821), one of the most outstanding political events of the former Viceroyalty of New Granada, when the Republic of Colombia, today, was a colony of the Spanish Empire.

Barrio Getsemani

The trendy Getsemaní neighborhood's main attraction is the Plaza de la Santísima Trinidad, where groups of people gather to drink beer, listen to street performers, and eat at the adjacent stalls. The nearby streets, also known for their picturesque murals, feature casual restaurants and bistros serving Colombian dishes. Breweries, cocktail bars, and pop-up bars keep the party going until the early hours of the morning. FORBES and TRAVELERS magazine have included GETSEMANI on the list of the 10 "coolest" neighborhoods in the world.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Plaza de La Trinidad (Pass By)

Its name comes from the church of the Holy Trinity, founded in 1643 and located in the square. Later, the City Council decided to call it “Plaza de la Libertad” in honor of the inhabitants of the Getsemaní neighborhood who allowed and supported the independence movement of 1811. Today, it is the epicenter of Cartagena's nightlife, where natives and tourists gather to chat, enjoy the sale of fast food, participate in aerobics and zumba training, or to delight in the talent of artists who perform in the square. A night in the Plaza de la Trinidad is recommended for those looking for a quiet plan with friends or to meet new people.

Plaza del Pozo (Pass By)

This square is iconic for having been the scene of fatal confrontations between the inhabitants of “Calle del Arsenal” and those of “Calle Playa de Barahona”. In addition, this square was the starting point of the festivities held by the people of Getsemaní, in which, through public fandangos and a large decorated float accompanied by music, they transported the most beautiful young women whom they called “goddesses”.

Mercado de Bazurto

BAZURTO MARKET: CHEF ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S FAVORITE PLACE in Cartagena! This tour will take you to the heart of the market, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious Real Cartagena Food. (Meats, Chicken, Seafood, Fish and other culinary curiosities). The Bazurto Market represents the public market and also the central supply of the city of Cartagena de Indias. It attracts a high flow of people from various social strata, and represents an important source of work for the population.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Plaza de San Diego, Calle 39, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001

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In front of Juan Valdez Coffee Store in Plaza San Diego

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Best private tour of downtown Cartagena!

August 11, 2026

It was a wonderful experience! Highly recommended to do it privately rather than in a group. To start, I was coming on a cruise and I couldn't calculate exactly the disembarkation time and how long...read more

(Viator)

Best private tour of downtown Cartagena!

July 13, 2026

It was a wonderful experience! Highly recommended to do it privately rather than in a group. To start, I was on a cruise and I couldn't calculate exactly the disembarkation time and how much time i...read more

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