Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide

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Location

Santa Marta

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 30 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Santa Marta

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 30 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

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US$41.44 per guest

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In this experience you will explore the authentic flavors of the Caribbean coast of Colombia with a local guide. We visit 7 different stops in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, tasting traditional dishes such as fresh zapote fruit, creamy local avocado, handmade arepas from Doña Ketty, the famous cayeye from Doña Yami, coconut sweets, specialty Colombian coffee at GNAM Café, and Caribbean‑style patacones at a local restaurant. Along the way, you’ll meet family‑owned vendors, learn about regional ingredients, and discover how food reflects the history and culture of Santa Marta. This tour is friendly for vegetarian and vegan travelers, and we eat enough for both lunch and dinner—so come hungry and ready to enjoy!

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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

Natural fruit juice from local vendors

Local bilingual guide with deep knowledge of Santa Marta’s food culture

Tea and coffee

Specialty Colombian coffee tasting at GNAM Café.

Snacks

Snacks We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of traditional Caribbean dishes such as zapote fruit, avocado, cayeye, handmade arepas, cocadas, and patacones.

Alcoholic beverages

Not included, but available for purchase at some stops.

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Saint Francis Square

We meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of Santa Marta before starting our food adventure.

We meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of Santa Marta before…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Público de Santa Marta

We enter the local market to taste fresh zapote and creamy local avocado from street vendors. This is where Santa Marta’s daily life and flavors truly begin

We enter the local market to taste fresh zapote and creamy local avocado from street vendors. This i…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Público de Santa Marta

Doña Yami – Traditional Cayeye We visit Doña Yami’s stand to try cayeye, a beloved Caribbean dish made from mashed green plantains. You’ll learn why this breakfast is essential to costeño culture.

Doña Yami – Traditional Cayeye We visit Doña Yami’s stand to try cayeye, a beloved Caribbean dish ma…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Santa Marta

Doña Ketty – Handmade Arepas We stop at Doña Ketty’s street stand to watch how she prepares her famous handmade arepas. You’ll enjoy them fresh, just like locals do.

Doña Ketty – Handmade Arepas We stop at Doña Ketty’s street stand to watch how she prepares her famo…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Santa Marta

GNAM Café – Specialty Coffee Experience At GNAM Café, a cozy specialty coffee shop, a barista prepares high‑quality Colombian coffee using alternative brewing methods. We explore aromas, flavors, and the cultural importance of coffee in Colombia.

GNAM Café – Specialty Coffee Experience At GNAM Café, a cozy specialty coffee shop, a barista prepar…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Bahia de Santa Marta

Santa Marta Bay – Scenic Walk & Cocadas We walk along the bay to enjoy ocean views and taste cocadas, traditional coconut sweets sold by local vendors. It’s a relaxing moment to enjoy Santa Marta’s coastal atmosphere.

Santa Marta Bay – Scenic Walk & Cocadas We walk along the bay to enjoy ocean views and taste cocadas…

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Restaurante Mañe Cayon

Restaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patacones topped with Santa Marta flavors in a traditional local restaurant.

Restaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patac…

Meeting Point

Saint Francis Square, Carrera 4, Santa Marta Magdalena, Colombia, CO, 470004

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We meet in front of San Francisco Church, at Plaza de San Francisco in the Historic Center. Your guide will be by the main entrance holding a “Street Food Tour” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Susan_SMarch 2026 • Viator

Wonderful experience

It was an amazing and you really get to see different parts of Santa Marta! Our guide Al took us all over to see the open fish and fruit and vegetable markets. We tried juice drinks and food from local people! Great

sissebagamahrvre2018February 2026 • TripAdvisor

Hugo, the best guide ever! Book a tour with Hugo.

WOW! Amazing tour! Hugo is the best guide ever. He is a wonderful, caring and extremely knowledgable guide. He went above and beyond, devoting his whole day to us. Thank you, Hugo! His love for the English language comes through his happy and funny stories. I am a retired English teacher from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Hugo's English is better than mine. My wife and I have taken tours all over the world. Hugo is the best guide we have ever had. Do yourself a favor, book a tour with Hugo...read more

ILMtraveler2January 2026 • TripAdvisor

Highly recommended food tour.

We had a wonderful experience with this tour. We got to see some of the city outside the historic center and experienced some local food that we wouldn't have tried on our own. One word of caution - go hungry. This is more that just a tasting tour and we had plenty of food and drinks for a nice lunch. Our guide spoke perfect English and the pacing was just right. It was a lovely tour and a highlight of our few days in Santa Marta.

RoelmessieDecember 2025 • TripAdvisor

Great tour for getting familiar with local food and Santa Marta

Tour led us to many sites in Santa Marta, fruit markets, fish, meat etc. We made many stops to taste fruits, local dishes, and wonderful juices and coffee. Meanwhile Hugo was giving us much background on food, Santa Marta and local culture. Fun and informative. Hugo was a great guide, very dedicated, friendly and fun.

Patti_SDecember 2025 • Viator

Excellent introduction to Santa Marta and the food

Great walking tour of the fruit/veg stands, trying fruit along the way. Also the fish market and meat market. Ate amazing arepas, green banana cayeye, plantain crust with cheese and shrimp. Add lemonade and wonderful coffee to make a wonderful time. Only 4 of us with Al and Hugo - their knowledge was shared freely and made me appreciate so much about Colombia. My only warning is that we walked at a good pace which might make this not a great fit if mobility is an issue.