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

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Santa Marta

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Other

Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Santa Marta's culinary charms with a local guide. Sample dishes at 7 family-owned spots, immersing yourself in Caribbean Colombian flavors and culture in an unforgettable afternoon.

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10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

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.

Alcoholic beverages

Not included, but available for purchase at some stops.

Good To Know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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.

10 minutesAdmission 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

45 minutesAdmission 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.

45 minutesAdmission 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.

30 minutesAdmission 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.

30 minutesAdmission 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.

30 minutesAdmission 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.

45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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.

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

4.8

based on 41 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

ome how rich

March 28, 2026

Trying street food here is an authentic experience. From freshly made stuffed arepas to tropical juices served with a smile, every bite has the taste of the Caribbean. Ideal for those looking for s...read more

(Viator)

Wonderful experience

March 17, 2026

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 l...read more

(TripAdvisor)

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

February 17, 2026

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...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Highly recommended food tour.

January 03, 2026

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 cautio...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great tour for getting familiar with local food and Santa Marta

December 29, 2025

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 backgro...read more

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