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Sheila_MOctober 2026 • Viator
We had a wonderful food...
We had a wonderful food tour with Daniella today. She was extremely knowledgeable and explained all of the traditional foods of Cartagena. Everything we tasted was delicious.
Street Food Tour with a local Foodie in Cartagena
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This is not just a food tour—it’s a journey into the heart of Cartagena’s culture. Guided by locals who know the city’s hidden corners and culinary secrets, you’ll taste authentic flavors that go beyond the typical tourist experience. Our small groups ensure a more personal and immersive experience, allowing you to interact closely with the guides and truly connect with the city. From the influence of Chinese cuisine on traditional dishes to the sweetest guava pastries and freshly made cheese arepas, every stop is a story, every flavor a memory. You’ll explore bustling streets, learn about history, and connect with the people who make Cartagena so unique. It’s an experience that engages all your senses and leaves you with more than just a full stomach—you’ll take home unforgettable memories.
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7 food tastings, local soda tasting, local juice, sweets and beer
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20 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Walled City of Cartagena
Cartagena’s Chinese Culinary Legacy:
We will meet at Lonchería Polo Norte, a Chinese bakery—the oldest restaurant in the city and the only one that has been run by three generations. Here, we will learn about the Chinese influence on Cartagena’s cuisine. Then, we will pass in front of Plaza de Bolívar, which is considered the most important square in the city.
Cartagena’s Chinese Culinary Legacy: We will meet at Lonchería Polo Norte, a Chinese bakery—the olde…
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10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Calle de la Moneda
Taste the Local Fruits:
Get ready to explore the vibrant flavors of Cartagena through its fresh, tropical fruits! On this stop, you’ll taste a wide variety of fruits that locals enjoy daily—some familiar, like mango and pineapple and others more exotic. Each fruit has its unique flavor, aroma, and story, reflecting the rich agricultural diversity of Colombia’s Caribbean region.
Taste the Local Fruits: Get ready to explore the vibrant flavors of Cartagena through its fresh, tro…
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20 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Palito de Caucho
Crispy Patacón with Fresh Cheese:
At this stop, you’ll enjoy crispy, twice-fried green plantains soaked in garlicky water and topped with fresh costeño cheese and suero. This is a true street food classic in Cartagena, loved by locals for its crunchy texture and savory flavor.
Crispy Patacón with Fresh Cheese: At this stop, you’ll enjoy crispy, twice-fried green plantains soa…
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20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
La Matuna
Shrimp Cocktail ( guiness record) and Chorizo Tasting:
In the La Matuna neighborhood, we’ll taste a delicious shrimp cocktail and visit the place where they made the world’s largest shrimp cocktail in 2015, weighing 1,300 kilos. You’ll learn how this Guinness World Record was achieved!
Next, we’ll try the famous chorizos , known for their bright color and amazing flavor—a true local street food favorite.
Shrimp Cocktail ( guiness record) and Chorizo Tasting: In the La Matuna neighborhood, we’ll taste a…
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Portal de Los Dulces
Portal de los Dulces – Sweet Treats Stop
At this stop, you’ll enter the heart of Cartagena’s traditional sweets market. The Portal de los Dulces is famous for its colorful stalls filled with local candies, tropical treats, and hand-made delights. Taste coconut sweets, coconut rolls, traditional jams, and other Colombian confections, all made with authentic recipes passed down through generations. This is the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth and experience a true taste of Cartagena’s culinary culture.
Portal de los Dulces – Sweet Treats Stop At this stop, you’ll enter the heart of Cartagena’s traditi…
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10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
San Diego
Cheese Arepas Delight
Get ready to taste authentic Colombian cheese arepas, made with white corn and fresh costeño cheese, then stuffed with rich, creamy butter. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, each bite is a perfect balance of savory, cheesy, and buttery flavors. Loved by locals, these arepas are a true street food treasure in Cartagena—simple, delicious, and impossible to resist!
Cheese Arepas Delight Get ready to taste authentic Colombian cheese arepas, made with white corn and…
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10 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Refresquería La Orquídea
Final Stop: Local Beer Experience
We will finish at a famous spot where locals go to enjoy local beer. Here, we’ll take a few minutes to get to know each other and wrap up our experience like true Cartageneros.
Final Stop: Local Beer Experience We will finish at a famous spot where locals go to enjoy local bee…
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Mr. Bono
Taste the World’s Most Delicious Bread:
Next, we will move on to try Colombian bread, awarded as the most delicious bread in the world according to Atlas gastronomic magazine. We will also taste a delicious guava and cheese pastry and dive into a world of sweet and savory flavors. We will pass in front of the most beautiful church in the city, the Cathedral
Taste the World’s Most Delicious Bread: Next, we will move on to try Colombian bread, awarded as the…
Meeting Point
LONCHERIA POLO NORTE, Calle 33, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001
Open in Google MapsMeeting Point: Monday to Saturday at Lonchería Polo Norte, a local bakery located on Velez Danies Street, right in front of the Movich Hotel. You’ll also see a Starbucks on the corner for easy reference.
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Refresquería La Orquídea, Avenida Venezuela, Provincia de Cartagena Bolívar, Colombia, CO, 130001
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samidhad2026October 2026 • TripAdvisor
A must-do!!
Anita was amazing! The tour was very well organized, the food was incredible and we met some do the sweetest people. Anita explained all the food so well. We loved the chance to try some of the local street food in a safe way, we even bought extra for later!
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elbaa303September 2026 • TripAdvisor
A very good experience with quite a few flavors and very delicious food
Excellent tour, the guide was very kind to everyone, we enjoyed the street food tour, everything was very tasty, I would definitely do it again!
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Dream21201644802September 2026 • TripAdvisor
Fabulous gastronomic experience
Very good experience, our guide Jesús is the best! Very good aura and willingness to help us and make the experience excellent. Highly recommended
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AbbyLoves2TravelSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor
Great Tour!
Maria was amazing!! Definitely recommend.
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