COMPLETE TOUR WITH LUNCH at ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S FAVORITE SPOT

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US$76.65 per guest

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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, Spanish

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

Experience Details

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Cartagena! This tour will take you to the city's most iconic landmarks and treat you to lunch at the restaurant that won over Anthony Bourdain's palate, all on the Food Network Channel.

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

Getsemaní Neighborhood: Experience the charm that earned Getsemaní a spot on Forbes and Traveler magazines' lists of the world's coolest neighborhoods. Wander its streets and be dazzled by an explosion of art and color.

Bazurto Market: Immerse yourself in the bustling Bazurto Market, the place that captivated Anthony Bourdain. Savor the authentic flavors of Cartagena's cuisine in this lively market.

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

What You Get

Carbonated beverages

Soda/Pop

Lunch

Meat, Fish, Seafood, Vegan or Tasting Lunch.

Snacks

Typical Colombian Delicacies

Good To Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Cartagena

WALLED CITY: The city's historic center, known as "The Walled City," is surrounded by an impressive wall and features numerous brightly colored squares, churches, and colonial houses with wrought-iron balconies. In the center of the city is the Clock Tower, an iconic symbol of Cartagena.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Plaza de San Diego (Pass By)

Our meeting point! Located in the San Diego neighborhood in the historic center, San Diego Plaza is a resting place where people can eat and drink. The Santa Clara hotel is located in this place 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 the old walled city of Cartagena and is one of the most famous squares in the city. The square is named after the Church of Santo Domingo which is located on one of its corners and is lined with charming colonial buildings.

Parque de Bolívar (Pass By)

In the historic center of the heroic city, is the Simón Bolívar Park or Plaza, one of the oldest urban parks in the city. Like many places in the city, this park 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 of 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 Saint Peter Claver, Slave of 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 marketing merchandise, including that of slaves, in the old "Customs Square" has been important. Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Hall.

Portal de Los Dulces (Pass By)

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

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 through Porto Carrero and Candilejo streets. 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.

Parque centenario (Pass By)

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

Barrio Getsemani

Getsemaní, the corner of Cartagena that, according to Forbes magazine, an international expert publication in business and finance, is the fourth coolest neighborhood in the world after the town of Sants, in Barcelona; Navy Yard, in Washington and Amsterdam Noord, in Amsterdam. “Anchored in Plaza Trinidad, a lively public square, Getsemaní is not yet completely gentrified and is inhabited by families who have lived in the same house for multiple generations,” notes in one of its sections the Forbes article titled 'The 12 Neighborhoods coolest in the world'. In the exclusive list, Getsemaní surpasses cosmopolitan settings such as Maboneng, in Johannesburg; the Old Town in Panama City and Pilsen in Chicago (USA), among twelve other destinations.

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Calle de la Sierpe (Pass By)

The legend of this street is impressive to know how the neighbors of that time commented on the noise of something crawling and carrying a bell, but no one looked out. In 1608 the mayor dedicated himself to watching the street and that is how he discovered a giant rattlesnake crawling around.

Plaza de La Trinidad (Pass By)

Its name is due to the church of the Holy Trinity, founded in 1643 and located in the square. Some time later, the Cabildo decided that it would be called “Liberty Square” in honor of the inhabitants of the Getsemaní neighborhood who allowed and supported the independence feat of 1811. It is currently the epicenter of Cartagena's nightlife, where natives and tourists gather to chat, enjoy the sale of fast food, participate in aerobics and Zumba workouts, 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 meeting new people.

Plaza del Pozo (Pass By)

This square is iconic for having been the scene of fatal confrontations between the inhabitants of “Arsenal Street” and those of “Barahona Beach Street”, in addition to this, this square was the starting point of the parties held by the Getsemanicenses 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 delicious Real Cartagena Food. (Meats, Chicken, Seafood, Fish and other culinary curiosities). The Bazurto Market represents the public market and also the supply center of the city of Cartagena de Indias. This 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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We will meet in the emblematic Plaza San Diego in front of the Santa Clara hotel.

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 90 reviews

(Viator)

The Homes of Many Colors

March 09, 2026

If you truly want to see the culture of Cartagena, this is the tour to go on. Daniel (Danny) was amazing. Walked us through the beautiful streets of Getsemeni and down in the Market place. His stor...read more

(Viator)

Excellent tour and tour guide

February 10, 2026

Our tour guide Dan was absolutely AMAZING during our cultural tour. He is very knowledgeable and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience and my sister and I greatly apprecia...read more

(Viator)

Great way to see the highlights of Cartagena

February 08, 2026

Our guide, Daniel was very thorough. He spent extra time with us allowing for stops along the way. The Bazurto market was interesting and the lunch at Cecelia’s was delicious. Anthony Bourdain re...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Great Tour

January 30, 2026

We had a great tour with the wonderful guide Danny who manager to be humerus, instil and friendly. The lunch in the market was just great

(Viator)

Excellent tour,...

January 20, 2026

Excellent tour, customized to more of my interests in what I had not experienced yet. Guide was amazing, so kind and patient with my Spanish speaking. Highly recommend.

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