Cartagena Culinary Private Tour: Local Flavors & Hidden Gems
Experience Cartagena’s culinary wonders on this exclusive food tour, blending high-quality service with the authentic flavors of the city. Guided by chefs and local food experts, you’ll explore the vibrant Centro and Getsemaní neighborhoods, tasting signature dishes that embody Cartagena’s rich history and culture. Discover local eateries, meet passionate chefs, and savor unforgettable flavors in a small-group setting that ensures personalized attention and unique stories.
Whether you’re a foodie or a culture enthusiast, this journey will inspire your taste buds and your heart.
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Gastronomic Wonders
What's included in Cartagena Culinary Private Tour: Local Flavors & Hidden Gems
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Barrio Getsemani
Your journey begins in the lively Plaza de la Trinidad, in the heart of Getsemaní. As you walk through its colorful streets filled with murals, music, and history, your guide will introduce you to Cartagena’s rich culinary heritage shaped by African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences.
Step inside this beloved seven-table gem run by Cristian Sepúlveda, where tradition is served with every spoonful. Try mote de queso, a creamy yam and cheese soup from the Sinú region, paired with coconut rice—an essential part of the coastal Colombian table.
Next, enjoy a bold reinterpretation of posta cartagenera, a slow-cooked beef dish marinated in a sweet-savory sauce that’s a holiday favorite in local homes. This stop blends heritage flavors with modern presentation in a space that celebrates innovation in Caribbean cuisine.
Inclusions
- Private local bilingual guide
- Sweet treats at the Portal de los Dulces
- Tasting of multiple traditional Colombian Caribbean dishes (non alcoholic drinks included)
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour order may vary depending on weather
- Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Plaza de la Trinidad. Main Square.
End Points
- If you need pick up or drop off service, please let us know to coordinate it
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Ticket Redemption
The price you paid for the service does not include 19% V.A.T. This benefit only applies to foreigners entering as tourists, so it is necessary that you send us as proof a copy of your passport and the photo of the entry stamp to the country. As required by the national tax authority.
