Welcome to the new home of A Chef's Tour. Bigger, bolder and tastier than ever.

Costeño Kitchens

Four hours through Cartagena's late-night kitchens, charcoal grills and family-run stalls.

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Hosted by our Cartagena tastemaker

Experience hosted by Andres

What you can expect

Cartagena food tour - A chef-led evening tour through Cartagena, the street stalls, noodle counters and market kitchens that quietly feed the neighbourhood. Full write-up coming soon.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Cartagena's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Cartagena, Colombia

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Language

English

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Cartagena food tour
  • Smallest group size in Cartagena
  • Led by Cartagena tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Cartagena

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Cartagena

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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A neighbourhood restaurant at Cl. de la Serrezuela.

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Restaurante Donde Magola, nestled in the charming neighborhood of San Diego in Cartagena, is a beloved local eatery known for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Colombian flavors.

You’ll try

Cassava & cheese fritterStuffed potato fritterFried corn arepa stuffed with egg & beef

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Cheese arepa

You’ll try

Caribbean cheese-stuffed arepa

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Super Buñuelo is a charming spot located in the San Diego neighborhood of Cartagena, offering a delightful taste of Colombian tradition with its standout buñuelos.

Boat noodles at Wattana, poured through the same copper strainer since 1972.

No. 002

Boat noodles at Wattana, poured through the same copper strainer since 1972.

Cartagena

Field notes

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Included

More tastings than any other Cartagena food tour, Smallest group size in Cartagena, Led by Cartagena tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

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Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Andres Galan

Andres

Andres G

Andres is our head guide in Bogota, but will also be managing the tours in Cartagena and Medellin as the head guide too.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.

Start

Lino de Verano

Cl. del Jardin #39 - 15, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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End

Baluarte Del Reducto

Cl. 25 #10B-58, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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Reviews

Reviews

Coming soon. Guest reviews from the first departures land here.

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Eat Cartagena with us.

An evening of charcoal smoke, family recipes and the stories behind them. From US$59 per guest.