Barranquilla Downtown Food Tour: A Gastronomic Journey Into Caribbean Cuisine
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Barranquilla
Embark on a gastronomic journey through Barranquilla's downtown, exploring the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine and immersing yourself in the city's rich history and culture.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gran Malecon - Whoever the traveler you are, cross tasting typical food of your checklist trip and join us in this tour around Colombian Caribbean identity and culture through its cuisine.

Your day will start by meeting our local and friendly tour guide. With him you will be headed to the first stop in the city.

Once there, you will start a journey across several restaurants where locals will welcome you with the best flavors and stories about their cuisine history and tradition.

Butifarra, a seasoned pork sausage. Kibbes, the famous meat dish from Lebanon with its Colombian stamp. Fritos: all kind of deep-fried snacks made with yucca, corn flour, green plantain, and lots of cheese. And arepa de huevo (Arepa with egg): arepa is one of the most traditional Colombian plates. Eaten almost everywhere in the country in lots of different versions. In the Caribbean coast this corn-based tortilla is usually fried and stuffed with a tasty egg.

  • Barranquilla - You will also visit local food stands to taste and learn about the history of these flavors and the different influences that have made them special and unique. Once the day gets warmer, stop and try fresh drinks and cold appetizers made with their typical fruits and sweets.

Discover ancient culinary techniques, treasured family recipes, and life stories of all the locals that will make you swing from sweet to salty, from fresh to fried tasty appetizers and from tasteful to delicious snacks. Real samples of diversity of ingredients and customs.

This is the most valuable souvenir of the very best side of Cartagena de Indias: tons of food offered to you by joyful and friendly locals. We know there won't be regrets. You are in for a treat.

What's Included
  • Comprehensive All Risk Insurance
  • Local food and drink tastings (including regional fruits, desserts, and finger foods)
  • Professional Gran Colombia Tours Guide
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Extra Purchase
Additional Information

No journey is truly complete unless you venture beyond the typical tourist sites and indulge in the local cuisine. Join us on this culinary exploration throughout the heart of Barranquilla, as we dive into the incredible world of Caribbean dishes and their creators. From Carimañola and arepa de huevo to butifarra, chipi chipi rice, and enyucado, let us provide an unforgettable gastronomical adventure.

• A guided walk through key city locations
• An insightful rundown of Colombia’s and Barranquilla’s intricate history
• Tastings upon tastings of characteristic regional foods and beverages (fruits, desserts, appetizers, drinks)
• A unique opportunity to connect with the local community and learn their stories
• Sensory-filled reminiscences of the hues, aromas, and tastes of this vibrant Caribbean city

  • Be aware this tour is walking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • If you have a layover in Barranquilla, please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour
  • If you have any food restriction or allergies, please tell the guide or write it on the booking
  • Bring comfortable shoes and water
  • Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
  • The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Location
Gran Malecon
Avenida del Rio
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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922georgew922
Jan 16, 2024
MUST DO for Barranquilla - My tour was lead by Carlos and he's amazing, knowledgeable and speaks damn near perfect English. Carlos organized the tour in a systematic and efficient way to complete a loop passing all the great things with a start and stop at the hotel. The level of knowledge to explain the food/city/cultural history and significance was beyond reproach. At each stop new information in a easily digestible manner was provided. When I come back to Barranquilla...I'll book the same tour with Carlos and would expect to have totally different experiences.
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Jesse_s
Feb 22, 2023
Fun food tour - Great experience! Some things were closed because we were visiting during carnival, but our guide didn’t miss a beat and knew of other great authentic experiences for us to enjoy!
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