Santa Marta Cuisine Tour: Delve into Colombian Caribbean Flavors
4.8
31 Ratings
Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico)

Embark on a culinary adventure in Santa Marta, Colombia, and explore the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean region. Sample traditional dishes, meet local baristas, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the area. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Come hungry!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saint Francis Square - We will all meet up here to begin our tour.
  • Mercado Público de Santa Marta - We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.
  • Institución Educativa Distrital La Industrial - Next we will see how a classic dish from the Carribean coast of Colombia is…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Complimentary snacks provided
  • Enjoy fresh juice on the go
  • Expert guidance by a professional tour guide
  • Tea and coffee available
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Embark on a gastronomic journey in the Caribbean region of Colombia led by a local guide. Our itinerary comprises seven stops, all nestled in Santa Marta’s historical epicenter, where we’ll indulge in a rich assortment of traditional fare and beverages. We’ll drop by a series of family-run establishments to taste egg arepas, cayeye, among other unique…

Location
Saint Francis Square
Carrera 4
We will all meet up in front of the San Fransisco Church in the San Fransisco Square.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lewisfam2015
Jan 2, 2025
Great tour - Awesome tour with Carolina. Really enjoyed the fruits and different fresh juices. Would recommend as Carolina also gave us a good overview of Santa Marta and some of the history of the area.
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C1346vohannar
Dec 16, 2024
The Ultimate Street Food Experience no - I had an incredible time on the Santa Marta Street Food Tour! Al, the guide, was super friendly and really knows his stuff. I was traveling solo and joined the tour with someone who’s currently learning to lead the tours. Both were so welcoming that I immediately felt comfortable. What really stood out was how thoughtful Al was—he even looked up a few German-related facts after learning I was from Germany. That personal touch made the tour feel special. Al also took fantastic photos of the food and of me along the way, which was a great bonus! The tour itself was a perfect mix of street food, markets, and cozy stops at restaurants and cafés. We spent 4 hours exploring the local food scene, walking about 13 kilometers, and eating so much that I was completely stuffed by the end. As a vegetarian, I was impressed by how well the tour worked for me. Al really knows everyone in town and has such a friendly way of showing you around. He also shared insights about the architecture and local culture, but never rushed us—everything felt relaxed and easygoing. If you’re in Santa Marta, definitely come hungry and take this tour. It’s a fun, delicious, and memorable experience. Thanks, Al, for making it so great!
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Caitlin_b
Oct 7, 2024
Fun and tasty! - Álvaro was an excellent guide! He was so and helpful. He made my experience tasting all the local foods so fun!
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Kalissa_h
Apr 16, 2024
A good choice if you want to see a lot of Santa Marta - My parents and I had a wonderful time on the tour. As others have said, there is LOTS of walking, but that is necessary as you will eat so much food at the start that you need time to digest. The tour is a mix of street food (at the beginning) and then the restaurants get nicer and nicer. You walk through areas you would never go as a tourist, but our guide (Al) made us feel safe and taken care of the entire time.
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Keisha_b
Apr 7, 2024
Great Local Food Experience - Our tour guide was very informative, easy to follow. The stops were appropriate to take a break, enjoy the surroundings. He was accommodating for us to stop and take pictures when we wanted and always had extra tid bits of knowledge to share. Excellent experience!
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Nancycs9687xv
Mar 18, 2024
Not to be Missed! - Our guide was excellent. Our food stops varied from the local market, street food vendors to restaurants. Great variety of food and drinks typical of Santa Marta cuisine. Small group and the guide went out of his way to ensure we all enjoyed this experience.
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Thomas_p
Dec 18, 2023
Nice walking tour of Santa Marta - Great foot tour of Santa Marta and opportunity to taste the local food and drink. Alvaro was very friendly and an excellent and knowledgeable guide and host. Fun tour!
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Leigha_n
Oct 20, 2023
A must do activity - What an excellent experience! Our guide was so kind and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our day learning about the culture and history of Santa Marta and its food. If you have difficulty walking longer distances, this is not the tour for you.
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Cnnekac
Jul 1, 2023
Worth the money! - This tour was worth the money. You try different foods, meet the locals, and you’ll be extremely full. There is A LOT of walking. I didn’t mind cause I enjoy walking and it helped balance out all the food intake. however if you’re not interested in walking about 5 miles in the heat be prepared to pay for transportation to get you and the guide to your different destinations…
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Jennie_p
Nov 19, 2023
Walking tour so-so - Walking through the city and trying the different foods was a great experience. The tour guide however seemed a bit like a robot and his English wasn’t so great so i really could not understand what he was saying. The tour was a bit long and because it was so hot and we were walking it was a bit difficult to stay focused. The guide did not offer to stop anywhere for us to get water and I asked him if we could get water and he said yes but he must have forgotten or didn’t understand me.
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