Experience Food Tours in Cartagena with Withlocals

"We had an amazing tour from Wendy! We tried so many delicious foods! We had so many Colombian treats, all were amazing and delicious. Wendy was a great host and made our visit to Colombia so delightful! I loved the opportunity to taste the local fruits that we had never seen! She was very receptive and responsive to what we wanted to try! Highest recommendation to anyone who wants to taste the flavors of Colombia!"

"My wife and I recently did the 3-Hour, 10-Foods Tour in Cartagena and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Karen, was outstanding — her knowledge of Cartagena and Colombia was incredible, and she shared so many interesting stories and insights along the way. The food tastings she selected were excellent and gave us a great variety of authentic local flavors. Every stop felt carefully chosen and really showed off the best of Cartagena’s food scene. The pace was perfect for a 3-hour tour, and we left full, happy, and feeling like we learned a lot about the city and its culture. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena — and if you can, ask for Karen as your guide. It was a fantastic experience!"

"We booked the 3hr 10 tastings tour with Karen before we knew the weather forecast - torrential rain for 2 full days, totally flooded streets. Despite this Karen arrived full of smiles and positivity. We were treated to freshly baked jam filled breads (bakery was rammed out of the door but we went straight to the front), then freshly made (right in front of us) sweets. A 1mim walk to the next treat, Patacones, topped with big wedge of cheese. You MUST try in with the coriander sauce. Across the road, the street vendor pulled us up some chairs and we had a seafood cocktail. I don’t have enough space to describe all the delicious tastings but there were 10, including local beers in a very local setting. All the vendors were incredibly friendly and accommodating. But to compliment this Karen shared her vast knowledge of local culture and history, as a local herself. We wandered through several districts and two of the tastings were actually in people’s homes! I can’t stress enough how much this made what was a very wet and somewhat disappointing few days in Cartagena into a trip with wonderful memories. Thank you Karen you are clearly a foody and love your city, as now do we! Vikki & David"

"Andrea was an exceptional local tour guide in Cartagena. From the very beginning, her communication was clear, friendly, and professional, which made planning effortless. Her knowledge of the local culture and history added real depth to the experience, and she shared it in a way that was engaging and easy to appreciate. Most importantly, Andrea made us feel completely at ease throughout the tour. We truly enjoyed our time with her and would not hesitate to book her again. Highly recommended."

"Karen was beyond amazing. She answered all of our questions, navigated us to places we would have never gotten to on our own, and of course introduced us to so many delicious dishes!! It was a perfect introduction for our week in Cartagena and really empowered us with knowledge and the layout of the city to guide the rest of our time. I'm still thinking about that shrimp cocktail and we did go back a second time to get more of the Arepa de huevos and that ahi salsa after the tour. I highly recommend Karen for your tour!!! "

"Cartagena is a beautiful city and this is a great way to experience it! We only had one day here, as we were on a cruise, so we wanted to make the most of it. This tour allowed us to explore the city and also taste the local delicacies. Karen is a wonderful guide with a wealth of knowledge on the history of the city and its food offerings. She and her helper, Valentina, expertly ushered our group of 15 through the city. We had a tight timeline to get back to our ship and they made sure we finished with plenty of time. The portions of food were much more than we expected. Full size, not bites. I would not hesitate to book this tour—you will be delighted! "

"My family and I had a wonderful time with Wendy on this culinary adventure!! We tried a large variety of foods and drinks popular in Cartagena. Our favorite stop had to be a local fruit stand where we tried numerous tropical fruits grown in Columbia. Wendy was an amazing guide who radiated so much love for her country, family, and local cuisine!!"

"We had an absolute fabulous time with Wendy! Her english was great, and we thoroughly enjoyed each of the 10 tastings. She was also great at making dinner recommendations and sharing about her experience in Columbia. Highly recommend using Wendy for the 10 tastings tour! "

"Wendy was an excellent tour guide. Communication prior to tour was timely, meeting was easy and the tour itself was great. We were a group of 6 friends on a birthday trip and she fit right in. She took us to locations we would not have found on our own. All of the stops were delicious and we had a wonderful time. Would highly recommend the ten tastings tour with Wendy. "

"Andrea was an absolutely fantastic food tour guide in Cartagena, Colombia — easily a five out of five experience! From the moment the tour began, her warm and sweet personality made everyone feel welcomed and excited. Her deep knowledge of Colombian cuisine and culture added so much depth to every stop we made. Andrea didn’t just explain what we were eating — she told the stories behind the dishes, the ingredients, and the traditions. It was clear that she is both passionate and incredibly educated in her field. Each bite felt more meaningful thanks to her insights and engaging storytelling. She answered every question with enthusiasm and care, always making sure we were comfortable and having a great time. Andrea also gave great local tips that we ended up using for the rest of our trip. By the end of the tour, we felt like we had truly experienced the heart of Cartagena. I would highly recommend Andrea to anyone who wants an unforgettable and authentic food experience! "