Santa Marta Food Experience
Overview
In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the Caribbean region of Colombia with a local guide. We will go to 7 places in total in the historical center of Santa Marta and sample a variety of traditional food and drinks. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try arepas de huevo, cayeye, and other special dishes, as well as meet with some of the best professional baristas in the region. In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Caribbean Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences. We will eat enough for lunch and dinner so please make sure you come hungry!
Inclusions
- Snacks - We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of Colombian Costeño food.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Bottled water
- Fresh juice
- Professional tour guide
- Entry/Admission - Bahia de Santa Marta
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint Francis Square, Cra. 4, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
We will all meet up here to begin our tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Público de Santa Marta, Cra. 9, Comuna 3, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Institución Educativa Distrital La Industrial, Av. del Libertador, Comuna 4, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Next we will see how a classic dish from the Carribean coast of Colombia is prepared: the arepa de huevo. We will watch as a local cook makes this delicious snack step-by-step before trying them fresh.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ikaro Cafe, Cl. 19 #3-60, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
At this stop we will dive into Colombian coffee culture and discuss its impact on the country. We will have a professional barrista prepare coffee for us in a unique way; we will smell and taste a cup of high quality organic coffee.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Catedral de Santa Marta, Carrera 17 14, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470004 Colombia
We will pass by the cathedral of the oldest city in Colombia.
Stop At: Bahia de Santa Marta, Bahia, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470002 Colombia
We will walk around the harbor of Santa Marta. There we can stop to take pictures, enjoy the beachside, or try any of the small shops and restaurants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Restaurante Mañe Cayon, Cra. 1a #26-37, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Here we will try delicious Caribbean patacones with a special Santa Martan twist!
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint Francis Square, Cra. 4, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
We will all meet up here to begin our tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Público de Santa Marta, Cra. 9, Comuna 3, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Institución Educativa Distrital La Industrial, Av. del Libertador, Comuna 4, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Next we will see how a classic dish from the Carribean coast of Colombia is prepared: the arepa de huevo. We will watch as a local cook makes this delicious snack step-by-step before trying them fresh.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ikaro Cafe, Cl. 19 #3-60, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
At this stop we will dive into Colombian coffee culture and discuss its impact on the country. We will have a professional barrista prepare coffee for us in a unique way; we will smell and taste a cup of high quality organic coffee.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Catedral de Santa Marta, Carrera 17 14, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470004 Colombia
We will pass by the cathedral of the oldest city in Colombia.
Stop At: Bahia de Santa Marta, Bahia, Santa Marta, Santa Marta Municipality 470002 Colombia
We will walk around the harbor of Santa Marta. There we can stop to take pictures, enjoy the beachside, or try any of the small shops and restaurants.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Restaurante Mañe Cayon, Cra. 1a #26-37, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Here we will try delicious Caribbean patacones with a special Santa Martan twist!
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions this tour will not provide any shared food and every customer will have their own food and snack. Due to COVID-19 restrictions this tour will visit only restaurants that follow all the rules and regulations in order to protect the health and safety of our customers.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Jonathan_S
December 2021
The trip was a blast - like other reviewers, the food sampled was both high in quantity, and items I probably would have never ordered myself. Everything we had was off the charts good and the walk around Santa Marta was pleasant (definitely nice to have a guide). Al was very knowledgeable abou...
The trip was a blast - like other reviewers, the food sampled was both high in quantity, and items I probably would have never ordered myself. Everything we had was off the charts good and the walk around Santa Marta was pleasant (definitely nice to have a guide). Al was very knowledgeable about the cuisine and even provided some historical insights into Santa Marta itself. I would go on this tour again if I were to travel here with someone who had never been.D'Ette M
September 2021
Absolutely loved the walking food tour in Santa Marta. We got to try many authentic and delicious dishes, and even go inside the kitchen of one of the restaurants and watch how they make their arepas e huevos. The guide (Fredy) was super knowledgeable about the history of the places and food, as ...
Absolutely loved the walking food tour in Santa Marta. We got to try many authentic and delicious dishes, and even go inside the kitchen of one of the restaurants and watch how they make their arepas e huevos. The guide (Fredy) was super knowledgeable about the history of the places and food, as well as very accommodating. At one point it started down-pouring and he bought umbrellas for us and restructured the tour so we wouldn’t have to walk in the rain for too long. My favorite part of the tour is how diverse it is: you’ll go everywhere from a small mom-and-pop lunch spot, to a beautiful boutique hostel, to a man making and selling juices on the side of the street. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Santa Marta!mikemR6347TG
December 2020
A terrific way to sample the local flavors and try some things you may not have ordered on your own. Seven stops starting with aeropress style coffee and ending with a ceviche stop and dessert, made sense as a large progressive meal and also geographically bringing us near our hotel after the fi...
A terrific way to sample the local flavors and try some things you may not have ordered on your own. Seven stops starting with aeropress style coffee and ending with a ceviche stop and dessert, made sense as a large progressive meal and also geographically bringing us near our hotel after the final stop. Angelica was a fantastic guide who is fluent in Spanish, English, and French. Local and knowledgeable, she was a treat to spend the time with. At a little more than three hours it was well worth the reasonable price point and didn’t consume an entire day. We liked it a lotAshley_G
February 2023
My guide was Al and he was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different food cultures within Santa Marta. Definitely I would suggest not to eat breakfast before the tour because you will get more than enough food on the tour. I actually had to take the last dish to go because I was so full...
My guide was Al and he was very friendly and knowledgeable about the different food cultures within Santa Marta. Definitely I would suggest not to eat breakfast before the tour because you will get more than enough food on the tour. I actually had to take the last dish to go because I was so full. I tried some fried foods, sweets, and juices among other things.Beryl_A
February 2023
I highly recommend this tour. Paula took us through 6 or 7 different locations. I won't reveal them as I think it's nicer if you get the surprise! But it was diverse and a nice walk around the city, including the colourful meat, fish and vegetable market. Our guide was friendly, energetic and kno...
I highly recommend this tour. Paula took us through 6 or 7 different locations. I won't reveal them as I think it's nicer if you get the surprise! But it was diverse and a nice walk around the city, including the colourful meat, fish and vegetable market. Our guide was friendly, energetic and knowledgeable. It's well worth the price for the amount of food you'll get. Skip breakfast!W4276ERedr
February 2023
A great way to try the local food! We even got to make our own Arepas which just automatically made the whole experience more immersive! Our guide Paula was wonderful. She would explain the history of Santa Marta and the process of how certain foods were made as we went along. Definitely recommen...
A great way to try the local food! We even got to make our own Arepas which just automatically made the whole experience more immersive! Our guide Paula was wonderful. She would explain the history of Santa Marta and the process of how certain foods were made as we went along. Definitely recommend this if you want to try local food and meet new people.