Santa Marta Food Experience

4.8
(34 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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!

What's Included

Bottled water
We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of Colombian Costeño food.
Fresh juice
Professional tour guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will all meet up in front of the San Fransisco Church in the San Fransisco Square.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will all meet up here to begin our tour.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We will pass by the cathedral of the oldest city in Colombia.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bahia de Santa Marta

    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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Here we will try delicious Caribbean patacones with a special Santa Martan twist!

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Walking tour bogota by (The True Colombian Experience)

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Street Food Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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