BIKE TOUR and LUNCH at ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S FAVORITE SPOT

4.9
(101 reviews)
Cartagena, Colombia

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

DON'T WALK, DON'T TAKE THE BUS OR THE TAXI... LIVE THE REAL ADVENTURE!

Prepare for an authentic experience designed for travelers looking for something more than the typical Food Network and Anthony Bourdain-style tourist tours.

Cartagena Bay and Fort of San Sebastián:
Enjoy the Caribbean breeze while touring scenery loaded with history, legends, and secrets that have marked the city's past.

Getsemaní:
Be surprised by its colorful murals, its vibrant cultural life, and its unique energy. Recognized by Forbes and admired by travelers from all over the world, this bohemian neighborhood is a must-see stop.

Bazurto Market:
Experience a real gastronomic adventure in the city's most emblematic market. Discover the real flavors of Cartagena in the same place that captivated Anthony Bourdain.

We captured the best moments of your experience so you can relive this adventure over and over again.

Discounts for reservations of 2 or more participants.

What's Included

Softdrink, Panela or Beer
Water Bottles
Tasting lunch, chicken, pork, beef, fish, shellfish and vegetables; characteristic of Cartagena food and that it is very difficult to find all together outside the Bazurto Market.
Use of bicycle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Cra 20 #24-156

We will meet in the Luna Del Mar building, in front of Carulla de Villa Susana in Barrio Manga, a very easy place to locate for any taxi driver or carrier.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our starting point! We will offer you useful information to know before our tour and get to know each other.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bahía de Cartagena de Indias

    We will take beautiful and impressive photos of the beautiful Bay of Cartagena, rarely visited by tourists, but very visited by boat owners. We will share curious and updated information about the Bay of Cartagena and Manga Island.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Fuerte de San Sebastian del Pastelillo

    We will make a photo stop to take a picture of ourselves in front of the fort's guard post that protected Manga Island and the water channel towards the San Felipe de Barajas fort.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Barrio Getsemani

    We will visit points of greatest historical and artistic interest within the Getsemani neighborhood, and we will stop to hydrate in preparation for the route to the Bazurto Market. We will take photos, of the art on the walls and the colorful streets of the Getsemani neighborhood. This is a humble, but very colorful and important neighborhood that has earned a place as one of the "coolest" neighborhoods in the world according to Forbes and Travelers Magazine.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (Pass by)

    The largest fortress built by the Spanish in the American Hemisphere during the conquest, colonization and governance of Latin America.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    At the highest point of the emblematic city of Cartagena de Indias is the first fortress and surveillance point. We will be able to see it for much of the way and as we get closer we will appreciate its imposing presence.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mercado de Bazurto

    We will enter the fascinating culinary world of the Bazurto Market; visited by ANTHONY BOURDAIN during his search for real Cartagena food for the filming of "No Reservations". There we will delight ourselves with the flavors of an exotic cuisine, but accessible to the most humble diners. We will discover the flavors that are part of the culinary art of an almost mythical place where very few tourists access. Your palate will be impressed with the condiments and cooking style of Cecilia Restaurant and others around it. That's why Culinary Critic and Chef Anthony Bourdain made it his favorite during his trips to Colombia!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    This community near the Bazurto Market where some of those who work diligently live is one of the expressions of a v humble, hard-working community that struggles to survive. As we walk through its streets, we will discover what is the way of life of the true resident of Cartagena.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Luz Angelica Gomez

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Bike Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
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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