Food tours in Cartagena
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Cartagena. The most comfortable months are December to April, with highs around 88°F (31°C) and about 1 rainy days a month.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Top food tours in Cartagena
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled CityFrom $52View 
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Street Food Tour with a local Foodie in CartagenaFrom $55View
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What to eat and drink in Cartagena
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Ceviche
- Raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onion, chilli and coriander.
- Fried fish
- Whole fried fish (often red snapper) served with coconut rice and patacones.
- Coconut rice
- Rice cooked in coconut milk until sweet and slightly caramelised; the usual side to fried fish.
- Patacones
- Green plantain slices fried twice until crisp, served with dips or as a side.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Cartagena month by month
Averages for Cartagena, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 88 (31) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (31) |
| Low °F (°C) | 75 (24) | 76 (24) | 77 (25) | 78 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 77 (25) |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:59 pm | 6:10 pm | 6:13 pm | 6:13 pm | 6:16 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:28 pm | 6:21 pm | 6:03 pm | 5:45 pm | 5:36 pm | 5:43 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Cartagena?
December to April. Expect highs around 88°F (31°C) and about 1 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are October and August.
What food is Cartagena known for?
Ceviche: raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onion, chilli and coriander. Fried fish: whole fried fish (often red snapper) served with coconut rice and patacones. Coconut rice: rice cooked in coconut milk until sweet and slightly caramelised; the usual side to fried fish.
Where can I book food tours in Cartagena?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
