Medellin, Colombia

Highlights

- Explore Colombia's most beautiful historic center (walled city).
- Learn about Colombian History.
- Be immerse in the local culture.
- Eat the local food.

Description

Cartagena de Indias is the undisputed queen of the Caribbean coast, a historic city of superbly preserved beauty lying within an impressive 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Cartagena's Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage Site – a maze of cobbled alleys, balconies covered in bougainvillea, and massive churches that cast their shadows across leafy plazas.

This is a place to drop all sightseeing routines. Instead of trying to tick off all the sights, just stroll through the Old Town day and night. Soak up the atmosphere, pausing to ward off the brutal heat and humidity in one of the city's many excellent bars and restaurants.

Holding its own against Brazil's Ouro Preto and Peru's Cuzco for the continent's most enthralling and impressively preserved historic city, Cartagena is hard to walk away from – it seizes you in its aged clutches and refuses to let go.

Who This Experience Is Good For

This experience is for foodies and anyone wanting to learn about Colombia's history. As well as to anyone who enjoys colonial architecture.

Meet Our Local Host

Catalina Uribe-Percy, native to Cartagena is a licensed tour guide and our local conoisseur about all things caribbean coast.

Itinerary

SUNDAY NIGHT:
- Take the van transfer from Santa Marta (Meeting point - AC Marriot) to Cartagena (The van will drop you off at your hotel). / 4 hours drive approx 

MONDAY:
- We will be meeting the host at Plaza Fernandez Madrid at 4:30 pm to begin the food tour in the historic center. (3 hrs)

Private Food Tour Info (Duration between 2.5 to 3 hours)
Discover the culture and history of Cartagena one bite at a time, join us in this amazing tour and eat like a local for a couple of hours. Let’s find the hidden places and gastronomy jewels foreigners missed.

You will learn the history behind the recipes and understand our love for cheese. The Cartagenian people are in love with their street food and inside the murals of the old town there are many languages but the universal one is food. You will try the best local dishes served in small stands that tell the story about their african and indigenous heritage. Dishes that have inspired the new and passionate Colombian kitchen and maybe even take some secret recipes back home.

TUESDAY:
- Free day.

What’s Included

BASIC PACKAGE
Includes:
- Private transportation from Santa Marta to Cartagena (Sunday evening) - ONE WAY
- Cartagena Food tour. (Monday afternoon)

PREMIUM PACKAGE
Includes:
- Private transportation from Santa Marta to Cartagena (Sunday evening) - ONE WAY
- Cartagena Food tour. (Monday afternoon)
- 2 nights accommodation (Double accommodation at 4 Star Hotel inside/close by the Old Town) / Breakfast included

What’s Not Included

- Airport Shuttle
- Extra food/ Extra Drinks
- Tips for vendors
- Cartagena Basic Package does not include accommodation.
- Transportation to the experience (It is a 8 mins walk from the Hotel. In case you don't want to walk the Hotel offers free shuttles to the historic center from 9 am to 5 pm).

Know Before You Go

- Minimum needed: 5 people
- Maximim Capacity: 14 people
- Booking Deadline: 2 weeks before event. 
- Weather Dependent: No
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Special Clothing Required: No
- Special Dietary Restrictions: Veggies are welcome (Unfortunately this is not a tour for celiacs or vegans )
- Extra Cash: Needed for tipping.
- Additional Information: Cartagena has hot and hummid: Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and clothes.