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Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
(41) Reviews
Centro Histórico
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In this experience you will explore the authentic flavors of the Caribbean coast of Colombia with a local guide. We visit 7 different stops in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, tasting traditional dishes such as fresh zapote fruit, creamy local avocado, handmade arepas from Doña Ketty, the famous cayeye from Doña Yami, coconut sweets, specialty Colombian coffee at GNAM Café, and Caribbean‑style patacones at a local restaurant. Along the way, you’ll meet family‑owned vendors, learn about regional ingredients, and discover how food reflects the history and culture of Santa Marta. This tour is friendly for vegetarian and vegan travelers, and we eat enough for both lunch and dinner—so come hun...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Natural fruit juice from local vendors
Local bilingual guide with deep knowledge of Santa Marta’s food culture
Specialty Colombian coffee tasting at GNAM Café.
Snacks We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of traditional Caribbean dishes such as zapote fruit, avocado, cayeye, handmade arepas, cocadas, and patacones.
Not included, but available for purchase at some stops.
Meeting Points
Departure
Saint Francis Square
We meet in front of San Francisco Church, at Plaza de San Francisco in the Historic Center. Your guide will be by the main entrance holding a “Street Food Tour” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Return
Itinerary
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Saint Francis Square
We meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of Santa Marta before starting our food adventure.
10 minutes
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Mercado Público de Santa Marta
We enter the local market to taste fresh zapote and creamy local avocado from street vendors. This is where Santa Marta’s daily life and flavors truly begin
45 minutes
3
Mercado Público de Santa Marta
Doña Yami – Traditional Cayeye
We visit Doña Yami’s stand to try cayeye, a beloved Caribbean dish made from mashed green plantains. You’ll learn why this breakfast is essential to costeño culture.
45 minutes
4
Santa Marta
Doña Ketty – Handmade Arepas
We stop at Doña Ketty’s street stand to watch how she prepares her famous handmade arepas. You’ll enjoy them fresh, just like locals do.
30 minutes
5
Santa Marta
GNAM Café – Specialty Coffee Experience
At GNAM Café, a cozy specialty coffee shop, a barista prepares high‑quality Colombian coffee using alternative brewing methods. We explore aromas, flavors, and the cultural importance of coffee in Colombia.
30 minutes
6
Bahia de Santa Marta
Santa Marta Bay – Scenic Walk & Cocadas
We walk along the bay to enjoy ocean views and taste cocadas, traditional coconut sweets sold by local vendors. It’s a relaxing moment to enjoy Santa Marta’s coastal atmosphere.
30 minutes
7
Restaurante Mañe Cayon
Restaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones
We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patacones topped with Santa Marta flavors in a traditional local restaurant.
Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
(41) Reviews
Centro Histórico
About
In this experience you will explore the authentic flavors of the Caribbean coast of Colombia with a local guide. We visit 7 different stops in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, tasting traditional dishes such as fresh zapote fruit, creamy local avocado, handmade arepas from Doña Ketty, the famous cayeye from Doña Yami, coconut sweets, specialty Colombian coffee at GNAM Café, and Caribbean‑style patacones at a local restaurant. Along the way, you’ll meet family‑owned vendors, learn about regional ingredients, and discover how food reflects the history and culture of Santa Marta. This tour is friendly for vegetarian and vegan travelers, and we eat enough for both lunch and dinner—so come hun...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Natural fruit juice from local vendors
Local bilingual guide with deep knowledge of Santa Marta’s food culture
Specialty Colombian coffee tasting at GNAM Café.
Snacks We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of traditional Caribbean dishes such as zapote fruit, avocado, cayeye, handmade arepas, cocadas, and patacones.
Not included, but available for purchase at some stops.
Meeting Points
Departure
Saint Francis Square
We meet in front of San Francisco Church, at Plaza de San Francisco in the Historic Center. Your guide will be by the main entrance holding a “Street Food Tour” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
