Ancient Traditional Ice Cream Making

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

1 hour 40 minutes

Mobile ticket

We will prepare the ice cream with a copper bowl, as indigenous and peasants used to do when there was no electricity. We belong to the international movement: SlowFood, so we make the ice creams in an artisan way, making visible an ancestral technique in a fun and innovative experience for your senses.

Its intense flavors of exotic fruits, local recipes, its colors and creaminess, are the exquisite option for the enjoyment of all in a "legend" that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Bowls for ice cream

Min 3 flavours of ice cream

Private transportation

Tip Gratuities 20% Suggested

What To Expect

We'll meet at a time of your choice in the Plaza de la Trinidad, and from this central point in Cartagena de Indias, we'll take a walk to a popular local shop in the city where we'll learn how to make delicious paila ice cream. Once we arrive at the ice cream parlor, which is run only by women and uses only ecological materials, we'll begin to prepare the ice creams. We'll use the traditional paila, a special metal pan that is specifically used for its large diameter and shallow depth. As we prepare all the ingredients, we'll learn about the history of paila ice creams. Although they originate from Ecuador, they are also a very typical dessert in Pasto, the capital of the Colombian department of Nariño. We'll make the ice creams in an artisan way from fruit or milk, only using natural and organic ingredients. At the end of the process, you'll taste three paila ice creams, which we're sure you'll love! The workshop will last between one and a half and two hours, and at the end of the experience, we can accompany you to the meeting point. If you prefer, you can also stay longer on the premises to try other ice creams on your own. *Glutten-free *Vegan Options

Sample Menu

dessert

Flavour 1 of artisan ice cream

Vegan or not vegan ice cream made with a local fruit and low sugar

dessert

Flavour 2 of artisan ice cream

dessert

Flavour 3 of artisan ice cream

Options

Ancient Traditional Ice Cream Making

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Informative and fun
Calgatchalian,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was wonderful for my daughter and I to learn about how traditional Colombian ice cream was made. Paula was an amazing host and was teaching us so much about ice cream and Cartagena. I’m very grateful for her kindness and grace.
Fun and delicious class
agl4,
Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My 14 year old daughter and I took this class when we visited Cartagena. It was a wonderful way to get out of the afternoon heat, learn about traditional techniques, and eat some absolutely delicious ice cream with unique local flavors. I highly recommend!
An Incredible Traditional Ice Cream Experience with Paula!
JHS1906,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I booked Paula’s Slow Food Traditional Ice Cream Tour for my wife and two sons, and they absolutely loved every moment of it! Making ice cream from scratch—without all the added preservatives—was such a rewarding experience. Paula guided them through the entire process, allowing them to handcraft four delicious flavors. The hands-on approach made it so much fun, and the flavors were simply amazing! Watching them create and enjoy their own ice cream was a highlight of our trip. If you love ice cream, this is an absolute must-do in Cartagena! The experience is not just about the final product but about the joy of making something fresh and natural. Highly recommended! Thank you, Paula, for such a sweet and memorable experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great experience
327beatriceb,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very nice experience paula is charming it is to do bluffing and in addition it is good we tasted and realized 4 different perfumes
A True Experience
staceymY4066RO,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a true and wonderful experience this was. We started with the blind fruit tasting, of local fruits. We then started the ice cream making process as we were told the history and a lot about the ancient culture. We made four different ice creams that we got to eat, and they were delicious. I highly recommend this experience, it was one of our favorite things to do when we were in Cartagena for the week.
Foodie Experience in Colombia
melekasha,
Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I love trying new cultural experiences, especially related to food!!! Going back to slow food, learning about the traditions and actually participating in making it was fun and a unique way to connect to Colombia.
The best
Briwil,
Nov 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best I've ever tasted, beautiful to see how they make them. I'll repeat again as soon as I can. Fully recommended
Must Do in Cartagena!
Tyler B,
Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a fun experience! Paula was really knowledgeable and good at explaining the process. The ice cream came out great and tasted delicious! This is a must if you like ice cream. Very refreshing activity in the Colombian heat.