Private Tour
Private Santa Marta City & Food Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Santa Marta through its flavors, history, and culture on a private tour with an expert bilingual guide. Stroll the charming streets of Colombia’s oldest city, exploring landmarks like the Cathedral and Parque de Los Novios while learning the stories that shaped the region. Step into the Tayrona Gold Museum to uncover the fascinating indigenous legacy of the Tairona civilization.
Along the way, savor authentic Magdalena cuisine at carefully chosen local spots—taste cayeye, freshly grilled fish, arepas, and refreshing tropical juices while learning the traditions behind each dish. With flexible pacing, personal attention, and exclusive access to both cultural sites and culinary treasures, this private experience offers the most flavorful way to connect with Santa Marta’s soul.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Marta
History, Flavors & Sights in One! Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Santa Marta with our Food & City Tour, a perfect blend of history, local cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes. In just 4 hours, explore the best of the city on foot, guided by locals who will unveil the hidden gems of Colombia’s oldest city. This tour is perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts, offering an authentic and enriching experience in the heart of Santa Marta. Don’t miss this opportunity to taste, explore, and connect with the soul of the city!
What‘s Included
Gold museum
5-7 regional street food tastings & 3-5 exotic fruit tastings (based on seasonal availability)
Walking tour through historic center
All Fees and Taxes
Billingual guide (English, Spanish)
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Private Santa Marta City & Food Tour
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was an excellent...
Shane N,,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an excellent experience and a great introduction to the city and culture of Santa Marta. The coffee and food were amazing.
Best tour guide in Santa Marta!! (and beyond)
laurasN1456YU,,Dec 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I spent a day with our guide Martin doing the Cacao Indigenous Tour. Martin picked us up where we were staying and our first stop was the Cacao farm. He was super knowledgeable about the entire life cycle of cacao and walked us through the farm and processing area. During the tour he told us all about Tayrona history and culture and their relationship with cacao in the past and today. We tasted the fruit of the cacao, drying beans, and every chocolate they made - all amazing!! We bought one of each :) After that, Martin mentioned we could squeeze in a trip to Taironaka before going on our river trip if we wanted. We obviously said yes!! Again, his knowledge on Taironaka far surpassed our expectations and the walk was beautiful. After Taironaka we had a delicious lunch - seriously, probably the best meal we had around Santa Marta. I also have celiac disease, and Martin was super helpful with helping me communicate that to the kitchen in Spanish. Then, we walked to the Don Diego river which was incredible! We saw so many howler monkeys and beautiful birds. We ended up where the river met the ocean and hopped out to walk on the beach for a bit. He took us to a little lagoon where we were the only people, and we saw a caiman! Then we had some time to swim. On the way back, Martin made sure to get us as close to the monkeys as possible and we spent a lot of time hanging beneath them while they howled at dusk. It was incredible. At the ened of the day, Martin took us to where we'd be staying that night outside of Tayrona National Park. He gave us a lot of recommendations on what else to do in the area and some must-dos in the park itself. He's a wealth of information! He even generously took our chocolate with him for us to get later so it wouldn't melt during our time in the park. We highly recommend booking with Martin. He is one of our favorite people we met in Colombia and the tour alone was more than we could have imagined!
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