Santa Marta Food Experience
Overview
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In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the Caribbean region of Colombia with a local guide. We will go to 7 places in total in the historical center of Santa Marta and sample a variety of traditional food and drinks. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try arepas de huevo, cayeye, and other special dishes, as well as meet with some of the best professional baristas in the region. In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Caribbean Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences. We will eat enough for lunch and dinner so please make sure you come hungry!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
We will all meet up here to begin our tour.
We will start off by heading to a local market to sample a very traditional dish at a family-owned restaurant.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of Colombian Costeño food.
Fresh juice
Professional tour guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Options
Santa Marta Food Experience
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour for getting familiar with local food and Santa Marta
Roelmessie,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour led us to many sites in Santa Marta, fruit markets, fish, meat etc. We made many stops to taste fruits, local dishes, and wonderful juices and coffee. Meanwhile Hugo was giving us much background on food, Santa Marta and local culture. Fun and informative. Hugo was a great guide, very dedicated, friendly and fun.
Excellent introduction to Santa Marta and the food
Patti S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour of the fruit/veg stands, trying fruit along the way. Also the fish market and meat market. Ate amazing arepas, green banana cayeye, plantain crust with cheese and shrimp. Add lemonade and wonderful coffee to make a wonderful time. Only 4 of us with Al and Hugo - their knowledge was shared freely and made me appreciate so much about Colombia. My only warning is that we walked at a good pace which might make this not a great fit if mobility is an issue.
Great food , amazing guide
Regine R,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The food tour was enjoyable. A lot of great options. We snacked on fruit on the way to the market, and got to try many foods typical to the region. My favourite thing we tried was the arepa con huevo. Our guide Alvaro was fantastic. He has a lot of knowledge of Santa Marta and the surrounding area. The tour lasts for 3-4 hours. Although there are many stops in between , bring good walking shoes. Sidewalks and roads are uneven.
Eat Like a Local
Kelly Z,,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’re looking for a nice way to see this city, this is it. Our guide did a lovely job. We were able to eat like locals, and we had a lot of food, including ice cold beers. I will do it again when we are next in Santa Marta.
Great food, great knowledgeable host
Tour771590,,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went to so many places, amazing street food and nice restaurant at the end. Our host answered all our questions. Overall about 4 miles walking over 4 hours. I would highly recommend.
An excellent tour
Sunshine253353,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking food experience was well paced, informative and provided excellent tasting opportunities. Our guide, Caroline was superb. Knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
Great tour
lewisfam2015,,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour with Carolina. Really enjoyed the fruits and different fresh juices. Would recommend as Carolina also gave us a good overview of Santa Marta and some of the history of the area.
The Ultimate Street Food Experience no
C1346VOhannar,,Dec 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an incredible time on the Santa Marta Street Food Tour! Al, the guide, was super friendly and really knows his stuff. I was traveling solo and joined the tour with someone who’s currently learning to lead the tours. Both were so welcoming that I immediately felt comfortable. What really stood out was how thoughtful Al was—he even looked up a few German-related facts after learning I was from Germany. That personal touch made the tour feel special. Al also took fantastic photos of the food and of me along the way, which was a great bonus! The tour itself was a perfect mix of street food, markets, and cozy stops at restaurants and cafés. We spent 4 hours exploring the local food scene, walking about 13 kilometers, and eating so much that I was completely stuffed by the end. As a vegetarian, I was impressed by how well the tour worked for me. Al really knows everyone in town and has such a friendly way of showing you around. He also shared insights about the architecture and local culture, but never rushed us—everything felt relaxed and easygoing. If you’re in Santa Marta, definitely come hungry and take this tour. It’s a fun, delicious, and memorable experience. Thanks, Al, for making it so great!
Fun and tasty!
Caitlin B,,Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Álvaro was an excellent guide! He was so and helpful. He made my experience tasting all the local foods so fun!
A good choice if you want to see a lot of Santa Marta
Kalissa H,,Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My parents and I had a wonderful time on the tour. As others have said, there is LOTS of walking, but that is necessary as you will eat so much food at the start that you need time to digest. The tour is a mix of street food (at the beginning) and then the restaurants get nicer and nicer. You walk through areas you would never go as a tourist, but our guide (Al) made us feel safe and taken care of the entire time.
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