Bike tour and lunch at Bazurto Market, Cartagena
Ride past the fort and into the market where Bourdain ate
A 3-hour bike tour of Cartagena that starts near the Walled City and moves through Cartagena Bay, the Fort of San Sebastián, the street art of Getsemaní, and ends at Bazurto Market for lunch. You ride past colonial landmarks, walk through a bohemian neighborhood Forbes named one of the world's coolest, then eat at a restaurant in the market that captivated Anthony Bourdain during his search for authentic Cartagena food.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Cartagena's historic and culinary sites
- Meet and receive tour information
- Take photos of Cartagena Bay
- Photo stop at fort's sentry box
- Visit Getsemaní neighborhood and hydrate
- Pass by San Felipe de Barajas Castle
- Pass by highest fortress surveillance point
- Explore Bazurto Market culinary scene
- Walk through local community near Bazurto Market
What’s included
- Use of bicycle.
- soft drink, panela or beer.
- tasting lunch at Bazurto Market with chicken, pork, beef, fish, seafood and vegetables.
- water bottles.
Times
- Every day 11:00
Before you book
Operated by Luz Angelica Gomez
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The experience
You meet minutes away from the cruise terminal and the Walled City, get briefed on the route, and ride out toward Cartagena Bay. The route takes you past the sentry box that guarded the water channel to San Felipe de Barajas (the largest fortress Spain built in the American Hemisphere during the conquest), and you'll see it rise at the highest point of the city as you approach. The bay itself is little visited by tourists but busy with boat owners. The guide shares the history and legends that shaped the waterfront.
Getsemaní comes next. You stop to hydrate and photograph the colorful murals and vibrant streets of this bohemian neighborhood, which has earned recognition from Forbes and Travelers Magazine as one of the coolest in the world. It's a humble area, but the street art and cultural energy are the reason most travelers come here. From there, the route leads inland toward Bazurto Market.
Lunch happens at a restaurant inside or near Bazurto Market, the place that drew Anthony Bourdain when he filmed "No Reservations" and searched for real Cartagenera food. You taste chicken, pork, beef, fish, seafood and vegetables prepared in the cooking style and with the condiments that make this market almost mythical: flavors that are difficult to find all together outside this place. A soft drink, panela or beer comes with the meal. The tour ends by walking through the community near the market where workers, fishermen and shopkeepers live, so you see how residents of Cartagena's humble neighborhoods actually move through their day.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free morning or afternoon and want to cover Cartagena's main neighborhoods and landmarks in one ride rather than walking or taking taxis between them. The bike keeps you moving through multiple districts (the bay, the fort, Getsemaní's street art, and the market) without the heat and fatigue of walking, and the lunch at Bazurto anchors the route at the one place most tourists never reach on their own.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Fort of San Sebastián and why do we pass it on the bike tour?
San Felipe de Barajas Castle is the largest fortress Spain built in the American Hemisphere during the conquest and colonization of Latin America. It sits at the highest point of Cartagena and protected the water channel and Manga Island. You see it rise as you approach on the bike route and stop for photos at the sentry box that guarded the channel.
Why is Bazurto Market the lunch stop on this tour?
Bazurto Market is where Anthony Bourdain came when he filmed "No Reservations" because he wanted to find the real flavors of Cartagena. The lunch includes chicken, pork, beef, fish, seafood and vegetables cooked in the traditional style and condiments of the market: dishes that are almost impossible to find all together anywhere else in the city.
Is this tour suitable for someone visiting Cartagena for the first time?
Yes. The tour covers the major historical and cultural landmarks (Cartagena Bay, the colonial fort, the bohemian Getsemaní neighborhood, and the working market) in a single morning or afternoon, and the guide provides context on the history and legends that shaped each stop.
How much climbing or steep terrain is involved on the bike?
The route is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travelers, but the operator notes that the ride itself is manageable for most fitness levels.
Bike tour and lunch at Bazurto Market, Cartagena
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