Cartagena Food Tour: Walled City, Getsemaní & Bazurto Lunch

Walk colonial plazas and street art, then taste Cartagena's market food where a celebrity chef ate

This guided tour of Cartagena takes you through the Walled City's colonial center, the street art and neighborhoods of Getsemaní, and into Bazurto Market for lunch with real Cartagena food—meats, seafood, fish and local dishes. A live guide in English, Spanish or French leads groups through three hours of stops, with a typical Colombian lunch and soft drink included. Children from age 14 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cartagena and enjoy local cuisine

• Meet at San Diego Plaza
• Stroll through the Walled City
• Visit Plaza Santo Domingo
• See Simón Bolívar Park and nearby landmarks
• View Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum
• Pass Customs Square and Municipal Hall
• Walk through Portal de Los Dulce
• Visit Clock Tower and Plaza del Ecuador
• See Camellón de los Mártires
• Pass Centenario Park
• Explore Getsemaní neighborhood
• Walk through Plaza de la Trinidad
• Visit iconic local square with historical significance
• Experience Bazurto Market and enjoy lunch

The Experience

The tour starts at Plaza de San Diego in the heart of the Walled City, where colonial buildings and the old convent buildings frame the square. From there you move through the historic center—past Santo Domingo Church with its charming plaza, Simón Bolívar Park where the cathedral and the Inquisition Palace stand, and the Clock Tower, Cartagena's most recognizable landmark. The guide walks you through the slavery route along streets like Porto Carrero and Candilejo, and past the Camellón de los Mártires, which marks the city's independence from Spain. You'll pass through Centenario Park, a green space where locals cool off under old trees.

Then the route moves into Getsemaní, the neighborhood Forbes ranked as the fourth coolest in the world. The streets here are covered in murals and street art; the guide shows you Plaza Trinidad, now the center of Cartagena's nightlife and street culture, and explains the history of the neighborhood's role in the city's independence. The energy shifts from colonial monuments to contemporary creativity, and the contrast is the point.

Lunch happens at Bazurto Market, the supply center and public market where Anthony Bourdain ate when he visited Cartagena. You'll taste real market food—meats, chicken, seafood, fish and other local dishes prepared the way Cartagenans eat them. A soft drink comes with the meal. The market itself is the attraction: it's where the city shops and eats, and the guide helps you navigate it and understand what you're tasting.

What’s included

• A live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or French.
• lunch at Bazurto Market with meat, fish, seafood, vegan or tasting options, plus typical Colombian delicacies.
• a soft drink with the meal.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so you can follow the history and the stories in the language you're comfortable with. This works for anyone who wants the context—why the streets matter, what the neighborhoods mean to Cartagena, what you're eating and why—rather than just walking past the sights.

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Top questions

What is Bazurto Market and why did Anthony Bourdain go there?

Bazurto Market is Cartagena's public market and supply center, where the city buys and sells food. Anthony Bourdain ate there because it's where real Cartagena food happens—the meats, seafood and local dishes that locals cook and eat every day, not what restaurants serve tourists.

Does the tour include lunch, and what kind of food will I eat?

Yes, lunch is included at Bazurto Market. You'll taste typical Colombian food—meats, chicken, seafood, fish and other local dishes—plus a soft drink. The food is what the market sells and what Cartagenans eat.

What neighborhoods and landmarks does the tour cover?

The tour covers the Walled City (the historic colonial center with Santo Domingo Church, Simón Bolívar Park, the Clock Tower and the slavery route streets), Getsemaní (the street art neighborhood Forbes called one of the world's coolest), and Bazurto Market. You'll walk past the cathedral, the Inquisition Palace, Centenario Park and Plaza Trinidad.

How long is the tour and what language does the guide speak?

The tour runs three hours. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or French, so you can choose the language that works for you.

Can children join this tour?

Children are welcome from age 14 and up. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.