Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: Castle Views, Small Group

Share laughter and stories over rare Colombian rums paired with rich chocolate and castle views.

A rum and chocolate tasting in Cartagena hosted in a designed indoor space with views of San Felipe Castle, the city walls, and La Popa. You taste a curated selection of premium Colombian rums, each paired with artisanal chocolate, guided through the experience in a relaxed and social way, not technical or formal. Small group sizes keep every session intimate. The experience runs two hours (or one hour for the shorter option) and includes water, all fees and taxes, and a guide in English or Spanish. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

This is not a technical rum tasting. You're in a carefully designed indoor space with views of Cartagena's most iconic landmarks (San Felipe Castle, the city walls, La Popa), and the point is to enjoy the moment, not memorize tasting notes. A guide walks you through a curated selection of premium Colombian rums, each one paired with artisanal chocolate. The pairing happens naturally, the conversation flows, and the whole thing feels like sharing a drink with someone who knows the place, not sitting through a lecture.

Small group sizes are the reason the experience stays intimate. You have time to taste each pairing without rushing, to ask questions without holding up a crowd, to connect with the other people in the room. The venue itself (the views, the design, the comfort of the space) is part of what makes it work. In a city full of rum tastings, this one is built around the idea that you came to Cartagena for the flavors and the atmosphere, not for the technical detail.

You can book the two-hour experience or the one-hour version, depending on how much time you have. Either way, water is included, all fees and taxes are covered, and the guide speaks English and Spanish. Availability is limited because the groups stay small, so early booking is recommended.

What’s included

• Curated selection of premium Colombian rums.
• artisanal chocolate pairings.
• drinking water.
• access to the venue with panoramic views of San Felipe Castle, the city walls, and La Popa.
• guided tasting in English and Spanish.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

1-Hour Intro TastingUp to 13 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 13:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00Short experience: a 1-hour tasting downstairs, with castle views available only with Premium. Lasts 1 hour and includes rum and chocolate.

2-Hour Premium with ViewsUp to 12 people · Guide in English or Spanish · 17:00 and 20:00Premium experience: a premium tasting upstairs with views of San Felipe Castle. Lasts 2 hours and suits guests seeking a deeper, more memorable outing. Includes rum, chocolate and a cocktail.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 13:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Lunático Experience

Is this one for you?Book the two-hour Premium Experience if you want time to linger over each pairing and connect with the other people in the room. The one-hour Short Tasting works if you're short on time but still want the flavors and the views. Either way, you're choosing a tasting designed around conversation and comfort, not a formal lesson, which is what sets it apart in a city full of rum tastings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly do I taste during the rum and chocolate tasting?

You taste a curated selection of premium Colombian rums, each one paired with artisanal chocolate. The guide walks you through the pairings in a relaxed way, explaining the flavors without turning it into a technical lesson. The focus is on enjoying the moment and discovering Colombian flavors authentically.

How many people are in the group, and will I be with strangers?

The group sizes are kept small to keep the experience intimate and personal. You'll be tasting with other travelers, which is part of what makes it social and engaging, but the limited numbers mean it never feels crowded or impersonal.

What are the views like from the tasting space?

The venue overlooks San Felipe Castle, the city walls, and La Popa: some of Cartagena's most iconic landmarks. The indoor space is designed to frame those views, so you're tasting in a setting that feels both comfortable and connected to the city itself.

Is there a difference between the one-hour and two-hour options?

The Premium Experience runs two hours and includes the full curated tasting with all the pairings. The Short Tasting is one hour and covers the essentials. Both follow the same relaxed, social format. The longer option simply gives you more time with each pairing and the space.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tasting includes the rum and chocolate pairings, drinking water, access to the venue with its views, all fees and taxes, and a guide in English or Spanish. You don't need to bring anything. Just show up ready to taste.

Is there an age requirement or any restriction I should know about?

The minimum age is 18. The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers. Service animals are allowed.