Rum & Chocolate tasting in Cartagena: 8 Colombian rums paired
Eight rums, house chocolate, three savory snacks, and pirate stories
A rum and chocolate tasting in Cartagena pairs eight premium Colombian rums with artisanal Bolivar chocolate and local snacks, guided by a local expert through the production and history behind each pour. You taste your way through different ages and origins of rum, each paired with house-made truffles and typical Caribbean flavors, while learning the stories that shaped them.
What’s included
- Eight premium Colombian rums.
- house-made Bolivar chocolate and truffles.
- three savory local snacks.
- expert local guide.
Times
- Every day 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00
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Operated by Local Colombia
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The experience
The tasting happens in Cartagena over almost two hours with a local guide who knows the rum and chocolate production firsthand. You'll taste eight premium Colombian rums of different ages and origins, each one paired with an exquisite selection of chocolates made in-house from the best Colombian cocoa grown on the Caribbean coast. Three savory snacks typical of the local cuisine round out the journey, not heavy bites, but flavors that complete the story of what you're tasting.
The guide walks you through the production and history of the rums amid laughter and pirate stories, so you learn a lot along the way without it feeling like a class. This is simply an opportunity to enjoy a few drinks and understand what's in the glass, with fun discussions and plenty of reasons to laugh. The whole experience is built around the flavors and aromas of Colombia itself.
Is this one for you?At almost two hours, the tasting fits neatly into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, so you can explore Cartagena's old town or waterfront before or after without rushing.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and French.
What exactly do I taste during the rum and chocolate tasting in Cartagena?
You taste eight premium Colombian rums of different ages and origins, each paired with house-made Bolivar chocolate and truffles crafted from Caribbean cocoa. Three savory snacks typical of local cuisine complete the pairings.
How long does the rum and chocolate tasting take?
The tasting runs almost two hours, leaving room in your day for other activities in Cartagena before or after.
Will I learn about how the rum and chocolate are made?
Yes. Your local guide shares the production and history of the rums and chocolates throughout the tasting, woven into stories and discussions rather than formal instruction.
Is there a minimum age for this tasting?
Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the rum tasting.
Rum & Chocolate tasting in Cartagena: 8 Colombian rums paired
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from US$ 107 per person
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