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Santa Marta Food Experience
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Santa Marta Food Experience

By The True Colombian Experience
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Ages 1-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3–4 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of Colombian Costeño food.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Fresh juice
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entry/Admission - Bahia de Santa Marta
What's not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages


Departure details
  • Saint Francis Square, Cra. 4, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia We will all meet up in front of the San Fransisco Church in the San Fransisco Square.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 132427P18

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which attractions will I visit with Santa Marta Food Experience?
During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book Santa Marta Food Experience on Tripadvisor
How much is Santa Marta Food Experience?
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What is the Santa Marta Food Experience cancellation policy?
Santa Marta Food Experience cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Santa Marta Food Experience on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Santa Marta Food Experience?
Santa Marta Food Experience is hosted by The True Colombian Experience. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact The True Colombian Experience on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Santa Marta Food Experience on Tripadvisor

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  • You'll start at
    Saint Francis Square
    Cra. 4, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta (Distrito Turístico Cultural E Histórico), Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
    We will all meet up in front of the San Fransisco Church in the San Fransisco Square.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Saint Francis Square
    Stop: 10 minutes
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  • 2
    Mercado Público de Santa Marta
    Stop: 45 minutes
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  • 3
    Institución Educativa Distrital La Industrial
    Stop: 45 minutes
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  • 4
    Ikaro Cafe
    Stop: 30 minutes
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    Catedral de Santa Marta
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    Bahia de Santa Marta
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 6
    Restaurante Mañe Cayon
    Stop: 45 minutes
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  • You'll return to the starting point
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The True Colombian Experience
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  • Ryan B
    Ryan B
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    Great taste of traditional food
    The tour was excellent and our guide did a great job. We stopped at 6 or 7 spots, had plenty of food and it was a fun atmosphere to meet other travelers.
  • Alton77
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    A fantastic way to see the most historic part of Bogota
    Absolutely loved this tour. My tour guide was Diego and he was knowledgeable, interesting, and did an excellent job showing the many historic spots in the Candelaria area. The exotic fruit and coffee tasting was the cherry on top. Don't miss this on your Bogota trip!
  • Richard C
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    Fun, educational, good food & photo ops
    The guide was very knowledgeable on plant life and history and local culture. There were some good photo opportunities at the lagoon and the Hermitage, including good views of the city from the mountain. The walking part was gentle, I think a little under four miles total, with shallow inclines. Some rock hopping was needed to get over puddles. Breakfast and lunch were at the same place and were both tasty. There were vegetarian options available. There was also some chocolate sampling and the option to buy, though they weren't pushy about selling. Overall, a fun and educational day out.
  • mineof751
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    Highly recommend taking this tour when visiting Bogotá.
    I highly recommend taking this tour when visiting Bogotá. I participated in this tour alone, but I had a very good experience throughout the tour. Our tour conductor, Andrea, was amazing! she provided us great support from the beginning to the end of the tour. The scenery on the way to the farm is also spectacular and a must-see. Taking this tour gave me a deep understanding of Colombia, coffee, and the coffee industry. Also, both breakfast and lunch are very satisfying. The way you think about coffee will definitely change before and after participating!
  • BiroA5
    BiroA5
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    A great day at the coffee farm
    This was a true experience. Nick is an excellent guide as are the staff at the farm. When you go please open your mind to the things these guys &girls show and teach you.
  • MattAliberti
    MattAliberti
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    Great handcrafts and warm welcome
    We had such a wonderful time in this experience. Andrea was a warm host, she greeted us at the meeting point and shared some local history as we walked through La Candelaria to the site. Rosa was a delightful artisan to spend time with. She joked as she taught us how to weave backpacks and Andrea translated and gave us context. We watched people stroll by, sipped indigenous tea, and made adorable backpacks. We came away feeling much more knowledgeable of Bogota and artisans. Highly recommend.
  • KellyKnutsen123
    KellyKnutsen123
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    Fantastic. Learned so much. I highly recommend this tour.
    We loved this coffee tour. Our guide spoke English very well and was able to answer all our question about Colombia on our beautiful drive to the coffee plantation. We learned so much about the coffee world. We even had breakfast and lunch right on the property, over looking the plantation. Then of course, the coffee tasting was fun and so delicious. The family of women that run this coffee plantation are amazing.
  • K B
    K B
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    A very memorable walk
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    43jeffreyt
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    Authentic Colombian food and experience
    Lorenzo was our guide and was on point with everything. I don't think there was a fact about the city or person in the city he didn't know. The tour was amazing with 7 large servings of food, street graffiti history, and the neighborhood itself. I would suggest a very light breakfast and forget dinner as you are going to be mesmerized by some of the best food in city including a full stomach.
  • 104emilyb
    104emilyb
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    Perfect walking tour!
    Marcela was our guide and she was great! She was very informative and fun. A good pace and a nice variety of things to see and do. It was very interactive, we tried Colombian fruits, alcohol, coca tea, hot chocolate and played tejo!
  • craigbU7513AL
    craigbU7513AL
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    Just book it
    Awesome experience, our guide was wonderful, hike was easy but fun and food was good. Would absolutely do it again. Thanks.
  • dicksonl191
    dicksonl191
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    Amazing experience
    Melina Ramírez was an amazing tour guide! She makes sure to get to know you and you can tell she’s really proud of her city and country.
  • courtneylund
    courtneylund
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    Fun day!
    Marcella did a great job! We enjoyed the whole tour. Would definitely recommend! But it takes a full day!
  • 729dorisr
    729dorisr
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    A True Colombian Experience In Deed!!!
    I went to Colombia with my siblings. We spent 3 days in Bogota and 3 days in Medellin as we planned. On our first night in Bogota, we went to a nice restaurant near our hotel, and we had a great dinner. One of my sisters who is 5 months pregnant ate something that night that upset her stomach really bad to the point that we had to take her to the emergency room and had to cancel the city tour we had scheduled that morning. I contacted Fredy, the person from The True Colombian Experience I had booked the tour with. He was so kind, he was on the lookout for us making sure we got all the assistance we needed. He changed the tour for the next day for us, not only that but he added transportation to pick us up from the hotel and also transfer us from one place to another during the tour, so my sister did not have to walk too much since she was sick the day before. We had a great time that day, we felt as if we were home taking a stroll among friends. Yaqueline, the guide, was excellent. She was so knowledgeable and patient with us. James the driver, was also very friendly and talkative like us. We learned a lot of things about the city from him as he was driving us back to the hotel. I want to say thank you again, to Fredy and his team for all their kindness and hospitality. We really had a True Colombian Experience. We highly recommend this tour.
  • bettinof2023
    bettinof2023
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Michael H
Portland, ME3 contributions
We had a great time walking around the city with our guide, Al, and trying several different delicious Colombian foods and drinks. This was a great way to find some of the local places that we never would have found on our own, and Al shared a wealth of information with us as we walked. We ate so much on this tour that we didn't need anything else for the rest of the day.
Written 20 April 2023
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Ed R
7 contributions
Jan 2023
A great way to try the local food! We even got to make our own Arepas which just automatically made the whole experience more immersive! Our guide Paula was wonderful. She would explain the history of Santa Marta and the process of how certain foods were made as we went along. Definitely recommend this if you want to try local food and meet new people.
Written 3 February 2023
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John D
Layton, UT7 contributions
Apr 2023
This was a fantastic tour! We were warned to come hungry but we didn’t believe them so we had breakfast at our hotel. We recommend you arrive hungry! Al was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable about the city and the places we visited were excellent. The walk between stops was leisurely and on flat ground. We highly recommend this tour. I’m not sure how they make money on the tour - it seems we eat all the profits!
Written 22 April 2023
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Kelly W
2 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Fantastic value for fantastic tour. You get to try a little of everything: street food, fruit and juices, coffee and deserts, and lunch. All of it is wonderful. Alvaro, the guide, couldn’t be nicer or more knowledgeable. Great way to see the old town, highly recommended!
Written 18 January 2022
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Caro745
Reichenbach, Germany14 contributions
Awesome tour with a very good guide. We visited places, we would never have visited without the tour. It’s amazing how much you can learn about culture, when you are attending a good tour. I highly recommend it. Please come hungry. :)
Written 11 January 2021
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E4244VHdonnam
5 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The guide was clearly not passionate about the food. i had hoped to be able to talk about the ingredients and cooking a bit. The food was too greasy and heavy to eat on a scorching hot day. Just not that great overall
Written 16 May 2023
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Cecilia M
9 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We were a group of 6, and we all LOVED it! Our guide was super nice and we had a great time. The food was authentic and delicious.
We highly recommend it!!
Written 31 March 2023
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Laura C
7 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Loved this tour with Al! So much food! We walked the city and learned about the local produce, recipes, and people.
Written 4 February 2022
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