Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide

Duration3h - 4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

In this experience you will explore the authentic flavors of the Caribbean coast of Colombia with a local guide. We visit 7 different stops in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, tasting traditional dishes such as fresh zapote fruit, creamy local avocado, handmade arepas from Doña Ketty, the famous cayeye from Doña Yami, coconut sweets, specialty Colombian coffee at GNAM Café, and Caribbean‑style patacones at a local restaurant. Along the way, you’ll meet family‑owned vendors, learn about regional ingredients, and discover how food reflects the history and culture of Santa Marta. This tour is friendly for vegetarian and vegan travelers, and we eat enough for both lunch and dinner—so come hungry and ready to enjoy!

What's included

Natural fruit juice from local vendors
Local bilingual guide with deep knowledge of Santa Marta’s food culture
Specialty Colombian coffee tasting at GNAM Café.
Snacks We will stop at 7 different food and beverage places and try samples of traditional Caribbean dishes such as zapote fruit, avocado, cayeye, handmade arepas, cocadas, and patacones.

Not included, but available for purchase at some stops.

What to expect

10m

We meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of Santa Marta before starting our food adventure.
45m

We enter the local market to taste fresh zapote and creamy local avocado from street vendors. This is where Santa Marta’s daily life and flavors truly begin
45m

Doña Yami – Traditional Cayeye

We visit Doña Yami’s stand to try cayeye, a beloved Caribbean dish made from mashed green plantains. You’ll learn why this breakfast is essential to costeño culture.
Santa Marta
30m

Doña Ketty – Handmade Arepas

We stop at Doña Ketty’s street stand to watch how she prepares her famous handmade arepas. You’ll enjoy them fresh, just like locals do.
30m

GNAM Café – Specialty Coffee Experience

At GNAM Café, a cozy specialty coffee shop, a barista prepares high‑quality Colombian coffee using alternative brewing methods. We explore aromas, flavors, and the cultural importance of coffee in Colombia.
Bahia de Santa Marta
30m

Santa Marta Bay – Scenic Walk & Cocadas

We walk along the bay to enjoy ocean views and taste cocadas, traditional coconut sweets sold by local vendors. It’s a relaxing moment to enjoy Santa Marta’s coastal atmosphere.
45m

Restaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones

We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patacones topped with Santa Marta flavors in a traditional local restaurant.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of San Francisco Church, at Plaza de San Francisco in the Historic Center. Your guide will be by the main entrance holding a “Street Food Tour” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

End point

We meet in front of San Francisco Church, at Plaza de San Francisco in the Historic Center. Your guide will be by the main entrance holding a “Street Food Tour” sign. Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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