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

Name: Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide
Brand: Viator
Price: 39 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (41 reviews)

4.8(41)3 hours - 4 hoursEnglish, SpanishBook 12 hours aheadSanta Marta, Colombia

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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!

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

Not included, but available for purchase at some stops.

What you'll do

We meet in front of San Francisco Church to introduce the flavors and stories of
Santa Marta before starting our food adventure.
10 min
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
45 min
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.
45 min
Santa Marta
Santa Marta, Colombia
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.
30 min
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.
30 min
Bahia de Santa Marta
Bahia, Santa Marta, Colombia
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.
30 min
Restaurante Mañe Cayón – Caribbean Patacones
We finish the tour with delicious Caribbean-style patacones topped with Santa Marta flavors in a traditional local restaurant.
45 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

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

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

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