Day Tours City Tour and Cooking Class in Cartagena

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Visit the iconic Old City and take a cooking class in Cartagena

This Cartagena day tour takes you through the enchanting streets of the colonial walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along cobblestone roads, admire colourful architecture, and feel the Caribbean breeze as you learn about the city’s rich history and culture.

To round off your day, participate in an interactive Caribbean cooking class, led in English by a professional local chef. You'll learn how to prepare one of the region’s most iconic and refreshing dishes 'ceviche', famous across the Caribbean; served with patacones (crispy plantain chips), using either mango or fresh fish. You’ll also master the art of making a tropical passion fruit lemonade, perfect for sharing back home. This hands-on culinary experience is a delicious and memorable way to connect with Cartagena’s vibrant food scene while gaining insight into its rich cultural and historical heritage.

Tour Duration: 5 hrs

EXPERIENCE TYPE History, Local Traditions, Gastronomy & Culture

Tour Highlights

What to Expect

Essential Information

Tour Highlights

Cartagena

Explore a fascinating UNESCO Heritage city

Located on the Caribbean coast, Cartagena de Indias is one of the most fascinating, romantic and beautiful colonial cities in Latin America. This UNESCO World Heritage site is full of history, colourful streets and great people, making it a fairy tale city of romance.

You will explore the main historic sites, like the imposing Castillo San Felipe de Barajas and the elegant Palace of the Inquisition. The city's gastronomy is also an important attraction; the cuisine is a blend of African, Spanish, and Indigenous influences.

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Cooking Class Experience

Learn How to Make Colombia’s Iconic Ceviche Dish and More

Step into the heart of Cartagena’s food culture with a hands-on Caribbean cooking class led by a professional local chef. Instead of just tasting this coastal city’s iconic dishes, you’ll learn how to prepare them yourself, starting with ceviche, one of the most beloved and refreshing staples across the Caribbean. Using fresh local ingredients like mango or fish, and served with patacones (crispy plantain chips), you’ll discover what makes this dish so unique.

The experience also includes how to make a tropical passion fruit lemonade, a crowd-pleasing drink that brings a burst of flavour to any table. As you cook, your chef will share cultural insights and culinary tips that reveal the deep roots of these traditional recipes. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or simply curious, this interactive cooking class is a delicious and memorable way to explore Cartagena’s cuisine and Caribbean traditions.

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What to Expect

Detailed Itinerary

Departure time: 9 am

We’ll pick you up from your hotel to begin an unforgettable 5-hour Cartagena experience, packed with history, culture, and delicious flavours. This tour combines comfortable car rides and short walks through the vibrant colonial walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll explore colourful streets filled with charming architecture and lively plazas, and visit the impressive Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortress built by the Spanish in the Americas, renowned for its crucial role during the 1741 British siege.

Following the city tour, dive into an interactive Caribbean cooking class led by a local professional chef. You’ll learn how to prepare Cartagena’s iconic ceviche, made with fresh fish or mango and served with crispy patacones (plantain chips). You’ll also master the art of crafting a refreshing passion fruit lemonade, a perfect tropical drink to impress friends and family back home. This hands-on culinary experience offers a unique and tasty way to connect with Cartagena’s vibrant food culture and traditions. After the cooking session, we’ll return you to your hotel, wrapping up a rich and flavourful 5-hour day tour.

Finish time: 2 pm

Essential Information

What's Included

Hotel pick up and drop off in Cartagena
Private English guided tour
Cooking class guided by a professional
All the ingredients for the cooking class
Entry tickets to all tourist attractions mentioned in the itinerary

What's Not Included

Tips and other discretionary expenses

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