CARTAGENA
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The 10 most popular markets in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A private Bazurto Market cultural tour in Cartagena with music, poster art, herbal tastings, and optional lunch at Cecilia’s.
“The fruit and vegetable market was so authentic and a bit depressing as there was so much to sell but few buyers”
Bazurto Market tour and cooking class in Cartagena. Shop with locals, cook Caribbean favorites in a family kitchen, then enjoy lunch.
“We have done cooking classes in the past in other parts of the world. This was an extremely unique experience. We were picked up in an air conditioned vehicle. The selection of dishes we could prepare was explained. We went to the very large market where ALL of the locals shop. We tried a delicious…”
Taste Cartagena at Bazurto Public Market with a small group, bilingual guide, public transport, fruit samples, and lunch at a local home.
“Daniella was our guide and she was wonderful. She is well versed in the market and its history. Not to mention, she navigates the market like a pro! Many times I thought we were in a never ending cycle of stalls but she knew exactly where we were. This tour's main focus is the food…”
Bazurto Market to Cartagena cooking school: small group fruit tasting, hands-on lunch, and real local flavors in about 5 hours.
“I enjoyed this experience! I went to the market alone with the tour guide and we picked up a few things. I was able to taste a few things being cooked in the market & see where locals come to shop. During the cooking portion, it was 3 of us. We made boronia, hogao, empanadas,…”
Shop a Cartagena market, learn Colombian cooking, then cook and eat by the beach in a fisher town cabin with hotel pickup.
“If you have toured around Cartagena before and are in for a taste of local experience, this tour is really the top pick. My husband and I were met outside our ship by a tour representative who brought us to our guide. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke impeccable English. It was great to…”
Taste Cartagena at Bazurto Market on a 3-hour small-group tour with bilingual guide, fruits, guarapo, local lunch, and crafts.
“Can’t say enough about it. It really opened my eyes to the real Cartagena. Plus the food and drink were awesome. Not to mention our guide Danny was from the market and knew everyone. Such a cool guy who took great care of us.”
A 3-hour Bazurto Market food walk in Cartagena with a local guide, sampling pastries, fruit, smoothies, beer, plus soda/pop.
“We enjoyed our tour to the Bazurto Market! It was absolutely essential to have a local guide for this experience. Kerbie was knowledgeable and helped us sample local pastries, fruit, smoothies and beer. My one piece of feedback is that, at times, he walked ahead of us and did not turn around to make sure…”
Half-day Cartagena tour pairing La Popa hill views with a guided Bazurto Market walk and lunch, with pickup and drop-off.
“We took a private tour. There were 2 of us. We enjoyed the tour, but it was supposed to take 4 hours and only took 2. It was very expensive for a 2 hour tour.”
Cartagena Bazurto Market tour with tropical fruit, guarapo, lunch, and champeta culture. Small group, 3 hours, $92.
“This disgusting place is in the top 10 places to visit in Cartegena!”
Cartagena in 4 hours: La Popa hill views, Bazurto Market tastings, and a local lunch with hotel pickup.
“Jhon was great , funny and accommodating”
