Food Tour in Barranquilla Downtown 4H
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Food Tour in Barranquilla Downtown 4H
By Gran Colombia Tours (Barranquilla)
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A trip wouldn’t be complete if you don’t go beyond touristic places and give yourself the chance to taste the place’s food. So, come with us to this food tour around Barranquilla’s heart, so you get the best of Caribbean cuisine and its people. Carimañola, arepa de huevo, butifarra, chipi chipi rice, enyucado, among many other options for you to taste. We are sure that it will be a gastronomic experience to remember.
• A walk along important spots of the city
• A brief introduction to Colombia’s and Barranquilla’s rich history
• Samples and samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (fruits, desserts, finger foods, refreshments)
• An incredible chance to get in touch with locals and their stories
• Memories full of senses about colors, smells and flavors of this Caribbean city
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 4-80
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
- Tour Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (fruits, desserts, finger foods, refreshments)
- All Risk Insurance
What's not included- Extra Purchase
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up our clients anywhere within Barranquilla city - hotels, hostels, accommodations, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- E Cortissoz Airport, Barranquilla Colombia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59388P111- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Be aware this tour is walking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If you have a layover in Barranquilla, please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour
- If you have any food restriction or allergies, please tell the guide or write it on the booking
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59388P111
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- christopherdL7093RU0 contributionsMagdalena River and Bocas De CenizaThe tour was great and our guide was very nice. We really enjoyed the motorcycle ride to the bocas de ceniza. We also got a coconut water on the way!Written February 12, 2025
- 290r_is_nm0 contributionsThis is unmissableThis was hands down the best trip we've had.. Victor & our driver and the motorcycle drivers and the boat operators second to none. Walked to to the epic meeting if the Caribbean and the Magdalena. This is a must in beautiful Barrinquillia.( And try to have Victor guide. ) From start to finish communication just brilliant. Worth every penny. 😁Written February 6, 2025
- bernicec9270 contributionsAsk for Carlos!Carlos L. was an excellent tour guide and I would definitely recommend him to others. He was really fun and had a lot of historical knowledge to share. You can tell he has done a lot of research and cares a lot about Barranquilla.Written October 17, 2024
- rorbyc0 contributionshighly recommendedI booked this tour and the attention was incredible. Barranquilla is a place worth knowing and even more so if they provide you with the best guidance and transportation service, as was the case in my experience.Written August 30, 2024
- xxNelsonRxx0 contributionsVery good!The drivers and transfers from airport to hotel and to airport were good, on time and without any problems.....!!!!!!!!!Written August 30, 2024
- 913thaddeush0 contributionsGo somewhere else: Not worth the priceDon't be fooled by the '6H tour' label - this is more like a '3H tour' once you factor in travel time. The Gran Colombia Tour was a disorganized mess, with a guide who was pleasant but clearly unprepared. For a whopping $82 USD per person, I saw more of Barranquilla on a $35 USD bike tour. I shelled out nearly $300 USD for two tours for two people and felt like I'd just donated to a charity for subpar experiences. If you're considering this tour, I suggest giving them a detailed itinerary of what you actually want to see, like Paraiso DEL Artesano, Plaza de San Nicolás, Catedral Metropolitana María Reina de Barranquilla, Plaza De La Paz, Museo Mapuka, Shakira statue, Plaza de la Aduana, Barrio Abajo, and so on. Save yourself the hassle and do your own thing.Written August 27, 2024
- aviationfoodie0 contributionsGreat experienceOne of the best tours I have booked, very complete, I was able to understand many things about the culture of Barranquilla and its history, the guide was very kind, punctual, patient and had a lot of knowledge, it was a very pleasant tour and they always made me feel very comfortable. The architecture around el Paseo Bolívar was very nice, and the gastronomic experience was very good, I totally recommend it.Written August 26, 2024
- 913thaddeush0 contributionsKeep looking: This tour is not worth the priceThe tour guide was pleasant. I would not call this a 6H tour of Barranquilla City unless it also includes the travel. The tour did not seem well thought out. I visited more places on a bike tour for $35 USD than this Gran Colombia Tour for $82 USD. That would be what I recommend if you want to get a good sweat. I paid nearly $300 USD for two tours for two people with Gran Colombia Tour and feel like I just made a donation for a bad tour. For anyone who is crazy enough to do this tour I recommend that you give them a list of places and things you want to see. For example: Paraiso DEL Artesano, Plaza de San Nicolás, Catedral Metropolitana María Reina de Barranquilla, Plaza De La Paz, Museo Mapuka, Shakira statue, Plaza de la Aduana, Barrio Abajo, etc.Written August 25, 2024
- Arthur J0 contributionsA Personal ExperienceTo have this personal experience was an enlightening opportunity to learn and see aspects of another culture and its people. My guide (Victor) couldn’t have done a better job in showing me Colombia. It’s one I’ll never forget and forever grateful for this experience .Written May 30, 2024
- Arthur J0 contributionsAirport Transfer Service Helps to Navigate 1st VisitTraveling into Barranquilla unsure of how I’d move around in unfamiliar territory of this particular airport I chose this service to lessen any confusion on my part. I didn’t have any over the top expectations, and I also chose this service based on trip advisor’s listing. It would have been a “5” but hey nothing is perfect. Confusion in exact meeting pick-up spot. I also thought it was some use of english as I also thought I’d be met with the sign and my name to assist from there. Not a deal breaker of course and I did make my way out and the ride was different due to my inexperience of the traffic and drivers of Columbia. 👀 Needless to say I arrived at my destination. The young man was both accommodating, pleasant, and professionalWritten May 24, 2024
- 480carlym0 contributionsMuy Buena experienciaThe tour with Samara/Samy was espectacular. She was very knowledgeable, patient and pleasant. Her and the driver were super professional and showed us a lot about Barranquilla and it’s history.Written July 12, 2023
- Getaway534748564810 contributionsEeeeeeehThe tour guides were phenomenal. There just isn’t really much to see in Barranquilla. The tour also did not go to the listed spots on the website. Still enjoyable though!Written April 7, 2023
- 610arisd0 contributionsWarmest city tourKelly was the perfect tour guide, as soon as we talked to her she knew what to show us. In addition she gave us the extra mile in the tour.Written April 6, 2023
- GrandTour1491100 contributionsAmazing experienceSamara the tour guide was excellent. She communicated very well. She was funny and personable. I would take many more tours with her. The tour itself was filled with information. It was a good way to gain more insight into the city. The lunch was an added bonus that allowed us to get more comfortable and have a great time. I recommend the tour but I especially recommend the guide.Written March 16, 2023
- yuklokli0 contributionsGreat day tripThe trip was great! Samy has been very helpful in showing me around and introducing the city to me. I was well taken care ofWritten January 23, 2023
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Jan 2024 • Solo
My tour was lead by Carlos and he's amazing, knowledgeable and speaks damn near perfect English. Carlos organized the tour in a systematic and efficient way to complete a loop passing all the great things with a start and stop at the hotel. The level of knowledge to explain the food/city/cultural history and significance was beyond reproach. At each stop new information in a easily digestible manner was provided. When I come back to Barranquilla...I'll book the same tour with Carlos and would expect to have totally different experiences.
Written January 16, 2024
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Hello! Delighted to hear you enjoyed the Food Tour with Carlos in Barranquilla! We're glad you found him amazing and appreciated his knowledge and perfect English. It's great that the tour was well-organized. We look forward to hosting you again for a different yet equally enjoyable experience if you return to Barranquilla! Thank you for your positive feedback!
Written January 23, 2024
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Francisco A
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Apr 2024 • Solo
Very good tour, the Guide very well by summarizing in a very didactic way the information of the most typical and famous dishes of barranquilla, we also walked very important points and complemented us with a little history. 5 stars for our Guide, super recommended and thanks to the agency for taking our Reservation last minute!!!
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Written September 3, 2024
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Hola, Francisco.
¡Gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour y que apreciaste las explicaciones del guía sobre la gastronomía e historia de Barranquilla. Nos complace haber podido atender tu reserva de último minuto. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos y esperamos verte pronto de nuevo con Gran Colombia Tours!
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the guide's engaging explanations of Barranquilla's cuisine and history. We're happy we could accommodate your last-minute reservation. Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you again soon with Gran Colombia Tours!
Written September 13, 2024
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Celia Yelimar M
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Mar 2024 • Solo
This food tour is very very good! I was warned to go hungry, but I didn’t believe them, so I had breakfast at the Inn, “bad idea”, I recommend going hungry!
I had a wonderful Guide, knowledgeable about the city of Barranquilla and its food, the places we visited were excellent. The walk between the stops was paused and on flat ground. I highly recommend this tour. I'm not sure if they have a profit on the tour, because I tasted and ate too many dishes and all very delicious..!
I had a wonderful Guide, knowledgeable about the city of Barranquilla and its food, the places we visited were excellent. The walk between the stops was paused and on flat ground. I highly recommend this tour. I'm not sure if they have a profit on the tour, because I tasted and ate too many dishes and all very delicious..!
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Written August 26, 2024
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Gracias por tu comentario. Estamos encantados de saber que disfrutaron del tour gastronómico y lo encontraron tan enriquecedor. Apreciamos tu recomendación y seguiremos asegurándonos de que nuestras visitas ofrezcan una experiencia memorable. Y sí, ir con hambre es definitivamente la mejor manera de aprovechar al máximo el recorrido. Esperamos volver a recibirte en tu próxima aventura.
Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food tour and found it so rewarding. We appreciate your recommendation and will continue to ensure our tours provide a fantastic experience. And yes, going hungry is definitely the way to go to fully enjoy all the tasty offerings! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next culinary adventure.
Written September 2, 2024
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José Luis S
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Aug 2024 • Solo
My guide was attentive and friendly throughout the tour, providing us with information about the most popular foods that locals eat and making the experience fun and enjoyable. If you like to know and try the typical food of the places where you travel, when you are in Barranquilla you should take this tour, you will get to know and taste the most typical dishes of Barranquilla with a local telling you everything you want to know about the dishes.
Written September 3, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We’re delighted to hear that your guide made the tour both informative and fun, especially with insights into the local cuisine. Thank you for recommending this tour to others, and we truly appreciate you choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you back for more culinary adventures in the future!
Written September 11, 2024
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Michael M
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Apr 2024 • Couples
Very fun and unique experience. Also very much worth it!! Tour guide Luis was very informative, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Written April 16, 2024
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Hola! We're thrilled to ready you had a fun experience with us and Luis. Thank you so much for choosing us. Hasta la proximal!
Written April 19, 2024
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ELIA C
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Apr 2024 • Solo
The tour is excellent, allows you to taste a wide variety of local Barranquilla dishes and all are a delight. I highly recommend this gastronomic walk to all those who will be in Barranquilla, they will get a very pleasant surprise with many of the meals that will be found and they will love it.
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Written August 27, 2024
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¡Muchas gracias por tu recomendación! Nos alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado de la variedad de platos locales y que el paseo gastronómico haya sido una grata sorpresa para ti. Apreciamos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos que puedas disfrutar de más experiencias gastronómicas con nosotros en el futuro. ¡Hasta la próxima!
Thank you very much for your recommendation! We are so glad that you enjoyed the variety of local dishes and that the gastronomic tour was a pleasant surprise for you. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope you can enjoy more dining experiences with us in the future. See you next time!
Written September 2, 2024
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