Bazurto Market Tour: Cartagena's Hidden Gem

Discover the vibrant Bazurto Market in Cartagena, a hidden gem beyond the typical tourist attractions. Immerse yourself in local life, explore the diverse offerings of this bustling market, and connect with the real inhabitants of Cartagena.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Éxito Matuna - Cartagena - Start your adventure at the main entrance of Éxito Matuna, where your guide will introduce you to an engaging cultural journey.
  • Mercado Bazurto - Stroll through the bustling paths of Bazurto Market, tasting tropical treats and interacting with local vendors and artisans who embody the market’s lively spirit.
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What's Included
  • Bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
  • Urban transportation from the city center to Bazurto Market and back
  • Tropical fruit tasting
  • Authentic Cartagena lunch
  • Local costeñita beer
  • Hydration: Traditional guarapo
  • 2 souvenirs
What's Not Included
  • Unspecified food or beverage
  • Personal expenses or tips.
Additional Information

Explore the lively essence of Cartagena at Bazurto Market—a bustling center that extends beyond the city’s historic walls. Delight in tropical fruits, enjoy traditional guarapo and costeñita beer, and savor an authentic local meal where each flavor narrates a story.
Experience the cultural tapestry of Cartagena at Bazurto Market—a lively area that…

Location
Éxito Matuna - Cartagena
Avenida Venezuela
Exito Matuna, right in front of the Transcaribe bus stop. This tour will not be private.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Deborahli2844kf
Aug 6, 2024
Tour Through Bazurto Market - Our guide, Mauricio Piedrahita, was punctual and met us at the meeting place. Mauricio was vivacious and a whirlwind, his energy was infectious. The Bazurto Market was a glimpse into everyday life of people living in Cartagena. The market is an iconic institution in Cartagena. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the market. Mauricio even taught us some new salsa moves! Thanks so much Mauricio!!
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Sarolta
Mar 19, 2023
You are in good hands! - We’ve just came back from Colombia a week ago, I found Impulse travel here on Tripadvisor. Tatiana organized us an excellent Bazurto market tour, and a privat Aviary tour in Cartagena, also a driver who take us to Museo del Oro, than back to hotel on our last day in Bogota before we flew home. Impulse provide us a worry free, trustworthy, excellent service, so we were in good hands with them. I wish that I could find Tatiana earlier, when we started to organize our two weeks round trip, and use them as our main agency in Colombia, not just for few activities/daytrip. We loved every minute in Colombia, its so divers and beautiful, we definitely want go back to discover more of it. So next time I know, Impulse will be our number one agency to use! Muchas gracias Tatiana/Impulse and Danny for the fantastic service and memories!
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Vin00n
Feb 19, 2023
Bazurto Market Experience - Bazurto Market Experience was phenomenal. Fernando our guide really knowledgeable about the culture, food, music, history and much more. Taking the local business was in itself a great experience. The kuch that was included is true to the Caribbean/ African style. The coconut Whole fish and coconut rice was exceptional better than any. star French nonsense. The market has everything that you want. Fernando to the te to be detailed and explained everything. From the corner store culture to the reason of braiding hair. I will definitely recommend this tour. They have outdone themselves. This is truly one of the best experiences my wife and I have experienced and we have been to 6 continents and 95 countries and having been to every South American country.
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Afmaq
Mar 26, 2019
Fabulous Madness of Something Real - Do not walk there and look after your things, but if you want a taste and a feel of what Cartegena has lost with the tourist take over and the emptying out of its soul.....wander this madhouse of noise and colour and back passageways......even 30 minutes worth the tonic of life.
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Krystheexplorer
Mar 20, 2024
Skip It! - This place smelled horrible, I could barely breathe because the stench was so potent. The area was congested and it was filthy all around. Of course the people were friendly but I would not recommend someone to eat from this area. I did not feel unsafe and I did not have a tour guide. Again the people were beyond friendly but the filth and stench was disturbing.
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234mickm
Nov 2, 2023
Why is this place recomended? - This disgusting place is in the top 10 places to visit in Cartegena! Whichever people advise tourists to go there have NOT been there themselves! It's filthy, dirty,disgusting & one level above being a cesspit! I'm not kidding, I was there today! You will encounter 3rd World surroundings & stand in trash infested streets that smell like a trash can full of 2 week old chicken entrails in mid summer with a healthy dash of rancid salmon to round it off!
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From $97
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).