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Food Tours in Colombia: 15 Worth Arriving Hungry For

64 tours  ·  from $13

Arepas, ceviche, fruit nobody can name and a tejo court at the end of it. These 15 walk the markets and the street stalls, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - From Poblado to Medellín’s mountain views
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, Melina, or Lina. Ride Medellín’s metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13, then explore murals, coffee, dance, street food, and hillside views. The four-hour tour includes transport, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“It was nice experience for me. The guide was Natalia she explained many of Comuna13 and Colombia. Also the members were very kind and friendly,I’m happy that I made great memories. Thank you.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour - Meeting at Garden Coffee
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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

2.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a Spanish or English-speaking local guide. Walk the famous outdoor escalators, taste empanadas and mango with lime, watch rap or breakdance, and hear how the neighborhood changed. Guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Esteban may share personal memories of growing up here.

“excellent guide with a lot of insight and stories. thank you Jorge. lo pasamos super rico.”

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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings - Meeting at Plaza Cervantes under the orange umbrellas
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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

3.Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide beneath the orange umbrellas at Plaza Cervantes for 150 minutes of Colombian street food. Expect nine generous tastings, from ceviche, arepas, patacones, sweets, beer, and coffee to local drinks, plus stories about Cartagena’s food and history. Guides include Alvaro, Robert, Liz, Mercedes, and Nando.

“Legacy was an amazing guide. He was knowledgeable and kind. He qas the highlight of my trip!legac”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included - Starting at El Poblado Park
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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

4.Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · from $31

Spend four hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s Medellín with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit his former neighborhood, gravesite, Inflexión Park, and the rooftop where he died. Transport from El Poblado Park, plus beer or water, is included. Guides such as Alejandro, Johnny, Juan, and Camilo add local and personal context.

“Really great experience! Johnny was an amazing guide—he knew so much and explained everything in a way that kept us hooked the whole time. It wasn’t just about Pablo Escobar, but about the real impact on Medellín and how the city has grown since. Super insightful and well worth it!”

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Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo - Meeting at La Perseverancia Market
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Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo

5.Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 454 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Meet your English-speaking guide at La Perseverancia Market for four hours of Bogotá food, stories, and local games. You’ll taste ajiaco, lechona, exotic fruit, tamales, buñuelos, chicha, coffee, and coca tea, then play tejo with a local drink. Guides such as Andrés, Juliana, Jenny, and Juli bring the route to life.

“Andres was a wonderful guide. Not only did we get to taste and learn about a lot of food unique to Colombia, but he gave us insights about Colombia's history. Given that we had a small group, there was plenty of time for questions and good conversation. You'll really enjoy this tour.”

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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local - Five food stops with local context
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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

6.Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Meet your English or Spanish speaking guide at San José Church and walk through El Poblado Park and nearby streets. You’ll try five Colombian snacks, hear food and city stories, see street art, and visit a rooftop with wide Medellín views. Guides such as Santiago and Brayan are known for friendly, energetic tours.

“The guide, Santiago, was enthusiastic to share his expertise and made the tour enjoyable and fun. He was also flexible and understanding when we ran late, and went ahead to get food from a place before they closed. He is great and an asset to the organisation!”

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Cartagena: Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting - Starting with Colombia’s coffee story
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Cartagena: Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

7.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

In Cartagena’s Café 472, guides such as Thomas, Santiago, Arturo, and Pedro lead a two-hour class on Colombian coffee. You’ll trace beans from plantation to cup, smell coffee aromas, taste fruit and chocolate, and compare Chemex, V60, and siphon brewing for $15.

“it was a great experience! I learned a lot and had fun at the same time”

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Cartagena: Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático - The first pours: learning what rum really is
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Cartagena: Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

8.Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

At Caffé Lunático near Getsemaní, guides trained by certified Rummelier Renato Molo lead you through Colombian rum, regional spirits, and chocolate pairings. Expect 8 to 10 pours, lessons on production and tasting, and a hands-on cocktail. English and Spanish sessions run for two hours and include views of Castillo San Felipe.

“The tasting was excellent. The Rummelier gave us a lot of info about the different process to obtain Rum and the different kind of it. Recommended 100%”

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Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting - Tapazo gives the afternoon a friendly start
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Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

9.Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Spend three hours visiting Bogotá bars and breweries with an English-speaking guide such as Melissa, Cristian, or Camila. Play Tapazo, learn how Colonial, Republican, and Modern Colombia shaped beer culture, then taste a bottle, five pints or glasses, samples, and possible local drinks including chicha and aguardiente.

“Excellent tour, the guide was incredible! We enjoyed so much this tour, totally worth it.”

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Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings - Three tastings that give the bus ride a purpose
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Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

10.Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Join Aeroturex in El Poblado for a four-hour Medellín night out by party bus or Chiva. A guide and live DJ keep the music going as you taste empanadas, arepas, ceviche with chicharrón, and one local beer. The route includes Provenza, the Golden Mile, and the 4 Sur Bridge, ending at an exclusive restaurant.

“Hands down one of the funnest experiences!!! Get ready to dance drink and meet new ppl the guides are super good at getting the party started and going! You’re not gonna regret this tour it was a blast!!!”

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Bogota: Colombian Coffee Tasting - Tasting coffee by aroma, acidity, and flavor
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Bogota: Colombian Coffee Tasting

11.Colombian Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Café Matuca in central Bogotá for a two-hour introduction to Colombian coffee. Learn how beans are grown and processed, test aroma and acidity, compare brewing methods, sample coffee sweets, and prepare your own final cup. Guides have included café owner Rene and other experienced hosts.

“Amazing! So much passion for making coffee. i would recommend this to anyone! the host did an amazing job”

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The Cali Street Food Walking Tour - Bulevar del Río starts the city lesson
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The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

12.The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Walk central Cali with guides Juan or Andrés, stopping for pandebono, empanadas, marranitas, local drinks, and two scoops of inventive ice cream. Along the way, see Bulevar del Río, the Túnel Mundialista, Calle de la Escopeta, La Linterna’s old printing presses, and historic San Antonio. Expect food, city stories, and a little salsa spirit.

“This was an awesome tour. My mom, sister, brother in law, niece, friend and I did the tour as a group and we had no idea what to expect. We were visiting Cali from the USA. Andres was our tour guide and he was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and informative and he taught us a lot about the history and art of Cali, he displayed such love and passion for his city. Andres also made sure that everyone was comfortable at all times taking breaks as needed and frequently checking and asking to see if everyone was okay. My elderly mom was able to keep up very well with…”

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Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings - Starting near Parque El Poblado
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Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings

13.Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Spend about 2.5 hours sampling Colombian favorites, exotic fruit, coffee, drinks, desserts, and hearty dishes in El Poblado and Manila. Guides such as Maria and Camila explain the food’s cultural background as you walk from Parque El Poblado to Viajero Hostel. Come hungry: portions are generous, and the tastings can cover lunch and dinner.

“It was great! Camila introduced us to some amazing street foods and provided plenty of information. I had a wonderful time and would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the local street foods of Medellin.”

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Cali: Street Food Tour - Murals, tunnels, and stories before the first bite
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Cali: Street Food Tour

14.Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join Juan or another Cali Cultural Tours guide for a two-hour walk from Bulevar del Río through bakeries, street-food stalls, murals, salsa spots, and dessert shops. Taste Colombian breads, empanadas, champús, lulo drinks, cholado, and more. The route welcomes meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and people avoiding gluten.

“I recently had the pleasure of taking one of the best local tours I’ve ever experienced. Not only did I learn about the diverse local cuisines, but I also gained a deep appreciation for Cali’s rich and vibrant history. My guide was incredibly personable and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. This tour is absolutely worth it!”

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PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax - The flower market adds another layer
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PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax

15.PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about three hours with a private guide such as María, Juana, Sara, Nico, or Nicolás at Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market. Taste unusual Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and milkshakes while learning how to choose and prepare local produce. The tour includes breakfast, snacks, water, and a souvenir.

“Nico was amazing as a tour guide of the market! We absolutely loved it and would do it again! Tasted some incredible fruit and enjoyed other typical snacks and drinks. Thank you so much Nico!”

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