The 15 Food Tours in Medellín That Set the Tone

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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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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3.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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4.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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5.E-bike and Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

Spend three hours riding Medellín with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as David, Daniela, Dany, Toto, and Juan lead you through Belén, Laureles, Conquistadores, and the river parks, with stops for arepas, pandebono, buñuelos, coffee, fruit, and other Colombian favorites.

“This tour is amazing, especially with Dani. He is the perfect guide! He’s always engaging, interesting, fun and knows a lot about Medellin’s history,culture and food, of course. The tour is very well organized and Dani is always helpful. You shouldn’t miss this tour in Medellin with Dani.”

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6.Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings

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

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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7.tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Join a bilingual guide such as Lorena, Valeria, or Felipe for a three-hour evening walk through El Poblado. Taste four Colombian snacks, try a typical drink, visit local food stops, and finish with rooftop views at Envy Rooftop and Masaya Medellín. Bring a physical ID, cash, and an appetite.

“Tour was great. Lore our tour guide was awesome. Food was delicious and super filling. Rooftop views were amazing. I highly recommend this tour!”

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8.Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend about three hours exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide such as Sebastián, Manuela, Luis, or Andres. Ride the cable car for city views, walk the Independence neighborhood’s graffiti route, visit galleries and viewpoints, learn how art and hip hop shaped the community, and enjoy mango ice cream. Expect hills, stairs, and a group of up to 20 people.

“The tour of Comuna 13 was absolutely fantastic, and our guide, Manuela, was amazing. She provided us with an insightful and memorable experience. Highly recommended!”

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9.Guatape El Peñol with boat + gastronomic tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · 9 hours · from $47

From Medellín, Aeroturex takes you to Marinilla, El Peñol, the Rock of Guatapé, and Guatapé town for seven tastings, lunch, a boat ride, and guided walks. Guide Mario and driver Pedro have been praised for their professional service. The $47 tour runs about nine hours in English or Spanish.

“Was a very informative and interesting adventure. I’m glad I attended this event.”

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10.Medellín Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend about four hours tasting Colombian favorites with a bilingual local guide such as David, Fabio, or Fabián. You may try arepas, empanadas, bandeja paisa, buñuelos, and other regional treats while visiting Medellín, Sabaneta, and Envigado. Hotel pickup, drinks, meals, and unlimited samples are included.

“We had a memorable experience with Fabio and enjoyed the food. We learned a lot about Colombian food and culture. We took the dinner tour on a Friday night and found the drive very long, maybe it is not as bad at other times or other days. I am scratching my head about why this tour can’t be conducted in the central city, but I knew what I signed up for and it was cool to experience a different part of Medellin. Lastly, the tour was really overpriced, I am sorry to report. I throughly enjoyed it, but not a great value.”

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11.Comuna 13: Graffiti tour & Street Food/drink with telesferic

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $22

Spend 210 minutes moving from Poblado Metro Station to Comuna 13 by metro and cable car. A local guide explains the neighborhood’s transformation, leads you through graffiti-lined streets and escalators, and introduces street food, a dance show, and a lookout-bar stop. English and Spanish tours are limited to eight people, with guides such as Ezequiel and Melina.

“El guía fue excelente. Sabía mucho de la historia del lugar y fue muy amable y alegre. Pero los medios de transporte excesivamente congestionados. La subida en metrocable absolutamente innecesaria. Tocó montar en todos los transportes públicos lo cual demoró excesivamente la actividad. Ir un fin de semana es la peor experiencia. Yo había ido en otra época y el sitio es muy interesante. Ayer fue imposible de disfrutar. Solo en transporte nos gastamos 2 horas. Y el sitio tratando de caminar otras 2 horas. Tuve que tomar un Uber para volver al hotel, estando en un sitio que no parece tan seguro. No recomiendo la actividad de esa manera”

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12.Street Food Tour with Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

Spend 150 minutes tasting nine Colombian street foods in El Poblado and Manila. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, including guides such as Maria or Camila, explains the story behind each dish while you visit local food stops, try empanadas, arepas, tamales, plantain, and more.

“It was really amazing! Maria is so nice! She told me so much about the food and history. I definitely feel more connected to Colombia now. Thank you!”

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13.Private Food Tour With The Best Viewpoints.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Travel privately from El Poblado, Envigado, Laureles-Estadio, or Sabaneta to Las Palmas, El Zarzal, Sabaneta, and The Eight Wonder. With an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Carlos, Diego, or Laura, you’ll taste Colombian snacks, drinks, and desserts while taking in mountain views.

“Superbe tour .En plus de la nourriture c’est un beau tour avec plusieurs points de vue . Le guide parlait très bien en anglais .”

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14.Day trip with Transport, Food & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · from $49

Travel from Medellín to Guatapé with breakfast, lunch, round-trip transport, a bilingual guide, town walking tour, boat trip, and time at El Peñol Rock. Pickup is available near El Poblado or Laureles-Estadio. Guides may include Mateo, Jhonny, or Steven, and the rock entrance costs about $8 extra.

“It’s my second tour with Mateo and Wayacan and, again everything was so great! The tour included everything that I needed to enjoy Guatapé, Mateo so nice, professional and funny made the day super enjoyable. I’ll always will choose Wayacán tours ❤️”

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15.El Retiro Private Tour with Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Spend six hours outside Medellín with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide, traveling by late-model SUV through mountain roads, El Retiro, Llanogrande, and San Antonio de Pereira. Expect lunch, local food and dessert tastings, colonial churches, waterfall scenery, and a jungle route back to the city. Guides such as Manny, Veronica, Carlos, and Juan have led this outing.

“Me encanto el lugar. Nuestro guía, Juan muy atento, servicial, paciente.. la verdad me encanto.”

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