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The 15 Food Tours in Colombia That Set the Tone

42 tours  ·  from $13

Here are 15 food tours you can hold a place on today, with the price, the running time and who each one actually suits. The first is first for a reason.

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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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

4.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

5.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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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

6.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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Medellín: E-bike and Foodie Tour - Starting at Turibike in an industrial corner
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Medellín: E-bike and Foodie Tour

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

8.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

9.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

10.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

11.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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Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá - Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo and the city around it
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Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

12.Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

Spend about three hours tasting Bogotá staples in La Candelaria and around Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo. Your private guide may introduce you to chocolate santafereño, coffee, arepas, almojábanas, obleas, fruits, drinks, and other local bites. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and guides such as Luis, Sara, Sergio, Juana, and Nataly tailor the route to your tastes.

“This was a little bit interesting. I was exposed to dishes I wouldn’t have ordered on my own. Our guide was polite and knowledgeable, however, not the most personable.”

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Medellin: tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado - Starting above the city at Los Patios Hostel
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Medellin: tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

13.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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Santa Marta A Historical & Street food Experience - Starting at Casa de la Aduana and the Tairona Gold Museum
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Santa Marta A Historical & Street food Experience

14.Santa Marta A Historical & Street food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Walk Santa Marta’s old center with a bilingual guide in English or Spanish. Visit the Tairona Gold Museum, cathedral, parks, churches, cemetery, and historic streets while learning about Tayrona culture. The experience includes a local drink and may include ceviche, lulo, juice, and empanada tastings, though food stops can vary.

“We enjoyed the gold museum and learning about the Tayrona people as well as the history of Santa Marta, the architecture of the buildings and Gabriel Garcia Marquez murals. Great to taste traditional food and drinks of the area as well. My only critique was that it was supposed to be 2 hours and was closer to four, but with that being said we loved Sergio, in addition learning about the history we asked a lot of basic questions about the area and he gave us ideas of things we should do and see while here. He was very personable and easy to talk to. Very evident that he enjoys…”

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Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide - Fruit and avocado inside the public market
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Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide

15.Santa Marta Street Food Tour: 7 Tastings with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $39

Start at San Francisco Church and spend 3 to 4 hours eating your way through Santa Marta. Guides such as Álvaro, Al, and Paula lead you through the public market, handmade arepas, cayeye, Colombian coffee, cocadas, and patacones. Expect a generous meal, local stories, and a long walk.

“The food was great! Saw a part of Santa Marta I would not have seen otherwise. Everything explained well.”

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