Colombia · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Colombia

31 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Markets, fruit counters, cooking classes and the odd rum. The 15 below are priced, timed and clear about how much you eat versus watch.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - Comuna 13 murals tell more than one story
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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, or Melina for a four-hour trip from El Poblado through Medellín’s metro and cable car system to Comuna 13. Expect murals, local stories, coffee, an arepa, dancing, steep walking, and a drink with city views.

“Santiago was the best, he has a big knowledge of the whole place and its history! The whole tour was really good, would totally recommend it!”

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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 such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, or Esteban. Hear personal stories of the neighborhood’s past, ride the famous escalators, sample empanadas and mango popsicles, watch rap or breakdance, and visit viewpoints, galleries, alleys, and local shops.

“Our guide Mateo was excellent! He grew up in Comuna 13 which added so much. Very personable and knowledgeable. The content, pace, and food were great too.”

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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings - Meeting under the orange umbrellas at Plaza Cervantes
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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 the guide beneath the orange umbrellas at Plaza Cervantes for a 150-minute walk through Cartagena and Getsemaní. You’ll try nine generous tastings, including savory fried foods, sweets, drinks, coffee, and local specialties. Guides such as Alvaro, Robert, Mercedes, Liz, and Nando add history, restaurant tips, and help with many dietary needs.

“🌶️ The Best Bites of Cartagena with Hernando! 🇨🇴 If you are looking for an authentic, delicious, and unforgettable street food experience in Cartagena, you absolutely must book a tour with Nando! We truly had the best time exploring the city's vibrant culinary scene with him. Nando is an incredible guide—he is passionate, knowledgeable, and knows exactly where to find the most amazing hidden gems and local favorites. He didn't just walk us through the streets; he brought the history and flavors of Cartagena to life with every bite. His recommendations were spot-on, and his energy is infectious! Nando is a phenomenal guide, and thanks to him, this tour was…”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included - Starting at 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 story with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alejandro, Johnny, Juan, or Alejo. Visit the Escobar neighborhood, his grave, Griselda Blanco’s tomb, Inflexión Park, and the rooftop linked to his death. Transport from Poblado Park, plus beer or water, is included.

“Juan is an excellent guide. He took us to all the relevant places during the tour, and patiently answered all our questions. We recommend him.”

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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 foodie guide at La Perseverancia Market for 12 or more Colombian tastings, from ajiaco and lechona to fruit, tamales, coffee, and coca tea. You’ll walk through central Bogotá, visit local eateries and a chichería, then play tejo with a local drink. Groups are limited to eight.

“plenty of local food tasting, I struggled to eat more. the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. would definitely recommend.”

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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local - Five Colombian snacks, not five tiny samples
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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

Spend three hours walking El Poblado with a bilingual guide such as Santiago, Brayan, or Ezequiel. Try five Colombian street-food snacks, meet local vendors, learn about arepas and Medellin culture, see street art, and finish at a rooftop with wide city views. Drinks cost extra, and the food is heavy on meat, cheese, and fried fare.

“What a great tour! Santiago was a wonderful guide, who showed us all the great flavors of Colombian street food in the Poblado area. As many other people have mentioned, you get so much food it’s hard to finish! The arepas were excellent. I plan to go there tomorrow for more. Going on a food tour when you arrive in the city is such a great introduction to the history, area, and places you want to return to. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Cartagena: Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting - Entering Cafe-472, the dedicated tasting space
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Cartagena: Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

7.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

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

Spend about two hours at Cartagena’s Cafe-472 coffee experience center with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Tomas, Santiago, or Pedro. Learn how Colombian coffee moves from seed to cup, smell and taste its key notes, and compare three brews made with methods such as Chemex, V60, and siphon.

“The whole activity was extremely interesting and well organised and FUN! Don’t doubt, BOOK!”

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Cartagena: Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático - The first pours: learning how to taste
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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

Spend two hours at Lunático tasting 8 to 10 Colombian rums and other local spirits with chocolate pairings. Guides trained by Rummelier Renato Molo explain production, history, and tasting technique, then help you mix your own cocktail. Sessions run in English or Spanish and may include views of Castillo San Felipe.

“This was amazing! We learned so much about rum and how well it pairs with certain chocolate. I loved it. Will definitely recommend.”

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Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting - Meeting at Cranky Croc and playing Tapazo
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Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

9.Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Cranky Croc hostel for a three-hour walk through Bogotá’s beer scene. Play Tapazo, learn how Colonial, Republican, and Modern Colombia shaped brewing, then visit Huitaca, Manigua, Medellin, a mini-brewery bar, and a venue with one of the city’s largest beer selections. Five drinks, samples, and a bottle are included.

“The tour was excellent and highly recommended. The locations were great and a good selection of beers but overall, our guide, Andrea, made it, she was super helpful and knowledgeable. I felt totally safe at all times.”

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Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings - Empanadas and arepas give the night a local flavor
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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 night on a lit party bus or Chiva. A DJ, guide, local beer, empanadas, arepas, ceviche chicharrón, and stops around Provenza, the Golden Mile, and 4 Sur Bridge keep the evening moving. Guides such as Mateo, Juan, and others help set the mood.

“Amazing time on the party bus. We learned popular dances and the guide was very nice.”

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Bogota: Colombian Coffee Tasting - Why Colombian coffee makes a good Bogotá lesson
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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, sample coffee sweets and cookies, compare brewing methods, and prepare your own cup. Guides such as café owner Rene bring strong personal knowledge to the session.

“excellent. learnt alot about the history of Colombian Coffee. Great people. My Spanish is very little and this couple are very good English speaking and very nice people. wonderful cafe. I highly recommend it to anyone.”

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The Cali Street Food Walking Tour - Starting with the Bulevar del Río
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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

Join Juan or Andrés for a two-hour walk through central Cali, sampling pandebono, empanadas, marranitas, local drinks, and two scoops of inventive ice cream. Along the way, see the Bulevar del Río, historic Calle de la Escopeta, Cali’s street art, and La Linterna’s old printing machines. Snacks and bottled water are included.

“My partner and I had a great tour with Andrés! He was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging! The food was also some of the best we’ve had in Colombia! Thank you Andrés for making us feel so welcome!”

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Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings - Starting at 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 tasting Colombian street food with guides such as María, Camila, or Camilla. Walk from Parque El Poblado through Calle 10, Calle Cartagena, and Manila, sampling dishes, fruit, sweets, drinks, coffee, and regional specialties. The small group size, generous portions, and cultural explanations make this a strong first-day introduction to Medellín.

“The experience was great. We were the only ones that booked for the time slot we choose so it was very intimate. Our guide, Maria, was very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed the spots she took us to. The coffee shop portion of the tour was amazing! My husband and mother loved the fish soup at the end.”

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Cali: Street Food Tour - Starting at Bulevar del Río
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Cali: Street Food Tour

14.Street Food Tour

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

Join Juan, Andrés, or Luis Camilo for a two-hour walk through central Cali, pairing Colombian snacks with murals, salsa stops, crafts, and landmarks. Taste pandebono, empanadas, champús, fruit desserts, and more, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices available. The route begins and ends at Bulevar del Río.

“Juan extremely knowledgeable and great overall experience and food was amazing!!!!”

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PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax - The exotic fruit tasting is the main event
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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 exploring Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market with guides such as María, Sara, Juana, or Nico. Taste unusual Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and local snacks while learning how produce is grown, prepared, and sold. The private tour costs $69 per person, includes breakfast, bottled water, and a souvenir, and returns to the market entrance.

“Nicolás was an excellent guide. We learned a lot and the food was delicious. It’s a very cool experience.”

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