The 15 Best Food Experiences in Colombia

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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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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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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4.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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5.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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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 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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7.E-bike and Foodie Tour

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

Spend three hours riding Medellín with a local guide such as David, Daniela, Dany, or Toto. You’ll visit Belén, Laureles, Conquistadores, and the river parks, stopping for arepas, buñuelos, pandebono, fruit, empanadas, and other Colombian treats. The electric bikes make covering the city easier, while the small group keeps the ride personal.

“Tour was amazing! Dani is an amazing guide and will teach you about the history of Medellin. I enjoyed stops that we made to try local food from different vendors. I highly recommend this tour with Dani. Amazing person! The best part was at the end where Dani took me to a local bar to grab a beer and locals were so happy to see us they offered us steak and free drinks!”

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8.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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9.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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10.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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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 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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12.Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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

Spend about three hours exploring La Candelaria and Plaza del Chorro del Quevedo with a private guide such as Luis, Sara, Juana, or Sergio. Tastings include chocolate santafereño, coffee, arepa, almojábana, cheese, and obleas, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“This is an absolute must when staying in Bogota. We were fortunate enough to have had Luis as our guide. Throughout it was extremely evident he truly cared about making our experience as great as possible. He took us to several gems throughout Candelaria, all of which we ended up loving. Spots included interesting fruits, great coffee, and other authentic Colombian foods and drinks. Luis was extremely knowledgeable and spoke english very well. 10/10 experience, cannot recommend enough.”

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13.tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Los Patios Hostel for a three-hour evening walk through El Poblado. Try four typical Colombian tastings and one drink, then visit Envy Rooftop and finish at Masaya Medellin. Guides such as Lorena, Valeria, Felipe, and Frank have earned praise for their local tips and friendly style.

“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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14.Cartagena Bazurto Market: Authentic Food & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Spend three hours exploring Bazurto Market with a small group of up to eight people and an English-Spanish guide. Taste tropical fruit and guarapo, enjoy a local lunch, meet vendors and artisans, and learn about Cartagena’s Afro-Caribbean culture. Guides such as Danny and Jesus bring personal ties to the market.

“The guide never turned up. The whole service was dodgy.”

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15.Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Loncheria Polo Norte for a two-hour food walk through Cartagena. Taste Chinese Colombian recipes, local soda, bakery bread, plantain, fruit, ceviche, sausages, and fried food, with guides such as Daniela, David Jesús, and Mariana. Vegetarian requests are possible, but vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets are not supported.

“Interesting and delicious tour for foodies! We covered many places from empanadas to cheese bread to fruits to sausages… and truly did not need dinner after this 😅 So thank you for a wonderful tour!”

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