15 Food Tours in Colombia to Book This Year

1.Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Our pick

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with local guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, or Esteban. Hear first-hand stories of the neighborhood’s difficult past, see its famous escalators, galleries, alleys, viewpoints, rap or breakdance, and taste empanadas, mango popsicles, and other snacks. Tours run in English or Spanish.

“Alex is the best guide ever! We had so much fun with him and enjoyed the tour a lot! I will only change the ladies in the cafe are very rude”

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2.Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide under the orange umbrellas at Plaza Cervantes. Over 150 minutes, walk through Cartagena and Getsemaní, tasting nine generous portions of Colombian sweets, fried foods, savory bites, coffee, and local drinks. Guides such as Alvaro, Robert, Liz, Mercedes, and Nando also share food history and practical city tips.

“Fantastic tour! Thank you Robert and Andres. Robert led the tour and was very knowledgeable and we tried so many different Columbian foods and went to street food vendors we would have never have gone to if it wasn’t for this tour. Anyone considering the tour should 100% book!”

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3.Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo

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

Meet your English-speaking guide near La Perseverancia Market for four hours of Colombian food, local stories, coffee, coca tea, and tejo. Expect more than 12 tastings, including ajiaco, lechona, tamales, buñuelos, unusual fruits, chicha, and hot chocolate. Guides such as Andrés, Juliana, Jenny, and Juli bring strong knowledge of Bogotá’s food and culture to a small group of up to eight.

“It was a great tour with delicious food and Andreas was an excellent guide!”

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4.Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

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

Meet your bilingual guide, often Santiago, Brayan, or another local host, near Poblado Park for three hours of street food, graffiti, neighborhood stories, and rooftop views. You will sample five Colombian snacks, meet food vendors, and get practical bar and restaurant tips. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and bring cash for drinks.

“Santiago was more than a great food tour guide; he was very funny and informative and really brought the group together. We tasted 5 samples of street food, ranging from sweet to savory. It’s a lot of heavy food but very tasty. We went to a beautiful rooftop bar where we all ordered Santiago’s favorite drink ( ask him!). We also learned about the neighborhood, got tips on how to be safe and were sent a list of food and drink spot recommendations. A fun and interesting tour!”

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5.Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

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

Spend four lively hours in Medellín aboard a decorated party bus or Chiva with a DJ, guide, local beer, empanadas, arepas, ceviche chicharrón, and a final restaurant tasting. You’ll pass Provenza, the Golden Mile, and the illuminated Gilberto Echeverri Mejia Bridge. English and Spanish tours meet in El Poblado.

“Juan has been nothing but amazing entertaining us and creating a perfect atmosphere for dancing and good fun”

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6.Medellín: E-bike and Foodie Tour

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

Join Turibike for a three-hour, small-group e-bike ride through Belén, Laureles, Conquistadores, and the Medellín River Parks. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as David, Daniela, Dany, and Toto lead you to local food stops, bike paths, quiet parks, and everyday neighborhoods. Expect Colombian snacks, city history, and an easy ride with the motor doing much of the work.

“Toto was the best tour guide! He was so energetic, friendly and informative. He taught us so much about Colombian history, culture, and society. We ate so much on the tour, and I loved hearing about the origins and history of the food as well. I didn’t realize how amazing the bike lane infrastructure is in Medellin, which made me feel super safe and secure while riding around the city. This tour exceeded my expectations in every way! We got lucky with the weather too, and it only lightly sprinkled. It is our first day in Colombia and this definitely made it memorable!”

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7.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 the Túnel Mundialista murals, Calle de la Escopeta, a 19th-century printing workshop, and historic San Pedro and San Antonio. Expect food, city history, art, and a little salsa spirit.

“Juan was a pleasure to be with. He was so informative and the food was great I was so full when it was over.”

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8.Cali: Street Food Tour

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

Join Juan and the Cali Cultural Tours team for a two-hour walking food tour from Bulevar del Río. Expect Colombian pastries, empanadas, plantain dishes, champús, lulo drinks, shaved ice, fruit, and ice cream, plus murals, salsa, and local history. English and Spanish tours are available, with options for meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners.

“I just had the Culinary Tour of Cali with Juan Camilo, and it was absolutely fantastic! He was more than a guide; he was a true storyteller. Juan Camilo shared so much about the city’s history and culture, weaving in details about Cali that really made me feel connected to the place. The food was amazing. We sampled so many delicious local dishes, I was full but never overstuffed. In fact, by the end I realized dinner would’ve been totally unnecessary! What really made the tour special was that I was the only participant, which made things flexible. Juan Camilo was super kind to take me on a little side…”

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

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

Spend about three hours at Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market with guides such as María, Juana, Sara, Nico, and Nicolás. Taste unfamiliar Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and other local snacks while learning how to choose and prepare produce. The tour includes breakfast, water, a souvenir, and a small-group format.

“Our guide Maria Jose was very passionate about sharing her knowledge of Columbian fruits, vegetables, flowers, cuisine, and coffee as well as her philosophy of healthy eating and connecting with others through sharing food.”

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10.Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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

Spend about three hours tasting Bogotá specialties around La Candelaria and Plaza del Chorro del Quevedo. Your private guide may take you for chocolate santafereño, coffee, arepas, almojábana, obleas, fruits, and other local bites, adjusting the route to your tastes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Great food and excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgable. Lovely person and very flexible. Would do it again.”

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11.Medellin: tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

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

Meet your bilingual guide at Los Patios Hostel, then walk El Poblado for arepas, empanadas, a local snack, and a typical drink. Guides such as Lorena, Valeria, Felipe, and Frank bring local food and city stories to life before rooftop stops at Envy and Masaya Medellin. Bring cash, ID, 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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12.Santa Marta A Historical & Street food Experience

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

Spend two hours with a bilingual guide such as Sergio exploring Santa Marta’s old center, the Tairona Gold Museum, Bolívar Park, the cathedral, Los Novios Park, San Francisco Church, and San Miguel Cemetery. You’ll connect colonial history with Tayrona culture and sample local drinks, ceviche, lulo, and empanadas, though food stops can vary.

“The tour is very expensive and is not value for money. The guide hurried through the experience. It felt very rushed.”

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13.Street Food Tour in Bogotá with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $20

Spend about 2.5 hours walking through Bogotá with guides Camila or Camilo, stopping for pandebono, buñuelos, empanadas, roscón resobado, exotic fruit, coffee with orange, and oblea. The $20 tour begins at the National Museum at 1:30 pm, includes all food, and ends back at the meeting point.

“It was an awesome tour with knowledgeable guides ! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about columbian food.”

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14.Street Food Tour – Live A Unique Gastronomic Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Start at the Hotel Intercontinental Cali at 10:30 a.m., then ride to Alameda Park and spend two hours exploring Galería Alameda. Guide Marcela, sometimes joined by Julio or Kelly, introduces local fruits, drinks, sweets, tamales vallunos, and yuca with sauce. Tastings and one food portion are included.

“Best tour guide EVER! Meeting all the local restaurant owners was fun, we learned a lot about local fruits and cuisine.!”

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15.Santa Marta: Guided Walking Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Spend four hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alberto, Alvaro, or Javier, visiting seven food stops in Santa Marta’s historic center. Sample fruit, fresh juice, cayeye, arepa de huevo, patacones, coffee, and more, then make an arepa de huevo at a local kiosk. Expect plenty of walking, generous portions, and a close look at Caribbean food culture.

“Tried all the fruits and food i wouldn’t have thought to order for myself. Walking through local markets and learning about the culture and history with Alvaro. I usually finish my food but by the last meal I had to take it home. 4 hours and fruit, food, coffee and juices”

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