Colombia · COLOMBIAN STREET FOOD TOURS
Arepas, buñuelos, fruit you cannot name and a coffee at every third stop. These 15 walk the markets and the carts, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.
Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, or Melina. Travel by metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13 for coffee, street art, a dance show, an arepa, local stories, and a drink with city views.
“excellent! the best part was the rapper at comuna 13 very talented and entertaining I laugh a lot”
Walk Comuna 13 with local guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Esteban, hearing firsthand stories of its difficult past and recent change. Taste empanadas and mango with lime, visit galleries and viewpoints, ride the famous escalators, and catch a rap or breakdance show during this three-hour tour.
“It was amazing to visit the Comuna 13 with a guide who can explain you the history behind the evolution of this commune so full of life and beauty. Jorge was the best guide we’ve had in 1 month visiting Colombia ! Full of energy, knowledge and pedagogical. Gracias Jorge mejor guia !”
Meet beneath the orange umbrella at Plaza Cervantes for a 150-minute walking tour through Cartagena and Getsemaní. Guides such as Alvaro, Robert, Liz, Mercedes, and Nando lead you to nine generous tastings, from arepas and ceviche to sweets, coffee, beer, and local drinks, with history along the way.
“This tour is a wonderful way to learn about the history of Cartagena while enjoying authentic Colombian food. I had an awesome time. Our tour guide Alvaro R. was very welcoming and kind. He explained everything perfectly and was open to questions. I highly recommend this tour. 10/10 experience made even better by our tour guide.”
Join a bilingual guide such as Santiago or Brayan for a three-hour walk through El Poblado. Try five Colombian street foods, hear local stories, view street art, and visit a rooftop with wide city views. Come hungry, wear sturdy shoes, and budget extra for drinks.
“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!”
Join Aeroturex for a four-hour Medellín night out with a live DJ, guide, local beer, empanadas, arepas, and a final restaurant tasting. Mateo and Juan have hosted past departures. Expect dancing, photo stops, Provenza, the Golden Mile, and the illuminated 4 Sur Bridge.
“Amazing time on the party bus. We learned popular dances and the guide was very nice.”
Join Juan or Andrés for a two-hour walk through central Cali, tasting pandebono, empanadas, marranitas, and two scoops of inventive ice cream. Along the way, explore murals, old streets, a community-run house, and La Linterna’s historic printing machines.
“More than a Food tour a Cali experience you get food culture small salsa lesson excellent Money spent”
Join Maria, Camila, or Camilla for a 2.5-hour food walk through Parque El Poblado, Calle 10, Calle Cartagena, and Manila. Expect generous tastings of Colombian staples, exotic fruit, coffee, drinks, desserts, and regional dishes, with cultural context at every stop. The group is capped at 10 people.
“This was a great experience and introduction into the food and drinks of Medellin and Colombia. Camila was such a friendly and knowledgeable guide and provided lots of great recommendations for other restaurants and activities to try later in our stay. Highly recommend this tour, you will not go hungry!”
Join Juan or another local guide for a two-hour walking food tour through central Cali. Try pandebono, empanadas, champús, lulo drinks, shaved ice, tropical fruit, and more, with stops at murals, salsa sites, artisan shops, and family-run food businesses.
“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!”
Spend three hours walking El Poblado with an English and Spanish speaking guide, tasting four Colombian specialties, trying one typical drink, and visiting Envy Rooftop and Masaya Medellin. Guides including Lorena, Valeria, Felipe, and Frank are known for friendly local tips, but come hungry and expect stairs.
“Great tour! I have had the pleasure of trying much of the local cuisine but the tour guide, Frank, still found delicious foods I have never even heard of! Had a great time. Frank was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about the foods and neighborhood. I recommend this tour!”
Meet a history, journalism, or anthropology guide in Santa Marta’s old center for a two-hour walk through the Tairona Gold Museum, cathedral, plazas, churches, cemetery, and local food stops. With Sergio among the guides, expect history, architecture, fruit drinks, ceviche, lulo, and empanadas.
“The tour is very expensive and is not value for money. The guide hurried through the experience. It felt very rushed.”
Start at San Francisco Church and walk through Santa Marta’s public market, street stands, cafés, and bayfront. You’ll try seven generous tastings, including cayeye, arepas, cocadas, Colombian coffee, and patacones. Guides such as Álvaro and Paula add food and city context, with vegan and vegetarian options available.
“Great walking tour of the fruit/veg stands, trying fruit along the way. Also the fish market and meat market. Ate amazing arepas, green banana cayeye, plantain crust with cheese and shrimp. Add lemonade and wonderful coffee to make a wonderful time. Only 4 of us with Al and Hugo - their knowledge was shared freely and made me appreciate so much about Colombia. My only warning is that we walked at a good pace which might make this not a great fit if mobility is an issue.”
Spend about three hours exploring Comuna 13 with guides such as Sebastián, Manuela, Luis, or Andrés. Ride the cable car, hear local history, walk the graffiti route, visit galleries and viewpoints, and enjoy mango ice cream. Expect hills, stairs, and plenty of color.
“Medellin’s history as a city is a story of redemption. Nothing represents that story better than Comuna 13. Sebastian was able to guide us through the city and weave in the redemption narrative while having a ton of fun and enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of this not-too-miss destination! One of the highlights of our trip.”
Meet Camila or Camilo at Bogotá’s National Museum for a 2.5-hour tasting walk through Carrera 7, La Macarena, La Perseverancia, and Calle Bonita. Try pandebono, buñuelo, empanadas, roscón resobado, tropical fruit, coffee with orange, and oblea, with all food and coffee included.
“One of the best food tours I've been on! Camilo was amazing and I felt like a local! Everything we had was delicious, authentic, and a great experience. He made sure to provide history and background on each dish and restaurant. I learned so much and was able to go back to some of the places on my own because it was so good!”
Start at the Hotel Intercontinental Cali with a short ride to Alameda Park and La Alameda Market. Guides such as Marcela, Kelly, and Julio lead a small group through produce stalls, explain Cali’s farming traditions, and serve fruits, drinks, sweets, tamales vallunos, and yuca.
“Best tour guide EVER! Meeting all the local restaurant owners was fun, we learned a lot about local fruits and cuisine.!”
Spend about four hours with Duran Duran Tours, led by Angel Eduardo Durán or another professional guide, visiting La Popa, San Felipe Castle, Manga, Getsemaní, San Diego, and Centro. Air-conditioned transport, hotel or port pickup, bottled water, and private guiding are included.
“Authentic Colombian lunch and views from La Popa. Saw and heard the history of the Old Walled City. Saw working class neighborhoods and was treated to breakfast torta and juice. Duran Duran was was very knowledgeable about Cartagena and it’s history.”
Pick a coastline, a mural or a coffee farm.
