The 12 Best Market Tours in Colombia

1.Medellín Multi-sensory Tour in the market, +15 Exotic Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2h 30m · from $36Our pick

Sergio, Adriana, Daniel, or another local guide leads you through Plaza Minorista José María Villa for 2.5 hours of fruit tasting, market stories, and friendly trader introductions. Expect 15 to 20 seasonal fruits, juice, and a close look at everyday Medellín life in groups of up to eight.

“Absolutely fantastic! Sergio is a gifted storyteller with strong ties to the community. I learned so much, tried 20 different fruits, learned the ins and out of Medellin’s central market, and met some lovely people! Now, I feel comfortable going back on my own. I immediately signed up for all of his other tours. Really don’t miss this one! So much fun - and you get a feel for “the real” Medellin.”

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2.Bazurto Public Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join Daniella or Jesus for a three-hour food and culture walk through Cartagena’s Bazurto Market. Ride public transport, taste native fruit, meet longtime vendors, and share lunch, juice, and dessert in a local home. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“What a fantastic way to experience life in Cartagena. We had such a great time getting behind the scenes of the basurero market and being welcomed into someone’s home to see how life really is. There is no better way to understand this city and the people but through food and this tour.”

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

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

Spend three hours at Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market with a guide such as María, Juana, Nico, or Sara. Taste unusual Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and local snacks while learning how to choose and prepare produce. The tour is private, starts and ends at the market, and includes breakfast, water, and a souvenir.

“Nico did an amazing job educating us on the foods at the market. Showed us the flower market. The fruit tasting was a 5+ star. He is so friendly and nice.”

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4.Fruit Tour at the World’s sweetest Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet Victor or Valentina at Paloquemao Market for a three-hour tasting walk through one of Bogotá’s best food stops. Try about 25 seasonal fruits, fresh juice, coconut water, empanadas, cheese bread, and other Colombian treats while learning how geography and tradition shape the country’s produce.

“What a great experience. The market was an incredible place to visit, combined with the knowledge of our guide just made the trip that much more special. We tried some amazing fruits, discovered Tahin & ate some great Empanadas. Our guide was so helpful, he helped us track down some of the things we tried during the tour afterwards too.”

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5.VIP Bogota City Tour: Farmers Market, Monserrate, Candelaria, 9hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend 9 to 10 flexible hours with guides Luis Felipe or Alejandro, tasting Colombian fruit, street food, chocolate, and coffee while visiting Paloquemao, La Candelaria, the Gold and Botero museums, and Monserrate. Private transport, entry tickets, bottled water, and Wi-Fi are included.

“This was an amazing experience! Luis Felipe and his brother Alejandro were the perfect and very knowledgeable guide combination to provide a detailed and personalized tour of the diverse and authentic Bogota. We ended the day enjoying pure heaven colombian coffee and pleasant conversation about life.”

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6.Private Tour to Comuna 13 & Exotic Fruit Market in Medellin!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

Start with exotic fruit at Plaza La América, then walk Comuna 13’s murals, galleries, music spots, and electric escalators. Ride the Metrocable over Medellín, visit Pablo Escobar’s final hideout, and travel privately with guides such as Juan Carlos, Daniel, Carlos, Diego, or Camilo.

“Perfect experience to do privately! Comuna 13 was very crowded so I was glad that it was just my friend and the guide, who was very knowledgable. Carlos seemed to know so many people there, so he is very much part of the community. The fruit and market was also great. The fruits were very tasty and unique!”

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7.Shared Tour of Colombian Exotic Fruit at Paloquemao Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Meet your small group at Gate 10 of Paloquemao Market for a three-hour guided tasting with more than 15 Colombian fruits, a fresh juice, and stories about local food culture. Guides may include Nataly or Ludwyn, and tours run in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French.

“We were served very small amounts of fruit and only a tiny portion of what is available on the market. The fruits were cut in many tiny pieces and each tour member recieved only one small bite. We paid 170000 cop per person for three hours but the entire tour lasted less then 2 hours. What you can see on youtube videos about such tours, namely that you recieve entire fruits doesn't apply here. The entire "fruit tour business" must have become quite scammy. The tour guide seemed to be nice though.”

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8.Cartagena Bazurto Market: Authentic Food & Culture Tour

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

Spend three hours with a bilingual guide in Cartagena’s Bazurto Market. Taste tropical fruit and guarapo, share a local lunch, meet artisans, and explore street art. Guides such as Danny and Jesus bring personal ties to the market, while transport from central Cartagena is included.

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

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9.Shared Tour Cali’s Local Food at Alameda Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13Best value

Meet Beyond Colombia at Parque Alameda for a 150-minute walk through Cali’s Alameda Market. Guide Fernando may lead you through fruit stalls, homemade champús and cucas, Pacific flavors, and viche. Food and drinks cost extra, and you should expect about 8 km on foot.

“Fernando un gran guía turístico. Me encantó el Tour 👍🏽”

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10.Bazurto Market & La Popa Convent Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide at La Popa Convent and Bazurto Market. Expect sweeping city views, fruit and snack tastings, local food, hotel pickup, and an honest look at two very different sides of Cartagena.

“c'était parfait merci à notre c'était parfait, merci à notre sympathique guide”

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11.Fruit Market Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at La Palmera Hostel at 10:30 AM for a four-hour walk through Cali’s fruit markets. Taste unfamiliar produce, visit Galeria Alameda, and learn why the Cauca River Valley matters to Valluna cuisine. Guide Alex has led particularly well-liked departures.

“loved how knowledgeable our guide was, the fruit and vegetable market was great”

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12.Flavors of Cali: Food tour at the local market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Meet Valley Adventours in San Antonio for a three-hour, small-group food tour of Galería Alameda. With a guide such as Marcela, Juan, or Karina, you will taste Colombian fruits, sugar cane juice, sweets, coffee, and a regional food portion, then visit La Caleñita and enjoy a brujita ride.

“Marcela and Juan are the greatest. We had a great tour thanks to those two!!!”

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