Colombia · FOOD & DRINK
Fruit you cannot buy anywhere else, arepas argued over by region, and a coffee culture that keeps the good beans at home now. These 15 walk the markets and the street stalls, priced, timed and clear on how hungry to arrive.
Ride Medellín’s metro and cable car, trace Comuna 13’s graffiti stories, taste coffee and arepas, and enjoy a rooftop drink.
“This tour really made our trip! Amazing guide with lots of knowledge and history to share. The tour was visually stunning and an experience I would recommend! We had just one day to choose a tour and we were so pleased with Comuna 13 tour. Amazing!”
Explore Comuna 13 with local guides, street food, art, viewpoints, escalators, and rap or breakdance for $14 in three hours.
“Jorge is an spectacular guide who does his trade with passion and living experience highly recommended”
Taste nine Colombian street foods and drinks while walking Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
“Our street food tour in Cartagena with Alvaro (and Andres) was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Alvaro was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging from the first stop to the last. He not only introduced us to a wide range of delicious Colombian bites (seriously, come hungry — you won’t need another meal that day), but also gave us a deeper understanding of the history and culture behind each dish. The number of stops was impressive, and each one had something unique to offer. Alvaro went above and beyond by also giving us recommendations for what to do and where to go while we were in town. Bonus…”
Visit Medellín sites tied to Pablo Escobar, from his neighborhood and cemetery graves to Inflexión Park and the final rooftop.
“the tour guide was really informative about the sites and history of Pablo Escobar, always did his best to make sure all our questions where answers, and for the ones that where debatable, he gave his honest and own opinion. overall great experience, and learned a lot about the history of colombia's cartel history.”
Taste 12 Colombian specialties, explore Bogotá on foot, learn about coffee, and play explosive tejo in a small four-hour tour.
“We loved our guide, Juliana. The food and drinks were great and we also enjoyed learning a little about the history of the area. We were very appreciative of other options we were given when we told her we didn’t drink coffee or beer. I highly recommend it!”
Taste five Colombian street foods, explore El Poblado, meet local vendors, and enjoy 360-degree Medellín views on a small-group walking tour.
“Santiago is one of the best tour guides I had in a long time I’ve been out here for a week and I really enjoyed myself. He has the best recommendations for a clubs as well as tree food very informative on his history. I will give him ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏽”
Taste three Colombian specialty coffees in Cartagena, learn how beans move from plantation to cup, and build practical skills for brewing at home.
“The whole activity was extremely interesting and well organised and FUN! Don’t doubt, BOOK!”
Taste Colombian rum, pair it with local chocolate, learn the craft, and mix a cocktail at Lunático in Cartagena.
“Luz and team were amazing! My fiancé and I had such a great time. As a local, yes born and raised in Cartagena, this is a very fun experience. I did not know that Colombia had such a wide variety of local Rums. Also, the chocolates we tried during the tasting made the perfect pair with the Rums. This is an activity you can’t skipped if you’re visiting Cartagena for the first time.”
Taste Bogotá craft beer, chicha, and local spirits while learning Colombian brewing history on a friendly three-hour small-group tour.
“Melissa was an incredible guide. Offered great information about the history and trajectory of beer. We were able to have traditional chicha, and venture to lovely places throughout. The craft beer was just incredible. Don’t hesitate!!”
Medellín party bus with a DJ, local beer, three street-food tastings, Provenza nightlife, city views, and a final restaurant stop.
“Juan has been nothing but amazing entertaining us and creating a perfect atmosphere for dancing and good fun”
Taste Colombian coffee in Bogotá with acidity and aroma tests, brewing lessons, coffee sweets, and a guide-led cup at Café Matuca.
“Ingrid was fantastic. She showed us Monserrate Hill and took us through the market, allowed us to take our time strolling through and we tried some foods. We then went on a walking tour through the Candelaria area in Bogota and got to learn about the history and changes that have been made to the city. She showed us great places to eat which we later went to dinner. She then took us through the Gold Museum and told us the history of Colombia and the significance of gold to the culture. She was very informative and knew a lot about her city. We greatly enjoyed her.”
Taste Cali through bakeries, fried snacks, street art, old lanes, lithography, and wild ice cream on a lively two-hour walking tour.
“Great tour with lots of history about the city. Juan is very genuine and warm! The food is also good and he explains it well!”
Taste Medellín’s street food with local guides Maria or Camila, from arepas and empanadas to coffee, fruit, sweets, and fish soup.
“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!”
Taste Cali’s breads, fried snacks, tropical fruits, champús, and icy desserts while learning local history on a $29 walking tour.
“Juan was great! And I loved trying so many foods - though it was quite a few (4) drinks! My favourite was the coconut ice cream, sugar cane juice and fruits (manga & chontadurro)”
Explore Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market with a local guide, tasting exotic fruits, empanadas, cheese breads, coffee, juices, and more.
“Nicolás was an excellent guide. We learned a lot and the food was delicious. It’s a very cool experience.”
Pick a coastline, a valley or a coffee slope.
