COLOMBIA STREET FOOD TOURS
Good colombia street food tours sell out weeks ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Medellin’s Comuna 13 tour with cable cars, graffiti, coffee, street food, public transport, local performances, and city views.
“Santiago was brilliant. Very insightful tour and an extremely vibrant place.”
Explore Comuna 13 in Medellín with local guides, street food, art, viewpoints, escalators, and honest stories of the neighborhood’s transformation.
“Really interesting tour with the history of the area, which is also beautiful. Our guide Esteban was very helpful and informative. Would certainly recommend”
Taste nine Colombian street foods in Cartagena’s Walled City, with local history, hidden vendors, generous portions, and friendly guides.
“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.”
Taste five Colombian street foods, explore El Poblado with a local guide, and enjoy rooftop views on this lively three-hour Medellín tour.
“Santiago is an amazing tour guide, and the food on the tour is very tasty. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Review of Medellín’s four-hour party bus with DJ, street food, local beer, Provenza, Golden Mile, and 4 Sur Bridge views.
“Mateo our host and DJ was fantastic! Friendly, funny and very engaging. He played great dance music. He had us up, dancing and interacting with others. After the tour, he helped us with transportation back to our different hotels. He also offered suggestions of places to go to continue the party.”
Review of Cali’s 2-hour street food tour, with bakeries, fried snacks, local history, street art, ice cream, and practical booking advice.
“Juan was a pleasure to be with. He was so informative and the food was great I was so full when it was over.”
Taste Medellín’s street food, coffee, fruit, and local dishes while walking through El Poblado and Manila with a small-group guide.
“Beautiful tour. Walked a bit but nothing vigorous. Stopped at different restaurants to eat some yummy foods. Our guide Camila was great. Walked at a good pace and was engaging.”
Taste Cali’s best street snacks, juices, sweets, and local stories on a two-hour walking tour for $29.
“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)”
Taste Medellín street food, walk El Poblado, and visit rooftop bars for city views, live music, and Paisa culture at $29.
“Our guide was very friendly and helpful. She answered our many questions about the city, the culture and the food. Everything was either covered in cheese or filled with cheese which made it very filling and very tasty. We couldn't possibly eat everything.”
Explore Santa Marta’s colonial center, Tairona culture, landmarks, and Colombian street food with an English or Spanish guide.
“We enjoyed the gold museum and learning about the Tayrona people as well as the history of Santa Marta, the architecture of the buildings and Gabriel Garcia Marquez murals. Great to taste traditional food and drinks of the area as well. My only critique was that it was supposed to be 2 hours and was closer to four, but with that being said we loved Sergio, in addition learning about the history we asked a lot of basic questions about the area and he gave us ideas of things we should do and see while here. He was very personable and easy to talk to. Very evident that he enjoys…”
Taste Bogotá specialties, coffee, fruit, and sweets on a $20 walking tour through La Macarena and central Bogotá.
“Our tour guide, Camila, was awesome - she is knowledgeable, friendly, and made the afternoon fun and enjoyable. The food was delicious and the neighbourhood interesting. Make this one of your first activities after you arrive in Bogota - highly recommended!”
Explore Cali’s Alameda Market with local guides, tasting fruits, sweets, drinks, tamales vallunos, and regional food for $67.
“Marcella was amazing. She knew everyone at the market and was very knowledgeable about all the food. She was such a delight to learn from.”
Explore Comuna 13 by metro, cable car, street food, graffiti, music, and local history on this small-group Medellín tour.
“Touring Comuna 13 with Ezequile was an awesome Medellín adventure! His passion for the neighborhood’s incredible transformation was contagious, and he brought every mural and street corner to life with captivating stories and personal insights. Ezequile isn’t just a guide, he’s a storyteller who connects you to the vibrant culture, history, and resilience of this remarkable community. Walking through the colorful streets, we learned about the local artists, the powerful messages behind their work, and the area’s journey from struggle to a hub of creativity and hope. Beyond the fascinating history, Ezequile infused the tour with energy and fun. From live music to delicious street food, he mad...”
Taste nine Colombian street foods in El Poblado and Manila, hear their stories from a local guide, and decide if this Medellín tour earns its $58 price.
“Camila was wonderful! The food was delicious! The information was very interesting! I would highly recommend this tour!!!”
Taste Cartagena’s street food, meet local vendors, and explore the Walled City and Getsemani on this private four-hour tour.
“The tour was amazing!Alberto was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. I learned a lot about the city. I will take the tour again when I return. Thank you so much Alberto!”
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