The 15 Most Booked Food Tours in Colombia

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 for a four-hour visit to Comuna 13, traveling by metro, cable car, bus, and foot. Guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, and Melina explain the neighborhood’s past, graffiti, coffee, dance, and daily life. The tour includes transport, coffee, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“The tour was amazing! Santiago shared a lot of knowledge about the history of Comuna 13. Knowing more about the past and how it shaped the culture was fascinating. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a Spanish or English speaking local guide, often someone raised in the neighborhood. Visit the famous escalators, viewpoints, galleries, alleys, and Independence neighborhoods 1 and 2. Along the way, try empanadas, a mango and lime popsicle with salt, and other local snacks, plus watch a rap or breakdance show.

“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 !”

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3.Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

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

Meet beneath the orange umbrellas at Plaza Cervantes for a 150-minute walking tour through Cartagena and Getsemaní. Guides such as Alvaro, Robert, Mercedes, Liz, and Legaxy lead you to nine generous tastings, from ceviche and patacones to sweets, coffee, beer, and local drinks. Come hungry and mention dietary needs in advance.

“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…”

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4.Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo

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

Meet your English-speaking foodie guide at La Perseverancia Market for four hours of Colombian flavors, local stories, coffee, and tejo. Expect ajiaco, lechona, tamales, exotic fruit, chicha, buñuelos, hot chocolate, coca tea, and more in a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Andrés, Juliana, Jenny, and Julian are known for thoughtful explanations and personal service.

“Andeas was ‘guide fantastic’ He was so well organized with extra plates, glasses & napkins to enable us to share some of the tastings. He connected all the food & drinks with some aspect of the history of Columbia. We had lots of time at each venue, each venue treated us as old friends. We went an hour overtime. Andeas English is perfect & he is a master story teller. After the tour he sent us the recipes & pictures of the unusual fruits we tried. 5 stars plus to Andrea’s”

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5.Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at San José Church and walk through El Poblado Park and nearby streets. You’ll try five Colombian street foods, meet local vendors, see street art, learn about Medellín, and visit a rooftop with city views. Santiago, Brayan, and other guides have led recent departures.

“We booked this tour our first night in Medellin and it was the best call! Sebastian was our tour guide and he made sure the goal was to have fun! And we did! We made so many friends, explore so much, and ATE SO MUCH! You will get STUFFED! A core memory for me and my sisters”

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6.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

At Cartagena’s Café-472 coffee experience center, an English or Spanish-speaking host guides you through Colombian coffee production, aromas, fruits, chocolate, and three brewing methods. Expect a classroom-style session with Chemex, V60, and siphon coffee, plus practical tasting skills and a participation diploma. Thomas, Santiago, Arturo, Pedro, and other baristas lead sessions.

“The whole activity was extremely interesting and well organised and FUN! Don’t doubt, BOOK!”

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7.Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

At Caffé Lunático in Getsemaní, Renato Molo’s trained hosts, including Adrian, Dylan, and Luz, lead a two-hour tasting of Colombian rums and other spirits. You’ll compare regional styles, pair rum with Colombian chocolate, learn tasting techniques, and make your own cocktail, with Castillo San Felipe views nearby.

“Adrian and Dylan were great hosts. we had a lot of fun with a great group. The tasting room is lovely and we tried 10 different rums (make sure you come with a full stomach!).”

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8.Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet your English-speaking guide at Cranky Croc hostel for Tapazo, Colombian beer history, and visits to Huitaca, Manigua, Medellin, and local bars. You’ll taste five beers plus samples, see a mini-brewery, try regional drinks, and finish at a bar with one of Bogotá’s broadest beer selections.

“Great way to meet people! Our guide was fantastic not only gave great Knowledge of the local area but gave us all tips for Colombia in general. 10/10 would recommend!”

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9.Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

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

Join Aeroturex for a four-hour Medellín night out with a live DJ, guide, local beer, empanadas, arepas, ceviche chicharrón, and a final restaurant tasting. The route includes Provenza, the Golden Mile, and Gilberto Echeverri Mejía Bridge. Guides may include Mateo or Juan, and English and Spanish are available.

“This is an amazing experience. The tour guide was a really fun girl. Lots of photo opportunities. Lots of fun people you can meet on the way. Great food options. Thanks team chiva!”

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10.E-bike and Foodie Tour

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

Spend three hours riding an e-bike through Belén, Laureles, Conquistadores, and the Medellín River Parks with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Stop for Colombian bites such as arepas, pandebono, empanadas, fruit, and guarapo while learning how neighborhoods and food reflect Medellín’s past and present.

“Thoroughly enjoyed exploring the city by bike and the delicious food along the way. Our guide was super friendly, hilarious, and informative. Shout-out to Toto! He also made sure to keep us all safe and having fun. I would highly recommend taking this tour early in your trip to the city, it was nice to become more familiar with foods and shops that I would not considered otherwise. I also highly recommend coming hungry!”

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11.Colombian Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Café Matuca, near Bogotá’s Gold Museum, for a two-hour lesson in Colombian coffee. You’ll trace the bean from cultivation to cup, test aroma and acidity, sample coffee sweets and unusual bean-based products, then brew your own cup. Sessions may be led by café owner René or another skilled host.

“excellent. learnt alot about the history of Colombian Coffee. Great people. My Spanish is very little and this couple are very good English speaking and very nice people. wonderful cafe. I highly recommend it to anyone.”

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12.The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Walk central Cali with guides such as Juan or Andrés, stopping for pandebono, empanadas, marranitas, local drinks, and two scoops of inventive ice cream. Along the way, see Bulevar del Río, Cali’s street art, Calle de la Escopeta, La Linterna’s old printing machines, and historic San Antonio. Expect a friendly, food-heavy introduction to the city.

“Everyone was great and it was a fun street tour. It was a good mix of street food and little history lessons here and there. It was awesome to see La Calle del Sabor in person as well. I recommend it.”

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13.Street Food Tour

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

Join Juan, Andrés, or another local guide for a two-hour walk through central Cali. Taste pandebono, empanadas, champús, fruit drinks, raspado, cholado, and more while visiting murals, salsa spots, craft stalls, and landmarks. The tour suits meat-eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free diners, with food choices explained in English or Spanish.

“Andres was a super funny and welcoming guide with a huge knowledge about his city. We tasted delicious foods and got a lot of infos about Cali.”

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14.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, or Nicolás. Taste unusual Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and other local snacks while learning how to choose and prepare the produce. The private tour costs $69 per person and ends where it begins.

“Such a wonderful tour! María was my guide, and it felt like spending the morning with a friend I had known for a long time. A friend who is so knowledgeable about Bogotá and its beautiful offerings and passionate about biodiversity, quality food, and creating an amazing experience. I got to sample and learn about so many different fruits and would have never been able to have this experience on my own. Muchas gracías, Maria!”

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15.Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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

Spend about three hours exploring La Candelaria and Plaza del Chorro del Quevedo with a private guide such as Luis, Sara, Juana, or Sergio. Tastings include chocolate santafereño, coffee, arepa, almojábana, cheese, and obleas, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Our guide was amazing! She really knew the area and when something wasn't open she found a great substitute. Our driver was on time. The food was great! Highly recommend especially if you like cheese and fried food!”

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