Food Tours in Medellín: 6 Picked and Priced

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Walk El Poblado with a bilingual guide, stopping for arepas, empanadas, a local hot dog, and a typical drink before heading to Envy Rooftop and Masaya Medellin. Guides such as Lorena, Valeria, Frank, and Felipe have earned strong praise for their local tips and warm style. Bring cash, ID, and an appetite.

“Sebas Natanjo was a great guide, with a lot of interesting stories and facts. He saved the tour. The choice of food was very poor, not expecting to have hot dogs as typical local snack. There was only one rooftop, was expecting more than one.”

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