The 14 Most Booked Street Food Tours in South America

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.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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5.Lima: Historic Center Street Food, Market, and Eateries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 216 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours walking Lima’s Historic Center with guides such as Marcos, Aura, Valeria, or Sheyla. Sample anticuchos, churros, picarones, tamales, chifa flavors, fruit, chilcanos, and more while visiting Mercado Central, Chinatown, Plaza Mayor, and colonial landmarks. Expect a generous food-focused outing, with plenty of history and some sweets.

“YUM! This tour was informative and really tasty. Shainy (sorry if I spelt it wrong) was fantastic and gave us interesting information about the culture and the history of the foods. Went away very full.”

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6.Lima Street Food Tour Beyond Netflix

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Join certified guide Bruce for a 3.5-hour Lima food walk from Mercado Central to Plaza San Martin. You will try lucuma juice, ceviche, anticuchos, dim sum, carapulcra, picarones, and more while learning how Chinese immigration shaped Peruvian cooking. The group is capped at 13.

“Love the tour as you get to eat street food while experience local culture. The guide Bruce with Inka Pride was great and informative about places to vist and see. He did offer alternatives for those who are not adventurous in there food choice as well. Overall the food picks tasted delicious 😋”

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7.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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8.San Telmo: Historical Guided Tour with Street Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Spend 210 minutes tasting Argentine specialties, drinks, market snacks, and dessert while walking through historic San Telmo. Meet at El Federal Bar and finish near Av. San Juan. Guides include Dennis, Kate, Lucia, Kiki, Lu, Maya, and Stanko. The group is limited to 10, with vegan options possible if arranged in advance.

“It was amazing, our tour guide was very nice and hands on with the experience.”

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9.The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

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

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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10.Liberdade Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Join Giuliano for a two-hour walk through São Paulo’s Liberdade district, tasting Japanese pastel, onigiri, takoyaki or tempura, Korean choux pastry, sugarcane juice, and more. You’ll hear how Japanese immigration shaped the area while also discovering its Brazilian, Korean, Chinese, Haitian, Congolese, and Afro-Brazilian influences.

“We had Giuliano as our guide and he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about the historic areas of the city and the food was incredible. Would highly recommend.”

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11.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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12.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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13.Lima Street Food: A gastronomic adventure through the city.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3h 30m · from $60

Follow LIMA BITES from Benavides station into central Lima for ceviche, tropical fruit, churros, stuffed olives, Andean cheese, Chinatown snacks, chicha morada, and pisco. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Claudia, Chris, Michael, and Yozi lead the walk, which ends near Plaza Mayor.

“I had a great day with my tour guide Claudia. It ended up being a private tour which was cool! I tried so many things that I never would have even known to try in Lima. I didn’t love all the food, but I’d rather eat exotic foods on a food tour than foods I eat every day! Claudia was very friendly and spoke great English. We took the bus ride together into town from Miraflores to the city center. It wasn’t the most pleasant, but it was economical. I highly recommend!”

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14.Santa Marta A Historical & Street food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Walk Santa Marta’s historic center with a guide such as Sergio, visiting the Tairona Gold Museum, cathedral, churches, cemetery, and city squares. You’ll learn about Tayrona culture, colonial architecture, and local life while tasting a regional drink, ceviche, lulo, fruit juice, and empanadas when available.

“Tour guide was nice but the tour was really short and we didn’t get a tour of the museum or other places that were listed in the description. Same with the food tasting we didn’t get to try the ceviche because the place was closed but never made it up somewhere else. Overall it was too much money for such a concise tour”

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