Top Medellín Culinary Tours

Experience a day in the life of the Colombian countryside on this tour of a coffee farm in San Sebastian de Palmitas, just 45 minutes from Medellin. Learn about the origin of coffee and how it's traditionally harvested, roasted, and prepared—taste a cup for yourself along with a popular snack. Then, take a horseback ride up to a vista point in the mountains before heading back to Medellin.

Escape metropolitan Medellin in favor of Guatapé (Pueblo de Zocalos), home to the magnificent Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) on a full-day tour from the City of Eternal Spring. As well as ascending the 742 steps leading to the summit of Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol), you’ll explore the colorful streets of Guatapé and the famous Guatapé Zocalos as well as an exclusive boat tour of Guatapé Lake. Typical Antioquian lunch is included in the tour.

Get an insider’s look at the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during this private half-day excursion in Medellin. Learn the true stories behind this mythical figure from a local expert, visiting key locations like the soccer field he built for the community, the house where he was murdered on the roof, and the cemetery where he’s buried, plus much more. Delve deeper into Escobar's life by selecting the option that also includes a visit to his former home-jail.

Enjoy unrivaled views of Medellin during a private, half-day paragliding adventure that reveals the city and its natural surroundings from a completely new perspective. Opting for a private tour means you won't have to wait around for lots of people to take their turn—instead, you'll satisfy an appetite for adventure straightaway. Your guide also films your experience and you'll have the chance to purchase photos and videos afterwards.

Immerse yourself in the culture and art of Medellin's Communa 13 on this urban tour. Join a group and travel with a dedicated guide, who answers all your questions about the colorful neighborhood and its transformation. Learn about the vibrant street art and graffiti, take plenty of great photos, and how love, hope, life, resistance, and resilience have shaped the district. In the end, receive a gift of gourmet coffee from a local brand.

Learn about chocolate production in a fun and hands-on way with this private tour from Medellin. You'll visit a local chocolate farm, where you'll learn about each step of chocolate production. You'll then get to craft your own chocolate, adding locally grown ingredients such as ginger and sugar cane to personalize your creation.

From arepas to traditional drinks and tropical fruits, there’s so much to taste in Medellin that it’s hard to know where to start. Join a private guide for a Medellin food tour that tailors local flavors to your preferences; you’ll try a curated list of foods with a guide to help explain the backstory behind every bite.

Immerse yourself in Medellin’s culinary landscape on a half-day food and culture tour of the City of Eternal Spring. Opt to take your tour during breakfast, lunch, or dinner time, and visit four food joints favored by locals. Depending on the option selected, sample ‘arepas’ (corn bread) and ‘pan de yucca’ (yucca bread) smothered in honey for breakfast, or feast on traditional lunch and dinner dishes such as ‘mondongo’ (tripe stew) or ‘ajiaco’ (chicken stew). This small-group tour is limited to nine people and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Mix it up in Medellín thanks to this excursion combining sightseeing and a fun-filled food and pub crawl. Get a taste of traditional Colombian life at the Pueblito Paisa before returning to the city to explore a variety of bars along 33 Boulevard and the El Poblado and Barrio Colombia areas. Snacks and beverages are included.

Delve into the rich contemporary culture of Medellín on a 9-hour private guided tour of the city featuring street art and graffiti. Cross popular attractions off your sightseeing list and then ride the aerial tram to the hillside neighborhood of San Javier for a walking tour of local street art that expresses the neighborhood’s identity.

Get the best of city and country in a single day on this private tour from Medellín. Cross major attractions off your sightseeing list before heading to the country for an all-terrain vehicle adventure with views of the city and mountains beyond. Enjoy round-trip transportation from your hotel for a seamless experience.

Colombia’s second-largest city, once solely associated with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, has recently undergone a transformation into a thriving modern metropolis. Experience the culinary delights, city sights, and turbulent history of Medellin on this private tour. Tick off top Medellin attractions, including Pueblito Paisa and Plaza Botero; sample Colombian delicacies and drinks; and visit four locations significant to the drug baron, Pablo Escobar. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Taste your way to the Medellin skyline on a half-day, private food tour of the scenic Las Palmas drive and the countryside that includes tastings of local paisa cuisine, and round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel. This culinary tour of the hills surrounding Medellin accommodates your group of up to four people, and offers a local, foodie perspective on Medellin flavors and culture.

Shop like a true Medellín local during this fascinating 4-hour exploration of the city’s sprawling ‘La Minorista’ market. Explore the wonderful chaos of the market’s stalls with your guide, admiring its selection of fresh fruit, vegetable and flowers. The market offers almost everything one can imagine, ranging from food to the so-called “curanderos”, traditional healers selling dried herbs and other plant-based essences. You'll also get to sample a mouth-watering array of exotic tropical fruits, many of which you’ve likely never heard of before. If you’re up for it, you can even try out your bargaining skills with a local vendor. This market-themed excursion also covers a coffee break, fruit tasting, traditional gourmet lunch in the market, juice and round-triop hotel transport.

Get a fully-customized introduction to Medellin’s distinctive architecture and cuisine on a private tour that includes a meal at a local restaurant and fresh, tropical snacks along the way. Enjoy the convenience of door-to-door transport and a personal guide as you follow a customizable route to Pueblito Paisa, the San Pedro Cemetery Museum, and downtown landmarks.

Enhance your experience of prosperous Colombian city, Medellin, on a full-day sightseeing tour including lunch. Alongside a guide, you’ll visit landmarks like Pueblito Paisa — a replica of a quaint Colombian village in the heart of the city — and admire sculptures by iconic artist, Fernando Botero, in Plaza Botero. After a traditional Colombian lunch, you’ll board the metro and ascend to dizzying heights in a cable car while gaining fascinating insight into the alternative face of Medellin. Round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel is included.

Maximize your time in the dazzling metropolis of Medellin on a full-day food and street art tour of the city. Alongside a guide, visit a combination of prominent attractions — like Plaza Botero and Barefoot Park — and gain local insight into areas like Comuna 13 as you marvel at impressive street art. Revitalize with a traditional Colombian lunch and ride Medellin’s iconic Metrocable to enjoy spectacular city views. Round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel is included.

See a different side of Medellín on this full-day exploration combining a range of well-known and off-the-beaten-track attractions. See a simpler side of daily life in Colombia at the Pueblito Paisa, enjoy an included traditional lunch or dinner, and visit city neighborhoods like El Poblado, and much more.

Pleasure your palate with the robust flavors of Colombian cuisine on a private tasting tour from Medellin. Alongside your dedicated guide, visit Envigado and Sabaneta—two traditional Antioquia villages—to experience select culinary hot-spots. In Sabaneta, admire religious monuments and sample delicacies such as 'buñuelos' (cheeseballs). Then head to Envigado to delight your taste buds with classics such as 'chicharrón' (pork belly) in a family-owned restaurant. All refreshments and round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel are included.

Nestled on top the Andes mountains above Medellin, you'll find breathtaking vistas and a unique local culinary experience. Taste authentic dishes while learning about our local culture aspects of the gastronomy and much more! Your friendly and professional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel at your scheduled time. From there, you will be transported in a comfortable and private vehicle with air-conditioning and tinted windows to the top of the Andes Mountains. There will be stops at different locations, such as the Mirador, where you will delight your eyes with a panoramic view of Medellin from a precipice. Your taste buds will be stimulated while you sample tantalizing food with gusto, as you are driven from place to place to experience the richness and tradition of delectable dishes and finger food from the region. All of the delicious food on this tour is included, come on an empty stomach and enjoy! Guests will be dropped off at their hotel or place of stay after the tour.

Discover Colombia’s longstanding love affair with cacao during this 10-hour chocolate-themed exploration of the crop’s cultivation and production in the city of San Francisco. Journey to this idyllic mountain town, set amidst the pristine rivers and sub-tropical climate and meet local farmers to learn everything about cacao plantation while getting an understanding of the conflict's history and the lives of the local communities during the long years of civil war. Visit a community run cacao project, sponsored by the United Nations to support the local farmers to leave illegal crops. Your cacao-themed day trip includes lunch, a guide, round-trip hotel transport, and cacao-making workshop.

Enjoy Medellín’s holiday atmosphere on a full-day tour of the city that explores culture, cuisine and Colombian creativity. Enjoy the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. See the colorful street murals of El Poblado and explore the Park of Lights, then pause for lunch or dinner in a local restaurant. Take in the underground art that surrounds Laureles, and finish the day in the city’s broad avenues, where a crowd of locals comes out to stroll beneath twinkling, colorful lights.

Plunge into the rich cultural tapestry of Medellin on a full-day tour of the Colombian metropolis. Alongside your guide, visit prominent attractions such as Plaza Botero — brimming with sculptures by revered artist, Fernando Botero — and the innovative Santo Domingo Library. Learn of Medellin’s radical transformation, from war-torn city to thriving cultural hub, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people. During the Christmas season, admire Medellin’s spectacular Christmas lights.