Top Medellín Culinary Tours

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.

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.

Discover the vibrant charm of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellín. Explore its colorful streets and climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol for panoramic views of the lake-dotted landscape. Enjoy a scenic boat ride past Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela, visit a historic church in Marinilla, and stroll through the picturesque town of Zócalos. Please note: departure times may be adjusted slightly during holidays and high seasons.

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.

Learn about the coffee production process from bean to cup on this half-day tour. Enjoy the scenery as you ride from Medellin to the countryside, then sample delicious Colombian coffee as you discover the production stages including planting, de-pulping, fermenting, roasting, and grinding. Tour the coffee farm and try picking some of the beans yourself.

Discover Medellin's cuisine that you might otherwise miss on a half-day food tour of the City of Eternal Spring. Opt to take your tour during breakfast, lunch, or dinner time, and visit food joints favored by locals for an authentic cultural experience. 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).

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.

Enjoy a private tour of Guatape from Medellin. Tour the colorful streets of this colonial town and climb the Rock of Peñol for stunning views of the surrounding area. Cross the reservoir on a boat tour and listen to commentary that delves deep into the history of the area. This tour includes breakfast, lunch, travel insurance, and transport.

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.

Explore the innovative soul of the Aburrá Valley on our El Poblado Food Tour. We begin at the historic Parque del Poblado, the city's 1616 birthplace, sampling golden empanadas and crunchy patacones. As we walk, your guide shares the story of Medellín’s transformation from a colonial outpost into a global capital of innovation. The experience dives into regional heritage with the iconic Bandeja Paisa and a soul-warming bowl of Mondongo. You will learn about the resilient "Berraco" spirit of the Paisa people, seeing how the community’s strength is reflected in its robust gastronomy. These traditional flavors offer a window into the heart of Antioquian hospitality. We conclude in the trendy districts of Provenza and Manila, balancing the past with a cosmopolitan future. You’ll enjoy sweet Arepas de Chócolo and world-class coffee before we reveal our delicious Secret Dish!

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.

Discover the exotic flavors of Medellin on this private fruit tasting experience at a vibrant local market. Taste more than 15 tropical fruits such as passion fruit, mangostino, pomegranate, and zapote while learning about their origins, cultural significance, and unique flavors. Walk through colorful stalls, interact with local vendors, and experience the authentic energy of the market with a knowledgeable guide by your side. This tour is not just about tasting fruit—it’s about connecting with Colombian culture through its flavors. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers, this experience offers a fun, educational, and delicious way to explore Medellin like a local. Taste 15 + exotic fruits you probably have never tried before.

Delve deeper into the contemporary culture of Medellín than you would alone on a private tour that focuses on street art and food. 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.

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.

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.

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.