Top Medellín Cooking Classes

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.

Trade crowded restaurants for a real Medellín kitchen, where cooking becomes the easiest way to understand the city. In this hands-on class, you’ll join a local host to prepare traditional Colombian recipes, share drinks, and experience the kind of hospitality that makes the meal feel just as memorable as the food itself. Throughout the class, you’ll learn step by step how to make a selection of authentic dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques inspired by everyday Colombian cooking. Drinks are served as you cook, the atmosphere stays relaxed and social, and the experience unfolds at an easy pace that makes it perfect for couples, solo travelers, and groups alike. It’s the kind of experience that gives you real recipes, genuine connection, and a far more personal taste of Medellín than you’d get from a typical restaurant. Vegetarian options and alcohol-free drinks are available upon request, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Do you love chocolate? Make your own 62% chocolate bar and learn about Cacao, Chocolate and Colombian culture. This hands-on chocolatetour lasts 3.5 hours and is right in the heart of the city! ❤︎ - Warm welcome with hot chocolate and cheese - Toast the cacao like true Colombians - Peel the cacao and enjoy a small meditative cacao ceremony - Drink a spicy ancestral cacao shot - Grind the cacao into a wonderful chocolate liquor i.e. cacao paste - Indulge your hands in a chocolate exfoliation - Make artisanal Colombian Chocolate "bobos" - Drink a refreshing flavoured cacao water - Temper refined dark 62% chocolate on real marble - Create and take home your personalized chocolate bar with many toppings. - Finish with an amazing cacao cocktail with rum! The interactive 3.5 hour workshop is located in our Chocolate House in Laureles, Medellin. The tour is in English or Spanish. Looking for something what you can do with good or bad weather? We got you! BOOK NOW - limited availability ❤︎

Hands-on Colombian cooking class with a local chef in an intimate setting. Cook, taste, learn traditions, and connect through culture and food.

Rather than simply focusing on street food, this unique culinary experience combines Colombia’s exotic fruit with its mixology heritage. In a small group that promises personalized attention, you’ll learn to create fresh flavors alongside an expert bartender for a fun and educational tour. Plus, you can sip cocktails while enjoying sweeping views of Medellin.

Learn to cook Colombian fare while helping out the local community by booking this small-group experience. You'll start with a guided walk, learning about Medellin, before making your way to your community kitchen, that's used as a training center to help people learn how to cook professionally. You'll then learn how to prepare traditional Colombian dishes, which you'll get to enjoy at the end of your class.

Skip the city’s tourist traps and get a taste of traditional Colombian cooking, made by your own hands, with a private cooking class and meal at the home of a local. Learn authentic recipes and gain hands-on experience creating classic dishes, such as picada, ajiaco, or chicharrón mazamorra, with guidance and insights provided by your host. Enjoy the personalized experience of a private lesson, and choose a dinner or lunchtime visit to suit your schedule.

Escape metropolitan Medellin to the colorful town of Guatape, all without the hassle of planning a sightseeing itinerary, on this full-day group tour. Relax with a package that includes your transportation, lunch, guide, and activities, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy exploring Piedra Del Penol, Embalse Peñol-Guatapé, and more.

Experience Medellin after dark with this guided bicycle tour of the city. Your local guide will take you and a small group of fellow cyclists through some of the prettiest parts of town, including Pueblito Paiso, Plaza Cisneros, Estadio Atanasiao Giardot, and Parques del Rio, showing you plenty of off-the-beaten-track sights along the way.

Get more insight into the coffee-making process—and sample ample Colombian coffee—during a private tour of a coffee farm on the outskirts of Medellin. Overcome the language barrier and chat with the owners, who are 7th generation coffee growers passionate about coffee. Plus, taking a private tour means you’ll the undivided attention of your guide.

Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee on this small-group tour from Medellin. Get out of the city and take in the beauty of the surroundings; you can focus on enjoying it instead of worrying about driving and directions since all private transportation is included. Learn about the process of coffee-making at an organic coffee farm, from bean to cup, and taste some samples of different brews.

Do you like Rum? Do you like Chocolate? Do you like both? Then this activity will be perfect for you! - You'll taste 10 different Colombian rums. - All rums are paired with a different types, flavours and textures of chocolates. - You'll taste an ancestral cacao shot. - You'll soften your hands with a chocolate exfoliation. - You'll move through different area's in your Cacao House. The experience will take approximately 2 hours.

This is Colombian home cooking with the guidance of a chef and none of the stiffness of a classroom. You’ll taste seasonal fruits, prepare el algo (our word for a little something between mealsin the afternoon) and cook side by side, with clear guidance when you need it and plenty of room to try, taste and make it your own. Expect real techniques, everyday flavors, local stories and a few words you’ll probably remember long after the last bite. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free or lactose-free? Just let us know when you book, and we’ll adapt the menu for you.

Combine visits to Guatape Rock and a local coffee farm in a single day tour from Medellin. With a guide in the lead and transportation included, this multi-stop tour is stress-free, creating a much easier and more in-depth experience than doing these activities on your own. Learn about the traditions of Zocalos and the story of the old flooded town in Guatape, then head to the coffee farm to see the process and taste the brew.

Rather than just eating your way around Medellín’s restaurants, learn how to recreate one of Colombia’s favorite snacks back home. Make traditional empanadas from scratch during a small-group cooking class in a local home, for a much more intimate culinary experience than you’d get on a standard food tour.

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.

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.

Have you make empanadas before? Join us for a unique culinary experience that blends outdoor ambiance with the pleasure of homemade empanadas! With the help of your Guatapé Native cook, you'll discover the effort and love that must be put into making traditional empanadas and about why and how they came to be one of Colombias most famous street food. Plus, you will experience the joy of cooking amidst stunning lake views and the serene outdoors of Guatapé. Whether you're learning a new skill or simply enjoying good food with a view, our empanada-making adventure promises to be a delightful.

Immerse yourself in the culture and art of Medellin's Comuna 13 on this urban tour. Join a group and travel with a dedicated guide who answers your questions about the colorful neighborhood and its transformation. Learn about vibrant street art and graffiti, take great photos, and see how love, hope, life, resistance, and resilience have shaped the district. Receive a certified Colombian emerald as a unique gift.

We are a family farm that loves what we do and we are happy to be able to show our legacy to all coffee lovers who want to learn from the process. We are located within the metropolitan area just 20 minutes from Medellin, thanks to our proximity you can combine this tour with more activities that you want to do on your vacation.

If you want to learn what's behind a good cup of coffee, this is a MUST DO activity! This is a unique sensory tour in which you will interact to appreciate the best of coffee. You will see, touch, smell and taste everything you need to change or improve your opinion of this incredible drink. You won't find a better opportunity to understand the smells and flavors that help you identify real coffee. After this experience you will never appreciate coffee the same way again. It is a promise! - We have a private, warm and comfortable space. - It is an interactive, fun and educational activity. - Perfect for small or medium groups. - Informed, trained and knowledgeable host. - Access to our restaurant and Rooftop.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure that combines the thrill of off-road exploration with the rich cultural experience of Colombian coffee. Begin your day with an exhilarating ATV ride through the rugged terrains surrounding Guatape. Feel the rush as you navigate scenic trails, experiencing the beauty of the landscape from a unique, adventurous perspective. After your ATV adventure, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of coffee. Explore the coffee farm, where you'll learn about the meticulous process that transforms coffee cherries into the rich, aromatic beverage enjoyed worldwide. Discover the history and cultivation of coffee, witness the intricate steps of coffee processing, and engage in a coffee tasting session. Savor freshly brewed Colombian coffee and appreciate its complex flavors. Conclude this unique experience with a deeper understanding of Colombia's coffee culture, reflecting on a day filled with adventure and cultural enrichment in the beautiful landscapes.

Take a break from city sightseeing and experience daily life in Medellín on a private market tour, followed by a cooking lesson in the home of a local. Browse fresh produce, pick up traditional recipes, and enjoy hands-on cooking practice, with tips and advice provided by your host. Enjoy your home-cooked meal together, along with a glass of local wine, and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your visit.