Two Ways to Taste Medellín
Skip the tourist traps. Both tours are led by local guides who know where the real food lives.
Laureles Food Tour
~10 Colombian snacks, dishes & drinks in the neighborhood Time Out ranked the coolest on the planet.
We'll guide you through Laureles, ranked by Time Out Magazine as the Coolest Neighborhood on the Planet in 2023, stopping at our favorite local spots to taste 10 Colombian snacks, dishes and drinks. At each stop, we'll share the tradition and cultural context behind every specialty, point out cool spots worth revisiting after the tour, and share interesting facts about the neighborhood.
What you'll taste
⚠️ Not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or kosher dietary restrictions.
Exotic Fruits Tour
10+ exotic Colombian fruits you've never seen before, found deep inside one of Medellín's main indoor markets.
Walk through the labyrinth of one of Medellín's main indoor markets and discover the truly diverse side of Colombian gastronomy. We'll introduce you to the vendors, explain the benefits of each fruit, and teach you how to recognize ripeness and quality. We're not talking mangos and pineapples, Colombia is the #1 country in the world for fruit biodiversity, and you'll taste why. The tour ends at Don Rigo's smoothie bar for a fresh fruit juice. Come hungry!
What's included
🌱 Colombia: #1 in fruit biodiversity worldwide
🍖 Laureles Food Tour
🍍 Exotic Fruits Tour
Local knowledge. Real food. No tourist traps.
Local Experts
Our guides live and breathe Medellín. They know the vendors, the stories, and the hidden gems tourists never find on their own.
Authentic Tastings
No chain restaurants, no tourist menus. We go where locals eat and make sure you taste what's actually worth eating.
Culture & Context
Every dish has a story. We explain the traditions and history behind each specialty so you leave with more than a full stomach.
Small Groups
We keep our groups small so the experience stays intimate, personalized, and genuinely fun, not a rushed crowd.
Easy Booking
Book instantly online through Bookeo. No back-and-forth emails, no uncertainty. Just pick your date and you're confirmed.
Proven Track Record
Hundreds of happy guests and consistently top-rated reviews. We've been sharing the flavors of Medellín for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
🍖 Laureles Food Tour
We'll guide you through Laureles, ranked by Time Out Magazine as the Coolest Neighborhood on the Planet in 2023, stopping at our favorite local spots to taste around 10 different Colombian snacks, dishes and drinks, including:
- Fresh fruit salpicón
- Two types of arepa
- Patacón
- Chorizo
- Chicharrón
- Grilled cheese
- Guandolo
- Bocadillo
- Carimañola or empanada
- Buñuelo
At each stop we share the tradition and cultural context behind every specialty, point out spots worth revisiting, and share interesting facts about the neighborhood.
Please note: this tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those with kosher dietary restrictions.
The corner of Carrera 70 and Circular 4 in Laureles. Detailed instructions will be sent after booking.
Monday to Friday: 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm. Check the booking calendar for the exact time on your preferred date.
COP 150,000 + VAT per person (approximately US$40 + VAT). All food and drinks included. After the tour, you can skip a meal!
Want to avoid the VAT? See the VAT section below.
VAT in Colombia is 19%. Non-residents may qualify for an exemption by providing:
- A copy of the main page of their passport.
- A copy of the full passport page with the tourist entry stamp (types PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, PIP-10 or visas TP-7, TP-11, TP-12).
Send the documents via the form provided during booking (before the tour) and we'll apply the exemption. Sending only the stamp itself is not sufficient — the full passport page is required.
Depending on the day, the tour ends at either Segundo Parque de Laureles or Carrera 70, both in Laureles.
2.5 hours.
English. Spanish available upon request for private groups.
🍍 Exotic Fruits Tour
We'll guide you through the labyrinth of one of Medellín's main indoor markets, stopping at different fruit stalls to taste over 10 exotic fruits, most of which you've probably never seen before (we're not talking mangos and pineapples!).
Along the way we'll introduce you to some of the vendors, explain the benefits of each fruit, and show you how to spot ripeness and quality like a local.
The tour ends with a sit-down at Don Rigo's smoothie bar for a fresh fruit juice or smoothie. Come hungry!
The main pedestrian entrance of Plaza Minorista. Detailed instructions will be sent after booking.
Monday to Sunday at 10:00 am.
If a slot appears fully booked, join the waiting list. Depending on demand we may open an additional group. Booking is required.
COP 100,000 + VAT per person (approximately US$24 + VAT). Includes all fruit tastings and a fresh juice at Don Rigo's.
Want to avoid the VAT? See the VAT section below.
VAT in Colombia is 19%. Non-residents may qualify for an exemption by providing:
- A copy of the main page of their passport.
- A copy of the full passport page with the tourist entry stamp (types PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, PIP-10 or visas TP-7, TP-11, TP-12).
Send the documents via the form provided during booking (before the tour) and we'll apply the exemption. The full passport page is required, not just the stamp itself.
The tour takes place entirely within the market. We finish inside, and the guide can walk you back to the same entrance where we started.
2.5 hours.
English.
Don't take our word for it
🍖 Laureles Food Tour
🍍 Exotic Fruits Tour
Ready to Eat Your Way Through Medellín?
Both tours run regularly. Spots fill up fast, especially on weekends. Book now to secure your date.