Medellín

Food & Gourmet Tours

Meet your guide in the metro station to begin the tour and experience Medellín like a local. Learn all about the stations and key points in the city as well as how the metro system helped shape the new Medellin. When arriving at the connecting station, hop on a cable car up the hill. As you go, admire the panoramic views of the city and find out about its evolving history and troubled past. At the top, stop to sample local snacks and take a short ride on the bus toward the Comuna 13 district. At the Comuna 13, the real fun begins. An enthusiastic guide will explain all the positive changes made to transform what was once one of the most dangerous communities in South America into a symbol of the new Medellín. You will have time to take in all the amazing street art and ride the electric outdoor escalators to the top observation deck, which offers incredible views. Listen to insights about Medellín, interesting stories from the guides, meet locals and learn about the library that works as a community center before returning to Poblado metro station.

Head out to San Sebastián de Palmitas, just 45 minutes from Medellín, to begin your unique coffee tour. After hotel pick-up, set off for a coffee-making farm and enjoy listening to a brief history about the origin of the coffee and how it was first brought to Colombia. Take the chance to dress in the typical costume of the paisa muleteer, including hat, poncho, paruma, and the tail of a rooster. Later, move on to a coffee plantation to carry out the coffee harvest, reducing the mixture to a pulp and finally, drying it. After these activities, sit down for a refreshing drink of musilago (coffee juice) and a tea made from the coffee pulp. Savor a typical dish from the region made of banana with honey and cheese. Hear your guide explain some techniques on how to prepare and drink coffee and have a short tasting of different coffees and servings. Later, try a typical dish of the paisa muleteer consisting of rice, yuca, ground beef, boiled egg, sausage, and banana. Try preparing your coffee to your own taste with the information you have just learned from your guide. Finally, receive a pack of coffee as a gift and have the chance to buy farm products at the shop. If the option is chosen, also experience a 2-hour horseback ride through the farm to some viewpoints. All instructions will be given to inexperienced riders.

The tour starts and ends at the Poblado metro station. You will take three main types of transportation: metro, cable car and bus. You will walk through the graffiti district and take the escalators. After taking the metro, you will enjoy riding the metro cable, you will see the houses on the mountain tops, visit a spectacular viewpoint and learn about the evolution of the city's transportation system. Then you will take a bus to the graffiti district, from where the walking tour will begin. You will be amazed by all kinds of art expressions, such as graffiti, oil paintings, graffiti printed clothes, music shows and dance shows. You will visit a very authentic neighborhood, full of art, music, food and friendly people. During the tour, you will see spectacular graffiti, which are painted by local artists. The guide will explain the meaning of the main graffiti and answer any questions you may have. You will also enjoy street performances such as break dance, rap or trova (traditional musical genre). You will also be able to see multiple options of snacks and traditional Colombian street food. In addition to all of the above, you will visit the best viewpoints of the neighborhood, from which you can see much of the city. During the tour the guide will explain the historical events related to the time of violence in the neighborhood, such as the military operation that liberated the neighborhood from the guerrillas in 2002 and how through the union of the community, the graffiti, the investment in the metro cable and the construction of the escalators, the neighborhood is a clear example of transformation and social development, becoming the most visited place in Colombia and one of the most visited in the world. Finally, the guide will take you to a bar with the best viewpoint of the neighborhood, where a drink is included and you will be able to get to know the other travelers in more depth. Join us, explore the most authentic neighborhood of Medellin and meet other travelers!

This four-hour bike tour grants visitors the chance to see the best sights of Medellin in a fun and relaxed way. Ride through the city in the company of a local guide, who will shed light on the history, legends, art, and gastronomy of the area. Choose a regular bike for a classic ride or an electric bike for an even more relaxing time.  Get acquainted with Medellin's most popular destinations, including the city center, local parks, and historic squares. Enjoy several stops along the way to hear more about the locations and to snack on regional food and tasty coffee to keep your energy high.  Pass through colorful neighborhoods, experiencing the city as local people do, feeling its energy and marveling at spectacular views. Conclude the tour with a visit to Pueblito Paisa, the best viewpoint in Medellin, where you can enjoy a local beer and snap some great pictures.

Journey to through the neighborhoods of Medellín, such as Laureles, Conquistadores and Belén on an e-bike tour. Try some of the best local cuisine at 4 local establishments.  Eat your heart out with some Arepa, Caribbean street food, Picada Antioqueña, and Pastel de Guayaba before finishing with an ice cold Colombian beer. Ride on electric bikes without having to feel too out of breath. Follow a local expert to feel safe. Immerse all your senses win this vibrant and charming city tour.

Following pick-up from your hotel in Medellín, drive towards the Andes mountains and get panoramic views of the valley from a mountain top. Taste classic dishes from the northwest Paisa region and make your way to El Retiro for lunch by the scenic waterfall. Continue to Llanogrande and San Antonio de Pereira to sample a selection of traditional desserts. Get amazing views of the evergreen forests and mountain landscapes, visit colonial churches and spot some of the opulent villas of Colombia along the way. Benefit from an itinerary that can be customized to your interests and get the chance to explore at your own pace. Use the time to learn more about the culture, cuisine and history of Colombia. Return to Medellín along a route that cuts through the jungle, where wildlife can be spotted at the edge of the road.

You'll experience exquisite hors d'oeuvres and sample savory authentic Paisa dishes in this one-of-a-kind four-hour culinary adventure! This tour takes you to several locations to sample our succulent cuisine while learning the cultural aspects of the gastronomy and much more! The 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.

Start by meeting your tour guide in the Avoeden Café in the El Poblado district of Medellin. Enjoy a tour limited to private or small groups for an authentic local experience. Uncover all the secrets of brewing the perfect cup of coffee. In a two-hour workshop, discover how the coffee goes from crop to cup and learn about the history of coffee production in Colombia. Enjoy complimentary samples of delicious Colombian coffee made with various brewing techniques.

The tour starts and ends at the Industriales metro station. At the beginning, we will take a bus with an exclusive road to the most popular market in Medellin: La Plaza Minorista. The tour will be on foot and you will visit all 18 sectors, where different types of products are sold, such as clothing, fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables. The market is a very authentic place, with many things to see and explore. You will also learn about Colombian agriculture, the most popular vegetables and fruits, the common jobs, the regions of the country where the different products are grown, as well as the history of the city's large markets and the most traditional foods in Medellin. Also, you will taste 10 exotic Colombian fruits that we have carefully selected and that you may not easily find outside Colombia, such as mangosteen, mamoncillo, rambután, zapote, borojó, guama, etc. You will be surprised by their exquisite taste and their great diversity. You should not leave Colombia without tasting our best fruits. Finally, you will also have the opportunity to talk to the fruit sellers, learn about their personal stories and ask them questions about the fruits. Join this wonderful tour to try the most delicious fruits and meet other travelers.

Your Colombian coffee adventure begins when you’re picked up from your hotel in Medellin. After just a short drive you’ll discover a tranquil slice of nature hidden within the city.  Located here is a beautiful coffee farm surrounded by spectacular gardens and incredible views of the region’s imposing mountains and the Medellin cityscape. The farm is renowned for its organic coffee of exceptional quality thanks to various factors that you’ll hear about during your visit. What happens with the coffee after it’s harvested? Get to know first-hand from a specialized team the meticulous industrial process that coffee goes through before you finally have it in your cup to drink. After exploring the magnificent coffee plantations and learning what makes this the best coffee in the world, you’ll be invited to taste the intense flavor of a fresh cup of coffee for yourself, produced right here on the farm. Finish the tour tasting a range of speciality coffees highly commended by professional tasters.