
Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!
Traveler rating
4.2/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! worth booking?
Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! is a 4-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $39 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (10)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Experience Medellín the culinary way and get to taste the most emblematic street food of the region. Medellín is the cultural melting pot of Colombia which offers a huge gastronomic variety of typical street food. Immers
What you get
- Tea and coffee
- A curated list of tastings of regional street food
- Travel insurance and Taxes
- Pick up and drop off service at your hotel
- A curated list of tastings of exotic fruits (according to the season)
- Private expert bilingual guide
About this experience
Experience Medellín the culinary way and get to taste the most emblematic street food of the region. Medellín is the cultural melting pot of Colombia which offers a huge gastronomic variety of typical street food. Immerse yourself into the local culture and explore the centre while trying delicious food like “Empanadas”, “Buñuelos”, “Pandebono” or “Arepa” filled with homemade cottage cheese and taste the sweetness of Colombian desserts. Discover downtown Medellín and taste the exotic tropical fruits of season. Visit the finest coffee shop in downtown and try the award-winning coffee grown in the highlands of the Antioquia region. There are plenty of traditional options – fried, sweet, healthy – Medellín is a foodies’ paradise. This tour opens your senses to the local gastronomy and experience a decent selection of the most typical local food Medellín has to offer. Support directly local family businesses in downtown Medellín and the small-scale farmers of the region.
What's included
Included
- Tea and coffee
- A curated list of tastings of regional street food
- Travel insurance and Taxes
- Pick up and drop off service at your hotel
- A curated list of tastings of exotic fruits (according to the season)
- Private expert bilingual guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Services not mentioned in the programm
- Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request
What you'll see and do
Immerse yourself into the local culture and explore the centre while trying delicious food like “Empanadas”, “Buñuelos”, “Pandebono” or “Arepa” filled with homemade cottage cheese and taste the sweetness of Colombian desserts. Discover downtown Medellín and taste the exotic tropical fruits of season. Visit the finest coffee shop in downtown and try the award-winning coffee grown in the highlands of the Antioquia region. There are plenty of traditional options – some are fried, some are sweet, some are healthy – Medellín is a foodies’ paradise. This tour opens your senses to the local gastronomy and experience a decent selection of the most typical local food Medellín has to offer. Obtain unique information about the cultural background of the food you eat. Get to know a local perspective of Medellin and eat like a local.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Plaza Botero
Support directly local family businesses in downtown Medellín and the small-scale farmers of the region. An exciting way to travel more locally that brings you closer to Medellín´s culinary heart and have an unforgettable Colombian foodie experience.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Public transport option
Taxi, Metro, Metrocable, other Pickup included
Private transport option
AC private car or van Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Palenque Tours S.A.S
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended
- Participant agrees to inform Palenque Tours of any restrictions that affect him/her before starting the Tour, including, without limitation, food allergies.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $39 to $193
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.
How much does Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Medellín usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Medellín is not rushed.
Is Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Medellín can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Medellín and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Medellín within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Medellín?
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On Outty we rank every Medellín experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery, Private Guatape & Coffee Farm Tour: The Two Must do in One Day. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Medellín?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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