
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 $75 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
- $75 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. 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 you get
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
Private transport option
AC private car or van Pickup included
Public transport option
Taxi, Metro, Metrocable, other 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We Discover the Authentic Flavors of Medellín with an Expert
What an amazing tour! Andres was an exceptional guide who took us to the best street food places in Medellin. We tried empanadas, fritters and many other delicacies that we would never have discovered on our own. Additionally, Andres gave us great recommendations for dishes to try for the rest of our trip. If you want to live an authentic and delicious experience, this tour is a must.
Response from the operator: Aquí tienes una respuesta para la review: ¡Hola! ¡Muchísimas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste del tour de comida callejera y que Andres hizo de esta experiencia algo inolvidable. Nos encanta compartir con nuestros visitantes las delicias locales de Medellín, y es genial saber que las empanadas, buñuelos y demás te sorprendieron. Nos alegra también que las recomendaciones de Andrés hayan sido útiles para el resto de tu viaje. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente para seguir explorando juntos lo mejor de nuestra ciudad!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great Medellín Food Tour
Andres was an awesome guide. He shared with us a fabulous cultural culinary tour of Medellín and that includes a delicious visit to the Florez Market and various street foods and food days establishments in several neighborhoods. We loved the foods we tried but even more loved how he explained their significance. Andres is a very skillful guide and such a warm, kind and interesting person. We loved our tour.
Response from the operator: Here's a response to the review: Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your cultural culinary tour with Andrés. It’s great to know that you loved the delicious foods and appreciated the way Andres shared their cultural significance. He is a skilled guide and a warm, kind individual, and we’re delighted that he made your experience so memorable. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more culinary adventures in Medellín!
via Viator
Delicious and Informative Street Food Tour!
A fantastic introduction to Medellin and a fabulous street food tour. We have a perfect blend of learning so much and having so much fun. Andres, our guide, has so much knowledge that he generously shares and he is so kind and warm, which made our time together a delight. We especially LOVED going to the Florez Market and learning about and tasting a multiple of delicious fruits that are found in Colombia. And the street food we tasted in the Buenos Aires neighborhood was fantastic. We tasted so many different things that we were stuffed by the end. It was a terrific tour and Andres is a masterful guide. We can't say enough about how good this was.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable introduction to Medellín on your street food tour. Andrés is indeed an amazing guide, and we're delighted that his knowledge, warmth, and kindness made your experience so enjoyable. We're glad you loved exploring the Florez Market and tasting the delicious fruits and street foods in the Buenos Aires neighborhood. It's wonderful to know that you left the tour both satisfied and enriched. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again for more culinary adventures in Medellín!
via Tripadvisor
Food and so much fun
One of my favorite tours and perfect for anyone who likes to try different foods. Alba was absolutely fantastic and so much fun! She was also very accommodating with our dietary preferences. I told her I couldn't eat dairy and she found plenty of nondairy options fo rme to sample. We had churros, fried potatoes, plantain chips, fresh fruits, empanadas, coffee, and so much more. We were literally stuffed! Besides the food, we learned a lot about the culture, history, and beauty of Medellin. Alba really makes this tour because she has so much knowledge about Medellin and you can feel her love for her country. Great tour, do it!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your feedback ! We are really happy that you had a great experience with Alba and thay you enjoyed the tour ! Tasting local food is a great way to get to know the local culture as well.
via Tripadvisor
Skip if possible, the...
Skip if possible, the food was okay nothing great. Wish there would have been better food locations, and tour guide was on the phone a good part of the tour.
Response from the operator: Hi, Luis! We are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with us. We had a conversation with the guide to obtain a deeper understanding of what happened. That information was combined with your review to identify points for improvement in this tour that we will begin to develop immediately. The main changes will be: (1) Looking for different suppliers to offer more food options. (2) Redefining the product description to avoid any possible misunderstanding. Once again, we want to offer you a sincere apology for what happened. Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your experience because this kind of feedback helps us to improve our services. Cordially, Palenque Tours Team.
via Viator
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
- $75 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 $75 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 Bike Tour in Medellin - Local snack, Coffee or Beer, Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!?
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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; and A curated list of tastings of exotic fruits (according to the season). Not included: Gratuities; Services not mentioned in the programm; and Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 81 listed pickup locations in and around Medellín. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin! if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!?
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Across 10 reviews averaging 4.2 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Private Street Food Tour, Eat like a Local in Medellin!?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Private transport option, Public transport option. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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