Colombia captivates visitors with its incredible diversity, from Caribbean beaches and Andean peaks to Amazon rainforest and colonial cities. Experience vibrant culture, world-class coffee, salsa dancing, and warm hospitality in South America's most biodiverse nation.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Colombia through its food.
La Candelaria Street Food Walk
Explore Bogotá's historic La Candelaria neighborhood tasting Colombian street food classics including arepas, empanadas, chicharrón, and fresh tropical fruit with a knowledgeable local guide explaining culinary history.
Paloquemao Market Morning Tour
Dawn visit to Bogotá's most vibrant market with a chef-guide who explains 50+ tropical fruits, teaches you to select fresh produce, and ends with a traditional Colombian breakfast cooked from market ingredients.
Getsemaní Food and Culture Walk
Cartagena's most vibrant neighborhood comes alive with this evening food and street art tour combining Caribbean food tastings, local rum bars, arepa de huevo from street vendors, and the story of Getsemaní's transformation.
El Poblado Foodie Cycle Tour
Cycle between Medellín's best food spots in El Poblado from specialty coffee roasters to craft beer taprooms, traditional paisa restaurants, and artisan chocolate workshops on quality bikes with a local foodie guide.
Zona Rosa Gastronomy Night Tour
Premium evening tour through Bogotá's upscale Zona Rosa and Parque 93 dining districts visiting four top restaurants for signature dishes and Colombian wine pairings with a sommelier guide.
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Colombia's food scene.
Street food tours
Colombian street food crawls focusing on arepas, empanadas, obleas, buñuelos, and regional snacks with vendors and market stalls. Best in Bogotá's La Candelaria and Cartagena's Getsemaní.
Market tours
Guided tours of mercados populares like Paloquemao (Bogotá) and Bazurto (Cartagena) with expert guides explaining tropical produce, fresh fish, and Colombian food culture.
Restaurant tours
Multi-course progressive dinner tours visiting 3-4 restaurants for signature dishes — from traditional bandeja paisa to contemporary Colombian fine dining.
Specialty tours
Coffee plantation tours in the Eje Cafetero, chocolate-making workshops in Bogotá, aguardiente distillery visits in Antioquia, and tropical fruit tasting experiences nationwide.
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Colombia home with you.
Bogotá Cooking Class
Learn to cook traditional Colombian dishes including bandeja paisa, ajiaco santafereño (Bogotá's signature chicken and potato soup), and empanadas in a professional kitchen with a Colombian chef.
Cartagena Caribbean Kitchen
Master Caribbean Colombian cuisine including sancocho de pescado (fish stew), arroz con coco (coconut rice), patacones, and ceviche in a colonial house kitchen steps from the walled city.
Café & Cacao Workshop
Combined coffee cupping and artisan chocolate making class using Colombia's finest single-origin cacao and coffee beans. Learn roasting, grinding, tempering, and create your own bean-to-bar chocolate.
Medellín Market Kitchen
Comprehensive experience starting with guided market shopping at Mercado de Minoristas in Medellín, selecting fresh paisa ingredients, then cooking traditional Antioquian dishes with a professional chef at their home kitchen.
DIY self-guided food tour
Self-guided food and coffee route through Bogotá's diverse neighborhoods — from traditional market breakfast to craft coffee and innovative Colombian cuisine.
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Stop 1: Paloquemao Market (7-9AM) — Fresh tropical fruit juice and traditional changua soup for breakfast
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Stop 2: La Puerta Falsa (9-10AM) — Historic café since 1816, try tamales and hot chocolate with cheese
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Stop 3: La Candelaria street vendors (10-11AM) — Empanadas, buñuelos, and arepas from curbside carts
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Stop 4: Pergamino or Azahar Coffee (11AM-12PM) — Specialty Colombian coffee in Chapinero or Zona Rosa
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Stop 5: Andrés D.C. or local fondas for lunch (1-3PM) — Full bandeja paisa or ajiaco santafereño
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Stop 6: Mercado de Pulgas Usaquén (Sundays) — Craft foods, artisan snacks, and local producers
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Stop 7: Zona Rosa craft beer or Colombian spirits (6-8PM) — Aguardiente tasting or craft beer tour
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Lunch (almuerzo) is the main meal in Colombia — most restaurants offer a set lunch menu (menú del día) for $4-8 including soup, main course, and juice — exceptional value
Try ajiaco santafereño, Bogotá's signature soup made with three types of potato, chicken, and guasca herb — you'll only find the authentic version in Bogotá
Bandeja paisa (Antioquia's famous platter with beans, rice, pork belly, chorizo, arepa, plantain, and egg) is best eaten in Medellín — portions feed two people
Colombian coffee served in restaurants is often poor quality — seek out specialty cafés in Bogotá (Pergamino, Azahar, Amor Perfecto) and Medellín for excellent brews
Aguardiente (anise spirit, around 29% ABV) is Colombia's national spirit — in Antioquia try Aguardiente Antioqueño, in Cali and Valle try Aguardiente Néctar
Street food hygiene is generally good in tourist areas — look for vendors with high turnover and proper cooking equipment
Fresh tropical fruit juices (jugos naturales) in Colombia are extraordinary — try lulo, guanábana, borojó, maracuyá, and curuba varieties unavailable in most countries
Cartagena's Caribbean cuisine is distinctly different from Bogotá and Medellín — coconut rice, fried fish, and ceviches reflect the coastal African and indigenous heritage