8 Medellin Street Food Tours to Build an Evening Around

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a four-hour Comuna 13 tour from Poblado. Guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, Melina, and Lina explain the neighborhood’s past through murals, music, and local stories. You’ll ride Medellín’s metro and cable car, taste Colombian coffee, try a cheese arepa, and finish with a drink overlooking the city.

“Excellent. Santiago was a great guide, sharing his local knowledge with us and providing stops along the way to entertain us. It was a really enjoyable afternoon!”

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2.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with local guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Kevin. Hear firsthand stories, ride the famous escalators, sample empanadas and mango-lime ice pops, visit galleries and viewpoints, and watch rap or breakdance performances. Expect hills, stairs, lively streets, and a close look at the neighborhood’s past and present.

“Nancy was the best and made sure we had a good time. The side shows were the best!!!”

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3.Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Meet a bilingual guide near Poblado Park for three hours of Colombian street food, local stories, street art, and rooftop views. Guides such as Santiago and Brayan lead small groups of up to 10 through El Poblado, with five food tastings, restaurant tips, and plenty of walking. Drinks cost extra.

“I never would have known what to order or what anything was at these places without the guides explnation. i was veey happy to know the history of the food. the guide also explained the development of the areas we were in and even the street art. i was very pleased witb the rooftop bar we visited. again I would not have gone as a solo female traveller. the guide was very nice and entertaining. he shared a lot of his personal knowleve. the price was very fair considering all of the food we got!”

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4.Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Join Aeroturex SAS in El Poblado for a four-hour Medellín night out by party bus or decorated Chiva. A live DJ and guide keep the music going as you taste empanadas, arepas, ceviche chicharrón, and local beer, with stops near Provenza, the Golden Mile, and 4 Sur Bridge. English and Spanish tours are available.

“Amazing time on the party bus. We learned popular dances and the guide was very nice.”

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5.Street Food Tour in Medellín with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Meet at Parque El Poblado at 1:30 pm for a 2.5-hour walking tour through El Poblado and Manila. Guides such as Maria and Camila introduce you to Colombian street food, coffee, fruit, drinks, desserts, and everyday dishes, with plenty of cultural background. Expect a small group of up to 10 people and enough food to replace lunch and dinner.

“What a great experience…I originally thought I could try the foods on my own but decided on this tour after reading the reviews. I am so happy we did it…Camilla took us to some great places and explained the history behind the dishes and how to eat them. We tried some things that I would have never ordered on my own. We had a great group of people..fun and adventurous. I highly recommend this…come hungry because it’s a lot of food. We are planning to go back to a few of the places she took us to.”

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6.tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours walking El Poblado with a bilingual guide, tasting four Colombian specialties, sipping a typical drink, and visiting Envy Rooftop before finishing at Masaya Medellín. Guides such as Lorena, Valeria, Felipe, and Frank are praised for their food tips and city stories. Bring cash, ID, and an appetite.

“Tour was great. Lore our tour guide was awesome. Food was delicious and super filling. Rooftop views were amazing. I highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Comuna 13: Graffiti tour & Street Food/drink with telesferic

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $22

Spend three and a half hours exploring Comuna 13 with a small group of up to eight people. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through graffiti-lined streets, local sayings, street food, a dance show, and a lookout bar. Ezequiel and Melina are especially noted for their warm, personal storytelling.

“Ezequiel is just amazing. He not only has a great understanding of Medellín, he also knows about the construction, housing and development of the city. He makes sure constantly that you feel safe and explains you further the history and situation of the Comuna 13. He is talkative and keen to make you feel the vibes of the place. He knows many people inside the Comuna 13 which also explains you things about the comuna, which enrichens your experience and your understanding. If I had to take again a tour, it would be with him 100%.”

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8.Street Food Tour with Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

Join a Spanish or English-speaking guide, such as Maria or Camila, for 150 minutes of Colombian food in El Poblado and Manila. You will try nine local specialties, including empanadas, arepas, tamales, plantain dishes, and coffee, while learning the story behind each bite. The route begins at Parque de El Poblado and ends at Viajero Hostel Medellín.

“Camila was wonderful! The food was delicious! The information was very interesting! I would highly recommend this tour!!!”

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