Eat Like a Local: Street Food Tour in Medellín’s Hidden Laureles

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

This isn’t just a food tour — it’s a full-flavored journey through Medellín’s local soul. You won’t find these stops in guidebooks or touristy lists. We take you deep into the Laureles neighborhood, where locals actually eat, laugh, and live.

✓ Eat like a Paisa – From sweet cheesy arepas to banana-leaf tamales, you’ll taste the bold flavors that define Antioquian culture.

✓ Try local twists on classics – Ever had lemonade with passionfruit or a cheesy empanada filled with potatoes? Welcome to Medellín’s street magic.

✓ Walk through real Medellín – Skip the clichés. Explore the city's authentic corners, hidden gems, and friendly local vendors.

✓ Guided by a foodie insider – Your local guide isn’t just knowledgeable — they’re passionate about Medellín, storytelling, and showing you a delicious time.

✓ Perfectly photogenic – Colorful streets, sizzling snacks, and laid-back vibes make this tour a visual (and flavorful) feast.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No health restrictions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

6+ authentic street food tastings

Vegetarian-Friendly Options – Just let us know! We’ll make sure you enjoy just as many flavors

Homemade Coconut-Lemonade Drink – Refreshing, sweet, and made just for you by a local vendor.

Expert Local Guide (English & Spanish) – Your guide is not just knowledgeable – he’s a legend!

Explore Laureles – Medellín’s Most Authentic Neighborhood, Loved by Locals

Additional food or drinks not listed in the tour

What To Expect

We will be waiting for you by the exit of the metro station to begin your tour.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Sweet Little Cloud with a Crunch Imagine a doughnut hole that went on vacation — lighter, crispier, and with a hint of Latin flair. That’s the buñuelo. Golden brown, slightly sweet, and perfectly airy inside, it’s the kind of treat you bite into and instantly wonder, Where has this been all my life? Whether you’ve never heard of it or you’ve been dreaming of it since your last trip abroad, this is a bite-sized piece of joy you’ll want seconds of.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Eat Like a Local: Street Food Tour in Medellín’s Hidden Laureles

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Raymond was the best tour...
Thairy R,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Raymond was the best tour guide we had, went above and beyond for us and had us feeling safe. Would recommend for anyone coming to Medellin he was very knowledgeable of the area and is bilingual.
Delicious tour outside the touristy area of Medellín
E7657CEsarahc,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a delicious tour with Raymond and got to explore a part of Medellín that we haven’t seen before. Raymond was knowledgeable about the area and knew the good spots to take us. He’s got lots of great stories! And made sure that we were well taken care of during the tour.
Great way to explore typical colombian food!
Venture45574016460,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great way to explore typical colombian food. Raymond was an excellent guide and took such great care of us. Nice way to get to know Laureles!
Excellent way to see the town. Come hungry!!!
Tour02447639730,
Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time walking around and sampling the food and drinks at so many shops in the Provenza area of Medellin. Our guide, Raymond was patient and extremely knowledgeable about the area. He went above and beyond to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, including catering to our personal preferences (BF can't eat ice cream) and a completely unplanned birthday surprise for him. Raymond also took photos of us along the way, which I appreciated as a memento. Raymond knows the area well and is bilingual as the American child of Colombian parents. Bring a doggy bag!! There was SO much food. As good as the food was, I enjoyed learning about the area even more. It's VERY lively, and was just coming to life as we wrapped up our adventure in the evening. Truly a perfect evening in Medellin.
He customized the tour for our food interests.
Mredanderson,
Sep 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Raymond was a great host. It was my wife’s birthday and we just moved to Medellin and we wanted to get to know the neighborhood. Because we are already familiar with the local Colombian food Raymond had to change his tour to accommodate us. He did an excellent job. The walk around the neighborhood was really easy. We stopped at a couple tiendas and had some local beers along the way. (Raymond is also an owner of a local nail salon. Don’t forget to ask him about that.) I highly recommend this tour.
Amazing day with a great guide
ties1998,
Aug 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our local food tour in Medellin today, the tour itself was great but our tourguide Raymond made it special and personal. He was very easygoing, had great knowledge of the area and the culture and was just a great guy to have around. We really recommend booking a tour (especially with Raymond) if you want to taste and experience the local culture.