Medellín Food Tour: Hidden Gems & Local Eats in Laureles
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Medellín through its food in Laureles, one of the city's most authentic and welcoming neighborhoods. Away from the tourist crowds, you'll explore hidden local favorites and taste the flavors that define everyday life in Medellín.
✓ Taste authentic Paisa specialties, from traditional arepas and tamales to local pastries and street food favorites
✓ Discover hidden gems and family-run businesses loved by locals
✓ Explore Laureles, one of Medellín's most vibrant and authentic neighborhoods
✓ Learn about local culture, traditions, and daily life from a passionate local guide
✓ Enjoy a relaxed small-group experience with generous tastings throughout the tour
✓ Experience the real Medellín beyond the typical tourist attractions
If you want to discover Medellín like a local, this tour is for you.
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
What To Expect
We will be waiting for you by the exit of the metro station to begin your tour.
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Options
Eat Like a Local: Street Food Tour in Medellín’s Hidden Laureles
What‘s Included
Vegetarian-friendly alternatives available upon request
Guided walk through Laureles, one of Medellín's most authentic neighborhoods
Visits to hidden local favorites and family-run businesses
Refreshing coconut lemonade, a local favorite
Expert local foodie guide
6+ tastings of authentic Colombian street food and local specialties
Stories and insights into Paisa culture, food, and daily life
Small-group experience for a relaxed and personal atmosphere
Additional food or drinks not listed in the tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing food tour. Make sure you book with Raymond!!
211niurkam,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time and tasted delicious food around Medellin. Raymond was very knowledgeable and knew all the good spots. He is very welcoming, hospitable and friendly. Highly recommend this tour. You will have a great time and learn a lot about the food and culture.
Great tour! Great experience! Great person
NorthStar67328090631,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Raymond is by the best tour guide you could ever want! This was an exceptional tour! He goes above and beyond and loves what he does. The foods choices are great and the information received is a bonus
Raymond was the best tour...
Thairy R,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Raymond 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
5.00We 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
5.00Great 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
5.00We 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
5.00Raymond 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
5.00We 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.
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