13 Colombia Market Tours Worth the Early Start

1.Medellín Multi-sensory Tour in the market, +15 Exotic Fruits

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2h 30m · from $36Our pick

Spend 150 minutes at Medellín’s Plaza Minorista José María Villa with guides such as Sergio, Adriana, or Daniel. You’ll taste 15 to 20 seasonal fruits, sometimes more, learn how the market works, meet longtime traders, and finish with juice. Groups are capped at eight, and the tour runs in English or Spanish.

“Absolutely fantastic! Sergio is a gifted storyteller with strong ties to the community. I learned so much, tried 20 different fruits, learned the ins and out of Medellin’s central market, and met some lovely people! Now, I feel comfortable going back on my own. I immediately signed up for all of his other tours. Really don’t miss this one! So much fun - and you get a feel for “the real” Medellin.”

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2.Bazurto Public Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Join a bilingual guide such as Daniella or Jesus for a three-hour visit to Cartagena’s Bazurto Market. Ride public transport, sample native fruits and juice, meet longtime vendors, and eat lunch and dessert at a local home. The group is capped at 10 people, making it easier to navigate the market’s maze of stalls.

“Our guide Daniella was enthusiastic, friendly, and well prepared. This tour was truely immersive: using a public transportation, tasting local fruits, meeting local vendors in the market. Bazuro market is so huge that unless you have a guide or speak Spanish you may get lost. It was a very unique cultural experience.”

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3.PALOQUEMAO MARKET FOOD TOUR. EXOTIC FRUIT. LOCAL SNACKS. /Min 2 pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend about three hours with El Tour de la Fruta exploring Bogotá’s Paloquemao Market, including the flower and fruit sections. Guides such as María, Sara, Juana, Nico, and Nicolás lead tastings of unusual Colombian fruits, cheese breads, empanadas, coffee, juices, and local snacks. The tour is private, requires at least two people, and ends where it begins.

“We enjoyed tasting all the different fruits that are unique to Colombia. The guide was extremely knowledgeable.”

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4.Fruit Tour at the World’s sweetest Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet Victor or Val at Paloquemao Market for a three-hour tasting tour through one of Bogotá’s best food stops. Expect about 25 seasonal fruits, coconut water, juice, empanadas, pan de queso, arepas, and local drinks. Groups are capped at six, and the tour ends where it begins.

“Brilliant experience with Victor, who went out of his way to provide a great experience. Tried around 30 fruits, plus arepas, drinks, and much more. Very generous. He even took us to a chocolate shop afterwards going beyond the tour. Thank you!”

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5.VIP Bogota City Tour: Farmers Market, Monserrate, Candelaria, 9hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend a flexible day with a private bilingual guide, often Luis Felipe or Alejandro, seeing Bogotá through its food, art, markets, and mountain views. You’ll taste Colombian fruit, avocado, tamales, lechona, chocolate, and coffee, then visit La Candelaria, the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Monserrate. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, tastings, water, and Wi-Fi are included.

“I was extremely pleased with the fact that I could personalized the experience to surprise my husband on our fourth weding anniversary. Our tour took care of all the extra arrengements for the special packages that gave the entire experience a unique flavor. Having lunch at the San Isidro restaurant in Monserrate was one of the highlights of the tour for my husband.”

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6.Shared Tour of Colombian Exotic Fruit at Paloquemao Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Meet your guide at Gate 10 of Paloquemao Market for a three-hour shared visit with up to 10 people. You will taste more than 13 Colombian fruits, choose an exotic fruit juice, and learn how local families use them. Guides may lead the tour in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or French. Nataly and Ludwyn have received especially warm praise.

“The guide was really kind,available to satisfy to all our questions, and it was a great pleasure to have her as our guide. The market worths the visit . In our opinion a bit expensive related to the prices in Colombia !”

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7.Cartagena Bazurto Market: Authentic Food & Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Spend three hours exploring Cartagena’s Bazurto Market with a bilingual English and Spanish guide. Sample tropical fruit, guarapo, and local food, meet vendors and artisans, and learn about Afro-Caribbean culture. Guides such as Danny and Jesus have led past tours, but the guide may vary. Transport from central Cartagena, two souvenirs, and a small group of up to eight are included.

“It was great to see another side of Cartagena. Highly recommend this tour. For improvement, I would just suggest spending some more time in themarket and asking us if we wanted to buy anything there. I would have bought lots of things to support the locals! Only small amount of time Spent in the actual market. I would skip the 30 minutes spent to listen to the music in the shop and listen to it within the actual market instead. And maybe a little more explanation of the food. Thanks for a great day though. Jesus is great!”

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8.Shared Tour Cali’s Local Food at Alameda Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13Best value

Meet Beyond Colombia by the red umbrellas at Parque Alameda for a 150-minute walking tour through Cali’s Alameda Market. Your English-speaking guide, often Fernando, introduces Valle del Cauca’s food traditions, fresh produce, Pacific flavors, homemade champús and cucas, plus viche. Tastings cost extra, up to 40,000 COP.

“Fernando is a perfect guide. He was very funny and showed us many new things. Thank you Fernando”

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9.Cartagena: Bazurto Market & La Popa Convent Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Spend four hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide at Cartagena’s hilltop La Popa Convent and Bazurto Market. You’ll see sweeping city views, sample fruit and snacks, learn about local food, and eat a meal of fried fish, yuca, and coconut rice. Guides have included Nico, Carlos, Jhon, and others.

“Overall this activity would have earned 3 stars but the whole fish that I had at the market was so good that it deserved a star all on its own. The convent offers great views of the city but more historical context would have helped. The market was interesting for a brief bit just to see the chaos but wasn't much there for tourists. If you are looking for any souvenirs, I would recommend buying them at the market instead of in the city. If you have an adventurous stomach and a VERY cavalier attitude toward sanitation, its probably the best place for street food in the city.”

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10.Cali: Fruit Market Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at La Palmera Hostel at 10:30 AM for a four-hour walk through Cali’s Alameda district. You’ll visit Galeria Alameda, taste unfamiliar fruits, see local produce stalls, and learn why the Cauca River Valley is central to Colombian food production. Guide Alex has led at least one highly praised departure.

“Good tour was great, had so many amazing fruits”

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11.Flavors of Cali: Food tour at the local market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Spend three hours with a Spanish or English-speaking guide at Cali’s Galería Alameda market. Taste lulo, chontaduro, sugar cane juice, local sweets, and other Colombian products, with coffee and a food portion included. The small group is limited to six, and guides may include Marcela, Juan, or Karina.

“Marcella the guide was really awesome. The Alameda market tour is great. Lots of interesting fruits from Colombia I have never tried before.”

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12.Bogotá: Colombian Cooking Class with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Meet Liz in La Perseverancia market, where you will shop for ingredients, visit nearby supermarkets and traditional stores, then cook three Colombian dishes in a private class. English and Spanish are offered, and coffee, herbal infusion, or fruit juice is included. Ingredients cost about $10 extra.

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13.Get to know the real Cartagena: Bazurto Market gastronomic & cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Visit Cartagena’s Bazurto Market with a bilingual guide such as Daniela, Louis, Jamie, or Danielle. Travel by round-trip transport, or possibly by local bus, then taste tropical fruit, seafood, fish, drinks, and typical foods while learning how the market works. Expect strong smells, informal commerce, and a fast look at daily Cartagena life.

“Jamie and Danielle are incredible! I’m a solo female traveler and they were wonderful guides. We tried different kinds of fruits and had lunch at one of the restaurants. One of my favorite things was taking the bus to the market with Jamie. I didn’t expect it but I loved that we did it: it gave me even more of a local flavor vs just taking a car. 10/10 recommend this tour!!”

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