Medellin´s Gastronomic Wonders - Experience unique regional food

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience the flavors of Antioqueño cuisine in Medellín. Start at Parque Bolivar and explore the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral. Enjoy traditional baked goods and Tinto coffee at a historic tearoom. Savor Chorizo, Morcilla, Arepas, Patacones, and Criolla potatoes with a shot of Aguardiente in a classic restaurant. Visit Placita de Flórez market for choclo arepas and fresh juices. End with a sweet Oblea at Plazuela San Ignacio before returning to your hotel.

What's Included

Knowledgeable guide in the language of your preference
Designated meals and snacks at the various locations
Entry tickets to attractions mentioned
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Unspecified food or beverage
Optional tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up service from Medellín Hotels /Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details. * Note: pick-up from other towns have an additional cost (including but not limited to Envigado, Bello, Itagüí, Rionegro). Please contact us to arrange it.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up at your hotel to take you to Parque Bolivar, a park with enormous trees, and the mesmerizing Medellín's Metropolitan Cathedral. You will enter the Cathedral and contemplate its impressive Neoclassical architecture, before moving on to your first gastronomic stop.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Going through Pasaje Junin, you will go to a traditional tearoom and bakery that has been working for more than 50 years. Here, you will taste delicious baked products such as buñuelos (fried dough ball), pan de yucas (cassava bread) or almojábanas (cornbread with cuajada cheese) and traditional Tinto (softer Americano coffee).

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Afterward, you will taste the famous Chorizo, Morcilla (blood sausage), Arepas (corn flatbread), Patacones (fried plantain), and Criolla potatoes in a traditional Antioqueño restaurant ambiance as an old Paisa Hacienda. As a tradition to open your appetite, paisas often drink a shot of Aguardiente (anise liqueur) at lunch or before lunch so you will drink a shot of Aguardiente at Salón Málaga, a fascinating and classic place frequently visited to listen to Tango.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    You will then get into the tramway to move to Plaza de Flores, a market full of flowers that will charm you with its vibrant colors. There, you will be able to taste and see the preparation of choclo arepas (sweet corn flatbread) and local fruit juices. Enjoy delicious food while you discover the authentic lifestyle of traditional Colombian markets.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    To end things properly, you will go to the Plazuela San Ignacio for a sweet Oblea (filled slim cookie) as a dessert, while you enjoy the plaza and wait for your driver to pick you up. Then, you will be driven to your hotel or any other place of your choice in the City.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Though food in this tour is abundant, and we designed it to cover lunch, we can't assure you will be completely satisfied.
  • Please let us know if you have any allergies or food restriction.
  • Minimum age to take this tour is 10 years.
  • We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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