Private Tour: Authentic Food Market Adventure in Downtown Medellín
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Medellin
Embark on a private tour of Medellín's authentic food market, La Minorista. Discover fresh produce, local street food, and traditional healers. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a family-run restaurant.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Medellin - Explore the hustle and bustle of the most authentic local farmers market in downtown Medellín. Stroll through stalls brimming with fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers at Medellín’s local market “La Minorista”- an authentic hidden treasure and the perfect place for food loving travelers that want to go more local. It is the most traditional farmers market within the city center and located close to the most populated parts of Medellín and has an enormous economic relevance to the local people living on the Andean hillsides of the city.
What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off with private transport options
  • Private bilingual guide for a personalized experience
  • Complimentary exotic fruit juice and bottled water
  • Sampling of regional street food and seasonal exotic fruits
  • Authentic Colombian lunch included
  • All travel insurance and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Services not mentioned in the programm
  • Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request
Additional Information

Discover the vibrancy and activity of the most genuine local farmers market in city center Medellín. Wander through booths overflowing with fresh produce, colorful flowers, and more at Medellín’s local marketplace - “La Minorista”. This is a true hidden gem for food enthusiasts seeking to experience local delights. Recognized as the city’s most beloved farmers market, “La Minorista” plays a massive economic role for locals residing on Medellín’s Andean slopes. It provides a vast variety of goods which extend beyond food, including “yerbateros” - traditional practitioners selling dried herbs and plant-based extracts.

Savor a host of exotic tropical fruits and taste several local street food specialties, followed by a unique lunch at a traditional family-owned restaurant nestled within the market. The menu is composed of fresh ingredients sourced from local suppliers and cooked on the same day in an open-concept kitchen, allowing guests to witness the preparation.

  • Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended
Location
Medellin
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Solotraveler82
Jul 18, 2022
One of the best experiences you can have in the city - I have done a lot of tours here in Medellin and this was definitely one of the best! My tour guide Jacobo, was very friendly and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about the city, its culture and way too much information about exotic fruit! I actually enjoyed riding the metro, getting to know the people in the market and the lunch at the restaurant was exceptional. I highly recommend this tour!
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169heikoj
Feb 24, 2022
Delicious food all around - Thanks to our local guide Sebastian we had a great time exploring the market. The market area is located in the middle of the city center. We booked the private transport option to avoid the tram and make the excursion nice and smooth. First we started with the fruit section and tasted a bunch of exotic stuff we never tried, that was really cool and the variety in Colombia is amazing. Then we checked out the other areas and the traditional products of the region before heading to a lovely small restaurant with the perfect offer and all ingredients straight from the same market. The setting on the market is very special and everything is moving around you which is great and different. Definitely off the beaten track, if booking, ask for Sebastian.
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Constance
Dec 25, 2019
Amazing variety - Dianna was a great tour guide and the addition of cultural information was helpful. I highly recommend this tour.
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