Medellín: 5-Hour Gastronomic Wonders Tour

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ID: GYG309248-543013
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

Walkthrough Medellín and be presented by a variety of snacks, fruits, and juices that are representative of the regions of Colombia. This is your opportunity to try these flavors, as you visit several establishments with a local guide.
As you walk through Medellín, see a variety of snacks, fruits, and juices that are representative of different Colombian regions. You might have wondered about the ingredients and what is best to try. Come on this tour to taste delicious Antioqueño traditional food with fresh local ingredients.

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. 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).

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.
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.

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.

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Parque Bolivar and Pasaje Junín
  • Stroll through a colorful market full of flowers, fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, fish and more
  • Sample exotic juices and fruits you’ve never seen before
  • Try typical Antioqueño recipes and taste a bit of everything

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Though food in this tour is abundant, your guides cannot assure your appetite will be completely satisfied
• Please inform in advance of any allergies or food restrictions
• Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors (these changes will be notified to you with anticipation)
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The pickup service is available from Medellín hotels/accommodation. Please enter your pickup 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.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.