Live the experience of Colombian gastronomy with us

Why La Mesa?

Embark on gastronomy-inspired adventures to discover the history, culture, and cuisine of Colombia. Explore incredible sights, meet unique characters, uncover hidden culinary gems, and savor authentic flavors.

Our experiences are guided by local experts who lead small groups on delicious culinary tours in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena. The small group sizes provide guests with highly personalized service and attention.

We love working with local culinary entrepreneurs, supporting them with fair payments and visibility. We are passionate about their stories and contributions to the gastronomy of Colombia.

Your health is our top priority. All of our providers adhere to the highest hygienic standards, so you can enjoy your experience with peace of mind.

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Bogotá

Get to know the best flavors of Colombia in Bogota

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Bogotá local food Tour

A walking culinary adventure through Colombia’s capital!
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Chapinero foodie dream

Get to know the authentic flavors of Colombian cuisine in signature kitchens
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Coca, beer & peace

If you are interested in understanding more about Colombia’s indigenous culture this tour is for you!

Cartagena

Booking your food adventure is super easy!

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Cartagena Street Food Tour

Walk through magical realism with amazing food!
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Cartagena foodie dream tour

A glam dinner a fun night!
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Explore Bazurto market

Come with us and discover a feast for the senses​

Medellín

Taste the most delicious food of Antioquia surrounded by mountains

Street Food Tour Medellin

Medellín street food tour

Off-the-beaten-path walking food tour in Medellín
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Comuna 13 Food & Local Tour

Local food in the Comuna 13. A neighborhood full of history and art in Medellin.
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Coffee farm experience

The perfect blend of Colombian coffee and history.

Looking for a tailored experience?

Have a larger private group of friends or colleagues? Looking for a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to your budget?
Whether it’s clandestine dinners, specialized tastings of fruits or liquors, or special events for bachelor parties, we’re all in!

Just shoot us an email with your idea, budget, and availability, and we’ll take it from there.

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A Delicious and Unforgettable Bogota Food Experience with Lina! From start to finish, our private food tour with La Mesa Food Tours was one of the absolute highlights of our trip to Bogotá. Lina, the owner and our guide, curated a thoughtful, flavorful, and beautifully paced experience.We began with a deep dive into Bogotá’s vibrant market scene, tasting a stunning variety of local fruits — some we’d never even seen before! Lina's knowledge of Colombian produce and culinary traditions was impressive and made every bite more meaningful. From there, we sampled delicious empanadas, and later, enjoyed a comforting bowl of ajiaco, Bogotá’s iconic soup — hearty, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying. But my favorite was probably the stuffed lechon. Every stop felt intentional and well-paced, with generous portions and authentic flavors. By the end, we were stuffed in the best possible way. Lina was engaging, warm, and incredibly informative, offering insights not just into the food but also the history and culture behind it.If you're a curious eater or a passionate traveler, don’t miss this tour. You’ll walk away with a full stomach and a deeper appreciation of Colombia’s culinary richness.
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Excellent tour with great guide This was an excellent tour and worth the somewhat higher price. The guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. The tour went beyond food and talked about some of the graffiti and history of the area. The variety and quality of food was excellent. We tasted many fruits we had never seen before in our home in California or in our travels.
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Fantastic food tour in Bogotá Lina and Julian were wonderful guides! Very knowledgeable about Bogotá and Colombia - not just when it comes to food but also history and culture. We of course ate great local food as well (nice mix of sweet and savoury). Highly recommend!
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Evert
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Great way to explore La Candelaria Great way to explore La Candelaria and Bogota's Food culture.Lina was amazing! Great knowledge and great personality.Would recommend this tour.........
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We love Bogota Excellent everything we learned a lot, we had a nice experience, we totally recommend taking a service with them.
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Kevin B
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Foodie tour Juli was a wonderful guide, well prepared and knowledgeable. We sampled many local cuisines along a colorful walking tour. So many tantalizing flavors, with a surprise ending. Guide was engaging and made sure everyone was taken care of. 100% recommend
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Franc
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Food, drinks and history in one tour We had a wonderful time with Lina at La Mesa Food Tours. She was friendly, punctual, and super knowledgeable about Colombian food, history, and politics. Lina provided the context we needed to really enjoy our vacation in Colombia. We definitely recommend the tours with La Mesa if you want to get the most of your time in Colombia.
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AnneLi
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Excellent Rum-tasting with local food An excellent experience with Lina guiding us through the Rum- and foodtasting together with one of the very knowledgeable bartenders. We highly recommend La Mesa and Lina provides passion, engagement & a personal experience. 5/5
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David E
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Fantastic tour Great variety and quantity of food. Lina was very knowledgeable, spoke great English, and offered perfect mix of gastronomy, history and culture.
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BEST FOOD TOUR IN BOGOTA! Had an incredible time with my boyfriend on La Mesa's Bogota street food tour! It was such a unique experience, combining delicious Colombian foods like empanadas, fresh fruit, tamal, ajiaco, and arabica coffee with a walking tour of La Candelaria's landmarks and history. Lina, our guide, was amazing—super friendly, knowledgeable, and a true foodie! She even customized some food stops so we could try new dishes. Highly recommend this tour for a memorable and tasty adventure in Bogota!

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