The 11 Nightlife Experiences in Colombia That Set the Tone

1.Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Our pick

Join local hosts for a six-hour Cartagena night out with salsa or champeta lessons, drinking games, free shots, live music, and club entry. Meet at Viajero Hostel or Masaya, then walk through Getsemaní and the Old City to venues such as Eivissa, Mirador, Taboo, and other local bars. Guides speak English and Spanish.

“it is a great way to meet people! you better like your alcohol! it was a lot of fun! the dance lesson isnt really salsa, but a good way to get people up and interacting a little. I went with a much younger friend, but I also look younger haha.”

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2.Rooftop Bar Crawl with VIP Access & Hidden Clubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow a bilingual guide through Medellín’s El Poblado nightlife, starting with cocktails at Click Clack and moving to rooftop bars, empanadas, and Provenza clubs. You’ll get one free shot, a local snack, area map, and line-free entry, with the final club chosen according to the night and crowd.

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3.Nightlife Medellin, Rooftops, bars and Clubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Start at Purple Reign in Parque Lleras, then visit Inzolente Rooftop, walk through Provenza, eat an empanada, and finish at two clubs. Guides such as Luciana, Juan, Nico, and Mauricio lead the four-hour evening, with selected drinks and a small group of up to 21 people.

“I recommend this tour 100%; I will never forget that night, it was so fun and we loved Nico/Nicolas our host. He was the best, he was fun, respectful and he made sure we lived the night of our life. I will book this tour again without doubt.”

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4.Pub Crawl in Bogotá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Start at 9 p.m. with craft beer at Microcerveceria by Bruder, enjoy a cocktail at El Mono Bandido Zona T, then enter Federal Rooftop. A multilingual guide such as Lina, Stephanie, or Jenyfer leads the three-hour night for groups of up to 10. Hotel transfers are an optional upgrade.

“This was the most fun night while in Bogota. We, a group of about ten, visited about three bars and one dance club in Zona T. It was a time for some good laughs, thanks to the cheerful guide and the Brazilians. Btw, I still have not received the photos from the Crawl on Saturday February 17.”

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5.Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 52 reviews

Join a two-hour party boat in Cartagena Bay with music, dancing, a safety briefing, rum-based drinks, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Meet Miss Tatiana at Pegasus Pier, watch the evening light from the water, and use the included nightclub ticket afterward. Expect a lively, casual boat rather than a luxury yacht.

“The tour was alright. It says it is in English, but it was all in Spanish which was misleading. The only drinks offered are rum and coke or rum and orange.”

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6.Salsa Bar Hopping in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet at 7 p.m. in San Antonio for a three-hour, adults-only night through three Cali salsa bars. Guides such as Ana lead the group from La Colina to Calle de la Salsa and Barrio Obrero, with a schnapps shot, drink discounts, transport between later stops, and photos and videos. Admission to the final club costs COP20,000.

“I feel bad giving this such a low rating. I had an exclusive tour because I was the only one who booked. I had two tour guides because the main tour guide really only spoke Spanish and I'm a native English speaker with limited Spanish, so the other girl came along to translate. They were both so kind and would rate this 4 or 5 just for them, but it's not just about them. At this price tag, I was expecting SO much more. Coming from Medellin where tours are so much cheaper and so much was included. I did a 12hr tour to Guatape for less than this. Anyways,…”

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7.Theatron Party-Tour, 20 Clubs, Map, cocktail, bottle, After-party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $5Best value

Meet at Mau HiPinto at 8 p.m. for drinking games, then follow guides such as Mao or Maria into Theatron, Bogotá’s huge 20-club complex. You’ll move through rooms playing techno, salsa, reggaetón, rock, pop, and more. The basic booking covers the guided tour and games. A 150,000 COP package, paid onsite, adds entry, a cocktail, a group bottle, and after-party access.

“Amazing!!! Absolutely great hostel and an amazing social experience. Highly recommend to anyone in bogota who wants a good time”

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8.Friday Salsa Pub Crawl in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Join Ana or Laura for a three-hour Spanish-language salsa night through San Antonio, Flavor Street, and Barrio Obrero. You will visit La Colina, a 38-year-old salsa bar, a street-side dance stop, and a final local club. The $25 price includes a guide, one brandy shot, reserved space, transport between later stops, and photos, but not most drinks or final entry.

“Ana was a great guide. Very cool girl. Enjoyed going around the various spots with her. The only improvement is to include at least a cheap beer/drink at each establishment. We got shots of aguardiente at the first place, but that was all. I was surprised by having to pay for drinks everywhere and by having to pay 20,000 entry fee at the club. I’ve done bar crawls in Europe that are much cheaper and provide a lot more! So value-wise it’s not so good, but I had fun and met nice people, which is the point!”

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9.Nightlife Medellin, Rooftops, bars and Clubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Join local guide Juan for a four-hour Medellin nightlife walk through Parque Lleras and Provenza. Start with a welcome shot, sample an empanada and aguardiente, visit several bars and rooftops, then finish at a major club. English and Spanish tours are available, with entry fees included.

“n'a pas eu lieu annullé 30 minutes après l'heure de rdv ne répond ni au téléphone ni aux messages”

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10.Nightlife: sunset boat party + tour of the old town

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $56

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking host at the second horse statue on Pegasos Pier. Cruise Cartagena Bay for two hours with sunset views, music, games, dancing, and an open bar of rum, brandy, Coke, and orange juice. Then walk to a typical restaurant, pay for dinner, and explore Getsemaní with club entry included.

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11.Craft Beer Pub Crawl in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $45

Join Ana or another bilingual local guide for a three-hour crawl through three Cali beer bars. Taste a small craft beer at Botánico, BBC Granada, and Antaño Cervecería, learn about styles, play drinking games, and meet a small group of up to eight people. Food, extra drinks, and transport are not included.

“I absolutely loved this craft beer tour in Cali! 🍻 Even though the tour was in Spanish (my mistake when booking), it turned out to be the best decision. I don’t really speak Spanish, but I understand quite a bit, and Ana was incredibly kind and patient. She spoke slowly so I could follow along, and when I didn’t understand something, she explained it in another way. We visited some amazing bars, learned about different local beer styles, how to taste them properly, and even played a super fun game that I got to take home with me. The atmosphere was friendly, relaxed, and full of laughter — even with…”

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