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The 15 Private Tours in Colombia That Set the Tone

154 tours  ·  from $15

Here are 15 private tours you can hold a place on today, with the price, the running time and who each one actually suits. The first is first for a reason.

Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero - Starting above the city at Monserrate
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Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

1.Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 798 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

You’ll spend 5 to 6 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Monserrate, the Emerald Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Chorro de Quevedo. Guides such as Daniel, Camilo, David, and Sergio are praised for lively storytelling and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, transport, entries, and a typical snack are included.

“Thank you so much. We had so much fun and learned so much. Camilo was extremely knowledgeable about everything and any questions we had. He was so much more informative than any info we could’ve gotten from plaques and very enthusiastic about showing us around. Very insightful, and we would not have had near the same experience if we had ventured out by ourselves. Thank you!”

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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13 - Riding the Metrocable over Medellín
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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

2.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 330 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $76

Spend about five hours with a private Spanish or English-speaking guide exploring Medellín by vehicle, foot, and Metrocable. Visit Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, Parques del Rio, and Comuna 13, where local stories and graffiti explain the area’s difficult past and remarkable change. Guides such as Hector, Nelson, Natalia, Jorge, and Luis are often praised for warmth and flexibility.

“I highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Medellin. Our guide Natalia was so knowledge and passionate about sharing the history.. She was excellent I highly recommended her. The experience was amazing ! It was experience I will never forget !!”

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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - Entering the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

3.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá with a private English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide, then explore the enormous Salt Cathedral with an audio guide or group guide at your own pace. You’ll also have time for the colonial town, local food, and shopping. Drivers such as Julio, José, Edwin, and Jhon are praised for clear communication and safe driving.

“The activity is a must see if you are coming to Bogotá. We went with my 70 year old mother and my 2 year old son and everyone enjoyed themselves on the tour. Our driver Jhon was great and arrived promptly and drove us to the cathedral and then showed us the small town!”

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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride - Leaving Medellín in a private vehicle
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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

4.Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours exploring Guatapé with a private bilingual guide such as Manuel, Manny, or Christian. Climb 740 steps up El Peñol Rock, cruise the reservoir past Pablo Escobar’s former home, eat a local lunch, and stroll Guatapé’s tile-fronted streets. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, lunch, and insurance are included.

“Excellent service. Manuel was great the whole tour. Prompt arrival at our hotel — quick and efficient throughout the whole day. Very informative as well and personable. Highly recommended!”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour - The private car makes the five-hour route practical
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

5.Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $81

Spend five hours tracing Medellín’s painful Escobar-era past and hopeful present. Visit Pablo Escobar’s grave, the rooftop where he died, and the Inflexión memorial before exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide. Private transport, hotel pickup, English or Spanish guiding, and time to stop for art, coffee, and questions are included.

“We had a great day with Cesar. He was very friendly and informative. We were able to take our time on the tour and we learned a lot about the history of Colombia. I recommend this tour.”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride - Inflexión Memorial Park puts victims before the criminal
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

6.Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 4h 30m · from $73

Spend about 270 minutes with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide tracing Pablo Escobar’s impact on Medellín. Visit Inflexión Memorial Park, Montesacro Cemetery, his former neighborhood and final home area, then ride the Metrocable from Juan XXIII for broad city views. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and metro tickets are included.

“We had our private tour with Andres, who was very knowledgeable on the subject and answered all our questions. We had a very good experience, very enjoyable. Highly recommend.”

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Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour - Cocora Valley and its towering wax palms
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Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

7.Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $157

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide in Cocora Valley and at a Colombian coffee farm. Guides such as Pedro, Laura, Juan Pablo, and Davide are praised for local stories and flexible pacing. Expect rugged trails, wax palms, coffee picking, roasting, tasting, and transport from Salento, Armenia, or Filandia.

“Incredible tour with a very very nice tour guide! Alejo was the best!”

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Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour - La Popa Hill puts the city in context
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Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

8.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Spend about four hours seeing Cartagena with a private guide and driver. Visit La Popa Convent, the Walled City, Saint Peter Claver Church, and Las Bóvedas, with port pickup, light refreshments, and time for shopping. Guides such as Nico, Julia, Ismael, and Niomi have earned praise for clear English, local insight, and thoughtful pacing.

“Awesome experience. Edwardo was a great guide. Very enjoyable day. So nice not to have a private tour!”

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Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour - Colonial streets, old houses, and a slower private pace
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Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

9.Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours walking Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Plaza de Bolívar, San Pedro Claver Square, colonial streets, walls, and sea-facing bastions. Sample arepa with egg and raspao, with an optional five-hour version adding San Felipe Castle.

“We visited Cartagena using Noriega Tours, for a private tour, and would definitely recommend them to anyone. We communicated with them via text and email and knew they were going to be there to meet us. Just outside the port welcome center, we were met by our guide, Adalberto Gonzalez Ortiz who was a GREAT host and provided an interesting and informative experience. Our driver, Nelson Noviega, was friendly and helpful - and most importantly ON TIME coming and going. Both Nelson & Adalberto spoke very good English which was great. It is well worth taking the private tour - we moved at our own pace - saw things without…”

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Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience - Picking coffee and learning the traditional process
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Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

10.Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Leave Medellín with a private bilingual guide such as Sara or Laura, then visit working coffee and cacao farms near Santo Domingo and Copacabana. Pick coffee beans, taste raw cacao, learn traditional processing, enjoy a homemade lunch, and make your own flavored chocolate. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but plan for a steep 800-foot nature hike.

“Such an amazing experience. Felt like a local. Highly recommend supporting these local farmers. A truly unforgettable experience. We spent the day with local chocolate farmers, learning each step of the process—from picking cacao to crafting our own handmade treats. It was hands-on, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in tradition. The guide created space for genuine connection, making the experience feel personal and authentic rather than touristy. A beautiful way to understand the culture through its people and flavors.”

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Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City - Why a private ride beats the bus on this route
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Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City

11.Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from your Cartagena hotel to Santa Marta in an air-conditioned SUV, minivan, or minibus. Your driver, often praised by name including Hader, Juan, Carlos, and William, picks you up at a chosen time, provides bottled water, and can stop for coffee, lunch, or a short break. Taganga requires a separate fare.

“Ride from Cartagena to Santa Marta rodadero was amazing and the views were spectacular. The driver was friendly and knowledgeable. Your service is greatly appreciated. Thanks.”

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Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport - What the 40-minute ride is like
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Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

12.Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Book a private ride between José María Córdova International Airport and your Medellín hotel for about $50 per group of up to four. Your driver meets you at exit door 5 on the second-floor departures level, helps with luggage, and takes you on the roughly 40-minute trip. Confirm flight details and late-hour pickup plans in advance.

“The driver can to pick me up on time. He was driving on the speed limit. He was a nice person because he talking about the city.”

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Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia - Small details that will improve your day
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Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia

13.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private bilingual guide and driver visiting Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia. Walk among towering wax palms, browse Salento’s colonial streets, and enjoy Filandia’s illuminated hill viewpoint. Guides such as Juan, Soledad, Luisa, and Juan Pablo tailor the day to your pace and interests.

“Amazing tour! Corcora Valley is beautiful and our tour guide Luisa did an excellent job taking us through the valley and explaining the history and culture. The hike can be challenging so please bring good walking shoes, water, and a hat/sunscreen. The wax palm trees are so unique and tall. We enjoyed a good traditional meal at a local restaurant before we moved on to Salento and Filandia. They are beautiful small towns with great view points, shops, and coffee. Our driver picked us up at our hotel and drove us throughout the tour before dropping us off safely at our hotel at the end. This was a huge help…”

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Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour - El Poblado: learning to notice the art around you
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Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

14.Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $63Best value

Start with hotel pickup and street art in El Poblado and downtown, then ride Medellín’s cable car to Comuna 13. A private bilingual guide such as Manuel, Cristian, Luis, or John explains the murals, local history, and community change. Walk the outdoor escalators, meet residents, enjoy city views, and try a mango ice pop.

“What an utterly amazing tour! The private tour with Epic Tours Medellín is the way to go! Today’s tour was of Comuna 13. Manny was my guide and took me through the city of Medellín explained the history of the city, their on going social programs, and with the bonus of sampling local cuisine along the way. Next up a ride on the metro cable which was thrilling and then on to Comuna 13. It was like exploring with an old friend. Comuna 13 was the crown jewel of this experience. Finding out about the violent past and the significance behind the artwork in the murals and listening to the…”

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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared - A look at New Guatavita
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

15.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral, then continue to Lake Guatavita and the planned town of Guatavita. A guide leads the visits, explains the El Dorado legend, and helps with the long day on the road. Private and shared options are available, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“absolutely fantastic tour of the lake and the salt Cathedral. Our guide Sergio was incredible. His English is impeccable, he is so knowledgeable and fun to be around , He offered great food /snack recommendations throughout the day and made the whole day memorable. highly recommend this tour prior to visiting the gold museum in Bogota.”

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