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15 Tours in Colombia Worth the Day

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Two coastlines, three branches of the Andes and one itinerary to fit them into. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - From Poblado to Medellín’s mountain views
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, Melina, or Lina. Ride Medellín’s metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13, then explore murals, coffee, dance, street food, and hillside views. The four-hour tour includes transport, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“It was nice experience for me. The guide was Natalia she explained many of Comuna13 and Colombia. Also the members were very kind and friendly,I’m happy that I made great memories. Thank you.”

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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour - Starting in El Poblado at Juan Valdez Café
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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

2.The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,205 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Spend four hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s impact on Medellín with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Edwin, or Vivi. Visit Inflexión Memorial Park, La Catedral, Escobar’s soccer field, and Montesacro Cemetery. Small groups, round-trip transport from Lleras Park, and a respectful focus on victims make this more than a crime-tour photo stop.

“Daniel is an amazing guide. We loved this tour so much, learned so many things. Highly recommended!”

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Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour - From Plaza Cervantes to the Clock Tower
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Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

3.Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Best value

Walk from Plaza Cervantes through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Dani, Legacy, Robert, or Álvaro. Expect colonial landmarks, forts, slavery history, indigenous culture, street art, local tips, tropical shade, and a little salsa or champeta. The $12 price includes the guide and paid tip.

“We liked the tour with Legacy our guide he was very entertaining and made the tour really fun! We really recommend the activity. It allows you to either refresh your knowledge or see things from another angle.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - The ride toward Rosario and San Bernardo
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

4.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

You’ll leave Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock on a spacious catamaran bound for the Rosario Islands. Expect a welcome fruit drink, a snack, free soft drinks, two open-water swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a filling lunch with seafood, chicken, or vegetables. The boat does not normally land on the islands, so this suits you best if you want swimming, sun, music, and sea views rather than a beach resort visit.

“Great tour and really good lunch. The only disappointing thing is that we didn’t see very much whilst snorkelling. No fault with the company though - if you’re looking for a nice day out on the boat, this tour is for you!”

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Bogota: Bicycle City Tour - Starting in La Candelaria
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Bogota: Bicycle City Tour

5.Bicycle City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,156 reviews · 4h 30m · from $19

Ride through Bogotá with a bilingual guide such as Mike, Lina, Daniel, or David, stopping at a traditional market for exotic fruit, a coffee roaster, street art, historic sites, and a game of tejo. The mostly flat route suits active visitors who want a lively first look at the city, though you must be comfortable cycling in urban traffic.

“I can highly recommend this tour! It's just awesome! You get so much to see during this time and you delve right into the city. I greatly enjoyed the fruit market where you can try a lot of different fruits. You also visit a café where they make their own coffee. On the way you stop frequently and get information about the neighborhood or things you see, even street art. They look very well after you and help you, if you have a problem with your bike. I always felt very safe and enjoyed the tour very much!”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour - Meeting at Garden Coffee
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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

6.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a Spanish or English-speaking local guide. Walk the famous outdoor escalators, taste empanadas and mango with lime, watch rap or breakdance, and hear how the neighborhood changed. Guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Esteban may share personal memories of growing up here.

“excellent guide with a lot of insight and stories. thank you Jorge. lo pasamos super rico.”

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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca - Isla Grande offers the reef stop and a beach club
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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

7.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about eight hours boating from Cartagena to Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholón, Playa Blanca, and Tierra Bomba. You’ll see San Fernando Fort, snorkel from a boat, eat lunch by the beach, and finish at Anaho Beach Club. Guides such as Franklin, Angel, Milton, and Cesar have earned praise, but rough seas, vendors, and crowded boats are part of the deal.

“I do not recommend this tour, especially for families. Despite being advertised as a VIP five island tour, there was nothing VIP about the experience. One of the main stops was a party island with excessive and very obvious drug and alcohol use. People openly approached us offering drugs, which made the environment feel unsafe and completely inappropriate for families. None of the beach clubs felt clean or well maintained, and the lunch provided was not good. On top of that, there were many hidden fees on the islands that were not clearly communicated in advance. Overall, the experience was disappointing and stressful. I would strongly advise families to avoid…”

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Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup - The 80-minute drive across the Bogotá Savanna
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Zipaquirá: Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

8.Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,606 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Travel from Bogotá across the Bogotá Savanna to Zipaquirá, then descend 180 meters into an active salt mine. Explore the cathedral with an audio guide, visit the historic town center, and stop for lunch. English and Spanish support, hotel pickup, and drop-off make this a simple full-day outing.

“This was a fun outing! We had a total of about 14 participants staying at hotels in various locations in Bogota. The driver, Carlos, was efficient in picking up all of the participants by van. Our guide, Sebastian, was personable and, considering how long his workday was, maintained a high level of energy throughout in guiding us through various activities, including visiting the town of Zipiquira, taking us to the Salt Cathedral, and then escorting us to lunch before heading back to Bogota. During the trip to Zipiquira, Sebastian shared some interesting facts about Bogota and areas outside of Bogota. One thing to note: I've taken many bilingual tours in…”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride - Meeting at Poblado and learning the metro
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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

9.Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Poblado metro station for a four-hour trip through Medellín by metro, cable car, bus, and foot. In Comuna 13, expect colorful murals, outdoor escalators, hillside views, local shops, and stories of change. Guides such as Christian, Walter, Camilo, and Sebastián are known for personal, engaging tours.

“Awesome tour! Camilo was such a great tour guide, super friendly and highly recognized in the community. Highly recommend”

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Medellin: Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings - Putting on the paisa outfit
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Medellin: Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

10.Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,357 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Travel 45 minutes from Medellín to D’Arrieros Coffee Farm in San Sebastián de Palmitas. Guides such as Laura, Lorena, Daniela, and Samuel explain coffee from tree to cup, with tastings, a paisa lunch, traditional dress, a souvenir coffee pack, and optional horseback riding.

“What a fantastic time we had at the coffee plantation! From start to finish, the experience was an absolute joy. It was so much fun learning about the entire operation and the rich history of the plantation. Our guide was simply the best—so enthusiastic and friendly! His passion for the coffee-making process and the plantation's story was contagious and made the learning part truly engaging. And then there was the horseback ride! Despite the heavens opening up and pouring rain on us the entire time (yes, we got soaking wet!), we made the absolute best of it and had a blast. It turned a great ride into a hilarious and…”

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Bogotá: Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour - Meeting the guide and finding your footing
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Bogotá: Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

11.Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,229 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Luis, Juana, Leslie, or José. Visit Bolívar Square, La Concordia market, Carrera Séptima, and the area around the Gold Museum while tasting local fruit and, on many outings, coffee or coca tea. Small groups and bike-tour combinations are available.

“Just the right mix of history, culture, local foods, art, and sightseeing. Our guide was terrific! Recommend!”

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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos - Preparing for Takeoff Above the Valley
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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

12.Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,210 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Leave Medellín at 10:00 for San Felix, where a professional pilot prepares you for a 15-minute tandem flight above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains. Hotel pickup, insurance, and GoPro photos and videos are included. Pilots such as Juan José and Santiago are praised for calm instructions, though English ability can vary.

“I had an amazing experience and enjoyed every moment of the flight. My pilot Olba, is very experienced.”

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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise - Boarding at Bodeguita Dock
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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

13.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Board the Bona Vida catamaran at Bodeguita Dock, Door 1, at 4:30 PM for a two-hour sunset sail from Cartagena’s walled city. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, El Laguito, and Tierrabomba, with one beer, wine, or soft drink and a light appetizer included. Expect calm views first, then Latin music and dancing after sunset.

“The sunset cruise was great, you get a few free snacks and a drink. The view was absolutely beautiful and the sunset was nothing short of amazing. Definitely an experience to recommend when visiting Cartagena.”

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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat - The first minutes on Cartagena Bay
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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

14.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours on a 28-person party boat in Cartagena Bay with sunset views, rum and mixers, Caribbean crossover music, and an entertainer such as Alexis, Alejandro, or Ricardo. You will pass Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande, stop near the Virgen del Carmen monument, then receive entry to a downtown nightclub.

“Loved the good energy and the welcoming atmosphere given by the tour guide’”

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Tour Guatapé - The road to El Peñol and the old town under the water
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Tour Guatapé

15.Tour Guatapé

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the old-town replica, see the Rock of Guatapé, explore colorful zócalo streets, and eat breakfast and lunch. Guides such as Juliana and Arturo have earned praise, but English commentary can vary.

“Juliana Munera was an absolut good guide. It was an amazing really really good organized day!!!!!!!!”

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New in Tour Reviews

★ 4.45 hrs Salt Cathedral TourFrom $1999 reviews
★ 4.9Private tour to the Salt Cathedral, Colombia’s first wonderFrom $7633 reviews
★ 4.8Private Salt Cathedral Mine and Walking TourFrom $1693 reviews
★ 4.6Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Andrés Carne de Res (Chía)From $8130 reviews
★ 5.0Wonders of Salt: Colombia’s Underground CathedralFrom $9018 reviews
★ 3.7Exotic Yacht – Tour through the bay of CartagenaFrom $464 reviews
★ 4.6White Night Boat Party: Dinner Buffet, Dancing and Open BarFrom $1153 reviews
★ 5.0Villavieja: Tatacoa Desert Horseback Riding TourFrom $863 reviews
★ 4.7Volcan del Totumo + Playa + PiscinaFrom $474 reviews
★ 4.8Villa de Leyva Trip by Private TransportationFrom $17327 reviews
★ 4.0Enjoy the totumo volcano from cartagena + snackFrom $3811 reviews
★ 4.6Palomino River Tubing and Hiking TourFrom $5240 reviews
★ 4.0Mucura and Santa Cruz Islands Tour spectacularFrom $12012 reviews
★ 4.5Tayrona Park Hike Tour to Cabo San Juan: Private or SharedFrom $12644 reviews
★ 5.0Los Naranjos Beach Horseback Riding Tayrona Park.From $11532 reviews

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Where to go in Colombia

Pick a coast, a city or a coffee farm.

Out on the water

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In the cities

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Coffee and cacao farms

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Beyond the city

Salt CathedralCocora ValleyTayronaParaglidingWaterfalls