Medellín: Coffee Farm & Roastery Tour with Pickup

Summary

Walk coffee fields near Medellín then roast and taste fresh beans

You’ll walk among lush coffee plants near Medellín, pick ripe cherries by hand with local farmers, watch roasting in a micro-roastery, and taste award-winning brews side by side. With hotel pickup included and friendly guides who love sharing their craft, you’ll leave with sticky fingers—and maybe a new obsession for Colombian coffee.

What’s the experience like?

“You really picked that one?” Diego grinned, holding up the tiny red cherry I’d just dropped into my basket. I shrugged — it looked ripe to me, but he shook his head and showed me how the best ones almost glow in your hand. The farm was only about 25 minutes from Medellín, but it felt like we’d landed somewhere quieter, where all you could hear were birds and the crunch of leaves underfoot. I kept sniffing the air—there’s this earthy sweetness you don’t get from any café back home. Maybe it was just the morning rain mixing with the soil, or maybe that’s what real Colombian coffee smells like before it’s even roasted.

We wandered between rows of coffee plants while our guide (I think her name was Lina?) explained why these hills outside Medellín are so good for growing beans—something about altitude and shade that made sense at the time, but honestly I was distracted by a hummingbird darting past my ear. When we finally got to try picking the cherries ourselves, I realized how slow and careful you have to be. My fingers got sticky with juice, which surprised me—I always pictured coffee as dry until you brew it.

The roastery part was next. I didn’t expect to laugh so much watching everyone try to pronounce “catación” (coffee tasting) — Li laughed when I tried to say it in Spanish, probably butchered it. Inside, it smelled like toasted bread and chocolate all at once. We learned how they roast small batches here and tasted coffees side by side—one had this citrusy thing going on that I still think about whenever I drink plain old drip at home. It’s weird how a four-hour day trip from Medellín can make regular coffee seem kind of boring after.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Coffee farm and roastery tour

• Travel to coffee farm near Medellín
• Walk among coffee plantations
• Learn about organic coffee production
• Taste coffee from the farm
• Visit specialty coffee micro-roastery
• Discover coffee industrial process
• Learn to taste coffee like a pro
• Sample special coffee varieties

Top questions

How far is the coffee farm from Medellín?

The farm is about 25 minutes from Medellín city center by private transport.

Is hotel pickup included in this Medellín coffee tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for El Poblado; other areas may have a surcharge.

Do we get to pick coffee cherries ourselves?

Yes, guests can walk among the plants and pick cherries by hand during the tour.

Are snacks or drinks provided on this day trip?

Light refreshments and snacks are included along with specialty coffees for tasting.

How long does the entire tour last?

The full experience lasts around four hours including transport from Medellín.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation with hotel pickup (El Poblado free), light refreshments and snacks along the way, guided walks through both farm and roastery spaces with translators if needed, plus a tasting session of specialty coffees before heading back to town.