Things to do in Colombia
Museum of Cartagena de Indias6 optionsMedellín City Tour13 optionsCartagena City Tour10 optionsCartagena Catamaran Tour9 optionsWalking Tour Medellín43 optionsBest Museum Bogota16 optionsRosario Islands Tours43 optionsBoat Tour Cartagena59 optionsGuatape Tour Medellin21 optionsMuseums7 optionsParagliding in Medellin41 optionsCartagena Walking Tour40 options
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Scooter Rental San Andrés: Explore the island at your own paceIf you want real freedom to explore San Andrés—beaches, food stalls, hidden corners—a scooter is hands-down the best way. Go at your own pace and see what most visitors miss.
Lake Guatavita tour from Bogotá: El Dorado legend and hikeA full-day guided tour from Bogotá to Lake Guatavita and New Guatavita town, with hotel pickup, entry to the lake and an expert guide who tells the history of why the original town was flooded and rebuilt. The tour includes a traditional lunch option and covers the hike around the lake while explaining the ancestral myths and local legends tied to the El Dorado story. All-risk insurance is included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the story behind the lake, not just the view—the guide ties the landscape to the Muisca history and the El Dorado legend, so the hike becomes a walk through myth and real history at once. The full day and the included lunch mean you are not rushing between stops or eating on your own schedule.
Cocora Valley Shared Tour from Salento: Wax palms & guideA shared guided tour of Cocora Valley departing from Salento's central square, with transport, entry and a live guide in English or Spanish included. You walk through the valley floor among wax palms, learning the ecology and history of this section of Los Nevados National Natural Park. The tour runs about four hours round-trip from Salento, and you can add a coffee farm visit on the same day if you want.Is it for me?Book this if you prefer a shared group experience where a guide leads the navigation and interpretation, rather than exploring independently or hiring private transport.
Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private SUV & Hotel PickupYou're picked up at Cartagena airport or your hotel by a professional driver in a modern, air-conditioned SUV with WiFi on board. The driver knows the route, parking is included in the price, and the vehicle is spacious enough for families, couples, or solo travelers. No negotiation, no surprises—just reliable transport between the airport and your accommodation.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the taxi queue and negotiation at the airport curb, or if you're arriving late and prefer a confirmed, fixed-price ride to your hotel. The driver handles the route and parking, which is what makes the transfer genuinely stress-free.
Medellín: Pablo Escobar & Comuna 13 with Private TransportYou visit five locations tied to Escobar's capture and death, walk through Comuna 13's street art and escalators, and taste local food — all with a private guide who frames the history around the victims and the city's recovery, not the criminal. Hotel pickup and transport are included, so you move through the city without arranging your own route or timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Medellín's recent history and how the city rebuilt itself, without arranging your own transport or guide — the private vehicle and included pickup mean you move through sensitive neighborhoods with someone who knows the context and the people.
Nariño Pasto City & Laguna de la Cocha with Local GuideYou’ll taste Pasto’s street food with locals, float across Laguna de la Cocha past colorful houses, wander Tulcán’s living gardens, and watch Las Lajas Sanctuary light up at night. With three nights’ accommodation included and a guide who knows every shortcut and story, this is one of those trips you’ll remember long after you’ve left Nariño.
Medellín Comuna 13 Tour with Escalators & Cable CarYou’ll walk through Medellin’s Comuna 13 with a local guide, ride outdoor escalators alongside residents, take in city views from the San Javier cable car, and hear stories behind vibrant graffiti art. With hotel pickup included, you’ll experience real barrio life in ways you’ll remember long after leaving Colombia.
Salento & Cocora Valley: Private Day Tour with Lunch + PickupYou’ll wander among Colombia’s towering wax palms in Cocora Valley, ride a vintage Willys Jeep into colorful Salento for coffee and crafts, then end your day gazing over Filandia’s rolling hills with a hot drink in hand. With hotel pickup, local guide, and lunch included, it’s an easygoing day you’ll remember long after the trip.
Medellin & Guatape: Pablo Escobar Sites, Private Guide, BoatYou’ll walk Medellin’s streets with a local guide, hear stories from people who lived through Colombia’s hardest years, climb El Peñol for wild views of Guatape lake, and ride a private boat to an abandoned mansion that still feels heavy with history. The day leaves you thinking about resilience — and who gets remembered.
Cali: Cristo Rey, Tertulia Museum & Downtown Walking TourYou’ll walk Cali’s lively streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. From Cristo Rey’s sweeping views to fruit tastings in Plaza de Caycedo and modern art at Tertulia Museum, each stop feels personal. Expect laughter over strong coffee and small surprises that stick with you long after you leave.
Bogotá: La Candelaria, Gold & Botero Museums with LunchYou're driven from your hotel into Bogotá's La Candelaria district, guided through the Gold Museum and Botero Museum with a professional guide, and taken to a local lunch spot before returning. The private format and included transport mean you skip the logistics of navigating the city yourself, and the six-hour window fits the main attractions without leaving you exhausted.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bogotá's two major museums and the historical center without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private guide and included pickup handle all the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the art and the city.
4-Day Lost City Trek from Santa Marta: Ciudad PerdidaA 4-day guided trek from Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna), the archaeological heart of the Tairona civilization, deep in Colombia's Sierra Nevada. You hike through jungle and river crossings, stay in rustic camps, and spend a full day exploring the ruins with a local guide who belongs to the native or farming communities of the region. All meals, accommodation, transport from Santa Marta, park entry and guide service are included; the trek demands moderate fitness and covers roughly 30 kilometers over four days.Is it for me?Pickup from your Santa Marta accommodation and round-trip transport to the trailhead are included, so you don't need a car or need to negotiate a ride—the trek starts and ends at your hotel. This works whether you're staying in the city center or elsewhere on the coast, and it means the four days are about the trek itself, not the logistics around it.
Rosario Islands Boat Charter from Cartagena: Family Day TripA private boat charter from Cartagena takes your family to the Rosario Islands and Barú for a full day of swimming, snorkeling and beach time. The boat is yours alone, a bilingual guide comes with you, snorkeling gear is included, and the pace stays relaxed—no rushing between stops or competing for deck space with other groups. Lunch is your choice to arrange; the operator provides bottled water and ice.Is it for me?This is a private charter, so the boat and guide are yours alone—ideal if your family wants to set the pace, skip the crowded tour boats, and spend time at whichever beach appeals most without keeping to someone else's schedule. If you prefer a set itinerary with a group and a fixed departure time, a shared tour boat would be simpler.
Medellin Escobar Sites: Private History Tour with Local GuideYou’ll walk Medellin’s streets where history happened, guided by someone who grew up here and knows every story behind each wall. From Escobar’s last steps to quiet moments at Jardines de Montesacro cemetery, this private tour includes pickup, coffee breaks, and honest conversation you’ll remember long after the trip.
Bogotá Private City Tour: Gold Museum & La Candelaria with GuideYou get picked up from your hotel and spend the day with a private Spanish and English-speaking guide who adapts the route to your pace and interests. The tour includes entry to the Gold Museum, visits to La Candelaria's colonial heart, the view from Monserrate, and major landmarks like Plaza de Bolívar and the Primatial Cathedral. Bottled water and vehicle WiFi are provided, and you return to your hotel at the end of the day.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Bogotá's main museums and historic neighborhoods without joining a large group or sticking to a fixed schedule — the private guide and flexible itinerary let you move at your own pace and skip what doesn't interest you.
Canyoning El Chispero Colombia: Jumps, slides and rappelsCanyoning El Chispero is a four-hour activity in Colombia where you jump, slide and rappel through a canyon full of waterfalls near the village of Vallejuelo. A guide in English or Spanish leads small groups through the route, which includes a 3-meter jump, natural slides, rappels at two waterfalls, and a stop at a rock formation called the rings for a light snack. Helmet, wetsuit, harness and ropes are provided; you need at least moderate fitness and must be 15 or older.Is it for me?The activity starts from the operator's base with transport included, so you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach the canyon—book this if you're staying in the area without your own transport and want a full morning or afternoon of water and rock instead of a guided walk.
Medellin: Private Commune 13 Tour with Metrocable & EscalatorsYou’ll ride Medellin’s metrocable above city rooftops, wander through Commune 13’s vibrant murals with a local guide, sample Colombian snacks like paletas de la 13, and meet residents who bring these streets to life. Expect laughter, stories of transformation, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Party Boat & Snorkeling Day TripYou're picked up in Cartagena, bussed to the coast, and speedboated out to the Rosario Islands for a full day of snorkeling, swimming, and a floating party at Cholón. Lunch and two beers are included, plus all park and equipment fees. The boat ride back is part of the deal — expect some chop on the return, and plan to be back in town by early evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Cartagena who want a full Caribbean day without arranging their own boat or worrying about park fees and equipment — the fixed price and included lunch mean you show up and swim. The speedboat and party atmosphere aren't for everyone, so book this if you're ready for noise, crowds, and a rough ride back.
Medellín: Zip Line, Waterfall Hike & Sky Hammocks Private TourYou get picked up at your hotel, flown across two 700-meter zip lines, hiked to a massive waterfall, fed lunch with a coffee tasting, and suspended in aerial hammocks above the mountains—all with a guide, insurance, and private transport included. The whole day runs nine hours and ends back at your hotel by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main adventure highlights of the Medellín region in one day without arranging separate transport, buying tickets at multiple gates, or timing the logistics yourself—the fixed schedule and private pickup handle all of that, so you just show up and experience it.
Medellín Electric Bike Tour: Centre, Comuna 13 & Street ArtA 6.5-hour electric bike tour of Medellín covering Laureles, Parques del Río, the Minorista market, Plaza Botero and ending with a walking tour of Comuna 13's street art and resilience stories. The tour includes a local guide in English, Spanish or French; helmet, rainwear and bottled water; a coffee stop; and a graffiti-focused walk through the neighbourhood once considered one of the world's most dangerous, now a symbol of urban transformation.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to cover multiple neighborhoods and hills in one day on an e-bike—the electric motor handles the climbs, and your guide adjusts pace for photos and stops.
