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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Cartagena Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & AC VehiclesYou get picked up at the airport with no haggling, travel in a new air-conditioned van with a driver who knows Cartagena, and arrive at your hotel with the fare already settled. The service handles luggage, works with strollers and wheelchairs, and tracks your flight so the driver is ready when you land. Book ahead and skip the taxi line.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi queue and the uncertainty of negotiating a fare after landing — the driver meets you at arrivals and the price is already set, which turns a stressful arrival into a straightforward ride into the city.
Guatavita Lake & Salt Cathedral Private Day Tour from BogotáYou’ll get to explore Colombia’s legendary Lake Guatavita and the underground Salt Cathedral at your own pace, with a friendly local guide and private transport. It’s a mix of history, myth, and real Colombian life—all in one day.
Cartagena Bay Paddleboarding & Sunset Lights NightStep onto an LED-lit paddleboard in Cartagena Bay as sunset colors fade into night. With a local guide showing you how (no experience needed), you’ll glide over glowing water, spot fish darting below, and catch city lights flickering behind you—a feeling you’ll remember long after leaving Colombia.
Bogotá: Gold Museum, Monserrate & La Candelaria Private TourYou start in La Candelaria's cobbled lanes tasting fresh tropical fruit, move through Plaza de Bolívar's political monuments with your guide's context, ride the cable car up Monserrate for views that frame the entire Andes, skip the Gold Museum's line to spend real time with 55,000 pre-Columbian artifacts, and finish in the Botero Museum surrounded by playful art. Hotel pickup and drop-off, skip-the-line entry, and a local guide who knows how to make each stop land — all in 7 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day in Bogotá and want the main landmarks without arranging transport, entry tickets, or timing yourself — the private guide and fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to actually absorb each place.
Medellín Salsa Class & Social Dancing Tuesday NightA Tuesday evening salsa class and social dance party at El Social Tienda Mixta in Medellín's El Poblado neighborhood, open to all levels with no prior experience needed. The class runs from 8 to 10 PM with instruction in English and Spanish; a live salsa orchestra takes over at 10 PM and social dancing continues until midnight. A welcome cocktail (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) is included throughout the event.Is it for me?This is a shared class and social event, not private instruction, so you're learning and dancing alongside other travelers and locals—which is what makes the authentic Tuesday night atmosphere possible. Choose this if you want to learn salsa steps in a real Medellín venue rather than in a studio, and if dancing with a live band and a mixed crowd appeals to you more than a structured lesson alone.
Colombia Paso Fino Horse Tour with Private GuideYou’ll meet Colombia’s Paso Fino horses up close at Criadero Lusitania farm near Bogotá, share coffee and stories with local breeders, taste traditional lunch dishes under a tin roof, and watch the unique paso gait in action—a day full of small moments you’ll remember long after heading home.
Tejo and Beer Tour in Bogotá: Play Colombia's National SportA Tejo and beer tour in Bogotá is a 3-hour activity where you throw metal discs at small explosives while drinking local beer and learning Colombia's national sport from a guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a minimum of four beers per person, field reservation and all-risk insurance are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish and the minimum age is 18.Is it for me?You're staying in Bogotá and want to do something locals actually do instead of the standard sightseeing route—this puts you in a downtown neighborhood playing Colombia's national sport with a guide and other travelers, drinking beer and learning the rules as you throw.
Bogotá City Tour: Gold Museum, Monserrate & La CandelariaYou’ll get to see Bogotá’s main sights at your own pace—historic squares, gold treasures, mountain views—all with local insights and plenty of time for coffee breaks or photos.
San Basilio de Palenque walking tour: History lunchA seven-hour walking tour from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque with a local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and beverages included. You arrive at 9:30, visit the monument to Benkos Bioho (the freedom leader), walk through the town's old houses and streets, learn words in Palenquero language, eat a local fish lunch, and return to your hotel by 2:30 pm. The guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand the history of African resistance and freedom in the Americas through the people who lived it — the guide is from the community, the lunch is cooked by residents, and the afternoon ends with live music rather than a bus ride back. The fixed schedule and included transport mean the day holds together without you arranging anything separately.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Lagoon Private TourThis private tour from Bogotá takes you to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá—the world's only subterranean Catholic church carved inside a former salt mine—and the sacred Guatavita Lagoon, birthplace of the El Dorado legend. Your own driver-guide handles transport and timing; hotel pickup, lunch at a local restaurant, and entrance fees to both sites are included. The 10-hour day unfolds at your pace, with stops in the colonial towns of Zipaquirá and Guatavita between the two main attractions.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to see two major sites without coordinating public transport or joining a shared group. The private format and your own driver-guide mean timing stays flexible—you set the pace at each stop, and the day holds together without anyone building it.
Bogotá: Specialty Coffee Tasting & Brewing MethodsYou'll taste four different coffees prepared four different ways, learning how grinding, water, and technique change what ends up in your cup. A flavor guide helps you name what you're tasting, and a local empanada clears your palate between rounds. The farmers who grew the coffee walk you through the whole thing, so you leave knowing where it came from and how to brew it better at home.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand coffee beyond the cup — the farmers explain how their choices affect flavor, so you leave knowing how to brew better at home and why the coffee matters. The small-group format and accessible space work well for solo travelers, couples, and mixed-ability groups.
Medellin Escobar Sites: Private History Tour with Local GuideYou’ll walk Medellin’s streets with a local guide who shares honest stories behind each site — from Escobar’s grave to neighborhoods shaped by his legacy. Private transport keeps things comfortable while you see both famous spots and daily life up close. It’s an experience that lingers long after you leave Medellin.
Pereira to Salento Transfer: Pickup at Your Chosen TimeYou get a private car from Pereira to Salento (or vice versa) with a confirmed driver and pickup details sent the day before. Choose your own time and location, make short stops if you need them, and book your return journey separately so you're not locked into a round-trip schedule. The car is licensed, insured, and air-conditioned, and the driver knows the roads well enough to work around traffic.Is it for me?Book this if you land at an awkward hour, travel with luggage, or want to leave Salento on your own timeline instead of waiting for a group bus—the private car and flexible booking mean you're not coordinating around anyone else's schedule.
Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Car & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at the airport with a name sign, driven in an air-conditioned car to your hotel with no waiting charges, and arrive knowing the price was fixed before you landed. The driver waits through immigration without extra fees and can answer questions about Cartagena along the way. Bottled water is included, and infant seats are available if you're traveling with young children.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Cartagena with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a taxi, negotiating a price at the curb, or tracking down a ride on your phone—the driver is already there, the price is locked in, and you know exactly what to expect.
Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel DropoffYou get a named driver waiting at arrivals with a sign bearing your name, luggage assistance into a private vehicle, and a direct route to your Cartagena hotel without stops or detours. The driver tracks your flight, so pickup adjusts if you land early or late. You pay one fixed price upfront and never negotiate at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Cartagena with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a ride on arrival or negotiating a price — the driver waiting at arrivals and the fixed rate upfront are what turn a travel day into something you can actually relax through.
Cocora Valley hummingbird circuit: 12 km mountain hikeThe Hummingbird Circuit is a 12-kilometer mountain hike through Cocora Valley starting from Salento, combining wax palm forest, fog forest, seven suspension bridges and a mountain estate viewpoint overlooking Morrogacho Hill. A jeep carries you from Salento to the trailhead (20–25 minutes), and a local guide leads the route in English or Spanish. The tour includes transport, all park tickets, a snack at the Acaime Reserve and a picnic at the mountain viewpoint.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Salento without a car—the jeep pickup from town and the guide handling the route means you start the hike rested instead of navigating the valley alone. The 12-kilometer distance and mountain terrain demand solid fitness, so it suits hikers comfortable with a full morning of elevation and distance.
Medellín Zipline, ATV & Horseback Riding Private TourA full-day private activity from Medellín combining zip lining on Colombia's second-highest line, ATV riding and horseback riding, with hotel pickup and drop-off, bilingual guide and all equipment provided. The day runs 12 hours and includes certified instructors for each activity; minimum age is 8 years, and participants must weigh no more than 100 kg (220 lbs).Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Medellín without a car and want to skip the logistics of finding three separate operators and coordinating transport between them—the pickup, the guide and the equipment are all arranged, so you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds as a single experience.
Cartagena Surfing Lessons with Colombian Team CoachesPrivate surfing lessons in Cartagena taught by high-performance athletes and coaches from the Colombian surf team. The school meets you at Polybeachouse, runs through technique on a surf simulator, then takes you into the water for about 90 minutes total. Lycra wear, board, leash, bottled water and professional photography are included; guides speak English and Spanish, and children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you're a first-time surfer with a free afternoon or if you've surfed elsewhere and want to refine your technique with someone who's competed internationally. The instructors speak English and Spanish, so language won't slow you down, and children from age 5 can join—the lesson adjusts to whoever is in the water.
Medellin airport transfer with local driver & pickupYou’ll land in Medellin and spot your driver right away—no stress or confusion. Enjoy an air-conditioned ride with WiFi from MDE airport into town, plus help with your luggage and a few friendly tips along the way. It’s an easy start you’ll remember long after you arrive.
San Basilio de Palenque Private Day Trip from CartagenaThis is your chance to walk Palenque’s vibrant streets with a native guide, taste homemade Caribbean dishes for lunch, sip fresh raspado under the sun, and hear stories of resistance that shaped Colombia’s history. Experience living culture—and real hospitality—in one unforgettable day.
