Things to do in Colombia
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food in MedellínA three-hour guided tour of Comuna 13, Medellín's most-visited neighborhood, led by a local guide in Spanish or English. You walk through the district with the most graffiti in the city, learning the history behind the murals; taste street food including empanadas, patacón with hogao, sausages and mango ice cream with salt and lemon; ride the electric escalators to a viewpoint overlooking all of Medellín; and visit an art gallery and Independencia 2, where the guide explains the neighborhood's transformation and its difficult past.Is it for me?Choose a Spanish-language guide if you speak Spanish fluently and want the most detailed local commentary; pick English if you need the tour explained in English, and know that your guide is still a lifelong resident of Comuna 13 who will answer questions about the neighborhood's history and present.
Guatapé Day Tour from Medellín: Rock, Boat & Colorful TownA 10-hour guided day tour from Medellín to Guatapé combines a boat ride across the reservoir, a walk through the town's famous zócalos and umbrella street, a visit to a llama and animal farm, and optional rock climbing—with breakfast, lunch, professional guide, transport and travel insurance included. The rock entrance fee (approximately 35,000 Colombian pesos, cash only) is separate; children under 3 receive no meals.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Guatapé's most recognizable sights—the painted streets, the reservoir, the rock—without spending the day figuring out transport, timing or where to eat. The guide handles the sequence and the logistics, so you move through the day without gaps or backtracking.
Medellín: Pablo Escobar Museum & Personal History TourYou walk through a private collection of Pablo Escobar's personal possessions — vehicles, furniture, aircraft parts, and everyday items — guided in English or Spanish by someone connected to the family. Photography is permitted throughout. The tour contextualizes the artifacts within Colombia's recent history and the family's own narrative, offering a perspective you won't find in mainstream media. Plan for a couple of hours and bring an open mind.Is it for me?This is for travelers interested in Colombia's recent history and willing to engage with a complex, family-centered perspective on a controversial figure — not a sensationalized tour, but a direct look at the artifacts and the story the family tells about them.
Cartagena Island Hopping: Snorkel, Lunch & Beach ClubsAn island-hopping tour from Cartagena visiting Bocachica Fort, the Rosario Islands and other stops with snorkeling and lunch included. You choose between an eco tour on a shuttle boat, a VIP experience on a comfort speedboat with premium island access, or a party-focused tour hitting the louder beach clubs — all run 8 to 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM with a bilingual guide.Is it for me?Pick the Eco Tour for a nature-focused day with snorkeling and wildlife stops on a shared shuttle boat. Choose VIP if you want smaller groups, personalized service and a comfort speedboat with premium island access. Go Party Tour only if you're an adult seeking high-energy beach clubs and don't mind crowds and vendors — it's built for that scene, not for quiet relaxation.
4-Day Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 1,200 Steps to RuinsYou hike four days through jungle and cloud forest to reach Ciudad Perdida, sleeping in camps and walking past indigenous villages. SENA-trained guides handle the history and anthropology. Pickup from Santa Marta, meals and snacks included, and your luggage can stay behind or be sent ahead — so you only carry what you need for the trail.Is it for me?Right for travelers with moderate fitness who want to hike to the Lost City with guides who know the region and communities firsthand. Plan for four full days of hiking and jungle living — that's what makes reaching Ciudad Perdida and visiting Kogui villages possible without rushing.
Bogotá Bike Tour: 12km Ride Through Neighborhoods & Street ArtA four-hour bike tour of central Bogotá covers about 12 kilometers of mostly flat terrain, passing through La Candelaria's colonial center, a fruit market, street art, and the National Museum before stopping in Parque Nacional for traditional Colombian food and a coffee roaster visit. The route includes a chance to watch or play tejo, Colombia's national sport. Group tours depart at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. daily; private departures can start at any time. A bilingual guide, bike and helmet are included.Is it for me?Choose the 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. group departure if you want to ride with other travelers and stick to a set schedule; book a private tour if you need flexibility on timing or prefer to ride with only your own group. The mostly flat terrain and frequent food stops suit anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move through neighborhoods at a relaxed pace rather than cover distance quickly.
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour Medellín: Street Art & EscalatorsA graffiti tour of Medellín's Comuna 13 with a bilingual guide, private transportation from El Poblado, and stops at the district's electric escalators, street art, a coffee museum and the Neon House. The tour runs three to four hours and includes water, snacks, mango cream and coffee. You'll see how one of the city's most violent neighborhoods transformed into a symbol of art and change, with live dance and freestyle performances along the way.Is it for me?The tour picks you up in El Poblado, so you don't need a car or local knowledge to reach Comuna 13—the van and guide handle the route, the timing and the stories behind what you're seeing. If you're staying in the city center without transport, this is how the neighborhood becomes accessible in a single morning or afternoon.
Guatapé from Medellín: Piedra del Peñol & Boat Tour Celebrity HomesYou climb Piedra del Peñol, walk the painted streets of Guatapé, eat two regional meals, take a 40-minute boat ride past celebrity homes, and visit a llama farm—all in one day without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself. Pickup from central Medellín, guide included, insurance covered, return by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want Guatapé's main attractions—the rock, the town, the water, the animals—in one day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing; the fixed itinerary and included meals mean you show up and the rest is handled.
Guatapé & Piedra del Peñol: Boat Tour, Tastings & LunchYou’ll snack your way through Guatapé with strawberries and tree tomato in the morning, climb Piedra del Peñol for wild views, cruise the reservoir by boat with lunch served onboard, then wander colorful streets tasting local pastries and cheeses before heading back to Medellín—full of stories as well as food.
Bike Tour Medellín: Hidden Parks & Local NeighborhoodsA half-day bike tour of Medellín guided by someone who knows the city's back roads, quiet parks and viewpoints that solo travelers miss. You'll pedal through the colorful Pueblito Paisa hilltop village, the tree-lined Conquistadores neighborhood, Botero Plaza and Barefoot Park, with a local guide speaking English or Spanish and a light refreshment included. Children from age 12 are welcome; the tour runs 3 to 4 hours and departs at 9:30 AM or 3:00 PM daily.Is it for me?If you're staying without a car or just arrived in the city, the 9:30 AM or 3:00 PM departures mean you don't need to arrange your own transport — the route itself is the plan, and a local guide handles the navigation and timing. The private format keeps your group together and lets you move at one pace instead of waiting for stragglers or rushing ahead.
Palenque cultural tour: African roots and traditional danceA five- to six-hour cultural tour of Palenque led by a native guide in English or Spanish, visiting the town square, Palenque Viejo, the museum house and traditional medicine sites while learning Bantu language, watching a dance performance, and ending with a typical Palenquero lunch. Transport, water and the guide are included; you'll move between stops quickly to cover the most important aspects of the town's history as the first free people of America.Is it for me?The native guide delivers the tour in English or Spanish, so you follow the history and the language lessons comfortably in whichever one you speak — the pace is built for groups of mixed backgrounds to move through the landmarks together without anyone getting lost in translation.
Comuna 13 Medellín guided tour: Graffiti, escalators, snacksA guided tour of Comuna 13 in Medellín takes you through the neighborhood's transformation via its most visible markers: the graffiti that covers the streets, the escalators built into the hillside, and the artistic performances that happen there. The guide walks you through the history behind each, stops at viewpoints and an art gallery, and includes typical snacks—empanadas, butifarras, patacones with hogado, and mango popsicles—as you go. The tour runs three hours and operates in English or Spanish.Is it for me?Most Comuna 13 tours rush through the highlights and leave you with photos but no context. This one has a guide who explains the graffiti stories and the escalators—the infrastructure detail that actually shaped the neighborhood—so you understand what you're looking at instead of just seeing it.
Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour & Metrocable Day TripYou’ll wander barefoot through parks, ride above Medellin on the Metrocable, trace stories along Comuna 13’s graffiti walls with your local guide, taste street snacks and ice cream you’ve never heard of—and end up seeing the city (and maybe yourself) differently by sunset.
Pablo Escobar tour in Medellin: The neighborhoods and museumA guided tour of Medellin tracing the history of Pablo Escobar through the neighborhoods where he grew up, Inflection Park built on the site of the Monaco Building, Montesacro Cemetery where he and other key figures are buried, and the Pablo Escobar Museum. The guide narrates the events and attacks that marked this period in Colombian history. A national beer or bottled water is included; museum entry depends on which option you select at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the option with museum entry if you want to see the photographs, vehicles and objects that document this period; pick the tour-only option if you prefer the neighborhoods and cemetery without going inside the museum.
Medellín: Metro Cable, Botero Plaza & Pueblito Paisa Day TourYou’ll ride Medellín’s metro cable above colorful neighborhoods, wander among Botero’s playful sculptures in the city center, dip your feet into cool water at Barefoot Park, and finish with panoramic views from Pueblito Paisa—all guided by locals who share stories you won’t find in any brochure.
Bogotá Private City Tour: La Candelaria, Museums & MonserrateA private city tour of Bogotá with a live guide in English or Spanish, covering La Candelaria's colonial streets, Monserrate mountain, and your choice of the Gold Museum and Botero Museum. You select a 5-hour option (museums or Monserrate) or a 7-hour option (both), and the guide customizes the stops and pacing to your interests. Hotel pickup and drop-off, museum entry, and traditional food tastings are included; the guide teaches Colombian history—armed conflict, the peace process, and how the city rebuilt itself.Is it for me?Pick the 7-hour option if you want to see both the mountain views and the museums without coming back another day. Choose a 5-hour option if you're short on time or want to focus on one experience—museums if you prefer indoor art and history, Monserrate if you want the city from above and the colonial streets below.
Candelaria Walking Tour Bogotá: Historic Center with Local GuideA shared walking tour of Bogotá's Candelaria neighborhood led by a certified guide in English or Spanish, covering the historic center's landmarks over three hours. The guide meets the group at the Gold Museum, walks you past Plaza de Bolívar, Teatro Colón, and the Botero Museum, and ends at the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center. A free tour map is included; museum entries are not.Is it for me?Pick this shared walking tour if you want a guide-led narrative connecting Bogotá's indigenous, colonial, and modern layers—rather than piecing together separate museum visits on your own.
Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Tour & Local Snack PickupYou’ll float in warm volcanic mud at Totumo near Cartagena, get rinsed off by friendly locals in a lakeside splash, then snack on something freshly fried while your skin feels new. Expect laughter, simple comforts, bilingual guidance, and moments that linger after you’re back in town.
Private Walking Tour Cartagena Walled City & GetsemaníA private walking tour of Cartagena's Walled City and Getsemaní neighborhood with a certified local guide in English or Spanish. You control the pace—stop for photos, linger at a plaza, or move on—while your guide uncovers stories of Indigenous peoples, Spanish conquest, slavery, independence, and the Caribbean culture that defines the city today. Hotel pickup is included with one option; the other starts at the Clock Tower. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Your guide brings Cartagena's stories to life while you set the pace—linger in plazas, skip ahead, or dive deeper into whatever captures you.
Medellín: Coffee Farm & Roastery Tour with PickupYou’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.
