Things to do in Colombia
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Private Cartagena city and street food tour: 4 hours with a guideA private 4-hour walking tour of Cartagena with a multilingual guide covers La Popa, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the walled city, the Inquisition Palace, the vaults, and five neighborhoods—Manga, Pie de la Popa, Getsemany, San Diego and Centro—with street food tastings woven through the route. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide skips the long lines at major sites. The tour runs in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one additional language.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the guide sets the pace around your questions and interests instead of a group schedule. Book it if you want someone who knows Cartagena's history—slavery, pirates, architecture, the Spanish military strategy—woven into the stops, and if you'd rather taste street food with explanation than eat a sit-down meal alone.
Taxi driver in Bogota: Move at your own paceYou get a private bilingual driver, flexible scheduling, and door-to-door transport throughout Bogotá without arranging pickups separately or sharing a vehicle. Wi-Fi and water are included, and the driver can offer local recommendations. Book by specifying your dates, duration, and pickup location—the service adapts to your itinerary, not the other way around.Is it for me?Book this if you're managing multiple stops across Bogotá and don't want to arrange separate rides, negotiate fares, or navigate the city yourself—the fixed price and flexible schedule mean you control your day without the logistics.
Canyoning Guatape River: Jumps, slides and waterfall descentsCanyoning on Guatape River is a guided activity where you jump into natural pools, slide down rock formations and rappel down waterfalls with helmet, harness and neoprene suit provided. The five-hour outing starts with a 40-minute walk from Samaria village to the canyon, includes a light snack during the activity, and ends with a 10-minute walk back to transport. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?This is a shared group activity led by a guide, so you're not managing the technical setup or the descents yourself—the guide controls the pace and safety of each jump, slide and rappel. It suits anyone with a free afternoon and moderate fitness who wants to try canyoning without needing prior experience or private instruction.
Bogotá Private City Tour with Local Guide & PickupStep into Bogotá with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a driver. Ride up Monserrate for city views, wander La Candelaria’s colorful lanes, taste real Colombian food, and see gold treasures and Botero’s art up close — all at your own pace. It’s the kind of day you’ll remember every time you hear street music or smell fresh coffee again.
Medellín Night E-Bike Tour with Gourmet DinnerA private night tour of Medellín by electric bike, with a live guide in your chosen language (English, Spanish or French), visits Pueblito Paisa, River Parks, the Smart Building and Park of Lights over 3.5 hours and includes a gourmet dinner at a selected restaurant. You set the stops and the pace on fully assisted bikes—no pedaling required—and the guide shares the city's history and culture as you ride. Minimum age is 12; moderate fitness is needed.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to cover Medellín's key neighborhoods and landmarks in one evening without the physical effort of pedaling, and if having a guide who adapts to your pace and interests matters more to you than sticking to a fixed schedule. The private format and included dinner make it suited to travelers seeking a complete experience rather than a quick sightseeing loop.
Saturday Night Bar Crawl Cartagena: 4 venues with local guideA Saturday night bar crawl in Cartagena's Centro Historico with a live guide in English or Spanish, hitting Barra 7, XO Rooftop, Casa Palenque and Seven 7 Times between 8:30 pm and just after midnight. You get drink promos at the first two stops and free entry to the last two clubs; locals sometimes join, so you can practice Spanish and meet people who live here.Is it for me?Book this crawl if you're new to Cartagena and want to see where locals actually go out instead of following a tourist map — the guide handles the route and the group stays together, so you move through four venues without figuring out where to go next.
Friday Night Bar Crawl Cartagena: 4 bars with local guideA Friday night bar crawl in Cartagena's Centro Historico takes you through four local bars and clubs over roughly four hours, starting at 8:30 pm. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group through Barra 7, XO Rooftop, El Pasquin and Seven 7 Times, with drink promos at the first stop, a discount at the second, and free entry to both final venues. Locals sometimes join the crawl, so you may end up practicing Spanish with Colombians who know the scene. Dress code is enforced: pants and closed shoes required; no swimwear, shorts, sandals, hats or sleeveless shirts.Is it for me?You're 18 or older and want to see where Cartagena's locals actually go on a Friday night instead of a tourist bar circuit—the guide, the timing, and the mix of venues are built around that. Dress code is strict and enforced, so plan your outfit before you arrive.
Thursday Night Bar Crawl in Cartagena Centro HistoricoA Thursday night bar crawl in Cartagena's Centro Historico takes you through four local venues in the city's most active nightlife district, led by Colombian hosts who built these crawls to give visitors a locals' experience. You'll spend an hour at the first bar, then move to the next three venues on an hourly schedule, finishing at a club by 12:15 am. The crawl includes drink promos at Barra 7, a discount at XO Rooftop, and free entry to two clubs; a live guide speaks English and Spanish. Minimum age is 18, and a dress code applies—no swimwear, sandals, shorts, hats, sportswear, sunglasses or sleeveless shirts.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide who knows which local bars matter and can get you past the door—you'll move with a group on a set schedule, but you'll need to dress formally (pants and closed shoes required).
Snorkeling in Cartagena: Isla de Barú beach day with lunchA full-day beach excursion to Isla de Barú from Cartagena with snorkeling in coral reefs, swimming, lunch and drinks included. The operator picks you up, brings you to Playa Tranquila at the Fosforito Beach House, and handles the meal and the gear — you arrive with nothing but a swimsuit and leave when the day ends.Is it for me?Eight hours on the island means a full beach day without the rush — long enough to snorkel, swim, rest and eat without cutting any of it short, and short enough to fit into an afternoon or morning arrival in Cartagena without eating the whole day.
Medellín Paragliding: City Views & HD Video from San FélixYou're picked up from your hotel, driven to the launch site in San Félix, and flown above Medellín for 1–2 hours with a trained pilot. The flight includes optional aerial tricks, and you receive full HD video and photos from a mounted GoPro. Transportation, all equipment, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; you return to the city in the afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a high-adrenaline view of Medellín that you can't get any other way — the paragliding itself is what makes the city visible from above, and the video is what makes it stick.
Walking Tour Cartagena Old City: Gold Museum & Plaza de BolívarA guided walking tour of Cartagena's Old Town starts at Las Bóvedas and moves through the walled city's cobblestone streets, stopping at the Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, the Cathedral and the clock tower. Your bilingual English-Spanish guide leads the route at your own pace, and entry tickets to all attractions are included. The Gold Museum closes Mondays and can be swapped for another museum if the group prefers.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer a guided walk with museum entries bundled in rather than exploring the old city on your own, or if you want a bilingual guide to explain the colonial architecture and pre-Hispanic artifacts as you move through each site.
Bachelor Party Bar Tour: Best Nightlife Spots with Local GuideIf you want more than just drinks—real connections, local tips, and a wild night out—this bachelor party bar tour is your ticket. You’ll get access to hidden spots and meet people you’d never find on your own.
Bogotá La Candelaria: 3-Hour Walking Tour & Fruit TastingYou walk La Candelaria with a local guide for three hours, starting with fruit and juice tasting at the market, then moving through the neighborhood's colonial squares, universities, and monuments to independence. You'll see Plaza de Bolívar and learn the story of the Muiscas, the Spanish foundation, and Colombia's independence leaders, with the Gold Museum pointed out along the way. Hotel pickup is included, and the route adjusts if museums are closed on your day.Is it for me?Book this if you want the founding story of Bogotá and its independence history without arranging your own transport or timing between stops — the three-hour window and included pickup mean you move through the city with someone who knows why each place matters, and you taste the food as you go.
Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs: Relaxing Day Trip with PickupYou’ll wander through Santa Rosa de Cabal’s lively streets, soak in mineral-rich hot springs beneath waterfalls, and taste authentic local chorizo. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time to relax in volcanic waters or chat with locals over lunch, this is one of those days you’ll remember long after the trip.
Bogotá La Candelaria: Private Tour & Gold Museum EntryYou're picked up from your hotel and driven into La Candelaria, Bogotá's historic center, where your guide walks you through the colonial architecture and tells you the city's actual history instead of the tourist version. You spend time inside either the Gold Museum or the Botero Museum (whichever is open that day), get a snack, and return to your hotel within three hours. Private transport means no waiting for a group or navigating the metro with luggage.Is it for me?Book this if you're short on time but want to actually understand Bogotá's colonial past and see the architecture that defines it — the private guide and transport mean you move at your own pace instead of waiting for a group, and the museum entry is already sorted so you don't have to choose or pay separately.
Cocora Valley horseback riding tour from SalentoA horseback riding tour through Salento and Cocora Valley in Colombia's Coffee Region, guided by a local expert who shares the stories of the mountains, farms and the wax palm that defines the landscape. Hotel pickup is included from Pereira, Armenia, Filandia or Salento. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours and requires no prior riding experience; all-risk insurance and a horse handler are part of the package.Is it for me?Choose your pickup city based on where you're staying in the Coffee Region—the guide meets you there and handles the drive to Salento, so you start the ride rested instead of exhausted. The 6 to 8 hour commitment fits a full day without eating into the next one, and because no riding skill is required, the only thing you need to decide is whether you want to spend a morning and afternoon in the saddle.
ATV quad bike tour Medellín: Ride trails with lunch includedA four-hour quad bike activity in Rionegro near Medellín where you ride your own ATV through dirt trails, country roads and panoramic stretches of eastern Antioquia. An expert local guide leads the route, adapts the difficulty to your level, and stops for photos and views. Lunch at an authentic local restaurant, professional photos and videos, private transportation from your hotel, protective gear, and drinks are included. Minimum age is 18; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?You ride the quad bike yourself on every stretch — this is not a guided tour where you sit and watch. Choose this if you want to handle the bike and feel the trails under your own control, and you're comfortable with four hours of physical riding with breaks built in. The private group and the guide's ability to adjust difficulty means beginners and experienced riders both get a day that matches their pace.
Bogotá: La Candelaria & Gold Museum Private TourYou get hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, and entry to two major museums in one morning, plus a walking tour through La Candelaria and the historic center. The pace is slow enough to actually listen and look, and the guide handles all the timing so you don't have to worry about museum closures or getting lost. Four hours total, private transportation, everything arranged before you arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Bogotá landmarks and two major museums in one morning without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself — the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you show up at your hotel and everything else is handled.
Horseback Riding in the Andes Mountains: 2-hour ride with lunchEcological horseback riding in the Andes Mountains near Bogotá, led by a certified guide with helmet and lunch included. You ride for approximately two hours through landscapes including the Salitre viewpoint and the San Rafael reservoir, then return to a restaurant for a barbecue meal. The full outing takes about five hours from pickup at Avenida Chile shopping center to drop-off.Is it for me?Small groups work well here since the ride moves at a pace suited to mixed experience levels. If you've never ridden before or want a half-day mountain outing that includes a meal, the two-hour ride plus lunch and transport fits a morning or afternoon block without dominating your entire day.
Bogotá: 3-in-1 City Tour with Coffee Tasting & Walking TourYou board a panoramic bus in the modern north, walk through the colonial heart of La Candelaria for two hours with a guide, and taste Colombian coffee, emeralds, and coca tea along the way. The guide stays with you the entire route, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles all the driving so you can focus on what you're seeing. You're back in the afternoon with the card discounts and the kind of knowledge that makes the city stick with you.Is it for me?Right for travelers with one day in Bogotá who want to see both the modern and historic sides without arranging transport or choosing between neighborhoods—the fixed route and guide handle the logistics so you can focus on the city itself. The 2-hour walking section means you're on your feet for part of it, but the bus covers the rest, making it manageable for most fitness levels.
