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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Coffee Plantation & Jardin Tour from Medellin: Private TransportA 12-hour tour of Medellin and the coffee region around Jardin with a live guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup, lunch and park entry included. The route adapts to your preferences, and stops can be added or shifted during the day. Suited to first-time visitors and anyone wanting both city and countryside in a single outing.Is it for me?Choose this if you want city and countryside in a single day with a local guide steering the route to your interests—stops are yours to call.
Private Santa Marta Airport Transfer – Reliable 24/7 ServiceYou want your Santa Marta trip to start (or end) without hassle—this private transfer means no taxi lines or confusion. Just friendly drivers who know their way around and get you where you need to go safely and comfortably, any hour of the day.
Medellin: City tour with local guide & private carYou’ll wander Medellin’s plazas and parks with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste street snacks at Pueblito Paisa, feel the city’s rhythm in Barefoot Park, and catch panoramic views from Nutibara Hill — all with private transport included. It’s a day full of small moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Cartagena Pub Crawl: Rooftop Cocktails & VIP Club EntryYou get a signature cocktail and half a bottle of aguardiente to share, a Colombian empanada, and entry into three different venues across Cartagena's nightlife scene—including a rooftop bar and a VIP-access club in the walled city. Your guide is a local with years of industry knowledge who skips you past the line and keeps the group moving through the night without you having to figure out where to go next or negotiate entry at the door.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Cartagena's nightlife without figuring out which bars are worth the time or negotiating your way past the door at the club—the guide handles the route and the access, which is what makes three venues in one night actually possible.
Rafting, ATV & Paragliding near Medellín: 3 activities in one dayThis combined adventure near Medellín chains three separate activities—ATV riding, paragliding, and class IV rafting—into one full day, each led by certified guides. Hotel pickup and all equipment are included. The paragliding flight lasts up to 25 minutes depending on weather conditions in the Cocorna canyons, where conditions differ from Medellín itself; the operator reports a 95% probability of flying based on their flight database.Is it for me?Book this if you want three different adventure types (ATV, paragliding, and rafting) in one day and can commit to an early morning start through late afternoon.
Medellín E-Bike Tour: Private Ride Historic Neighborhoods LunchA private electric bike tour of Medellín lasting four hours, with a live guide who speaks English, Spanish or French. You ride through the city's historic center and neighborhoods, stopping at Botero Plaza, Barefoot Park, Laureles and the Park of Lights. Lunch is included; the tour starts and ends at MOVE, one block from Bulevar de la 70. Minimum age is 14; moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?Book the English, Spanish or French departure based on which language you speak—the guide leads the entire tour in that language. The four-hour duration and electric bikes mean you cover the historic center and neighborhoods without exhaustion, and the strategic stops let you absorb the city's history and culture instead of rushing between sites.
Cartagena Highlights Tour: Old City, Getsemaní & San Felipe CastleYou’ll walk Cartagena’s most iconic streets, hear stories only locals know, and see the city’s history come alive—from pirate defenses to vibrant Getsemaní murals. This tour blends culture, shopping, and real moments you won’t find in a guidebook.
Medellín Comuna 8: Walking tour with local guideYou’ll walk Medellín’s Comuna 8 with a local guide, ride two metrocables past vibrant murals, taste neighborhood snacks, and wander through the Circunvalar Garden overlooking the city. Expect honest stories and small surprises—a side of Medellín you’ll remember long after heading home.
Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour & Street Art StoriesYou’ll walk through Comuna 13 in Medellin with a local guide who shares real stories behind its street art and transformation. See murals up close, watch dancers perform, ride outdoor escalators for hillside views, and sample local snacks like pandebono and maracumango ice cream. If you want something honest and lively — not just another sightseeing loop — this tour leaves an impression.
Rosario Islands Day Pass from Cartagena: Private Island AccessA day pass to a private island in the Rosario Islands near Cartagena gives you lunch, a welcome cocktail, beach loungers and seven hours of swimming in waters the operator reserves for their guests; an English-speaking guide is with the group, and a visit to the Oceanarium is optional at the same price. A government dock fee of COP 31,500 is paid when you depart.Is it for me?Seven hours gives you a full island day without eating into the rest of your Cartagena itinerary—long enough to swim, rest and eat without the pressure of a rushed schedule, short enough to be back in the city by evening if you have other plans.
Tierra Bomba Island ATV Tour: Ride Trails and BeachesA 2-hour ATV tour on Tierra Bomba Island from Cartagena where you ride Honda 420 ATVs across trails and through local communities, then stop at private beaches to swim. The tour includes water taxi transport to and from the island, helmet, cold drinks, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish; minimum two ATVs per group. Available daily at 10am and 2pm.Is it for me?Book the 10am departure if you want the cooler part of the day on the trails; the 2pm slot works better if you're sleeping in or prefer an afternoon swim. Either way, you need at least one other rider in your party to meet the two-ATV minimum, so plan accordingly if you're traveling solo.
Bucaramanga: Paragliding Chicamocha Canyon with Professional PilotYou'll be harnessed to a professional paragliding pilot who launches from 1,550 meters and climbs into the thermals above the Chicamocha Canyon. The flight includes all equipment and lasts as long as the air conditions allow, giving you a view of the canyon, river, and surrounding landscape that ground level can't match. No experience or special fitness is required, and the operation accommodates wheelchairs and families with small children.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Chicamocha Canyon from the air without learning to fly yourself — the pilot handles everything, which is what makes it possible to go from ground level to 2,000 meters in a single morning.
Medellín Street Art Tour with Private TransportationA 4-hour street art tour of Medellín with a bilingual guide, private van transport and hotel pickup. You drive through two neighborhoods, stop to examine graffiti up close, and learn which walls hold the city's best work. The guide points out the coolest pieces and introduces you to parts of town most visitors miss.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see street art across two neighborhoods in one afternoon—the van handles the travel between areas so you stay fresh for looking, not walking.
Bogotá Hotel - Airport: Private transfer with flexible pickupYou’ll be picked up right at your Bogotá hotel by a local driver who knows both English and Spanish. Enjoy a quiet ride through waking city streets straight to El Dorado Airport, with flexible pickup times and support if your flight changes. It’s an easy start (or end) to your trip you’ll remember for how smooth it felt.
San Jose coffee bike tour: Ride plantations with local guideA four-hour guided bike tour from San Jose through coffee plantations and countryside, with a stop at a working farm to see the process firsthand, taste fruit, and meet the people who grow it. The route stays quiet and flat enough for moderate cyclists; the guide speaks English or Spanish; children join from age 12.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you pick the language when you book—useful if you want to follow the commentary without translation or if you're traveling with someone who speaks one language better than the other. The four-hour loop works for cyclists with moderate fitness who want to move through the landscape instead of standing still at viewpoints.
3-Day Caño Cristales Tour: Pink Dolphins & River PoolsA 3-day guided tour from Bogotá to La Macarena in Colombia's Amazon region, with round-trip flights, hotel accommodation and meals included. You boat the Guayabero River looking for freshwater dolphins, hike to named pools like Los Hoyos and Los Pianos at Caño Cristales, and swim in Caño Cristalitos' clear water. Groups stay under eight people and are matched to your fitness level; Day 1 and Day 3 adapt to that level, while Day 2 offers route options within the reserve itself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're comfortable with basic accommodation and want to move through the jungle on foot and by boat rather than watch from a vehicle. The small group size and hiking-level matching mean you're not racing through the reserve or sitting out while others hike ahead—the pace and route fit what you can actually do. A yellow fever vaccine is strongly recommended and may be required, so check requirements before booking.
ATV Riding in Cartagena: Countryside & Beach AdventureAn ATV riding adventure in Cartagena that takes you through the countryside, across to the beach, and back with a traditional Colombian lunch included. The route runs 2.5 hours with a bilingual guide in English and Spanish; hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are part of the package. Minimum age is 16.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours with lunch included, this ride fits into a morning or afternoon without taking up your whole day. The minimum age of 16 means it works for families with teenagers, though it's not suitable for pregnant travelers.
Neiva: Barista Class & Huila Coffee TastingYou learn barista techniques and the history of Huila coffee from an expert, taste three specialty coffees while identifying their distinct flavor notes, and have time to browse and buy local products before you leave. The class happens at a working café in Neiva, so you're learning in the actual environment where the coffee is prepared.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Huila coffee beyond the cup — the barista teaches you the techniques and history so you can taste the difference yourself, and you leave with bags of specialty coffee that remind you how.
Day in the Rosario Islands with Lunch from CartagenaA day tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with round-trip boat transport from the bodeguita dock, welcome cocktail, lunch with five menu options, and access to natural and artificial pools, hammock areas, volleyball, ping pong and sunbeds. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the group. The tour runs eight hours and includes free transport to Cocoliso Island and the oceanarium if you choose to visit.Is it for me?Eight hours is long enough to swim, eat and rest without the day feeling thin, but short enough that you can book other activities before or after — the morning is yours to explore Cartagena, or the evening if you want dinner in the old town.
Guatapé Private Tour with Helicopter Ride from MedellínA private tour from Medellín combining a climb of El Peñol Rock—a 650-foot granite monolith with 740 steps to the top—and a 6-minute helicopter flight over Guatapé's reservoir and town. The tour includes a bilingual guide, air-conditioned vehicle pickup, and insurance; you arrange your own lunch and pay a small entry fee at the rock.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the pace and timing are yours alone—ideal if you want to linger at the summit or move through the itinerary without waiting for a group. The helicopter flight is the differentiator: you get both the ground-level perspective of climbing the rock and the aerial view most visitors never see, making it worth the longer day and the extra cost.
