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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Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch & SnorkelingYou’ll spend your day cruising between five Rosario Islands stops by boat from Cartagena—snorkeling over bright reefs (if you want), eating fresh-cooked lunch with your feet in the sand, hearing stories from your local guide, and soaking up sun on quiet beaches or busier ones if you pick the party route. Expect laughter, sea spray, simple food—and maybe a few surprises along the way.
Cartagena: Street Food Walking Tour & 10 Local TastingsYou’ll wander Cartagena’s lively streets sampling ten local street foods—from creamy patacón con suero to warm pandebono bread and fresh tropical juices—with stories from your guide at every stop. Taste Afro-Caribbean sweets at Portal de Los Dulces and sip coffee as you watch city life unfold around you.
Medellin: Electric Bike City Tour with Coffee & Local SnackYou’ll glide through Medellín by electric bike with a local guide, pausing for fresh Colombian coffee and a typical snack in real neighborhoods. Feel the energy at Barefoot Park, take in city views from Nutibara Hill, and wander among Botero’s sculptures—experiences that stick with you long after you leave.
Guatapé tour from Medellín: Peñol Rock, boat ride, llamasA full-day guided tour from Medellín to Guatapé includes breakfast, the ascent of Peñol Rock with its panoramic summit, a traditional lunch, a boat ride across the reservoir, and a stop to feed and interact with llamas and horses. Groups stay under 18 people per guide, and the tour runs in all weather; the Peñol Rock entrance fee is included, though the 35,000 COP cash fee to climb the steps is optional.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to experience the full day—rock climb, boat ride, town, and wildlife—in a group of 18 rather than 40, and you're prepared to either climb 700 steps or explore the base while others summit.
Pablo Escobar Tour Medellín: Museum, Cemetery & SitesA guided tour of Pablo Escobar–related sites in Medellín covering the cemetery where he and associates are buried, the rooftop where he was killed, the Pablo Escobar Family Museum in Commune 13, and Inflection Park, a memorial to cartel violence victims. The tour runs four to five hours with private transportation, a live guide in English or Spanish, and water included; large groups get a speaker system.Is it for me?This is a shared tour with a live guide, so you move as a group through each site—the guide's narration and historical context shape the pace and what you learn at each stop. Choose this if you want the history and context explained by someone who knows the sites and the city's story, rather than walking them alone or reading plaques on your own.
Cartagena: ATV Beach Ride & Private Swim with LunchYou’ll ride an ATV across Cartagena’s wild northern beaches with a local guide leading the way. Feel salt spray as you speed along sand and trails, then cool off with a private ocean swim before sharing lunch by the shore. Pickup, helmets, bottled water and lunch are all included—just bring your sense of adventure.
Bogotá Graffiti Walking Tour: Street Art & Political StoriesA walking tour of Bogotá's street art and graffiti led by artist-guides in English, covering multiple murals and political works across the city. The guides themselves are artists, so they explain techniques, artist collaborations and the historical and social context behind each piece. Children from age 8 are welcome; the tour runs daily and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable walking with other travelers and want to keep costs down—you're only paying what covers the guides' work. Choose private if you prefer a dedicated guide and the flexibility to move at your own pace or ask deeper questions about specific artists and techniques.
Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Day Trip with Beach Clubs & SnorkelingYou’ll move from pirate tales at San Fernando Fort to snorkeling coral reefs off Isla Grande before chilling with drinks at Rosario del Mar Resort Hotel. Dance (or just watch) at Cholón Island’s floating party scene, then unwind over lunch at Mambo Beach Club on Barú—all capped by poolside lounging at Anaho Beach Club as Cartagena glows in the distance.
Lost City Trek Santa Marta: 4-Day Sierra Nevada HikeYou hike four days through the Sierra Nevada with a local guide and translator, sleeping in hammocks and tents at three mountain camps. The trek includes all meals, entry to the archaeological zone, and payments to the indigenous Kogi community and local farmers. Expect six to seven hours of walking daily on steep terrain—it's a high-difficulty trek, and that's what makes reaching the ruins feel earned rather than rushed.Is it for me?Right for adventurers with moderate-to-high fitness who want to trek to an actual archaeological site and meet indigenous communities—not a guided walk through a museum. Plan for four full days of hiking on steep mountain terrain in heat and humidity, sleeping in basic camps; that's what makes reaching the Lost City feel like an achievement rather than a tour.
Cartagena Walled City: Group Tour with Wireless AudioYou walk the historic walled city with a certified Spanish-speaking guide and wireless audio receiver, visiting the Clock Tower, Customs Square, Palace of the Inquisition, Naval Museum, and the city's main strongholds. The audio system lets you move at your own pace and take photos without losing the narrative. The tour includes a walking map and partner discounts for lunch and shopping. Plan for a full morning or afternoon.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to understand Cartagena's layered history — pirate attacks, the Inquisition, slavery, naval defense — without arranging a private guide or figuring out which monuments matter most. The wireless audio system means you're not glued to the group, so you can photograph and pause without holding anyone back.
Guatapé day trip: La Piedra del Peñol & boat tourThis 10-hour day trip from Medellín takes you to La Piedra del Peñol, a 220-meter monolith in Guatapé, with hotel pickup, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all transport included. You'll ride a boat across the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir, climb the 740 steps to the stone's summit, explore the colorful village, and eat lunch—the guide handles the route and timing so you move through the day without planning it.Is it for me?If your Spanish is limited or nonexistent, book the English-language guide so the commentary on the reservoir, the monolith, and the village history reaches you clearly. The guide stays with the group all day and handles the logistics, so you move through the stops without building the schedule yourself.
Private Bogotá City Tour: Monserrate, Gold Museum & BoteroA private guided tour of Bogotá covering Monserrate Basilica, the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, and the historic Candelaria neighborhood with Plaza de Bolívar, including hotel pickup and a guide in English or Spanish. You choose between a full-day version with Monserrate or a shorter route through the city center alone. Museum entries are separate purchases except the Botero Museum, which is included.Is it for me?Choose the full option with Monserrate if you want the panoramic view of the city from above before exploring the museums and neighborhoods on foot; pick the shorter route if you have a free afternoon and want to focus on the colonial streets, the Gold Museum, and the political heart of Bogotá without the mountain climb.
Medellín Beer Party Bus: Unlimited beer, DJ and city lightsThe Medellín Beer Party Bus is a mobile bar that drives through the city's main nightlife and landmark areas while you drink unlimited beer, play your own music and dance to a live DJ. The tour picks you up at either La 9 Mall Gastroturístico or La 70, passes through the 70th Avenue rumba district and the 4 South bridge for city views, then moves through the golden mile hotel and casino zone. A guide speaks English and Spanish throughout the roughly two-hour ride; the price includes beer, transportation between stops and a medical assistance card.Is it for me?Choose the 9 PM departure from La 9 Mall Gastroturístico if you want to start in one of Medellín's historic indigenous neighborhoods and have more of the night ahead; pick the 10 PM La 70 start if you prefer a later departure and want to jump straight into the heart of the 70th Avenue nightlife district.
Coffee Farm Tour in Medellin: Learn 9 Production StagesA half-day private coffee farm tour near Medellin where you plant seeds, pick ripe beans, depulp, ferment, dry, thresh, roast, grind and pack coffee alongside the farm owners — hotel pickup and a homemade snack included. The farm sits 30 minutes from El Poblado, and the operator provides buckets, hats and rain boots for the fieldwork. A guide in English or Spanish walks you through each stage and explains Colombian coffee flavor notes before you start.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want hands-on work over observation — you're not watching a demonstration, you're running every stage of production yourself. The fixed schedule and private car mean the morning holds together without you arranging transport or timing; the farm owners and guide handle the pacing so you move through all nine stages without rushing or waiting.
Rumbero Gastrotour Medellín: Street Food & DJ Party on WheelsA rumbero gastrotour through Medellín combines a traditional party vehicle—complete with live DJ, rhythmic lights and high-definition sound—with stops for Colombian street cuisine: empanadas, arepa paisa and ceviche de chicharrón. The tour rolls past Provenza street, Milla de Oro Avenue and the 4 Sur bridge, meeting at La 9 Mall Gastroturístico in El Poblado. Private transportation and a national beer are included; the experience runs three to four hours and requires a minimum age of 12.Is it for me?The rumbero vehicle keeps moving the whole time, so this is a tour you experience from a seat with music and motion around you, not a walking tour through neighborhoods. Book this if you want to taste Colombian street food and move through the city at the same time, with the party and the food as the main event rather than the stops themselves.
Cartagena Boat Tour: Rosario Islands Snorkel & LunchA full-day boat tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with snorkeling at Isla Grande, a mangrove tunnel, and lunch at Playa Cristal. The tour runs 8 hours, departs at 8:30 a.m., and uses a sports boat built for comfort instead of capacity. You choose one of three options at checkout: snorkel with lunch only, snorkel plus drinks and snacks, or snorkel plus a 30-minute massage at the private island.Is it for me?Small groups on a sports boat matter if you've booked other Caribbean tours on ferries packed with 40-50 people—this one trades capacity for the kind of comfort that makes 8 hours on the water feel like a choice instead of an endurance test.
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Party Boat Tour & Cholon LunchYou’ll jump straight into Cartagena’s wild side on this Rosario Islands day trip: speed across open water, spot Bocachica fort and Pablo Escobar’s old mansion, eat fresh fish with your toes in the sand, then dance (or just watch) at Cholon party island before heading back sun-dazed and smiling.
Bogotá La Candelaria: Walking Tour, Museums & Graffiti StoriesYou’ll wander Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a local guide, tasting street snacks and hearing stories behind colorful graffiti and historic squares. Step inside museums like Botero and Gold Museum, pause in plazas where Colombia’s history feels close—and leave with more questions than you started with (in a good way).
Cartagena: Old City & Getsemani Walking Tour with Local TastingsYou’ll wander Cartagena’s Walled City & Getsemani with a local guide who shares real stories behind each plaza and mural. Taste a typical drink along the way, hear music spill into sunny streets, and pause in quiet corners where history lingers. It’s not just sightseeing — you’ll feel part of the city’s rhythm for an afternoon.
Baru Island beach day from Cartagena: Mambo Beach ClubA full-day beach trip from Cartagena to Baru Island, departing early morning with hotel pickup and returning by 2 pm. You spend the day at Mambo Beach Club on Playa Blanca, swimming in clear water and relaxing in included loungers and huts. The tour includes a bilingual guide, welcome drink, travel insurance, and a lunch voucher worth 30,000 pesos to use at the beach club menu. Children from age 1 are welcome; infants sit on an adult's lap.Is it for me?Show up and spend the day in the water and shade—we handle pickup, timing, and lunch, so you just arrive ready to swim, dive, or unwind at this exclusive beach club.
