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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ATV Tour Tierra Bomba: Ride & Beach Club AccessA guided ATV tour on Tierra Bomba island, 10 minutes from Cartagena's center, where you ride natural trails through local communities and along the coastline before stopping at Playa Linda beach club. The tour runs about 2.5 hours and includes the ATV, safety gear, and a live guide in English or Spanish; children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to ride trails and explore a real island community without arranging transport or gear yourself—the boat, the ATV, and the beach stop are all part of the day.
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour Medellín: Street Art & Colombian EmeraldA guided graffiti and cultural tour through Medellín's Comuna 13 neighborhood, led by a live English or Spanish-speaking guide, takes you through three hours of street art galleries, the famous Electric Stairs, and live hip-hop performances. You'll taste craft beer and single-origin coffee, receive a certified Colombian emerald, and hear stories from people who lived through the neighborhood's transformation from one of the city's most dangerous areas to a center of art and culture. The tour is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children from age one.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon in Medellín and want to understand how a neighborhood transformed itself through art and community effort, rather than just see the murals and move on. The live guide and the stories from people who lived through the change are what make the art mean something—you're not walking past walls, you're learning why they matter.
Cartagena: Historic Center & Getsemaní Walking Tour StoriesYou’ll walk Cartagena’s walled city and Getsemaní with a local guide, tasting sweets at Portal de los Dulces, hearing pirate tales in lively plazas, spotting street art, and even learning some dance steps if you’re brave enough. This shared tour brings you close to Cartagena’s living history — and maybe leaves you humming salsa tunes long after.
Guatape & El Peñol Rock: Coffee Farm, Market & Town Day TripYou’ll taste Colombia’s wildest fruits in a real farmers’ market before exploring a working coffee farm near Guatape. Climb El Peñol Rock for views that stick with you, then wander Guatape’s painted streets with a local guide who knows every story tile by tile. This day trip isn’t just sightseeing — it’s color, sweat, laughter, and flavors you won’t forget.
Beach club day in Cartagena: Mirador de Barú with lunchAn all-inclusive beach day at Mirador de Barú, a beach club on Baru Island near Cartagena, includes hotel pickup, lunch, pool and bar access, beach beds, a welcome cocktail and a guide in English or Spanish. The 7-hour outing runs from morning pickup through afternoon return, with swimming, sunbathing and meals built in; snorkeling is available as an add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you prefer a structured beach day at a single venue with meals included — you'll stay at the club rather than exploring multiple beaches, and the full-day format works better if you're not rushing back to the city by evening.
Medellín: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Snacks & Local StoriesYou’ll walk Comuna 13’s lively streets with a local guide, tasting fresh empanadas and mango ice cream while hearing real stories behind the murals. Visit two neighborhood galleries and meet families who’ve lived here through big changes. Expect laughter, color, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Medellín: Comuna 13 Street Art & Cable Car TourYou take the metro and cable car up, then walk through Comuna 13's street art with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history and the artists behind the walls. You'll see the transformation from troubled past to thriving community, meet locals if the moment allows, and return by bus. No separate tickets to hunt for—transport and entry are handled.Is it for me?Good for anyone who wants to see Medellín beyond the tourist center and understand how a neighborhood rebuilt itself, without spending the morning figuring out which bus to take or which metro line goes where.
Food tour Bogota: 13+ tastings in La CandelariaYou'll taste 13+ dishes and drinks across Bogotá's downtown, guided by a local foodie through markets, street stalls, and century-old restaurants. The group stays small (8 people max), which means you move at a pace that lets you actually talk to vendors and your guide, not just photograph the food. You finish with a coffee workshop at Casa Magola, and the whole thing takes 3.5 to 4 hours depending on how long the group lingers at each stop.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to eat like a local without arranging stops themselves — the guide knows which stalls are worth your time and which dishes define Bogotá's food culture, so you spend your energy tasting, not deciding where to go next.
Guatapé & Piedra del Peñol: Chiva Day Trip, Hacienda & LunchYou’ll taste strawberries and cream at sunrise outside Medellín, cruise across Guatapé’s blue waters by boat, walk through Pablo Escobar’s haunting hacienda with a local guide, climb Piedra del Peñol for wild views, and end your day wandering Umbrella Street with a solterita cookie in hand—leaving you changed in small ways you’ll only notice later.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour from Bogotá: 180m undergroundA private tour from Bogotá to the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, built 180 meters underground and carved entirely from salt, with hotel pickup and a Spanish-speaking driver. The cathedral holds stations of the cross, a central dome where Eucharists are held, and natural salt formations; lunch and a live guide in English or Spanish are available on certain options. The tour lasts between 5 and 7 hours depending on which option you choose.Is it for me?Choose the audioguide option if you want to move through the cathedral at your own pace and spend less time overall; pick the complete guide option if you prefer someone to explain the history and meaning of each station and the cathedral's role in the region, since a live guide adds context that an audioguide cannot match.
Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour from Bogotá: 8 hours with pickupAn 8-hour small group tour from Bogotá to the Salt Cathedral in Zipaquirá, 180 meters underground, with hotel pickup, Spanish-speaking driver or guide, and time in the town's central square and colonial streets. The guide carries entrance tickets in advance so you skip the purchase line; audio guides are available in your language inside the cathedral. Lunch time is free, and you choose where to eat from local restaurants the driver recommends.Is it for me?Book this if you want hotel pickup included and a guided cathedral tour before free time to explore Zipaquirá's colonial streets on your own.
Medellin: Paragliding Over City & Mountains with GoPro VideoYou’ll feel your heart race as you run off a hillside near Medellin for a paragliding flight above city rooftops and green mountains. A local pilot guides you through smooth glides and wild spins while you capture everything on a GoPro in full HD. Private transport keeps things easy from start to finish—leaving you free to soak up those sky-high views.
Cartagena Sunset Cruise: 2-Hour Bay Tour & DrinksYou board at La Bodeguita dock and spend two hours cruising Cartagena's internal bay toward Isla Grande, watching the Walled City and Clock Tower light up as the sun sets. Your drink and appetizer arrive early so you can focus on the water and the light. The boat stays small and moves at a pace that lets you actually see what's in front of you instead of rushing through it. Bring your ID and sunscreen, and plan to be back on land by dark.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cartagena's old city from the water without arranging your own boat or timing the sunset yourself — the fixed departure handles both, and the small group size means you're not competing for space or views.
Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti, Cable Car & Pablo Escobar SitesYou’ll ride Medellin’s Metrocable over the city before diving into Comuna 13’s vibrant street art—with real stories from locals along the way. Visit Pablo Escobar’s grave and see where he died, then walk through neighborhoods shaped by his legacy. Expect moments that surprise you—and linger long after.
Medellín: Downtown Walking Tour, Botero Plaza & Local StoriesYou’ll walk through Medellín’s lively downtown with a local guide, see Botero Plaza’s famous sculptures up close, wander historic parks and streets, pause for snacks at a neighborhood spot, and hear real stories behind Medellín’s transformation. Expect laughter, city sounds—and maybe even a new favorite corner of the city.
Bogotá Food Tour: 7 Regional Dishes & La Candelaria WalkingYou walk through Bogotá's historic La Candelaria neighborhood stopping at seven family-owned eateries and market stalls, tasting one regional Colombian dish at each: carimañolas, ceviche, obleas, tamal, aborrajado, mamona, and ajiaco. Your bilingual guide shares the cultural story behind each dish and the region it comes from. The route adapts based on weather and availability, so no two tours are identical. Bring comfortable shoes and arrive hungry; the whole experience takes three to four hours and ends where it began.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Colombian food the way locals eat it — in small portions across multiple spots — without arranging restaurants, timing, or transport yourself. The flexible itinerary is what makes it work: your guide adapts to what's actually good and open that day, so you're never eating from a fixed script.
Paragliding in Bello-Medellín: Brief flights over the cityParagliding flights in Bello-Medellín last 15, 20 or 30 minutes, with a live guide in English or Spanish, harness, helmet and insurance included. Children from age 3 are welcome. You choose the flight length at checkout, and private transportation is available as an add-on option. The whole experience takes about 3.5 hours from start to finish.Is it for me?Pick the 15-minute flight if you want a quick taste of the air; go 20 or 30 minutes if you want time to settle into the feeling of flying over the city and mountains. Private transportation works if you're traveling without a car; public transit is nearby if you prefer to arrange your own way there.
Medellín: Plaza Botero, Metro Cable & City Tour with PickupYou’ll feel Medellín’s heartbeat as you wander Plaza Botero’s wild sculptures, glide above neighborhoods in the metro cable, and hear stories from your local guide. Taste strong Colombian coffee and catch glimpses of everyday life—all with hotel pickup and tickets included. This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s seeing how a city breathes.
Rosario Islands snorkeling tour: Catamaran and lunchA full-day snorkeling tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands aboard a catamaran, with two anchorages: first at the Luis Guerra reef in front of Isla Grande for snorkeling, then at Punta Gigante in Barú for lunch. The tour runs 7.5 hours, includes snorkel equipment, a meal (choice of seafood rice, vegetable rice, or chicken rice), non-alcoholic beverages, and a live guide in English or Spanish. The captain may adjust the itinerary due to weather or sea conditions.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a full morning on the water with snorkeling and a meal included in one price—the catamaran handles the route and timing, so you show up at the dock and the day unfolds without planning transport or stops separately.
Medellín Paragliding: Tandem Flight Over City & MountainsYou'll be paired with a certified instructor for a tandem paragliding flight over Medellín's Aburrá valley, choosing between a calm drift or acrobatic descent with maneuvers. The instructor handles all piloting while you take in the city, mountains and clouds from inside the flight itself. Insurance, equipment and hydration are included; no experience or special fitness level is required.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Medellín from inside the sky rather than from a viewpoint, and you'd rather not spend the day researching equipment, insurance and instructors separately—the operator handles all three, and you just show up ready to fly.
