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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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Boat Rental with Captain & IceYou’ll spend your day cruising from Cartagena along turquoise waters with your own captain and guide. Swim near Rosario Islands or join the lively scene at Cholon—your route is up to you. Enjoy music on premium speakers, relax on leather seats or sunbeds, and cool off with fresh water showers and plenty of ice for drinks. There’s a warmth here you’ll remember long after you’re back on land.
Cartagena Sunset Pirate Ship Cruise: Cannon Show & DrinksA two-hour sunset pirate ship cruise in Cartagena combines Caribbean views, unlimited drinks, and live entertainment aboard a single vessel designed for families and small groups. The route passes San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the Virgen del Carmen statue, and the fortified neighborhoods of Lagito and Castillo Grande. Kids join a treasure hunt with a prize; adults watch the cannon show and take in the skyline from the water. Restrooms and photo props are on board.Is it for me?The ship stays small and family-focused rather than a crowded party boat, which means kids and adults can both enjoy the same evening without the noise and chaos of a larger vessel—book this if you want the sunset and the entertainment without the club atmosphere.
Medellin Coffee Tour & Horseback Ride with Lunch PickupYou’ll ride horses through Palmitas’ green hills outside Medellín, pick coffee cherries straight from the bush with locals, taste fresh brews at a family finca, and share a rustic lunch—all with pickup included. Expect laughter over ponchos, earthy scents in your nose, and maybe a new appreciation for Colombian coffee culture by day’s end.
Medellin: El Poblado Street Art & Food Walk with Craft BeerYou’ll walk Medellin’s El Poblado with a local guide who knows every corner—from street art at CuadroaCuadro to legends in Ballerina Park and food on Calle Provence. Taste Colombian snacks, hear real stories behind the murals, then unwind with craft beer and live music as night falls. Expect surprises—and maybe find your own lucky moment along the way.
Bogotá: La Chorrera & El Chiflón Waterfall Hike with Breakfast & LunchYou’ll start early in Bogotá with fresh coffee and breakfast before heading into Andean forests with your guide. Hike past El Chiflón’s cascades up to La Chorrera—the tallest waterfall in Colombia—where you’ll feel spray on your skin and learn about Muisca heritage. After time to soak it all in, enjoy a countryside lunch before heading back, carrying that wild hush with you.
Medellín Paragliding: Valley Flights & Waterfalls with Pioneer PilotsYou’ll launch high above Medellín with certified pilots, gliding over waterfalls, farms, and even spotting a hidden monastery if you’re lucky. Feel pure freedom as city noise fades beneath you. Pickup is easy, safety briefings are clear (in English or Spanish), and every moment feels both peaceful and electric—especially when you finally touch down.
Cartagena Bay: Dinner Cruise with 4-Course Meal & WineYou’ll board Sibarita Master for a two-hour dinner cruise across Cartagena Bay, sharing stories over a four-course meal with wine as city lights shimmer around you. Friendly crew take care of everything while background music sets an easy mood. Expect laughter, new faces at your table, and a fresh look at Cartagena’s Old Town skyline as night falls.
ATV Mountain Tour from Medellín: Waterfall, Local Farm & LunchYou’ll ride ATVs from Medellin into Antioquia’s green hills with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Stop at a quiet waterfall, visit a working dairy farm (yes, cows included), and share empanadas plus sweet aguapanela for lunch. It’s more about connection than speed — you’ll come back feeling lighter somehow.Is it for me?Our local team runs this route through actual nature trails from a private base where you practice first—no circuits, no third-party operators, just 15 years of the same authentic experience.
Comuna 4 Medellín: Beyond the tourist trailYou walk through Comuna 4 with a professional bilingual guide and a community leader who grew up in the barrio. You'll learn the neighborhood's history, sit down to discuss Colombian welfare and education systems, see football culture and street art, eat authentic empanadas, and visit a community-built cultural center. The whole experience takes around three hours and includes a snack.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Medellín beyond the main tourist zones and hear directly from someone who lives in the community. Expect a three-hour walk with multiple sitting stops — that's what makes time for real conversation instead of a rushed overview.
Alta Guajira: 3-Day Wayuu Culture & Taroa Dunes TripYou’ll walk salt flats with local workers near Manaure, share fireside stories with Wayuu hosts in Cabo de la Vela, climb Taroa dunes where Sahara sands meet Caribbean waves, and stand at Punta Gallinas — South America’s northern edge. Expect laughter around simple meals and moments of silence under huge skies.
Medellin: Horseback Riding Private Tour & Mountain ViewsYou’ll saddle up outside Medellin for a private horseback riding tour through rolling hills and rural scenery, with friendly local guides matching horses to your comfort level. Expect hotel pickup, gentle company (both human and equine), and mountain views that stick with you long after you’ve brushed off the dust.
Bogotá: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car & Local WalkYou’ll ride Bogotá’s TransMiCable high above El Paraíso with a local guide, walk through streets alive with color and music, meet residents who share their stories honestly, and taste fresh Colombian snacks while looking out over the city. It’s not polished or easy — but you’ll feel something real here.
Bogotá Walking Tour with Local Snacks and Tejo GameA 3–4 hour walking tour of Bogotá's La Candelaria neighborhood led by a bilingual guide, moving through La Concordia Market, Plaza de Bolívar, and colonial churches while tasting local fruits, Colombian coffee and coca tea. The tour wraps at a Tejo hall where you throw metal discs at a clay board and gunpowder charges while drinking hot chocolate with cheese. Groups stay under 15 travelers, though the guide can accommodate up to 30 and keep the experience personal.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to walk the city with someone who knows its stories and politics, not just its landmarks. The Tejo finale means you are playing a game locals actually play, not watching a demonstration—it is the difference between learning about Colombian culture and being part of it for an afternoon.
Guatape & Piedra del Peñol: Private Day Trip from MedellinYou’ll ride out from Medellin to Guatape’s colorful streets with a local guide, stop for breakfast, cruise the reservoir by boat with music playing, and have the chance (if you want) to climb Piedra del Peñol’s 740 steps. Lunch is included too. There are moments here that stick with you long after—the painted houses, laughter on the water, and those wild lake views.
Paragliding in Medellín: Tandem flights with certified pilotsTandem paragliding in Medellín with a certified FAI instructor and all safety gear included; you fly from the largest runway in the area while the pilot handles altitude and landing. The experience runs about three hours from arrival to footage download, and you pick between a calm flight or extreme maneuvers before takeoff. Children from age 5 are welcome, and guides speak English and Spanish.Is it for me?Arrive by public transit and let your pilot handle the rest—choose your intensity at the ramp, from serene to adrenaline-fueled, and leave with professional photos of your flight.
Bogota Food Tour: Historic Center Walk & Local Dishes TastingYou’ll walk Bogota’s old streets with a local guide, tasting tamales, empanadas, and sipping Colombian coffee as you learn stories behind each dish. Expect museum stops, lively markets, and moments to just pause and take in city life. This tour leaves you full — but also kind of hungry for more of Bogota’s stories.
Cartagena: Old Town Bike Tour & Getsemani StopsYou’ll bike Cartagena’s Old Town & Getsemani at an easy pace with a local guide leading you through plazas, parks, and vibrant street art spots. Expect lots of stops for stories or photos, plus small moments — like fruit smells or local laughter — that stick with you long after you return your helmet.
San Basilio de Palenque tour: Ancestral African village visitThis tour takes you from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque, a village founded by formerly enslaved Africans who preserved their language, customs and way of life over six centuries. A native bilingual guide walks you through ancestral sites including Casa de Tambores and Casa del Arte, a replica village showing how the community lived 600 years ago, and explains the artisan traditions still practiced today. The tour includes round-trip hotel pickup, lunch at the central restaurant, a traditional dance performance, and bottled water.Is it for me?Book this tour for your first or free afternoon in Cartagena when you want to understand the history that shaped the Caribbean coast—a native guide and the village itself do the explaining, so you don't spend the day reading plaques or piecing together fragments.
Cartagena Sunset Cruise: Open Bar & Skyline Views TourYou’ll step aboard in Cartagena just before sunset for a 90-minute cruise across the bay, soaking up city lights and skyline views with unlimited open bar drinks included. Expect mellow music, friendly staff, and plenty of time to watch the colors shift over the water — a moment you might not forget too quickly.
Private Pablo Escobar Tour Medellín: 4 counties, one afternoonYou’ll follow Pablo Escobar’s complicated trail across Medellin—from his last home and secret church to his grave and favorite snack spot—with a local guide sharing real stories along the way. Choose an upgrade to meet his sister at her private museum or drive up to La Catedral in the Andes for a different view of history. Expect moments that linger long after you leave.
