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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Medellín: Comuna 13 Private Tour & Escalator ExperienceYou’ll ride Medellín’s hillside escalators into Comuna 13 with a local guide who shares real stories behind each mural and street corner. Taste fresh fruit sold on the street, meet residents along the way, and see how art has transformed this neighborhood. Includes hotel pickup and private transport so you can focus on soaking it all in.
Chicamocha Canyon: Paragliding Adventure & River ViewsYou’ll stand at Chicamocha Canyon’s edge, harness up with an experienced local pilot, and run straight into open sky — floating high above the river and mountain ridges. Expect wild views, quick laughs with your guide, bottled water after landing, and a feeling that sticks around long after your sneakers hit ground again.
Cartagena: Street Food Tour with Local Tastings & BeerYou’ll wander Cartagena’s colorful streets with a local foodie, tasting fresh tropical fruits, cheese arepas hot off the grill, crispy patacón with suero, coconut sweets at Portal de los Dulces, and end with an ice-cold local beer among new friends. Expect laughter, stories behind every bite, and those small moments that linger long after you’ve left.
Cartagena: Tierra Bomba Island, Fort San Fernando & Beach LunchYou take a boat to Tierra Bomba Island, walk through Fort San Fernando with a native guide, swim at the beach club, and eat a typical island lunch with a surprise show. Transport, entry, food, and guide are all included in one fixed price, and the whole experience keeps you away from the main tourist crowds in Cartagena's old city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to step outside Cartagena's walled city without renting a car or figuring out transport logistics yourself. The fixed schedule and included guide mean you get both the history and the beach in one afternoon, and the small-group format keeps it from feeling like a cruise ship excursion.
Minca hiking & coffee workshop from Santa MartaA full-day hiking class in Minca from Santa Marta combines trekking to a sacred waterfall with hands-on workshops in coffee roasting and cocoa making, led by local guides in English or Spanish. Pickup from Santa Marta hotels is included; the day runs about 7.5 hours with moderate hiking, a gourmet lunch in a bamboo house, and time to swim at the waterfall. Children from age 6 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose this if you want hands-on time processing coffee and cocoa with local farmers rather than a tasting-only experience, and prefer staying based in Minca over visiting multiple towns in one day.
Bogotá: Candelaria, Gold Museum & Monserrate Private TourYou’ll wander Bogotá’s oldest streets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Marvel at ancient gold artifacts in the Gold Museum, ride up Monserrate for city views that’ll stick with you, and sample local snacks along the way. Expect laughter, unexpected details, and real moments of connection.
Cartagena: San Felipe Fort, Popa Hill & Old Town City TourYou’ll ride up Popa Hill for sweeping views over Cartagena before exploring San Felipe Fort’s tunnels and ramparts with your local guide. Shop for crafts in Las Bóvedas’ old barracks and stroll through lively Old Town streets lined with music and color—ending your day feeling closer to Cartagena than you expected.
Medellin: Arvi Park Coffee Tour & Spa Ritual with Cable CarYou’ll ride Medellin’s cable car into Arvi Park’s green hills, tour a mountain-top coffee farm with locals, try hands-on brewing in an ancestral cave lab, and relax into spa rituals using real Colombian coffee. Expect earthy scents, laughter with your guide, and moments where time slows down among eucalyptus trees—it’s an experience you’ll carry home long after your skin stops smelling like fresh roast.
San Andres: Beginner Private Diving & Photos with PickupYou’ll start your beginner diving adventure in San Andres with friendly local instructors who walk you through every step — from theory under palm trees to shallow water practice and then your first real dive among coral and bright fish. Private transport is included, plus underwater photos so you don’t have to worry about missing a moment.
Cartagena: Rooftop Brunch & Paint Class in GetsemaniYou'll spend two and a half hours on a private rooftop in Getsemani learning to paint Cartagena's colonial center while eating Colombian breakfast and drinking mimosas. The host teaches you their technique, provides all materials, and you leave with a finished canvas sized to travel home. No painting experience required; public transport is nearby if you need it.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to make something with their hands and eat well while doing it — the small group and private rooftop are what make it feel like you're painting with a friend instead of taking a class.
Cartagena: Bazurto Market Tour & Local Lunch with PickupYou’ll wander Cartagena’s Bazurto Market with a local guide who knows everyone by name—tasting tropical fruit right from the stalls, hearing cumbia beats echo through narrow aisles, and sharing laughs with vendors who offer small gifts just because. End your day at Cecilia’s Restaurant with a traditional lunch that lingers in your memory long after you’ve left.
ATV Adventure Medellín: 2-Hour Mountain Trail RideAn ATV adventure outside Medellín puts you on a powerful quad bike for a 2-hour ride through mountain trails, forest paths, and countryside surrounding the city's exclusive residential areas. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, and the pace adjusts to your riding experience. Minimum age is 18; the full outing, including the 45-minute drive each way, runs about 4.5 hours.Is it for me?Book this for a free afternoon or your first full day in Medellín when you want to move fast and skip the city streets — the ride adjusts to your skill, pickup is from your door, and you're back by early afternoon.
Guatapé helicopter tour: 7 minutes over the damYou get picked up from your Medellín hotel, driven to Guatapé, and spend the day on a private boat, walking the colorful town with a guide, eating lunch, then flying seven minutes over the landscape before climbing the rock. Transport, guide, lunch, helicopter, boat, and entry fees are all included. You're back by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Guatapé from multiple angles—water, ground, and air—without arranging transport or timing it themselves. The day is full and moves steadily, so plan for six to seven hours out of your hotel, which is what makes fitting all four experiences into one trip possible.
Tropical Dry Forest Hike near Cartagena: Cotton Top TamarinsThis hiking tour explores the tropical dry forest near Cartagena, departing at 6 a.m. for a two-hour drive into Bolívar department, then a 3.5-hour trek through flora and fauna adapted to seasonal drought. The guide points out the Cotton Top Tamarin, an endemic primate found nowhere else, and explains how the ecosystem survives the dry season. Breakfast and a traditional regional lunch are included; groups stay under 8 people. A moderate fitness level is required, and the full day runs about 8 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided nature walk where learning about the ecosystem (especially the endemic Cotton Top Tamarins) matters as much as the hike itself—the small group keeps it intimate and the early timing catches the forest most active.
Cartagena: Cooking Class & Dance in Historic Restaurant KitchenYou spend two hours in a working restaurant kitchen in Cartagena's old city with two professional chefs, learning to cook coconut rice, patacones, mojarra roja, empanadas, and a local drink. You wear aprons and hats, get your hands in the work, and there's a moment to dance to live music. At the end, you eat everything you prepared together while the chefs share the stories behind each dish. The class includes a professional guide and runs near public transport options.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cook real Cartagena food with the people who cook it every day, not in a tourist kitchen but in the actual family restaurant — the two-hour format means you learn techniques and eat lunch without losing the rest of your day.
Isla Barú tour from Cartagena: National Aviary and Playa BlancaA full-day tour from Cartagena to Isla Barú combines a visit to the National Aviary of Colombia with beach time at Playa Blanca, the only public beach inside Corales del Rosario National Natural Park. Hotel pickup begins between 6 and 7:30am, followed by a 45-minute panoramic drive through Cartagena to the Barú Peninsula, crossing the Barú Bridge that connects the island to the mainland. The tour includes a bilingual guide, air-conditioned transport, welcome cocktail, aviary entry and a 30,000-peso lunch voucher redeemable at the beach club.Is it for me?Pick this if you want wildlife viewing and beach swimming in one outing—the morning aviary visit and afternoon beach time both depart from Cartagena on a single itinerary.
Cholón Island & Rosario Islands: Boat Party Day Trip with LunchYou’ll jump aboard in Cartagena for a day trip to Isla Cholón and Rosario Islands—expect loud music, swimming stops, two local beers, and a typical lunch right on the sand. You’ll dance (or try), laugh with new friends, and float between boats where nobody cares if you can’t pronounce “patacones.” It’s less about perfect moments than real ones.
Medellin: Escobar Sites & Comuna 13 Street Art Small Group TourYou’ll walk Medellin’s streets with a local guide who tells hard truths—visiting Escobar’s grave, La Catedral prison, and Comuna 13’s vibrant murals. You’ll hear about loss and resilience from people who lived it, ride outdoor escalators through colorful neighborhoods, and feel how this city keeps moving forward—even when the past is never far away.
Guatapé & El Peñol: Rock Climb, Waterfall & El RetiroYou get picked up in private transport and driven through the Andes to four distinct towns and one geological landmark. You can climb El Peñol Rock's 740 stairs or admire it from below, walk through Guatapé's painted neighborhoods, see Tequendamita waterfall without a hike, and learn why El Retiro's woodcraft tradition is inseparable from its role in Colombian freedom. Snacks and travel insurance are included; the guide speaks both English and Spanish and adjusts the pace to the group.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see beyond Guatapé's famous postcard and understand the region's actual history and culture — the small-group format and bilingual guide are what make that possible in a single day without feeling rushed.
Medellin Comuna 13: Graffiti Tour, Street Art & Local SnacksYou’ll walk Medellin’s Comuna 13 with locals who know every corner—taste street snacks like mango and ice cream, watch dancers spin on painted streets, try your hand at graffiti art yourself, and look out over the city from hillside viewpoints. It’s not just about seeing murals; it’s feeling part of something alive.
