COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular city tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Bike Bogotá with locals, taste exotic fruit, play tejo, visit a coffee roaster, and spot street art on a mostly-flat 4.5-hour ride.
“Had a great time exploring Bogota via bike with our guide Mike. Highlight was trying a huge variety of fruits at the local market. Bikes in good order. Learnt lots. Highly recommend.”
Private Bogotá highlights with Monserrate cable car to 3100m, Emerald Museum, Botero, Plaza de Bolívar, and Chorro de Quevedo lore.
“the guide was brilliant and gave us so much information about everything. very interesting and efficient”
Cartagena’s hop-on hop-off bus with 11 stops, audio in 6 languages, and a walled-city walking tour for $23.
“It was really great Using that hop off hop on bis gives you a really good information about the city allowing you to set an overall view as well as having a very good way to explore selected sites It was good getting the ticket in advance through GetYourGuide as this simplifies and cut off…”
Chiva bus panoramas and a guided walk in Cartagena’s Old Town, stopping at India Catalina, Zapatos Viejos, and San Felipe Castle.
“The organizers are easy to contact through whatsapp. Their recommendations about what to bring with you are spot on. Our guide, Fernando, was great. We did have a mix-up because we chose the panoramic tour and didn't know there was one that included a guide through the fort. It was resolved quickly at the start…”
Walk central Bogotá, ride up Monserrate for views, and visit Gold and Botero museums, with tastings of chicha, fruit, coffee, and more.
“Our tour guide, Sara was AMAZING. Very knowledgeable and polite and great overall. We learned so much on the tour about Bogotá and its gorgeous landscape and rich history. Highly recommend this tour to all!”
Bilingual Cartagena Chiva tour blending photo stops, Old Town walls, and skip-the-line San Felipe Castle entry in 4 hours for $29.
“Excellent tour, would recommend. The castle was the highlight and it was great that entrance was included.”
Two-hour shared walk through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní: squares, Las Bóvedas, Santa Catalina Cathedral, and street art for $16.
“Arthur was fantastic, very informative and entertaining. He took time to answer any questions and provided great tips along the way. Recommended without reservations!”
Private Medellín tour with Comuna 13 street art and Metrocable views, plus Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza and Parque del Río.
“Julian was very knowledgeable on and accommodating. He made sure we were comfortable and safe the entire time. He showed and taught us so much about this beautiful community”
Medellín in one day: Botero Plaza, Barefoot Park, Pueblito Paisa, MetroCable and Comuna 13 graffiti, shows and lunch.
“This excursion was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! 🌟 We had a group of 33 people, and somehow our guide, Juan David, managed everything flawlessly — no one lost, no confusion, just smooth organization all day long. From the moment he picked everyone up that morning to the final drop-off, everything was seamless and…”
4-hour Bogotá panoramic bus tour with tastings, Tejo/bolirana play, San Felipe walk, and Casa de Betty la Fea beyond the usual sights.
“Stefan the guide was excellent, one of the better hop on hop off buses we’ve been on. Not having the headphones but being told the information in person made it a more personal experience. It would be good to have the bus do more frequent rounds then there would be time to get off to…”
