COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 9 most popular dessert tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Taste 8–10 Colombian rums with chocolate pairings, learn rum history with a Rummelier, then mix your own cocktail in Cartagena.
“It was so great, we got to know a bit about the country and of course tried a lot of different rums and chocolate, few other typical Columbian spirits”
Private coffee-and-chocolate farm day outside Medellín: hand-picking beans, tasting cacao, making bars, plus a view lunch and hotel pickup.
“I am so glad that we decided to do this tour as it was an amazing experience. We could not have asked for a better guide, Sara was perfect for us! Her kindness, knowledge and warmth made for an unforgettable day. The two farms we visited were so beautiful and the families who owned them…”
A hands-on cacao tour from Medellín to Copacabana. Pick pods, ferment, taste and make your own bars on a small family farm.
“This was an amazing experience! We highly recommend it. The view and the people here are absolutely fantastic. We were able to see the chocolate process from beginning to end. We also made our own chocolate bars with fresh topping options! We had fresh fruit from their tree's. Our driver was super knowledgeable and made…”
Comuna 13 in Medellín with murals, electric escalators, spray-painting and ice cream. Small group tour guided by locals.
“Wonderful tour! Diego was our guide and was very knowledgeable about the Communa. His English was wonderful and he did a good job of repeating information if needed. We had some “freebies” along the way — Diego got us a popsicle and a souvenir from an art store. The break dancers were also amazing. Overall…”
A 6-hour cocoa-farm day trip from Medellín to learn chocolate making hands-on, taste hot cacao and nibs, and meet a farming family.
“We loved the energy and knowledge of our guide and driver Sara. She shared a ton of information about Colombia, Medellin and the life of Colobians. Sara was an impressive driver up the very steep and narrow road leading to the cacao estate. When we arrived she acted as an interpreter between us and the…”
One hour in Cartagena with expert guides for a rum and chocolate tasting, featuring Colombian flavors, production basics, and culture.
“We had an amazing time with Dylan & Sebastian! They were very knowledgeable about the rum and gave amazing chocolate pairing suggestions! Highly recommend ! The restaurant upstairs is good as well !”
Private Cartagena rum and chocolate tasting at El Arsenal: sample 8 Colombian rums, Montes de María cocoa pairings, and savory bites.
“We had an AMAZING experience with this tasting. Alejandra was our guide, and she was fun, interesting, and so welcoming! We did several guided tours while we were in Cartagena and this was by far our favorite. It’s also a great value for your money- we sampled 8 rums and many chocolates and savory snacks!”
Bean-to-bar workshop in Bolívar, Colombia: tour cocoa processing, then make bonbons, truffles or bars in a private 105-min class.
“Our guide Alejandra, was so passionate about the chocolate process. She had great energy and answered all our questions. Very interesting tour, we learned a lot. The chocolate we made was some of the best we’ve ever had. Very cool experience and recommend it if you want to see Cartagena and Colombia in an authentic…”
Private Medellín cacao farm tour: learn chocolate from tree to bar, enjoy farm meals, then cocoa-butter exfoliation at a waterfall.
“Super interesting, informative and delicious. We got to tour the farm and learn about the native plants and of course the cacao. The family was so kind and very funny and the food we got was delicious. We got souvenirs and it the river after was the perfect ending.”
