COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular guided tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Guided walk through Bogotá’s La Candelaria: street art alleys, La Concordia market tastings, and history stops from the Gold Museum to Bolívar Square.
“Gerald was the best, very patient and had very good English.”
Taste 9 Colombian street-food bites in Cartagena’s walled city and Getsemani on a guided tour with 150 minutes of food and stories.
“I really enjoyed this tour:) There was soo much food! Make sure you bring your appetite! Everything was delicious and the tour itself was well organized. Alvaro was super nice and informative (and cute!). He also did an amazing job at accommodating others in the group with food limitations (vegan/celiac/etc). Definitely worth it!”
Cartagena highlights in 4 hours: San Felipe Fort, La Popa Convent views, Cartagena Bay drive, and a guided walk in the Walled City.
“Incredible tour!! So worth it, our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and kept us safe.”
La Candelaria street art walk in Bogotá with context, artists like 3 Manos, and coca leaf tea at Café Herencia. $16, 150 min.
“This tour was an excellent way of seeing the incredible street art, learning about the culture and discovering the artists. Juana was friendly, knowledgable and engaging as we toured the most important sites. I took so many photos. Seeing the street art was a main reason to visit Bogota and I felt that this tour…”
Join a 3-hour Comuna 13 graffiti and street-dance tour from San Javier, led by locals, with murals, history, and city views.
“We have Alex from AIC Tours as our guide and he was fantastic. He gave a deep explanation of the history of Comuna 13 and was very interactive with the group. A great experience and fantastic value for money.”
Medellín highlights in one guided day: downtown murals, Comuna 13 culture, Pueblito Paisa views, Metro cable car, lunch, cremas.
“Cesar is awesome. This is a must for the entire family. Super safe and fun. Lots of walking but with a lot of stops. Out of all the tours in Medellin this is a must. You will not regret it.”
Taste exotic fruits at Medellín’s Plaza Minorista with a small English-guided market tour and fresh juice, plus culture stories.
“Excellent very intimate setting with small group of 5 people making the experience feel personal. It was an amazing opportunity to peak into the lives of everyday Colombian’s which made it a special experience. Guide was kinda, accommodating and knowledgeable.”
A full-day guided hike in Tayrona National Park from Santa Marta, ending at Cabo San Juan for a long swim and big viewpoint views.
“Mi reserva era para las 6:30. El conductor me llamó a las 5:55, bajé lo más rápido posible y el coche ya se había ido. El hotel me informó que el coche no regresaría. El conductor envió un mensaje anoche a las 11:54, pero para esa hora ya estaba dormido y tampoco me llamó. ¿Por…”
Totumo Mud Volcano near Cartagena delivers a short mud-bath session with a bilingual guide, plus hotel pickup, lunch, and resort beach time.
“My daughter, mother and I went and had a great and relaxing time. Air conditioned van, nice tour guide and the volcano experience was nice. Be prepared to tip guys for a 5 minute massage in the volcano and the ladies in the river as well, whom will rinse you off. Those are optional, you…”
Guided day trip from Neiva or Villavieja to Tatacoa Desert with lunch, river boat ride, oases swim, and stargazing.
“Amazing ! Natan is an excellent guide and I had one of my best day in Colombia in the desert !”
