COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular historical tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Join a shared Historic Cartagena walk from Plaza Cervantes to Getsemaní: colonial, slavery history, salsa, champeta, culture for $12.
“it was raining which made the tour less enjoyable to be honest but that wasn't the fault of our guide; he was great! would still recomment 100% since it usually doesnt rain in Cartagena”
Shared 3-hour Cali historic downtown walk covering salsa roots, African and Pacific culture, major squares and theaters, from $13.
“It was satisfactory! Chris told all the history while touring, it was more than enough.”
Medellín on an e-bike in 3.5 hours: parks, plazas, Botero art, river life, and street stories with bilingual guides for $48.
“We had our tour booked early on a weekday, so that's why it's only me, my boyfriend and the guide. Dany was amazing. Every destination and route was well-explained. The e-bike is great and made it so comfortable and relaxing to ride around the city. This is the first time we did a bike tour.…”
Walk Cali’s salsa routes through murals and resistance stories, learn steps with a Spanish guide, and finish at Cimarrón Salsa Bar.
“The tour guide Cristin was amazing he was very knowledgeable and made what would be a boring experience fun. I would highly recommend doing this tour”
Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria in 3 hours for $13. See Bolívar Square, the El Bogotazo story, chicha, and Candelaria graffiti.
“Very good foot tour. Excellent guide in Byron. Great use of 3hours.”
Medellín historic walking tour with an English-speaking local guide, street-food stop, Botero Square, and the Old Railroad Station. $14, 210 minutes.
“Brilliant tour! Our guide was highly knowledgeable and very good at making history come to life!”
Private Pablo Escobar history tour in Medellín: grave, killing site, neighborhoods, and optional Comuna 13 with hotel pickup.
“Carlos Andres was very knowledgeable, we highly recommend this Tour with him. Thank you Carlos Andres.”
3-hour Bogotá walking tour through La Candelaria, covering El Dorado, Botero, and the Bogotazo, ending at Rosario Square.
“Paula is a phenomenal tour guide, brimming with knowledge about Colombia's history and politics. Her tour included a memorable stop at the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, enriched by her insightful commentary and love of literatuRead more”
A 2–3 hour small-group walk through Cali’s historic center, with free cultural stops, salsa spots, and a typical drink included for $41.
“Very good experience we very much enjoyed the places visited and the food we tried. Very goodAuto-translated”
Trek historic Tayrona trails in Minca, tour an Arhuaco coffee-cacao farm with tastings, then unwind at a waterfall with a bilingual guide.
“Jorge was a great guide! Really enjoyed this informative tour and would recommend!”
