COLOMBIA
Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular things to do in Colombia. Caribbean beach days, coffee farms, city walks and the trips worth flying between regions for.
Metrocable views, Comuna 13 graffiti stories, coffee tasting, arepa snack, and a rooftop drink on local transit. 4 hours.
“Santiago was the best, he has a big knowledge of the whole place and its history! The whole tour was really good, would totally recommend it!”
English small-group tour of Escobar’s Medellín sites: Inflexión Memorial Park, La Catedral, El Dorado field, and Montesacro.
“Our guide, Vivi, was incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and in an engaging way. You could really tell that she knows her subject inside and out, and she made the whole experience both informative and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to others!”
Join a shared Historic Cartagena walk from Plaza Cervantes to Getsemaní: colonial, slavery history, salsa, champeta, culture for $12.
“We absolutely loved our walking tour with Dani! She’s AMAZIIIING! She has such Colombian pride— and we felt it and were so touched by it. There was so much incredible information that was presented so interestingly. Never a dull moment. We LOVED the opportunities to dance during the tour! One of our favorite facts that…”
Catamaran day trip from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, and two swim stops from the boat.
“The beginning was very chaotic -- trying to find the right line to stand on outside the door of the port. But when we finally got into the waiting area, it was much more organized. The Catamaran was large and comfortable and the limited number of people made it pleasant. The ride was very smooth…”
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.
“The tour was excellent! We got to see a lot, the guides were great, and the group wasn’t too large.”
A 3-hour Medellín Comuna 13 tour with local guides, street food snacks, escalators, art shows, and top photo viewpoints.
“Amazing tour with Esteban! He took a lot of pictures of me and also explained things again if someone didnt understand”
Full-day Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena with snorkeling, Playa Blanca lunch on Barú, Cholon party island, and Anaho pool time.
“The boat was CRAMMED with people. You’re thrown in with random groups of families and partners. And it was not a nice boat. The first island could have been skipped. Snorkeling was great, as was the party island and the lunch. But I would definitely try to find a more private boat for a better…”
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá from Bogotá with pickup, an audio-guided underground walk, and time for Zipaquirá’s historic center.
“The day was perfect. The driver and guide were excellent, friendly, and willing to accommodate our every need. Thank you so much. The only issue in my case was that they picked me up first, and the round trip took many hours. I decided to take an Uber two hours on the way back, even…”
Medellín’s Comuna 13 tour blends metro life, cable car views, and street art stories, with a local guide and community stops.
“Absolutely our favorite tour and activity in Medellin, we loved it and were blown away by the vibrant, colorful community full of friendly people and amazing food, sights and sounds! Our guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, and taught us much more than expected about the Metro, Communa 13 history and culture, & made everything easy as…”
6-hour Medellín coffee day trip with transport, tastings, paisa lunch, and optional horseback ride at D’Arrieros Coffee Farm.
“Lorena is the best!!!! I learned so much about Colombian coffee and its history! She was such a fun guide and explained everything so well especially in English. Also one of the best meals I’ve had! 10/10 would come back because of Lorena!!!!”
