Our most recommended things to do in Colombia

From Medellin: Guatape El Peñol with Boat, Breakfast & Lunch

1. From Medellin: Guatape El Peñol with Boat, Breakfast & Lunch

Discover the city of Guatapé on a guided tour from Medellín and learn about this colorful city from your guide. Board a sightseeing cruise to the breathtaking Piedra del Peñol followed by lunch. Start your morning with pickup from your accommodation in Medellín and travel to the vibrant city of Guatapé. With your guide, explore the colorful streets with their artistic tiled facades and fascinating history. Then, board a boat and sail through the reservoir. Enjoy panoramic views of Casa Museo, La Cruz, Piedras del Marial, Piedra del Peñol, and the ruins of the Pablo Escobar's vacation home. Learn about the sights from your guide. Disembark and visit the imposing Piedra del Peñol. Explore your lush surroundings with plenty of great photo opportunities, particularly if you choose to climb this impressive monument. After, regain your strength with a delicious lunch. Make one more stop at the Plaza de Zocalos and admire the colorful murals and the history behind them. After the tour, be returned to where you were picked up.

Medellin: Comuna 13 History & Graffiti Tour with Cable Car

2. Medellin: Comuna 13 History & Graffiti Tour with Cable Car

Discover the transformative graffiti art of Columna 13 on a guided tour in Medellin. Ride the metro, climb up to the houses on the mountain top with the metrocable, and take the public bus into the graffiti district for a walking tour full of art, music, food, and friendly neighborhood vibes. Start at the Poblado metro station and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Jump on the metro train to reach Medellin's cable car the metrocable and ride all the way up to the mountaintop. Enjoy the spectacular viewing point and learn about the city's transportation system. Continue on with a bus to the graffiti district where your walking tour will begin. Let your guide lead you through the streets filled with expressive art including graffiti, oil paintings, and graffiti-printed clothes. Encounter good food, music, and dance shows in this traditional neighborhood. Learn about the meaning of the graffiti created by local artists and how this area has been transformed over time. Try some traditional Colombian street food before heading to a bar with the best views in the city for a drink to get to know your fellow travelers.

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

3. Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

Set sail for the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park on a full-day tour from Cartagena. The catamaran departs from the Muelle de la Bodeguita pier in front of the walled city. After your welcome drink, enjoy the journey to the Rosario Islands, sailing and motor sailing on the catamaran. The vessel is equipped with comfortable seats, where you can sit both in the shade and in the sun. There is a bar service on board, so you can enjoy a variety of soft drinks throughout the excursion.  Experience paradise with a stop in front of an idyllic beach of turquoise waters and white sands, where you can swim and play with fun inflatables. Practice snorkeling, if you wish, and admire the fascinating underwater life with colorful tropical fish and various types of coral. The crew will prepare a delicious lunch for you to enjoy on board while you sail back to Cartagena at the end of a relaxing day.

Cartagena: 5-Island Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Open Bar

4. Cartagena: 5-Island Speedboat Tour with Lunch & Open Bar

Set out on an adventure on this 5 island-hopping tour by speedboat near Cartagena. Visit the Rosario Islands, Cholon Island, and more. Enjoy lunch on Coral Island and an open bar on board the boat. After meeting your guide and group, head to the pier to board the shared speedboat. The onboard open bar with beers, Colombian liquor, and soft drinks will be available until it runs out, usually by around 11 AM . We strongly recommend that you bring your own alcohol, refreshments, and other snacks, too. Islands will overcharge tourists for meals and drinks. This is something we can't control. Begin the tour with a visit to Bocachica's Fort, followed by a scenic tour of the Islas Del Rosario (Rosario Islands) archipelago. Capture stunning panoramic views of the region while learning about the historical and ecological significance of this beautiful area. Near the Rosario Islands, enjoy the exciting opportunity to engage in snorkeling activities. Witness the underwater remains of a sunken plane once owned by Pablo Escobar, and explore the marine life on a nearby coral reef. Snorkeling times may vary on certain days. Your next stop will be Coral Island, where a delicious lunch and refreshing beverages await. Savor a portion of ceviche during your time there, too. After lunch, continue to Cholon Island, where you can let loose and enjoy a beachside party both on land and on board the boats. Then, head toward Agua Azul or Sky Island — the destination will be decided on the day — to explore the beach, swim, and simply unwind. Make your final stop at Playa Tranquila in Baru. Spend the remainder of the time swimming in the crystal-clear Caribbean waters, relaxing on the beach, and exploring until it's time to return to your departure destination.

Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

5. Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

Tour is in English, Begin your tour by visiting the site of Escobar’s former home, where he hid his family and had enemies plant bombs to kill him. Learn about the transformation of this site into a memorial park for victims of Colombia's drug war. Next, head to “la cathedral”, a jail Escobar built for himself in an agreement with the government, from which he later escaped. Afterward, visit the soccer field Escobar built, known for its visionary design, where he gave speeches in an attempt to make a foray into Colombian politics. To cap things off, make your way to the cemetery, where Escobar is buried along with his family and other members of his gang, including Griselda Blanco.  By the end of the day, leave the tour with a better understanding of the negative impact that Escobar had on the country and the lives of the Colombian people.

Bogotá: Private City Tour of Monserrate, Gold, and Botero

6. Bogotá: Private City Tour of Monserrate, Gold, and Botero

During your trip to Bogotá take a guided walking tour and discover the beauty and history of the city with a private guide. Visit Monserrate and admire the views, pay a visit to the Gold Museum, visit the Plaza de Bolívar, and discover other must-see locations. Begin with pickup from your hotel and head to Monserrate. Ride the cable car to a height of 3100m, see the beautiful Monserrate Monastery, and take in the best panoramic views of the city. Head to the Gold Museum and discover their collection of gold pieces and their relationship with the Muisca culture that gave rise to the legend of El Dorado. Make your way to the Candelaria neighborhood and visit the Botero Museum, named in honor of the renowned Colombian painter Fernando Botero. Then discover the Plaza de Bolívar, where the Palace of Justice, the presidential palace, the mayor's office, and the Primate Cathedral are all located. Finally, walk to the Chorro de Quevedo area and learn about different traditions and the blend of old and new.

Medellin: Guatapé Tour, Lunch, Cruise, & Piedra del Peñol

7. Medellin: Guatapé Tour, Lunch, Cruise, & Piedra del Peñol

Discover Guatapé on a day trip from Medellin. Take in views from the top of Piedra del Penol, discover the Zócalos area on a guided tour, try traditional, locally made Colombian food, and enjoy a boat ride of the Penol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir. Enjoy the green landscapes and rolling hills and mountains as you journey from Medellin to Guatapé. Ascend 742 steps, as you make your way up to the top of the Piedra del Penol for sweeping views of the area. Explore the colorful Zócalos of Guatapé on a guided tour of the resort town. Enjoy a typical Colombian dish made by natives of the small pueblo. Tour a large section of the Penol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir on a boat cruise and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes.

From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

8. From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

You will be picked up at your Hotel or Apartment at 10:00 and you will go to a town called San Felix, from there they will prepare you for the flight with instructions and life insurance You will fly above the city of Medellin and Bello and you will have the best adrenaline experience with our best pilots in a fly of 15 minutes and be able to take the best pictures with a Gopro camera provided by the pilot You can ask to the pilots to make tricks in the air. Paraglading is an adventure sport that capture the wind and take you soaring above the ground to gain a 360 degree view of Medellin city, Bello city, Mountains and the Sky If you are looking for something unusual, different, unique and exciting this tour is for you!

Medellín: Coffee Tour With Tastings and Lunch

9. Medellín: Coffee Tour With Tastings and Lunch

Head out to San Sebastián de Palmitas, just 45 minutes from Medellín, to begin your unique coffee tour. After hotel pick-up, set off for a coffee-making farm and enjoy listening to a brief history about the origin of the coffee and how it was first brought to Colombia. Take the chance to dress in the typical costume of the paisa muleteer, including hat, poncho, paruma, and the tail of a rooster. Later, move on to a coffee plantation to carry out the coffee harvest, reducing the mixture to a pulp and finally, drying it. After these activities, sit down for a refreshing drink of musilago (coffee juice) and a tea made from the coffee pulp. Savor a typical dish from the region made of banana with honey and cheese. Hear your guide explain some techniques on how to prepare and drink coffee and have a short tasting of different coffees and servings. Later, try a typical dish of the paisa muleteer consisting of rice, yuca, ground beef, boiled egg, sausage, and banana. Try preparing your coffee to your own taste with the information you have just learned from your guide. Finally, receive a pack of coffee as a gift and have the chance to buy farm products at the shop. If the option is chosen, also experience a 45-minutes horseback ride through the farm to some viewpoints. All instructions will be given to inexperienced riders.

Bogota: Bicycle City Tour

10. Bogota: Bicycle City Tour

See Colombia’s capital city from a unique perspective on this cycling tour of Bogota. Ride your bike to traditional food markets, a coffee factory, the bullfighting stadium, the Central Cemetery, the historical center and through Bogota's many plazas, parks, and neighborhoods. The exact route varies depending on the day, weather, and whether or not there are special events going on in the city, but you’re always guaranteed and eclectic mix of fun and culture. Gain an insider’s view of Bogota and Columbia as you meet local people and visit sites off the beaten path. The terrain is mostly flat, and there are plenty of stops, but this is an urban tour so expect some traffic and a decent level of exercise.

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Great expérience. The boat was very comfortable with plenty of seating in the sun and in the shade as well as 3 bathrooms below deck. The ride to the first set of islands was about an hour and a half and it’s a very nice ride very relaxing. At the first stop there is swimming and snorkelling with optional life jackets and poop noodles (altho not much to see underwater, just nice to jump in the water!) about and hour ride to next stop where you are served lunch and salad bar which was quite delicious. At the second stop you are anchored for 2 hours close to a nice beach which we swam to and enjoyed some time on the smooth, sandy shores. Quick swim back to the boat with a spirited ride back to the dock where we just lounged, had some cocktails, and enjoyed the view. All in all a nice day!

Such a good tour! Laura was an excellent guide, super friendly, and always available to answer questions. She took us on the cable car and around Comuna 13. She explained the graffiti and gave really interesting information about the history of the Comuna and also Medellin. The traditional ice-cream and beer are the cherry on top of the cake. Really recommend this tour!

Our driver was outside waiting for us after spending 3 hours in customs. We were so grateful! Amazing service. It was great not worrying about hauling a taxi.

Excellent market tour and cooking class with Jasmine. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Jasmine is authentic, warm, friendly, and very talented.

Amazing day in Guatape, Marlon was a fantastic guid I recommend to anyone