The 15 Best Bar and Nightlife Tours in Colombia

1.Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · from $31Our pick

Spend four hours visiting Medellín sites tied to Pablo Escobar, from a neighborhood mural and Montesacro Cemetery to Inflexión Park and the rooftop where he died. An English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alejandro, Johnny, Juan, or Alejo leads the route, with transport, beer, or water included.

“My tour guide Camilo was very knowledgeable on the history of Pablo Escobar. He also told us some personal stories which made it personable. The transportation vehicle was air conditioned which was a plus. I left this tour knowing a lot more than I did coming in. Thank you!”

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2.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, and the Old City at night while enjoying rum punch, rum and cola, soft drinks, music, and optional food.

“Very romantic. Captain and crew were warm, friendly and enhanced the experience.”

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3.Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Best value

Join local hosts such as Camila, Marbeluz, Hugo, or Jorge for a six-hour night through Cartagena’s Old City and Getsemaní. You’ll learn basic Salsa or Champeta moves, play drinking games, collect shots, and visit three changing bars and clubs with English or Spanish guides.

“Nothing it was a good experience and a good variety of bars and clubs!”

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4.Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 120 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Spend three hours tasting Colombian craft beer with an English-speaking guide such as Melissa, Cristian, or Camila. Start with Tapazo, learn how Colonial, Republican, and Modern Colombia shaped beer, then visit Huitaca, Manigua, Medellin, a mini-brewery bar, and a final beer stop.

“Melissa was an incredible guide. Offered great information about the history and trajectory of beer. We were able to have traditional chicha, and venture to lovely places throughout. The craft beer was just incredible. Don’t hesitate!!”

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5.Rooftop Bar Crawl with VIP Access & Hidden Clubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend about 4.5 hours moving through Medellín’s El Poblado nightlife scene, from Click Clack and Yuzu rooftops to Provenza clubs, La Oculta, Mombasa, or La House. A bilingual guide handles the route, with one free shot, an empanada, and club access included.

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6.Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Meet at La Bodeguita Dock Door 4 at 4:45 PM for a two-hour Cartagena Bay cruise aboard the Bequia. You get a welcome cocktail, rum and brandy with mixers, a DJ, dance show, dance lessons, and sunset views of Manga and Bocagrande. English and Spanish support is available.

“It’s not an open bar music was fun, but staff tried to hustle us to pay for drinks considering the price vs other tours not worth it. They didn’t even offer bottled water wanted $5 for beer also there is a tax you pay at the port says nothing due but at the gate they also charge you”

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7.Nightlife Medellin, Rooftops, bars and Clubs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 69 reviews · 4 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Start at Purple Reign in Parque Lleras, share Colombian aguardiente, visit Inzolente Rooftop, walk through Provenza, eat an empanada, then party at La House and Saoco. Guides such as Luciana, Juan, Mauricio, and Nico lead groups of up to 21 people from 9 p.m. for about four hours.

“Juan was an incredible guide & I truly had one of the best experiences I’ve had in Colombia. A warm and friendly personality made me feel instantly welcomed, and he went above and beyond to show me the real beauty and culture of this country. Thanks to him, I didn’t just feel like a tourist and also. I felt like I made a real friend. If you’re looking to experience the wonder of Colombia through the eyes of someone who genuinely loves and knows his country, I can’t recommend Juan enough. ¡Mil gracias!”

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8.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20

Set out from Cartagena’s historic center at 4:30 pm for a two-hour sunset ride by speedboat or catamaran. The speedboat suits a younger party crowd, while the catamaran adds a light snack and non-alcoholic drinks. Expect music, skyline views, Spanish-speaking staff, and an optional after party.

“Sadly, I Don’t know how the tour was because the company never reached back out to inform me the pick up location.”

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9.Pub Crawl in Bogotá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Start at Microcerveceria by Bruder with a craft beer tasting, then enjoy a cocktail at El Mono Bandido Zona T before ending at Federal Rooftop. Guides such as Lina and Stephanie lead groups of up to 10, with non-alcoholic drinks available and hotel transport offered as an upgrade.

“My group and I were running late an I what's app Nina to inform her and she and the group was understanding and waited. When we met up with the group we met persons from 3 other Spanish country and a guy from Canada. Nina was very personable and very informative and entertaining. We truly enjoyed ourselves. At the end of the night she arranged an Uber for us. I highly recommend this tour !!!”

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10.E-Bike City Tour Medellin with Local beer and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Spend four hours cycling Medellin with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Tomas, Juan Esteban, or Ronald. Visit Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero, La Alpujarra, river parks, and local bike paths, with a snack, water, and beer or fresh juice included.

“De Tour was leuk, met goede e-bikes en leuke plekken. Andres was enthousiast en vertelde veel over de stad en geschiedenis.”

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11.Bike Tour Medellin with Snacks and Local Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Ride Medellín with bilingual guides such as Tomás, Juan, or Felipe, following bike paths and city streets from Pueblito Paisa to Plaza Botero. You’ll learn about politics, architecture, graffiti, and urban change, then stop for an empanada with local beer or juice. E-bike requests help with the main hill.

“Felipe and Luis were very fun and knowledgeable guides. Recommend getting an eBike for one particular hill near the end of the ride that is pretty difficult without it but very easy with the eBike assistance. All the stops were good and we especially the third one where you stop for your choice of areas or empanadas plus juice or beer, all of which we agreed was excellent. Highly recommend this tour, it's a very fun way to see parts of the city and learn some really interesting things about its history we wouldn't otherwise know.”

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12.5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Spend about 11.5 hours sailing from Cartagena to Bocachica, Isla Grande, San Martín de Pajarales, Cholón, and Agua Azul. You get hotel pickup, a shrimp cocktail, lunch, snorkeling gear, bilingual guiding, beach time, and a nighttime plankton stop.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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13.Friday Salsa Pub Crawl in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Join Ana or Laura for a three-hour, Spanish-language salsa crawl through San Antonio, Flavor Street, and Barrio Obrero. You’ll visit three local bars, receive a brandy shot and drink discounts, walk between venues, and get help from a caleña who knows where the dancing happens.

“Recomiendo. El tour fue buenísimo. La mejor forma de conocer lugares emblemáticos de Cali con una guía nativa. Ana es muy simpática y atenta, haciendo la experiencia ser tranquila y divertida. El tour se desarrolló conforme la descripción de la actividad. En el primer bar, la guía nos esperó afuera y me ayudó a cargar el celu. El segundo lugar fue un bar en la calle y Ana buscó que estuviéramos cómodas ahí. El último bar es muy recomendado por los caleños y se puede bailar bastante. La mejor forma de conocer la noche caleña y disfrutar de buenos ambientes con mucha salsa y la comodidad de que te acompañe…”

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14.Rumbero Party Bus with all the beer you can drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Meet Aeroturex at Punto de Encuentro in El Poblado for a three-hour chiva-style party bus ride with a live DJ, bilingual guide, unlimited beer, lights, and crossover music. The route includes Puente de la 4 Sur, Calle 70, and Milla de Oro, with time for photos and dancing.

“everyone was engaged. it was fun all of us dancing and cheering the whole way. the stops were great as well. no complaints whatsoever.”

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15.Speed Boat Party on the Bay with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet at Cartagena’s Pegasus Pier for a two-hour evening speedboat party across the bay. An entertainer, music, national drinks, sunset views, and a mix of Colombian and international visitors keep the mood social. Choose a 5, 7, or 9 pm departure, arrive 15 minutes early, and arrange your own ride home.

“All perfect, to spend a few hours to have fun, make friends and drinks local drinks”

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