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Top 15 Guided Tours in Colombia

38 tours  ·  from $14

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Bogotá: Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour - Starting among colonial houses and street art
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Bogotá: Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

1.Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,229 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $16Our pick

Walk La Candelaria with guides such as Leslie, Juana, Luis, or José, stopping for local fruit and coffee tastings, street art, La Concordia market, the Gold Museum area, Carrera Séptima, and Bolívar Square. Expect history, architecture, practical tips, and a small-group feel.

“Juan Vasquez delivered an excellent tour. Full on information and facts about the city’s history while keeping his customers entertained. Very interesting to learn about and try the different fruits and coffee indigenous to Colombia. I would recommend this walking tour to anyone looking to learn more about the history of Bogota.”

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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings - The Walled City: food stops among Cartagena’s grand streets
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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

2.Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet beneath the orange umbrella at Plaza Cervantes for a 150-minute walking tour through Cartagena and Getsemaní. Guides such as Alvaro, Robert, Liz, Mercedes, and Nando lead you to nine generous tastings, from arepas and ceviche to sweets, coffee, beer, and local drinks, with history along the way.

“This tour is a wonderful way to learn about the history of Cartagena while enjoying authentic Colombian food. I had an awesome time. Our tour guide Alvaro R. was very welcoming and kind. He explained everything perfectly and was open to questions. I highly recommend this tour. 10/10 experience made even better by our tour guide.”

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Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe - La Popa Convent and Cartagena from the hilltop
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Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

3.Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 599 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

This four-hour small-group tour pairs La Popa’s hilltop views with San Felipe Fortress and a guided walk through Cartagena’s Walled City. Expect air-conditioned transport, entry tickets, and Spanish or English commentary from guides such as Rafael, Álvaro, Carlos, and Fernando. An optional emerald-factory visit follows.

“This was a very well organized and conducted tour. Our guide was excellent and took the time to explain in detail every nuance of the the places we visited. Will highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena.”

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Bogotá: La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour - Meeting at Chorro de Quevedo
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Bogotá: La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour

4.La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 2h 30m · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with a Spanish or English-speaking Gran Colombia Tours guide, learning how artists such as 3 Manos, Ledania, Bastardilla, and Vera use walls to tell Bogotá’s social and cultural story. The route includes La Concordia Market, Journalist’s Park, and coca tea at Café Herencia.

“Bernardo knew his stuff! He showed us around whilst explaining the importance of the murals / graffiti and the type of it x”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local - Meeting at San Javier and riding into Comuna 13
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Medellín: Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local

5.Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect colorful murals, tucked-away alleys, personal stories, a street dance show, a city-view bar, traditional ice cream, and a small souvenir. Guides may include Christian, Juan, Alex, Jason, or Primo.

“Our guide was incredible, kind, attentive and explained the history of the place in great depth. 10/10 tour”

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Medellin: Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour - Inflexión Memorial Park and Medellín’s difficult past
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Medellin: Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour

6.Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 7h 30m · from $57

Spend 7.5 hours seeing Medellín with an English or Spanish guide. Walk downtown, visit Inflexión Memorial Park, Pueblito Paisa, and Comuna 13, ride the Metro and Metrocable, eat a Paisa lunch, watch breakdancers, and finish with Colombian ice cream.

“Oscar was the best guide: he knew everything about Medellin history and culture. He also knew every corner of the city. The lunch was amazing.”

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Medellín: Guided Exotic Fruits Tour - What the 150-minute visit is like
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Medellín: Guided Exotic Fruits Tour

7.Guided Exotic Fruits Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · 2h 30m · from $36Top rated

Spend 150 minutes at Medellín’s Minorista Market tasting Colombian fruits with guides such as Sofia, Diana, David, or German. You’ll try unfamiliar varieties, drink fresh juice, meet vendors, and learn how fruit fits local life. Groups have up to six people, with English tours available daily.

“The Tour was absolutely amazing! Diana was a fantastic guide with a lot of information and funny stories 😊 we absolutely loved the whole experience! And we tried a lot of fruits, best tour ever 😍”

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From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour - Cabo San Juan gives you three hours to stop
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From Santa Marta: Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

8.Tayrona National Park Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 131 reviews · 11 hours · from $77

Travel from Santa Marta or El Rodadero to Tayrona National Park by private bus, then hike about four hours through tropical forest to Cabo San Juan. You get three hours for swimming, lunch, and the viewpoint. The guide speaks Spanish, and Luiz and Jesus have led some departures.

“Experiência única! Passeio desafiador do início ao fim e ao final de una longa caminhada, uma praia maravilhosa, um Caribe em plena Colômbia. Recomendo!”

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Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano with Bilingual Guide - Arena Beach Hotel: Lunch, Pools, and a Change of Pace
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Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano with Bilingual Guide

9.Totumo Mud Volcano with Bilingual Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 101 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $17

Spend part of the day at Cartagena’s Totumo Mud Volcano, where you float in warm mineral mud for up to 15 minutes, then enjoy lunch, beach access, pools, and hammocks at Arena Beach Hotel. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup, and return transport are included. Expect rustic conditions and optional local services.

“Had an awesome time. Guides were very friendly and spoke English as well as Spanish so they translated everything said. Enjoyed ourselves at volcano and was able to relax at pool afterwards. Lunch provided was delicious. Highly recommend.”

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Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch - Villavieja adds more than a roadside stop
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Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch

10.Neiva: Guided Day Trip to the Tatacoa Desert with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $129

Leave Neiva or Villavieja with guides such as Juan, Serafín, or Camilo for a full day of river scenery, desert trails, a local lunch, a spring-fed pool, sunset, and telescope viewing. The astronomy talk is mainly in Spanish, but guides can provide English support.

“Our trip to the Tatacoa desert was amazing. Our guide Juan was very knowledgeable and was very patient and flexible, allowing us to decide how much time we spent at each place and taking lots of photos for us. We were very glad we went with a guide as it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to navigate the two deserts without one and a lot of the areas are private property, with the owners being known to our guides. The food was delicious and the swimming pool in the middle of the desert was a lovely break from the heat. Seeing the sunset over the desert and watching…”

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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan - Entering El Zaino and starting the forest walk
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Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

11.Guided Hiking through Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $45

Start early from Santa Marta for a guided hike through Tayrona National Park’s El Zaino sector. Walk past tropical forest, mangroves, and several beaches before reaching Cabo San Juan. Expect a hot, demanding day, mixed Spanish and English guidance, and extra fees for foreign visitors.

“Had a great experience! The hike was not easy but definitely worth it. The crew was nice and professional!”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with Guide and Transportation - Meeting in El Poblado at Punto de Encuentro
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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with Guide and Transportation

12.Pablo Escobar Tour with Guide and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 71 reviews · 4 hours · from $38

Meet Aeroturex guide Daniel at Punto de Encuentro in El Poblado for a four-hour English or Spanish tour of Escobar’s Medellín. Visit Virgen Rosa Mystica, Inflexión Memorial Park, Montesacro Cemetery, and a visitor center, with transport included. The family museum costs extra.

“Very insightful and smooth experience. We met one of Pablo’s sicarios as well. All spots where excellent and Daniel was great! the optional bit (museum) i wouldn’t recommend as you learn everything in the tour, although you can see some of Pablo’s belongings”

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Cartagena Luxury Classic Car Tour + Bilingual Historian Guide - A short private tour with a broad route
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Cartagena Luxury Classic Car Tour + Bilingual Historian Guide

13.Cartagena Luxury Classic Car Tour + Bilingual Historian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)

Ride through Cartagena with up to three companions in a classic car, stopping at landmarks across the Walled City, Getsemaní, and beyond. The bilingual historian option adds historical commentary, while drivers such as Luis and Arturo are known for friendly service and photo stops. Expect heat, traffic, and a stylish open-air ride.

“This was an amazing way to see the city. Our 1954 Mercury was beautiful. The cat was allowed to take some of the roads that were blocked to normal traffic. Highly recommend.”

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The best private guided tour in Medellin Colombia - A compact introduction to Medellín in four hours
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The best private guided tour in Medellin Colombia

14.The best private guided tour in Medellin Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about four hours with Camilo or another English or Spanish speaking guide on a private Medellín tour. Visit Pueblito Paisa, key Pablo Escobar sites, and the Metrocable, with hotel pickup, private transport, and no extra admission fees.

“Camilo was fun and knowledgeable about the community. I recommend this tour to everyone. It was a lot of walking so you'll definitely get all of your steps and exercise. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. The city and sites were beautiful 😍”

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Medellin: Barbosa ATV Guided Tour with Waterfalls and Pools. - Pickup from Medellin and the ride to Barbosa
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Medellin: Barbosa ATV Guided Tour with Waterfalls and Pools.

15.Barbosa ATV Guided Tour with Waterfalls and Pools.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $150

Join Camilo or Juan Camilo for an eight-hour small-group ATV trip from Medellin to Barbosa. Ride road and mountain trails, visit coffee and avocado farms, swim at waterfalls and natural pools, and sample local food with English or Spanish guidance.

“Our guide was amazing and couldn’t do enough for us. He picked us up from the hotel and made sure we were comfortable all the time. The tour started from his house where we met his dog luna, she was a sweetheart. The ATVs were in amazing shape and very good to use. We got to see where the locals get their fish from and were even lucky enough to fish ourselves and had a beer. The waterfall and natural pool were beautiful. I’d recommend anyone to do this tour.”

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