Top Colombia Cultural Tours - page 4

If you’re a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, one of Latin America’s most beloved authors, then don’t miss out on this literary walking tour, ideal for travelers that are familiar with Marquez’s work. With a guide, you’ll visit hard-to-find places that correlate to the fictional places in the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s books. Plus, a mid-afternoon start time means you’ll avoid the midday heat.

Get deeper insight into the turbulent history of Medellin on a private tour that covers Comuna 13 and sites made significant by Pablo Escobar. Opting for a private tour means you’ll benefit from the undivided attention of your guide as you travel around the city in air-conditioned comfort, which saves you the hassle of navigating public transport.

Don't let limited time stop you seeing the best of Medellin; tick off more attractions in less time on a full-day tour that includes a visit to Comuna 13 and a ride on the Medellin Metrocable. Rather than navigating an unfamiliar public transport system, you'll travel between dispersed attractions in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from select Medellin hotels are included.

Learn about the darker side of Colombian history with this guided tour, which focuses on the life of the late drug lord, Pablo Escobar. You'll visit Escobar's grave, see the house where he was ultimately killed, and spend time checking out the Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna, (aka “the Cathedral”) a monastery that was originally built as a private jail by Escobar, for Escobar.

Vibrant and exciting, Bogota's street art scene can't be missed. This street art tour makes sure you don't overlook a thing as your guide takes you to some of the city's essential murals in the La Candelaria urban art district. Learn about the history of Bogota and get a local perspective on its culture as you go.

Bogotá is a mysterious city, in which the limit between myth and reality vanishes in the stories told in its streets, many of them about the living and some many others about dead and ghosts. We will walk the streets of La Candelaria neighborhood, in a storytelling tour, to discover the lives and tragedies of the most traditional ghosts that inhabit our city. How to participate? *Fill one form per group (please, do not fill the form if you don`t mean to attend) https://descubrebgta.weebly.com/programacioacuten *5 days before the tour, you will receive a confirmation mail with the meeting point. *Arrive to the meeting point 15 minutes early *Enjoy the tour *Make this tour possible by making a good donation

Discover the colors, culture, and culinary treats of the Getsemani neighborhood on a private tour in Cartagena. Putting an emphasis on muralism and graffiti, your guide will explain how local culture and history are expressed through the area's vibrant street art. Along the way, stop for a classic local snack. At any point, you’re free to pause the tour to ask questions or take photos.

Enjoy some fun in the sun during this full-day excursion from Cartagena to the lovely Playa Blanca beach on Baru Island. Journey outside of the city to reach this paradise of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, spending the day sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing amidst the magnificent tropical scenery. Enjoy an included lunch of Colombian specialties (if option selected), tropical fruit and water, a professional tour guide and transport via an air-conditioned coach.

Ensure your Colombian vacation is smooth and stress-free with a convenient one-way airport transfer. Skip long taxi lines and avoid confusing public transport systems at Rafael Nunez International Airport with a direct journey to your hotel in Cartagena. Choose comfort and convenience to begin your holiday the right way.

Discover how coffee goes from farm to cup on this easy day trip from Bogotá. Visit nearby Hacienda Coloma in Fusagasugá to learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. Then, take part in a coffee-tasting lesson. Plus, hear about the history of coffee in Colombia and its symbolic importance.

Immerse yourself in Colombian culture as you explore the historic Candelaria neighborhood on foot. You'll sample local fruits and sip on the traditional fermented drink of chicha. You'll also get to try your hand at the game of tejo, which involves throwing pucks at targets filled with gunpowder.

Get out and explore Medellin in a different light on this small-group guided tour. You'll visit cultural hot spots such as Salon Malaga, which dates back to the 1950s, and the Homero Manzi Cultural House, known for its tango dance events. You'll also pay a visit to La Pascasia, a bar and restaurant with an art gallery and regular live music performances.

Avoid stress and hassle on the day of your departure from Cartagena with a private airport departure transfer. Travel directly from your hotel to Rafael Nunez International Airport, arriving well in advance of your flight. The private transfer coincides with your departure flight, and is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Maximize time in Cartagena with a tour designed for cruise ship passengers. Meet your guide near the gangway in the port and board an air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic tour of Cartagena. Learn about the history and culture of Cartagena from an on-board guide. A stop in the walled city to take pictures and shop for souvenirs is included.

Go beyond the small information panels at Bogotá’s celebrated Gold Museum on a private tour sure to enhance your experience. You'll take a personalized trip back in time while exploring the museum’s collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts, pottery, and jewelry, produced by the region’s range of diverse indigenous cultures.

Learn about how Medellin went from one of the world’s most dangerous places to Colombia’s favorite city on a private tour of Comuna 13—a neighborhood that’s undergone the most radical transformation. You’ll enjoy the chance to ask your guide unlimited questions as you visit street art murals and overcome the language barrier during meetings with local residents.

Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) – the city’s highest point – for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.

Experience two diverse Colombian attractions in one day on this private tour from Bogotá. First explore the architectural wonders of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, an underground Catholic church built in the tunnels of a salt mine. Then head to the colorful restaurant Andres Carne de Res to savor hearty Colombian cuisine and enjoy the rhythms of the music. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the idyllic splendor of Playa Blanca and Barú with a full-day package that combines round-trip transport from Cartagena and lunch. After a short drive from Cartagena, arrive on the pristine sands of Playa Blanca and recline in a hammock or sun lounger at a local hotel. Refresh with a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and then revitalize with lunch and a soft drink around midday. Your day will conclude with drop-off back in Cartagena.

Discover the best of Bogotá’s tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this 5-hour tour. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city’s historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off as well as entrance fees.

For your safety and comfort, private transportation is the best option to go to the town of Zipaquira. Driver Guide in Spanish, audio guides available in different languages ​​when entering the mine. (TICKETS TO THE MINE NOT INCLUDED) You can buy them when you arrive in Zipaquira with a credit card or Colombian pesos. no queues. Colombia's first tourist marvel one hour from Bogotá, Great Work of mining engineering and religious art, sculpted in salt rock inside the mine. The Cathedral and many of the sculptures that are there are completely in salt. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, an easily accessible place, excursion for the whole family, it is a smooth walk of 1 kilometer inside the mine, visit time one hour and thirty minutes. Visit main square of Zipaquirá republican architecture 1800. Great place to take photos and lunch typical Colombian food.

Learn about the life and demise of Pablo Escobar, Medellin’s most notorious criminal, on this private tour, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. Your guide will take you to spots associated with Escobar while sharing with you the story of how Medellin went from a violent, unstable city during the drug lord’s life to a much happier and more peaceful place.

Delve deeper into Medellin’s unique culture on a tour that combines tejo (an explosive Colombian game) with beer drinking. Ideal for party lovers and groups, this fun-packed tour includes a personalized tejo lesson and comes with the undivided attention of your private guide.

Many features make Colombia's second-largest city special and this half-day private tour reveals many of them. Travelers on this Medellin, Colombia city tour will interact with the colossal outdoor sculptures of Colombia's most famous artist (and Medellin native), ride the city's innovative (and exhilarating) cable car transit system, and gain insights into the city's sometimes troubled past while learning about where the city and its residents are headed in the future.