Top Colombia Cultural Tours - page 2

Get your bearings in Barranquilla with ease on a private city tour that covers top attractions such as the Carnaval Museum, the Old Town, and the riverside boardwalk. You won’t have to worry about navigating as you wander the city at your own pace alongside your private guide, from who you’ll enjoy undivided attention.

Exploring Medellin by bike means access to hidden back roads, quiet parks, and viewpoints, but local knowledge is essential for finding a safe and fun route through the city. Join a local guide for a Medellin bike tour that includes colorful neighborhoods, stops for drinks and snacks, and plenty of photo breaks along the way.

Visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita on this two-in-one day trip from Bogotá. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground Catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about the cultural significance of the lake, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Complete your tour with a traditional lunch, if option is selected.

Few places are as famous for their coffee as Colombia, so there's no better country to visit a coffee farm than here. This day trip from Medellin whisks you out to the countryside to learn much more about the coffee harvesting and production process than you could by just visiting a cafe. You’ll also embark on a cable car ride for sweeping city views.

While the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral will always draw crowds, exploring the underground wonder on a private tour is sure to make your experience of it less stressful. This excursion includes round-trip rides from Bogota to save you from navigating public transportation and lets you explore the salt complex at a more relaxed pace than you’d get in a big group.

Colombia is one of the most advanced countries in latin america in reference to legal protection and equal rights for the LGBTQ community. Then is not surprising to find in Bogota hundreds (right, hundreds) of places for gay entertainment (from mild to wild). Together, I'll help you to locate around 30 places! Telling you tips about them. When we finish and you decide the one that suits you best, I'm taking you back to it so you can have a blast! This experience is packed with stories about the neighborhood, security tips and descriptions about the places we are going to spot. I know most of them because of my previous work at a gay rights related foundation. With this information you can choose the place that suits you to have fun with the locals Where to go? What to do? Where is safe? What NOT to do? I can reply those and a lot more questions on our way. We’ll start sharing stories about lourdes square. Then a couple of blocks ahead we’ll discover the colombian equivalent of the ABS, after that we’ll see a gay hotel nearby, later we’ll spot a few bars, a BH and we’ll finish at the largest gay disco in the world.

This tour is excellent because it covers three of Medellin's main attractions in just one day. Our guides speak English and know the deep history of each place that you will visit. Their will be opportunities to shop for souvenirs, and to take some excellent pictures throughout the tour. Medellin was ranked third place in World's Best Cities to to visit by Time Out and we would love to show you why. Here at Medellin ToursCo we are not only your tour guides, but your new friends in Colombia! Not only will you learn but you will also enjoy and experience real Colombian culture!

See the highlights of Medellin, including the famous Comuna 13 neighborhood, on this private tour of the city. Your guide will take you to the Plaza Botero, filled with sculptures from one of Colombia's most celebrated artists, and to Pueblita Paisa before continuing on to Comuna 13, which you'll visit by cable car and on foot.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and come with us to Villa de Leyva: this beautiful old town on the outskirts of Bogotá. Visit the Sisga dam and Raquira town of pottery crafters on the way to Villa de Leyva and once there enjoy a full-day around its main spots: Pozos Azules (Blue Wells), the Paleontological Museum and more. Discover its treasures by walking through its cobblestoned streets and live a day of contrasts. This tour also has a shared option that includes round-trip transportation from Bogotá, a 3-hour guided walking tour in Villa de Leyva, 2 hours of free time to have lunch and explore, and all-risk insurance. • A full-day adventure outside Bogota city • Stopping at the Sisga Dam and Raquira town of crafts • Visiting the top landmarks: Paleontological museum and Pozos Azules (private tour) • A traditional lunch and dinner with the views of the cobblestoned streets (private tour) • The amazing scenery of place frozen in time

Check off two top attractions in a single day tour from Bogotá. This tour combines a trip to Guatavita Lake with a visit to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. Learn about the lake's connection to the legend of El Dorado and marvel at a magnificent cathedral built within the tunnels of a salt mine 660 feet (200 meters) underground.

Embark on a captivating journey to the top sights of Zipaquira and Guatavita on a group tour from Bogota. This all-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to maximize their limited vacation time and save money. Highlights include the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and the Guatavita Lagoon, to learn about its indigenous history. Finally, stroll around Guatavita town, and discover its ties to the Legend of El Dorado

Discover all that Medellín has to offer during this comprehensive 8-hour exploration of the city’s top sights. During the course of your full-day trip you’ll visit notable attractions including Botero Plaza, the nature reserve of Arví Park, a replica of a traditional Colombian village at ‘Pueblito Paisa’ (Little Town), Barefoot Park, the Park of Lights, Medellín’s innovative Metro, the Botanical Garden, the urban escalator in the former slum of Comuna 13 and the outlying areas of Sabaneta and Envigado. Your Medellín excursion also covers admission fees, all activities, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Join us on a journey full of excitement and fun as you explore the stunning landscapes of Guatapé from our exclusive themed bus! Our tour will take you through picturesque villages, colorful streets and majestic natural landscapes as you immerse yourself in the history and culture of this charming region. Add even more adventure with our excursion to Pablo Escobar's famous Hacienda La Manuela, plus you will have the opportunity to visit an exotic animal farm. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in exciting adventure sports such as paintball, jetsky and ATV tours! Plus, on our tour, you have the option to stay and return the next day at no additional price, allowing you to enjoy even more. Plus, you'll have extra time to explore the most iconic locations and capture Instagrammable photos that will take your breath away.

Get a feel for one of Colombia’s largest cities on this private tour of Medellín. Learn about the city’s history and culture as you visit Comuna 13’s outdoor escalators and Plaza Botero and travel on a cable car and Medellín’s metro system. This is a great option for getting in some sightseeing, especially if you’re not in the area for an extended period.

Bogota's La Candelaria neighborhood is known for its colorful mural and graffiti. On this private tour, you'll have a professional guide on hand to show you some the neighborhood's most impressive examples of street art and explain to you their significance. For added convenience, round-trip transportation from your hotel or the airport is included.

Experience a day in the life of the Colombian countryside on this tour of a coffee farm in San Sebastian de Palmitas, just 45 minutes from Medellin. Learn about the origin of coffee and how it's traditionally harvested, roasted, and prepared—taste a cup for yourself along with a popular snack. Then, take a horseback ride up to a vista point in the mountains before heading back to Medellin.

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.

Discover the story behind the myth on a stunning tour of the most representative places linked to Pablo Escobar. Join us on this journey through time to learn how this character left an indelible mark on the history of Colombia. We will visit the neighborhoods where he operated, the sports courts he lit and built, and the emblematic Inflection Park, where the famous Monaco Building once stood. Then, we will head to Montesacro Cemetery, the final resting place of Escobar, his cousin and right hand man, along with other key characters of this turbulent time. Here, you can immerse yourself in the stories of those dark years that marked the country. We will finish in the cove house, now converted into the Pablo Escobar Museum, where you will have the option of exploring its interior or simply photographing this iconic house from the 80s. A tour full of history, reflection and real events that will allow you to understand beyond fiction.

Get a personalized look at some of Medellín’s top attractions during this private sightseeing tour. Explore the downtown area using a mix of car, walking, metro, and aerial cable cars, then ascend to Pueblito Paisa—a replica of a colonial Colombian town—where you enjoy panoramic city views.

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.

Tour the many sights and attractions in the historical center of Santa Marta with this private guided tour. Walk through the oldest parts of the city with your licensed tour guide as you learn about its history and heritage. Between visiting the Tayrona Gold Museum, Malecon, and other attractions, enjoy samples of local fruits and juices.

If you travel to Bogotá, this is the best option to get to know, learn and enjoy its beauty and its history. This tour, accompanied by our expert guides, begins in an emblematic place: Monserrate hill. You will climb to more than 3100 m high and you will see the beautiful Basilica of Monserrate and the best panoramic image of the city. You will then go to the Gold Museum, you will learn about a collection of gold pieces and their history in Colombia and the relationship with the Muisca culture that also give rise to the legend of El Dorado. This trip is made in the Candelaria neighborhood, you will arrive at two unmissable places, the Botero Museum, named in honor of the renowned Colombian painter Fernando Botero; and the Plaza de Bolívar, where the Palace of Justice, the presidential palace, the mayor's office, the Primada Cathedral, and more are located! Finally, you will walk to the area called Chorro de Quevedo to learn about different traditions that mix between the new generations and the past.

Our Share city tour is the only one in Cartagena that includes a guided visit to Monastery of la Candelaria located in the highest point of trhe city considered a natural balcony of Cartagena"If you come to Cartagena and do not visit Monastery of la Candelaria you can not say that you were in Cartagena" There is no better way to enjoy the history and culture of a city than accompanied by a professional and fun bilingual tour guide available to provide you with comprehensive information about the city and with the ability to answer any questions you may have while on the tour. We will talk not only about the history of Cartagena but also about our customs including music, gastronomy, sports, politics, economy, etc. This experience included a guided visit to: San Felipe Fort and La Popa Convent. Finally, guided tour of the jewelry factory (optional) so that you can learn about the history and manufacture of emerald in Colombia before returning to your hotel.

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.