Top Medellín Classes & Workshops

Do you love chocolate? Make your own 62% chocolate bar and learn about Cacao, Chocolate and Colombian culture. This hands-on chocolatetour lasts 3.5 hours and is right in the heart of the city! ❤︎ - Warm welcome with hot chocolate and cheese - Toast the cacao like true Colombians - Peel the cacao and enjoy a small meditative cacao ceremony - Drink a spicy ancestral cacao shot - Grind the cacao into a wonderful chocolate liquor i.e. cacao paste - Indulge your hands in a chocolate exfoliation - Make artisanal Colombian Chocolate "bobos" - Drink a refreshing flavoured cacao water - Temper refined dark 62% chocolate on real marble - Create and take home your personalized chocolate bar with many toppings. - Finish with an amazing cacao cocktail with rum! The interactive 3.5 hour workshop is located in our Chocolate House in Laureles, Medellin. The tour is in English or Spanish. Looking for something what you can do with good or bad weather? We got you! BOOK NOW - limited availability ❤︎

Capture the Magic of Medellin : Professional Photo Tour Experience the City, Leave with the Memories. Skip the selfie sticks and immerse yourself in the transformation of Medellin. From the raw energy of Comuna 13 and the lush tropical streets of El Poblado to the authentic charm of Laureles and the iconic Botero sculptures, I’ll capture your best angles against the city’s most stunning backdrops. Why this experience? Custom Vibes : Choose your scene—Urban Street Art, Botanical Greenery, or Historical Architecture. More than Photos : I’ll share local history and point out the city’s best "hidden gem" coffee spots as we walk. Professional Quality : Say goodbye to blurry travel photos. Get a high-end, edited gallery that tells your unique story. Fast Turnaround : Receive your high-resolution digital photos within 48 hours. Stop worrying about the camera and start living the moment. Let’s create something beautiful.

Trade crowded restaurants for a real Medellín kitchen, where cooking becomes the easiest way to understand the city. In this hands-on class, you’ll join a local host to prepare traditional Colombian recipes, share drinks, and experience the kind of hospitality that makes the meal feel just as memorable as the food itself. Throughout the class, you’ll learn step by step how to make a selection of authentic dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques inspired by everyday Colombian cooking. Drinks are served as you cook, the atmosphere stays relaxed and social, and the experience unfolds at an easy pace that makes it perfect for couples, solo travelers, and groups alike. It’s the kind of experience that gives you real recipes, genuine connection, and a far more personal taste of Medellín than you’d get from a typical restaurant. Vegetarian options and alcohol-free drinks are available upon request, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Learn about the coffee production process from bean to cup on this half-day tour. Enjoy the scenery as you ride from Medellin to the countryside, then sample delicious Colombian coffee as you discover the production stages including planting, de-pulping, fermenting, roasting, and grinding. Tour the coffee farm and try picking some of the beans yourself.

Immerse yourself in Colombia's coffee culture during this 2-hour workshop in a Medellin cafe. Make your way to the El Poblado neighborhood to meet your host, who will teach you about the history of coffee production in Colombia. Follow along as your guide teaches you to brew the perfect cup of coffee, a skill you can take home with you. Sample several of the cafe's special brews and ask plenty of questions.

Learn all about coffee and its production on a full-day tour to San Sebastián de Palmitas from Medellin. Don the clothes of a traditional coffee worker and see what a typical day is like. Then sample various coffee drinks and snacks from the local area before sitting down to a delicious lunch to complete your immersive experience.

Experience Medellin after dark with this guided bicycle tour of the city. Your local guide will take you and a small group of fellow cyclists through some of the prettiest parts of town, including Pueblito Paiso, Plaza Cisneros, Estadio Atanasiao Giardot, and Parques del Rio, showing you plenty of off-the-beaten-track sights along the way.

Rather than simply focusing on street food, this unique culinary experience combines Colombia’s exotic fruit with its mixology heritage. In a small group that promises personalized attention, you’ll learn to create fresh flavors alongside an expert bartender for a fun and educational tour. Plus, you can sip cocktails while enjoying sweeping views of Medellin.

A special Tuesday at El Social Tienda Mixta, where salsa takes over the atmosphere. At 8:00 pm, the basic salsa class begins, ideal for all levels and rhythm lovers. Enjoy a live band that will make you want to dance all night, while you savor a welcome cocktail. The Salsera social party starts at 9 PM and runs until midnight, perfect for salsa linea, Cuban and Caleña dancing. Don't miss it!

This is Colombian home cooking with the guidance of a chef and none of the stiffness of a classroom. You’ll taste seasonal fruits, prepare el algo (our word for a little something between mealsin the afternoon) and cook side by side, with clear guidance when you need it and plenty of room to try, taste and make it your own. Expect real techniques, everyday flavors, local stories and a few words you’ll probably remember long after the last bite. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free or lactose-free? Just let us know when you book, and we’ll adapt the menu for you.

Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee on this small-group tour from Medellin. Get out of the city and take in the beauty of the surroundings; you can focus on enjoying it instead of worrying about driving and directions since all private transportation is included. Learn about the process of coffee-making at an organic coffee farm, from bean to cup, and taste some samples of different brews.

Paragliding is a dream for many people, but it's not something you can just do on your own. This paragliding experience, available in a range of length times, brings your flying dreams to life. Take in views of the scenery near Medellín, from waterfalls to mountains, for anywhere from 15 minutes to half an hour, depending on which package you book.

Get more insight into the coffee-making process—and sample ample Colombian coffee—during a private tour of a coffee farm on the outskirts of Medellin. Overcome the language barrier and chat with the owners, who are 7th generation coffee growers passionate about coffee. Plus, taking a private tour means you’ll the undivided attention of your guide.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience riding through Medellín's most impressive landscapes for three hours filled with nature, tranquility, and fresh air. On this tour, you'll enjoy rural roads surrounded by green mountains, native forests, crystal-clear gorges, and natural viewpoints that will leave you breathless. The horses are carefully trained and treated with excellent care, ensuring a safe, comfortable ride filled with connection with these noble animals. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you'll learn stories from the region, peasant customs, and unique details about the surroundings that only a local can share. This activity is perfect for both beginners and experienced riders, and an ideal option for those looking to disconnect from the urban noise and experience an authentic adventure in the natural heart of Medellín. A magical experience you'll remember for a lifetime!

Make your journey to or from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport smooth and stress-free with a private arrival or departure transfer. You'll be able to skip the hassle of long lines at the taxi rank and the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transport systems. And, you'll be picked up or dropped off directly at your accommodation, instead of having to wait for multiple other travelers to reach their destination.

Discover the pace of Medellin in a private class designed especially for you. In one hour you will learn the basics of salsa and bachata with local instructors passionate about sharing Colombian culture through dancing. In a professional and welcoming studio in Laureles, you will improve your coordination, gain confidence and learn steps and turns that you can use that same night on the dance floor. More than just a class, you will live an authentic, fun and memorable experience in the heart of the city.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Medellín through an authentic street soccer match with local players. This unique opportunity allows you to engage with the community while playing 5v5 games under the night sky, accompanied by music and lively cheers. After the match, enjoy a casual hangout, sharing stories and connecting with new friends. With over 150 players hosted from around the globe, this experience transcends sport, creating bonds that celebrate the spirit of soccer and community.

If you want to learn what's behind a good cup of coffee, this is a MUST DO activity! This is a unique sensory tour in which you will interact to appreciate the best of coffee. You will see, touch, smell and taste everything you need to change or improve your opinion of this incredible drink. You won't find a better opportunity to understand the smells and flavors that help you identify real coffee. After this experience you will never appreciate coffee the same way again. It is a promise! - We have a private, warm and comfortable space. - It is an interactive, fun and educational activity. - Perfect for small or medium groups. - Informed, trained and knowledgeable host. - Access to our restaurant and Rooftop.

Visit the Avoeden Cave in Medellin's El Poblado neighborhood for a coffee tasting experience. Designed to teach you about the harvesting and production of coffee in Colombia, this workshop lets you taste some of the best coffee in the city, surrounded by locally made urban art. A small group of fellow travelers means you can ask plenty of questions and get personalized attention from your guide.

At AMENO GARDEN we have designed a magnificent experience, full of practice, you will learn about the history and origin of coffee, share tasting experiences and enjoy a cool and welcoming atmosphere. You will also enjoy an atmosphere full of nature, typical music and harmony.

Master one of Colombia’s most famous cultural expressions during a salsa dancing class in Medellin. Choose from multiple start times to suit you and join a class comprising both locals and other travels, to feel the rhythm of salsa music and learn simple choreography and steps.

Hands-on Colombian cooking class with a local chef in an intimate setting. Cook, taste, learn traditions, and connect through culture and food.

Learn to cook Colombian fare while helping out the local community by booking this small-group experience. You'll start with a guided walk, learning about Medellin, before making your way to your community kitchen, that's used as a training center to help people learn how to cook professionally. You'll then learn how to prepare traditional Colombian dishes, which you'll get to enjoy at the end of your class.