Colombia · DESSERT TOURS
Good dessert tours fill up in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
Taste eight Colombian rums with in-house Bolivar chocolate in Cartagena, plus savory bites, in an air-conditioned 1h45 tasting.
“We had a private tasting with Alejandra and she was warm, funny, knowledgeable and likeable. It was one of the best experiences we've had in Cartagena.”
Boutique rum and chocolate tasting in Cartagena with small groups, eight pours, cocktail-making, and terrace views of San Felipe and la Popa.
“Luz and Francisco were the team for our experience. Luz is a credit to Colombia, she has a real passion for what she does and the experience is well thought out. You learn as you go and experience is kept fun. Very interesting and cool thing to do. It ended up just being my friend and I but we had an amazing time throughout. It’s based upstairs in one of the studios of the Lunatico. There is a terrace bar / restaurant with a lovely view of the castle. With you drinking Rum I recommend you eat before hand. They have a really nice sharing platter for two. HIGHLY RECOMMEND”
Private Medellin cacao farm tour with hotel pickup, hands-on pod picking, fermentation, wood-fire roasting, and making your own chocolate bars.
“This tour was an amazing experience. From the ride up to the farm and seeing the amazing views, to picking the cacao fruits at the plantation. The farm is beautiful and from the beginning we were treated like family and welcomed. The entire experience was memorable. If I could recommend one tour in Medellin it would be this one.”
Eco hike in Minca from Santa Marta: coffee tour, waterfall time, lunch, and a hands-on cacao chocolate bar workshop.
“Mario was such an amazing tour guide! Could not recommend thus your more, just make sure to wear your mosquito repellent!”
A hands-on Colombian cacao workshop in Medellín’s Laureles, roasting and tasting multiple cacao drinks, then tempering your own take-home bar.
“It is a very relaxing experience. Very pleasant hosts. Really enjoyed all of the different cacao drink variations. You gat to participate in many steps of the chocolate making process. I highly recommend to anyone.”
Cartagena boutique rum and chocolate tasting with Renato Molo, 8-10 Colombian rums, fort views, and your own cocktail.
“it was very informative and interactive! I had a lot of fun!”
A private Medellin coffee and chocolate farm day with hotel pickup, hands-on bean picking, cacao processing, and lunch with farm views.
“Lau was an amazing guide. She spent most of the day with us, and was very patient, informative, charsmatic with my friends and I. I highly recommend her and this tour, when you are in Medellin!”
Small-group Medellín cacao tour where you pick pods, ferment and roast beans, taste hot chocolate, and make bars to take home.
“This was an amazing experience! We highly recommend it. The view and the people here are absolutely fantastic. We were able to see the chocolate process from beginning to end. We also made our own chocolate bars with fresh topping options! We had fresh fruit from their tree's. Our driver was super knowledgeable and made the drive there and back so enjoyable. The family on the farm made you feel as if you were family. This is definitely the best tour we have ever been on!”
Comuna 13 street art tour with electric escalators, a chance to paint, and ice cream, all for $12 and about 3 hours.
“This was an amazing tour and the best thing we did on our trip to 🇨🇴. Our guide was amazing and gave us a great history lesson of the communa. Please remember this is NOT a Pablo Escobar tour, this is the history in the communa only. On the tour we saw a rap and dancing performance which was great, and we had some amazing food on the way down (not covered for in tour price). Hint. Get the candy coconut at the halfway point where you see all the bikes parked.”
Taste Colombian specialty coffee and regional chocolate in Bogotá on a small, guided 2-hour walk with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“It’s a wonderful way to learn the process of coffee and chocolate while enjoying it at the same time. You also get to learn a brief history of Colombia. Very friendly tour guide!”
Rural coffee and cacao farms near Bogotá, with bean picking, hand grinding, fermentation and drying, plus a simple vegetarian lunch.
“Las fincas fueron excepcionales el trato y las personas encargadas de atendernos fue maravilloso. Lamentablemente la experiencia se ve opacada por el transporte ⁶ y pésimo. Deben avisar llevar repelente”
Private Cartagena tasting of eight aged Colombian rums, Bolivar chocolate, and savory bites, with pirate stories. 1h45.
“Great tasting and fun evening, we highly recommend it! Pairings were very interesting, you won’t be disappointed!”
Cocoa farm day trip from Medellín to Barbosa. Learn bean-to-bar, taste hot cacao and nibs, and make your own chocolate bar.
“Was very nice. The drive was great and the personal experience with the family that runs the farm and works there was very good. I really like how we were able to walk around and taste all the fruits off the trees and we were able to make our own chocolate which we took home.”
Bogotá Colombian chocolate workshop with tastings from five cocoa regions, fruit pairings, and truffle-making, led by Juan Davide and Melissa.
“Our guide was friendly and excited about the tour. She gave good tips for our stay in Bogota as well.”
Enjoy a 1-hour Cartagena rum and chocolate tasting with expert pairing, rum production stories, and 4 to 5 rum tastes in a small group.
“Such a great experience! Dylan was super kind, informative, and fun! We learned so much about the history of rum & the different flavor profiles - and the chocolates were delicious! Would definitely recommend this experience :)”
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