Colombia · PRIVATE
Good private 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.
Private Bogotá tour with Monserrate views, La Candelaria food, and Gold and Botero museums. Pickup, transport, and entry included.
“Liz is an excellent guide. Our tour showed us all the highlights and included time to sample the local coffee and local fruits.”
Private 2-3 hour walking tour of Cartagena’s UNESCO walled city and Getsemaní with a local guide, history stops, and culture for $49.
“The tour was absolutely amazing legaxy was very informative and patient showing me around and explaining the Colombian culture and the deep history behind it…it was absolutely amazing”
Private Bogotá tour with Monserrate views, Candelaria walking, emerald and Botero museums, and Bolívar Square stops.
“The tour guide was good and knowledgeable. A pleasure to spend the day with him. Unfortunately, the tour company Nomad, arranged for a lunch which we welcomed for ourselves and our guide. We were obligated to pay $60 (usd) before we received the menu which was a set price of 20 pesos per person. Clearly, we paid 4x the amount required and then gave a 15% tip on top of that. This Tour company is not representing Viator well in Bogota.”
Private coffee farm tour in Medellín with hotel pickup, hands-on bean picking, seed planting, tastings, and homemade snacks in 4-5 hours.
“We absolutely loved our private coffee tour. Laura was fantastic—she walked us through every step of the coffee-making process with so much knowledge and enthusiasm. Edwin was an excellent driver and a wonderful support throughout the day. The whole experience felt personal, welcoming, and truly memorable. Highly recommend!”
Private guided walk in Bogotá with Monserrate cable car views, Emerald Museum, Botero, Plaza de Bolívar, and Chorro de Quevedo in 5 to 6 hours.
“This tour was an excellent way to see the highlights of bogota in one day. Our guide Maria was very knowledgeable, engaged, informative and thoughtful about accommodating our group’s needs. Highly recommend!”
A 6-hour private-island circuit from Cartagena, with Rosario views, Bocachica forts, Isla Grande snorkeling, plus included beach time and lunch.
“To begin with they load not many beers on the ship, but before reaching the first island, the ship's own endowment, has drunk half When you arrive at the first stop, a sunken plane, you are given “no tube” diving goggles because at the time of COVID they banned it and it is seen that since then they do not agree. Then another 10min of snorkeling in another absurd place where you can see nothing First stop, an island where we were 30' despite telling us we'd be 45' The bar had nothing to eat Second stop, an island that didn't have much. Again like a flock of sheep, eat…”
Private Bogotá to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral day trip with lunch, hotel pickup, and an underground 180-meter cathedral. Great value.
“The tour guide Giovanni and the driver John were right on time, they were professional, courteous and patient and it was raining both ways. Giovanni was very knowledgeable on the Salt Cathedral, the lunch food was good & taste at the "Brasa del Llano" including the live entertainment and dancing. We walked a bit around town in a light rain and had some "Obleas w/ Arequipe"; we had a great time :-). I recommend! this tour to anyone.”
Pre-book a private one-way transfer from Cartagena airport with a named meet-and-greet, AC vehicle, and tolls and taxes included.
“Airport transfer was easy and great. Great communication from the day before and the day of. Highly recommended!”
A 4-hour private city tour of Cartagena, mixing San Felipe Fort, La Popa, the walled Old City, Manga mansions, Getsemaní, and more.
“Me, my wife, and my daughter took this tour in Cartagena and learned a lot about the city and culture. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We learned a lot about each place we stopped, as well as the history and people. The fortress was definitely the highlight, but all of the stops were fun.”
Private paragliding near Medellín over giant waterfalls, with an optional Guatapé and El Peñol add-on for color, views, and a thrilling day.
“OMG what an amazing day we just had from beginning to end : it surpassed my expectations . Paragliding above the giant waterfalls was breathtaking . My instructor made me feel really safe and the ride was smooth and enjoyable . We had opted to do also the Guatapé and Peñol tour and did not regret : the view from the top of the Peñol is magnificent and totally worth walking up the 700 stairs . And the town of Guatapé is simply a little gem with an explosion of beautiful colors . But what really made this experience superb was having Fabian as our tour guide . Knowledgeable ,…”
Private 24/7 transfer to or from El Dorado Airport in Bogotá. Driver meets you at the gate, helps with bags, and drops you near home.
“very friendly driver, clean car, excellent communication. used google translate to message back and forth as the driver didn’t speak English, but that was not a problem at all. reliable and safe service, highly recommend”
Private Medellín city tour blending Metrocable views, Comuna 13 murals, Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero sculptures, and Parque del Río stroll.
“My guide Nelson Ortiz was espectacular. We had a very funny time together ! I highly recommend this tour, specially if this is with him !”
Private La Ceja day trip from Medellín: 2 long zipline runs, a 100-meter waterfall hike, and hammocks 150 to 200 meters up.
“This attraction requires strong fitness level especially the hiking aspects but our guide John Freddy was patient and helpful. My favourite was the zip line. The views while ziplining were incredible and the waterfall is majestic! This private tour made you feel like the day was dedicated to making you feel valued. Was an interesting birthday experience for my husband!”
A private half-day Pablo Escobar tour in Medellín with a local expert, key sites, and optional La Catedral and Envigado upgrades.
“Had a great tour! I highly recommend Mateo Vargas tour guide. What a great person!! Shared great information about Escobar, the city of Medellin and personal stories as well.”
Private 6-hour Bogotá day trip to the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, with scenic drive, cathedral audio, and town lunch time.
“pickup was extremely convenient and the experience was overall fantastic. Felipe was an amazing ambassador to Bogotá and Zipaquirá. I was lucky to have such an amazing guide!”
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