Colombia · WALKING TOURS
Good walking 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.
Shared walking tour through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní, with conquest, slavery, dance, and local tips for $12.
“Dani was a great guide! She knew so much information on all the places we went to. She was so fun and gave us amazing treats along the way. Highly recommend because she also gives you pointers on where to eat and visit while you are in Cartagena!”
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”
Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a local guide, fruit tastings, street art, major landmarks, and history tied to Colombia’s social politics.
“Luis did a great job giving insights of Bogota-Colombia in limited time with some nice tastings included.”
A 2.5-hour Bogotá street art walk with English-speaking guides, 17 stops, and free entries, mixing murals, stencils, and social stories.
“You will learn a lot about the graffiti and public art culture - very fascinating. And, because public art is about what’s going on in the artists’ world, you’ll learn about Colombian politics. Jay, our guide, was very knowledgeable and personable.”
Walk La Candelaria’s plazas and street art in 3 hours, with chicha, fruit, and coffee tastings, plus local guide stories.
“Excellent, had a nice time and got a good feel of the area with interesting explications and history”
Medellín historic walking tour with a bilingual guide, free-entry downtown stops, and major art, all for $16.
“This tour was very informative and enjoyable. Of all the tours we did over our week in Medellín, Julie was the stand out tour guide for us. She's knowledgeable, passionate and very skilled at her job. The way she laid out information made it easy to understand and follow, and she brought the city to life with her tour. We absolutely loved it and it helped us see the beauty and history of Medellín, as well as the perseverance and positivity of its people.”
Walk Cartagena's Walled City and Getsemani in two hours, with photo-friendly stops and local stories from Plaza de Santo Domingo.
“We leaned so much about the city and Oscar, our guide, was not only knowledgeable but funny as well! Highly recommend”
Bogotá city walk with Monserrate views, classic Colombian food stops, plazas and the Botero Museum. Small group, great value.
“Great experience learn alot of the culture of bogota. It’s a little tiring due to amount of walking but I enjoyed every minute of it”
Walk La Candelaria in Bogotá, sample local snacks and fruits, and play tejo, with English-Spanish guides.
“The tour with our tour guide was very interesting. I would recommend this trip to everyone because during the trip we passed through key Bogota places. Our tour guide was very communicative and she explained everything with involvment. She answered all the questions (even not connected directly with the trip).”
A half-day trip from Cartagena that pairs a guided Fort San Fernando walk with a calm Playa Morena beach club lunch.
“our tour to Playa Morena was very disappointing, and we would not return. The man who walked us around and gave us a tour was very friendly, however, the spot you spend the day looks nothing like the pictures. They do not give you a chaise to tan, the beach and water are not nice. The lady who gave my girl a massage charged an outrageous amount for a massage that wasn’t even good. There are better tours to go on.”
A 3.5-hour walking tour of Medellín’s Comuna 4, led by locals like Gladys and Toto, with real stories of change and resistance.
“Toto and Gladys were fantastic guides. The history of Moravia being built on the garbage was shocking and very interesting. We also saw how the area is improving for the community such as the garden ran by women and La Casa de Todos. The community does still face challenges with overpopulation but it is good to get a true picture of this.”
Small-group Cartagena bike tour linking film spots and colonial sites. Safety-first riding, coffee and juice, plus a local guide.
“Una experiencia maravillosa a lado un personaje lleno de historia y calidez humana... Gracias tocayo, mi apreciado Gera!”
4-day trek from Santa Marta to Ciudad Perdida through jungle camps, river valleys, and 1,200 steps, with meals and small-group guidance.
“It was the best trip of my whole trip! Great organization! Would really recommend especially this company. The guides were very knowledgable, the food was great and the atmosphere was amazing!!”
Private 4-hour walk through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní, with local snacks, hotel pickup, and clear stop-by-stop history.
“It was a pleasure to spend half the day with the tour guide. He provided he insights of Cartagena history and culture. I love taking scenery picture, and he showed me where to take good pics. The tour didnt seem rushed, but we finished an hour early. But it was noon when we finished, and Cartagena is super hot so I have no complaint finishing the tour early lol The driver is also nice, she showed me where else I should go in the city when she drove me back. Would recommend!”
A 3.5-hour guided walk through downtown Medellín, Paisa culture, and key landmarks like Plaza Botero, with great local tips.
“Great, German gave a lot of cool insights of the city. Can 100% recommend the tour guide, but there is simply not too much to see”
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