15 Private Tours in Colombia Worth Booking

Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero - Starting above the city at Monserrate

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 798 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

See Bogotá’s Monserrate, Emerald Museum, Botero Museum, and La Candelaria with a private guide in one useful half-day tour.

“Daniel was my guide today, and he exceeded my expectations. He arrived on time, was genuinely friendly, and demonstrated deep knowledge about Bogotá and its culture. Even though my native language is Spanish, I requested the tour in English to practice my listening and speaking skills as a professional interpreter, and Daniel handled it seamlessly. I truly enjoyed exploring some of Bogotá’s most emblematic spots with him. I highly recommend both this tour and Daniel as a guide. Hope to see him next time for another activity. Blessings”

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City Tours, Comuna 13 Tours, Medellin Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

2.Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 330 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $76

Explore Medellín’s Comuna 13, Botero Plaza, Pueblito Paisa, Metrocable, and Parques del Rio with a private local guide.

“Thank you for a wonderful Comuna 13 tour experience. Our guide Natalia was knowledgeable and friendly, and knows all the process of transformation of Comuna 13. We learned a lot about Colombian recent hystory and had a great time exploring the city. If travel is a University this tour is a required Sociology class.”

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Bogota Tours, Private, Salt Cathedral Tours, Tour Reviews

Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

3.Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Explore Zipaquirá’s vast underground Salt Cathedral from Bogotá with a private driver, free time in town, local food, and flexible pacing.

“This is a designated choffeur to the salt mine cathedral. Good quality if transport service.”

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Boat Trips in Medellin, Cruises & Boat Tours, Guatape & El Penol Day Trips, Medellin Tours, Private, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

4.Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Review the private Guatapé day trip from Medellín, with El Peñol Rock, a reservoir boat ride, local lunch, and bilingual guide.

“Manuel was great. He was extremely kind, informative and accommodating to our requests. We shared a wonderful lunch and a great day out with he Manuel. We highly recommend his services.”

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Comuna 13 Tours, Medellin Tours, Pablo Escobar Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

5.Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $81

A thoughtful private Medellín tour linking Pablo Escobar sites with Comuna 13, local stories, street art, and Colombia’s hard-won renewal.

“Highly recommend this trip with Juan for our tour of Comuna 13. He was informative, with an incredible breadth of knowledge about Medellin, the history of Colombia and the impact of Escobar. He was attentive to our needs and patient with all our questions. Comuna 13 in particular is a really special place and incredible community with a vivid history. Being on a private tour made this even more special, with stops at a recommended grafitti galleries and brilliant local coffee shop. We felt safe for the entirety of the trip and in great hands with Juan. He also gave us some top restaurant recommendations too. Thank you so much!Read…”

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Medellin Tours, Pablo Escobar Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

6.Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 4h 30m · from $73

Trace Medellín’s Escobar-era history with a private guide, memorial park, cemetery, barrio visit, and panoramic cable-car ride.

“Carlos was amazing ! He has an interesting story himself . He was very knowledgeable and flexible - we loved talking w him and learned a lot. He is a great driver and had so many good tips and stories . Highly recommend”

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Cocora Valley Hikes, Coffee Experiences, Coffee Farm Tours, Coffee Region Tours, Coffee Tours in Coffee Region, Farms, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

7.Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $157

Hike Cocora Valley, learn Colombia’s coffee process, and taste fresh coffee on a private 8 to 10-hour tour from Salento.

“The tour was excellent and exactly what we were expecting. We took the 7am tour which was perfect as we had the Cocora Valley almost for ourselves (my gf, the guide and me) and could therefore enjoy the hike to the three viewpoints very much. Our guide Alejandro was very knowledgeable about the area, being from this region himself. Moreover he had also deep knowledge in the coffee making process, having worked for almost 6 years for a coffee company. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to hike the Cocora Valley and has an interest in Coffee.”

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Cartagena Tours, City Tours, Private, Shore Excursions, Tour Reviews, Tours

Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

8.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

See Cartagena’s fortress, La Popa, walled city, and Saint Peter Claver on a private, wheelchair-accessible shore tour with port pickup.

“This tour met us at the port. It was private, just my husband and myself, the tour guide, Niomi and the driver. We first went up to the highest point in Cartegena for fantastic views, explanation of the city and where we were going. So helpful to see everything. Niomi was very knowledgeable and always looking out for our safety. Highly recommend this tour for first time visitors & those who want to know more about Caregena.”

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Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

9.Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Review of Cartagena’s private Walled City and Getsemani tour, with colonial sights, fortifications, local snacks, hotel pickup, and flexible pacing.

“Willy did a great job he was very knowledgeable. It was just me and my wife with Willy and a driver in a private car. No cattle car busses from the cruise ship and we could always hear him not being part of a large group. Much better than the cruise ship offerings.”

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Coffee Experiences, Dessert Tours, Medellin Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

10.Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Trade Medellín’s city streets for two working farms, where you pick coffee, process cacao, eat a rural lunch, and make chocolate.

“Such an amazing experience. Felt like a local. Highly recommend supporting these local farmers. A truly unforgettable experience. We spent the day with local chocolate farmers, learning each step of the process—from picking cacao to crafting our own handmade treats. It was hands-on, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in tradition. The guide created space for genuine connection, making the experience feel personal and authentic rather than touristy. A beautiful way to understand the culture through its people and flavors.”

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Cartagena Tours, City Tours, Private, Tour Reviews

Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City

11.Private Transportation from Cartagena to Santa Marta City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Review of Bukap Travels’ private Cartagena to Santa Marta transfer, with flexible stops, hotel pickup, pricing, comfort, and practical advice.

“So efficient and comfortable! Our driver Eder was friendly and professional and the communication with Bukap prior to our departure was excellent.”

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Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

12.Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Review of Medellín airport private transfers, with pickup tips, vehicle limits, timing, safety notes, price value, and booking advice.

“He was Wuxi to pick me u. The car was clean and pleasant. He was very friendly and we had a good conversation on the way.”

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Cocora Valley Hikes, Coffee Region Tours, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia

13.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Explore Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia on a private day tour from Pereira or Armenia, with a bilingual guide and flexible walking time.

“The places were magical and the guide was very knowlegable and helpful. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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Comuna 13 Tours, Medellin Tours, Private, Street Art, Tour Reviews, Tours

Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

14.Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $63Best value

Explore Medellín through Comuna 13 murals, local stories, cable-car views, and a mango ice pop on a private five-hour tour.

“Easily one of the best tour experiences we had in Medellín. Our guide was outstanding - warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the story of Comuna 13. Walking through the neighbourhood where he grew up gave the tour an authentic and personal feel. His insight and honesty made the history come alive. We left feeling informed, welcomed, and inspired. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough. A brilliant guide and a brilliant person.”

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Bogota Tours, Private, Salt Cathedral Tours, Tour Reviews

Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

15.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139

Review of Bogotá’s Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita tour, with practical advice on guides, timing, transport, price, walking, and value.

“absolutely fantastic tour of the lake and the salt Cathedral. Our guide Sergio was incredible. His English is impeccable, he is so knowledgeable and fun to be around , He offered great food /snack recommendations throughout the day and made the whole day memorable. highly recommend this tour prior to visiting the gold museum in Bogota.”

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