The 15 Best Workshops & Classes in Colombia

1.Cartagena: Pub Crawl with Dancing Lessons and Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 211 reviews · 6 hours · from $20Our pick

Cartagena pub crawl through Getsemaní with dance lessons, free shots, live music, four nightlife stops, and friendly local hosts.

“Fun time !! Meet in a hostel with their guests and play drinking games. Learn to dance & drink then we head to the bars ! Got a free shot in each spot . This is def for the younger crowd , I’m mid 30s and encountered a lot of young 20s but it still was a vibe! I did it solo and met a bunch of welcoming folks!”

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2.Fun Graffiti Workshop: The Art of Aerosol and Color

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Paint your own 3D graffiti tag in Bogotá with spray-paint coaching, gallery art, wall space, and a small hands-on group.

“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work, and a chance to take home an exceptional souvenir. (If you don't take the workshop, you could still have a super visit to the gallery, which is close to the La Perseverancia Market and lots of eating options.) The grafitti workshop took place in a courtyard behind the building, with walls covered by experiments and…”

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3.Bogota: Colombian Emerald Ring Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

Shape a Colombian emerald ring in Bogotá, learn the story of gold and emeralds, and leave with a personal silver souvenir.

“I had great fun! Master Carlos is such a fun and skillful matter ! My design was not an easy one but he took lots of patience and effort in making it and in explaining for me ; and the end result is absolutely my favorite and exactly what I desire 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻”

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4.Private Salsa Class and / or Latin Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Learn Colombian salsa, merengue, bachata, and vallenato in a private Bogotá class tailored to your level, with patient English-speaking instructors.

“My husband and I (60+) were attending a relative's wedding in Bogota and wanted to be able to hold our own on the dance floor, so we booked a 90 minute salsa lesson. Our instructor Laura was wonderful -- patient and did a great job helping us with the basic steps of merengue and salsa (including the special steps of Colombian salsa). It was a little tricky for us finding the studio, but Laura was responsive and helpful. There's a great big mall across the street if you want to shop and pick up an Uber from there. Highly recommend and we had a great time on the dance floor!”

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5.Private Surf Class with Certified Instructor in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Learn to surf in Cartagena with private coaching from Hugo Gonzalez Chalela, a patient certified instructor focused on safety, skills, and fun.

“Great communication! I had an amazing time and would recommended Ohana surf experience to anyone wanting to try surfing! I had a blast and caught tons of waves!”

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6.Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Taste Colombian specialty coffee in Cartagena’s Old Town and Getsemaní with expert baristas, small groups, and hands-on brewing lessons.

“This was an amazing experience. Daniel was very knowledgeable and the coffee shops that we visited were gorgeous! I would definitely recommend doing this tour as soon as you get to Cartagena because it helps you to familiarize yourself with the city and the different places to visit.”

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7.Medellin: Avoeden Café Coffee Brewing Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

Learn Colombian coffee from crop to cup at Avoeden Café in Medellin, with barista-led tastings, brewing methods, and practical tips to use at home.

“Sorry, I´m a bit late with my review. I took the workshop in 04.2022 as a group workshop. In the end I was the only one over there. It was a very warm welcome and the woman doing the workshop took much time to provide me some very interesting and illustrative insights. Thank you very much :)”

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8.Medellin: Coffee Farm and Barista Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · from $66

Learn Colombian coffee at Don Leandro Farm near Medellín with hands-on barista training, expert instruction, and pickup from Arví Metro Station.

“A really good day! Weather delayed our arrival on the cable cars, and they were very accommodating and stayed late to make sure we had the full experience. We did not realize this tour included the sauna and massage experience, which was a pleasant surprise. The farm is located deep in the park, and the journey to get there is longer than expected, but great views. The guides and attendants were very kind and friendly!”

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9.Minca: Hidden Waterfall + Coffee and Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Spend a day in Minca with coffee and cocoa workshops, a 25-meter waterfall swim, jungle walks, lunch, and small-group transport from Santa Marta.

“best Guide ! And best tour, we saw a beautiful toucan too ! i recommend it”

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10.Bean to Bar: Cocoa and Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 45m · from $101

Make chocolate from Colombian cacao in a private 105-minute workshop with expert guidance, tastings, and hands-on bonbon, truffle, or bar making.

“Great indoor activity when the weather is not cooperating! It ended up being a private class with full access to the local chocolate production area (although no one was actively working on Sunday). It was nice that some steps of the chocolate-making process were completed ahead of time.”

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11.Cartagena Instagram Mobile Workshop: Scenic and Trendy Shots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Learn mobile photography in Cartagena's colorful Getsemani, with street art, posing tips, and Instagram-ready ideas in a small two-hour group.

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12.San Andres: Coco Art Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $39

Weave coconut palm with local artists Sky and his father, hear San Andrés Creole stories, and take home handmade island art.

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sky and his Dad. We started the experience by visiting their typical San Andes house with a very interesting history of the islands (with old photos) and the importance of the coconut trees before tourism became the main industry of the island. After, we learned how to craft items from coconut tree leaves and watched in awe as they crafted a sunhat and a fruit bowl from this amazing material. Truly old skills passed down from generation to generation. We also learned (hands on) how to make some simpler ornamental items such as a decorative bird and a necklace. This is…”

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13.Bogotá: Candelaria Tour with Cacao and Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a local guide, then taste Colombian coffee and cacao in a hands-on workshop with a professional barista.

“This is a wonderful tour full of information and interesting experiences. Juanita, the guide, did a great job explaining the rich history of La Candelaria. She's super friendly and nice. Walking around La Candelaria with its beautiful architecture is must in Bogotá. The Cacao and Coffee Workshop was an amazing learning experience. It took place at Cacao and Coffee House, where the very best examples of Colombian cacao and coffee can be tasted. The barista experience was informative and fun. I highly recommend this tour!”

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14.Cartagena: 1-Hour Paddleboard Rental or Private Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Try calm-water paddleboarding in Cartagena with a private lesson or board rental, beach time, gear, bilingual instructors, and optional hotel pickup.

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15.Cartagena: Photography Workshop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $121

Learn photography while walking Cartagena’s Historic Center and Getsemaní with a private bilingual photographer for three focused hours.

“Paola did a great job with the tour. Before we started, we reviewed the most important theoretical concepts. Afterward, we walked around Getsemaní and the Historic Center, where many opportunities for taking pictures exist. I was free to take any type of picture and at the same time, received tips and tricks on what to pay attention to. Furthermore, Paola asked me what I would like to focus on and made sure I was able to practice the same. Super friendly and helpful, many thanks!”

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