Colombia · PRIVATE
The good ones sell out and the cheap ones sell out faster. Below: the 15 to book before you fly, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of Bogotá’s private city tour with Monserrate, Emerald Museum, Botero, La Candelaria, and hotel pickup for $65.
“Camilo was excellent. He knew a lot of history and was able to share that eloquently. He was flexible with the schedule and respectful of my interests. I felt like I had a friend, because he treated me warmly! Thank you, Camilo.”
Review of Medellín’s private city tour, featuring Comuna 13, Metrocable, Botero Plaza, Pueblito Paisa, and practical booking advice.
“Me and mu mom spent an amazing day with our guide Jorge Bohorquez😍 He was so helpful, gentle, caring…He provided us with so many useful information about the city the comuna 13, some historical facts. He is so positive humorous person and we had also a lot of fun with him. we would highly recommend Jorge as a tour guide! Thank you Jorge🤗”
Review of a private Bogotá trip to Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, with transport, local food, town time, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“Our driver was José and he was great—he sent a photo of his vehicle, himself and license plate number via WhatsApp so he took our safety seriously. He drove us to the salt cathedral and gave very clear explanation on where to go, what package tour to purchase and where to meet him when we were finished. The audio guide tour was great because we were not crowded by all the people in an organized tour and could look around at our own pace. José dropped us off at a restaurant and made recommendations for trying a Colombian dish for lunch. He was very pleasant and we were in good…”
Review of Medellín’s private Guatapé day trip, with El Peñol Rock, boat ride, local lunch, guide, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing tour, strongly recommend the guide and the place to visit. Agata”
Explore Medellín’s Pablo Escobar sites and Comuna 13 with a private guide, local stories, comfortable transport, and thoughtful historical context.
“Cesar was an amazing guide for our family of four. The depth of his knowledge and his storytelling ability kept us all engaged and interested through the entire day. He was super accommodating to our schedule changes (meaning our kids wanted to shop in lots of the art galleries in Comuna 13), as well as switching to English when I couldn't keep up with translating his Spanish (my wife and kids are fluent Spanish speakers...I'm learning). Overall we were really happy to have booked the private tour and think that we got great value.”
Review of Medellín’s private Pablo Escobar tour, with memorials, neighborhoods, cemetery, English guide, hotel pickup, and cable car views.
“After you watch Narcos on Netflix, this is a must do tour. I did not find any fault. Definitely recommended.”
Hike Cocora Valley, explore a working coffee farm, and taste fresh Colombian coffee on this flexible private day tour from Salento.
“Amazing day with David, it was just me and my boyfriend in the tour and he really personalized our experience and replied to all our questions (which were many!). Even tough we could have done both experiences (Cocora and Coffee Tour) on our own, the fact that we had such a personal experience made it extra worth it. One of the best days in Colombia for sure!”
Review of Cartagena’s private four-hour shore tour, with La Popa, the Walled City, Las Bóvedas, port transfers, and practical booking advice.
“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.”
Review of Cartagena’s private Walled City and Getsemani tour, with fortifications, colonial streets, local snacks, guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had an excellent private tour with Andreas/Pipe. He was very knowledgeable and fun. He tailored Our tour to our interests and time requests. We highly recommend.”
Review of Medellín’s private coffee and chocolate farm tour, with hands-on tastings, local lunch, mountain views, transport, and practical tips.
“My friend and I booked this private tour and immediately I knew it would be a great experience the moment Sara picked us up from our hotel! She is such a sweet, smart, knowledgeable guide, and we learned so much about the country on our drive to the coffee and chocolate farms outside of the city in the mountains. The 2 farms were so amazing with beautiful views of the mountainside and valley, and SO many stunning flowers and plants. The experience at both of the local farm owners was unique, leaning and doing the process that they do daily to produce the coffee and chocolates. Both farms had the…”
Review of Bukap Travels’ private Cartagena to Santa Marta transfer, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, comfort, cost, and practical tips.
“Communication before the transfer was excellent. Our driver Mr Penol was on time and very courteous. The vehicle was clean and new (Mercedes Vito) We were a family of 5 and the vehicle was perfect for us and all.put luggage. He kindly stopped at services where we could go to the loo and buy drinks/food. A very easy transfer. Thank you”
Review of Medellín airport transfers: private rides for up to four, clear pickup instructions, friendly drivers, and important reliability tips.
“The representative from the car transfer company contacted me via WhatsApp and confirmed that the driver would be at the airport. As requested I messaged him as soon as we landed. No response. I messaged him again when we got to arrivals. No response. There was no one there with my name on a board. It was a complete ‘no show’. Needless to say it was disappointing and wasn’t really in the mood to deal with taxi drivers and touts at midnight at Medellín airport. All worked out fine as we got to our hotel safely. I recommend getting the white tourist taxi or standard yellow cabs.”
Explore Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia on a private day tour from Pereira or Armenia, with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
“We loved our tour to Cocora Valley, Salento and Filandia! Our guide Soledad was really nice and helpful, and she told us a lot about Colombian culture and nature! Cocora Valley was amazing! Soledad took us a bit further in the park where there were not so many people so that we could enjoy the beautiful scenery around in silcence and tranquility. Salento and Filandia were also amazing, it was really nice to walk around and enjoy the cute colorful houses, especially in the morning when it still wasn't that busy. The tour is definitely worth it!”
Review of Medellín’s private Comuna 13 street art tour, with cable cars, local guides, murals, history, mango ice pops, and practical tips.
“Manuel aka Manny was great! He is the manager of Epic Tours Medellin and is so knowledgeable of everything Medellin/Comuna 13. He loves his city and will go out of his way to teach you the history behind the murals, introduce you to the locals that still live there and bring you to the best photo spots. We can't thank him enough for the attention he gave us. It was a true EPIC local experience.”
Review of Bogotá’s Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita day tour, with guide insights, timing, price value, walking tips, and booking advice.
“Wonderful places and excellent guide! She provided us everything we needed with unique kindness and competence. She also entertained us with pleasant conversations about Colombian history, culture and current way of life.”
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