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Colombia · HISTORICAL TOURS

The 13 Best Historical Tours in Colombia

13 reviewed

Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour - Meeting at Plaza Cervantes and starting with the clock tower energy

1.Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Our pick

Walk Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní for $12 in 150 minutes, tracing conquest, slavery, independence, and ending with salsa and champeta.

“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!”

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Shared Tour Cali’s Historical Downtown

Shared Tour Cali's Historical Downtown - Meeting at Museo Arqueológico La Merced, then getting moving

Medellín: History & Local Life Essentials Tour on an E-Bike

Medellín: History & Local Life Essentials Tour on an E-Bike - Ciudad del Río: Brutalist Modern Art, and Why It Fits Medellín

Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali - Price, time, and what $14 actually buys you

4.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14Top rated

Walk Cali’s salsa and resistance murals from Jairo Varela to Cimarrón Salsa Bar with a Spanish guide and dance steps.

“This is a free Walking tour by "Beyond Colombia" that viator charge for. I suggest booking directly for free and giving money as tips to the guide instead of giving money to Viator”

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Shared Tour of Bogota’s Historic Downtown (La Candelaria)

Shared Tour of Bogota's Historic Downtown (La Candelaria) - Bolívar Square and Bogotá’s capital story in real stone and street layout

Medellin Historic Walking Tour

Medellin Historic Walking Tour - Getting oriented at the Alpujarra metro bridge meeting point

6.Medellin Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 3h 30m · from $14

A 3.5-hour Medellín historic walking tour with bilingual local guides, downtown landmarks, street food stop, and great value at $14.

“Caroline was a great guide… knowledgeable, interesting and had the patience to attend to each one of our group. Highly recommended!!!”

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From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour

From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour - Getting oriented in El Poblado and Parque de la Memoria

7.From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Private Pablo Escobar history tour in Medellín with Parque de la Memoria, Escobar sites, optional Comuna 13, hotel pickup, and an expert guide.

“our tour guide Jhon was so professional, knowledgeable and made the tour so special. I definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for a accurate and true insight into the life and times of Pablo Escobar. Jhon lived through these times and he told the story very nice and had a personal touch to the story. thank you so much”

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Historical tour Bogota

Historical tour Bogota - Teatro Colón and the Simón Bolívar Connection

8.Historical tour Bogota

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $19

A 3-hour walking historical tour through Bogotá’s La Candelaria, linking legends, independence, and modern unrest with practical local tips.

“Paula is a phenomenal tour guide, brimming with knowledge about Colombia's history and politics. Her tour included a memorable stop at the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, enriched by her insightful commentary and love of literatuRead more”

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Cali: Walking tour of the historic center

Cali: Walking tour of the historic center - The 10-Person Small Group and Bilingual Guide Advantage

9.Cali: Walking tour of the historic center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Cali’s historic center on foot, with free church and museum stops, local fruit drinks, salsa landmarks, and a small-group guide.

“Very good experience we very much enjoyed the places visited and the food we tried. Very goodAuto-translated”

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Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall - Where you start and how the first hour sets expectations

10.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41

4.5-hour Minca trek with a bilingual guide, Tayrona heritage trails, Arhuaco cacao and coffee tasting, and a relaxing waterfall stop.

“Jorge was a great guide and taught us alot about the local community and also gave some great tips for our travels around the Santa Marta area. The coffee farm tour was great and felt very private. The family was very friendly and the son explained everything in English for us too which we appreciated.”

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Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy

Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy - Stop 1: San Basilio de Palenque tourist parador, the welcome that sets the tone (about 1 hour)

11.Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

San Basilio de Palenque with locals: Benkos Bioho, murals, medicine, music, boxing, and a coconut fish lunch from Cartagena.

“The tour was very good. My friends and I learned a lot of new information and enjoyed the different stops on the trip. The tour guides were very thoughtful and attentive. Also, the food on the trip was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Highly recommend”

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Chiva Private Cultural Tour with Audio Guide in Buga

Chiva Private Cultural Tour with Audio Guide in Buga - Tablas y Vinos Cava Montoro: artisanal wine in a scenic break

12.Chiva Private Cultural Tour with Audio Guide in Buga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Chiva tour in Buga mixes architecture, Catholic landmarks, and three tastings, with an English and Spanish audio guide on a private ride.

“This tour is short and sweet! It was the perfect way to spend a Thursday afternoon in Buga. The tour gives you historical details of the sites while the audio explains detals and history of the city and each stop.”

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7-hour City Tour of Historic Bogotá with Monserrate

7-hour City Tour of Historic Bogotá with Monserrate - La Candelaria and its landmarks, from founding legend to famous art