Colombia · WORKSHOPS
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Colombia sells its good days out early and its best ones earlier. Prices, running times and the difference between one seat and the next are all set out below, while there is still space on them.
6-hour Cartagena night bar crawl in Getsemaní and Old City with salsa/champeta lessons, free shots, and 3 club stops for $20.
“Great vibe, probably the best night in Cartagena we had. Starting off at Viajero made it really easy to make friends from the beginning of the crawl! The guides were energetic and friendly as well 😁”
A 2-hour beginner graffiti workshop in Bogotá, with spray technique practice, a planned throwup 3D tag, and time at Ocio Gallery murals.
“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…”
Create your own Colombian emerald silver ring in a real Bogota workshop, with hands-on jewelry steps and local history at every turn.
“This was a brilliant workshop. Nick and Carlos were so attentive, informative and fun. We had the absolute best time making rings under their guidance! I will never forget this experience, and it is certainly one of the highlights of our trip so far.”
Private 90-minute salsa lessons in Bogotá tailored to your level, with merengue, bachata, and Colombian steps, plus night club practice.
“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!”
Private 90-minute surf class in Cartagena with certified coach Hugo Gonzalez. Beginner-friendly, safety-first, personalized surf coaching.
“I met a wonderful guy named Hugo! First of all, I was impressed how patient he was with me, as I had my fears to get back with surfing. And he could do this! I literally stand back to the board, and all of this it is his accomplishment! Thanks to him a lot for making me feel safe, self confident and comfortable! Great experience and emotions! Greetings to Hugo!”
Small-group coffee tasting in Cartagena, visiting La Manchuria and Libertario. Learn Colombian coffee history, brew methods, and taste 3 cups.
“I absolutely loved this! This experience is both a coffee tasting (of various artisanal shops around the old city) and a verbal lesson on the history and cultivation process of coffee in colombia. I thought it was a very all-encompassing experience that left me with a far greater understanding of coffee and colombian culture. The coffe shops are super cool and the coffee itself was great at each stop. I’ve never been coffee tasting before so for me, I was able to work on refining my palate. Sofi, my guide is also so sweet, knowledgeable and accomodating. Would highly reccomend for any coffee lovers or anyone who wants to learn…”
Learn Colombian coffee brewing in Medellin’s El Poblado with a pro barista, unlimited tastings, and crop-to-cup history in 90 minutes.
“We learned so much from Lina in this wonderful class! We have already improved our morning coffee at home and are enjoying it much more. We are definitely going to do another tour with her soon.”
Medellín coffee farm and barista workshop: learn brewing variables, then make finished cups fast. Small group, Arví metro pickup.
“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!”
Minca one-day tour with coffee and cocoa workshops, a 25m waterfall swim at Cascada Escondida, and jungle trails near Santa Marta.
“I enjoy a lot! Pedro was kind and very helpful. Everything was very good. The hike, the swimming the lunch, and the cocoa workshop. The landscape of Minca amazing”
Bean-to-bar workshop in Bolívar, Colombia. Watch cacao roasting, taste cocoa percentages, and make bonbons, truffles, or bars.
“Our guide Alejandra, was so passionate about the chocolate process. She had great energy and answered all our questions. Very interesting tour, we learned a lot. The chocolate we made was some of the best we’ve ever had. Very cool experience and recommend it if you want to see Cartagena and Colombia in an authentic way.”
Mobile photo workshop in Cartagena's Getsemani with Paola. 2-hour street art shoot, presets, poses, and $75 value.
Join a Coco Art Workshop in San Andrés to learn coconut palm craft, hear Creole stories, and take home your own 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…”
A 4-hour walk through Bogotá’s La Candelaria plus a barista-led cacao and coffee workshop with tastings and latte art practice.
“Juanita was amazing and her English is fluent. We are a family of 6, with 4 teenagers (19, 18, 16 and 14yr) and she engaged us all for 4 hours. She was full of stories about Columbia’s history and she knows a huge amount, is passionate about her country and wants to share that with others. We really enjoyed the coffee/cacao experience where we were educated about the cacao and coffee process by a woman who has set up a great coffee/cacao shop. Juanita was really generous with her recommendations and helped us navigate the city with ideas for the next few days. I would thoroughly recommend Juanita and her…”
SUP in Cartagena: 1-hour private lesson or rental off La Boquilla. Equipment, life jacket, and optional pickup. Calm water views.
Private 3-hour Cartagena photo workshop from Plaza de Bolívar. Bilingual coach, theory plus practice in Getsemaní and Old Town.
“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!”
