The 4 Best Colombia History Tours

1.Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

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

Walk from Plaza Cervantes through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect stories of conquest, slavery, independence, San Pedro Claver, pirates, Gabriel García Márquez, salsa, and champeta. Guides such as Dani, Legacy, Robert, Álvaro David, and Ingrid also share food tips and local customs. The $12 price includes the guide’s tip.

“The guide, Legacy was his name, was great. Entertaining. Lots of good information. Was varied in what he covered - we even got to dance a bit. He seemd a bit nervous that he was talking a lot - there had been a negative review - but he should not be concerned. He does an amazing job giving great information. Great thing to do early in your stay in Cartegena”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $13

Walk Medellín’s historic center with a local English or Spanish guide such as Miguel, Santiago, Carolina, or Daniel. Over about three hours and 8 km, you’ll see Botero Plaza, Junín Street, La Alpujarra, the Park of Lights, and hear clear stories through wireless audio about Paisa culture, railways, conflict, and renewal.

“Santiago was outstanding. He explained the historical significance of each place we visited. He gave good tips about Medellín and other Colombian cities. Highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Shared Tour Cali’s Historical Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13

Walk about 7 km through Cali’s historic center with Beyond Colombia, starting at La Merced and passing churches, theaters, plazas, museums, and the Río Boulevard. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Cristian, Fernando, Juliana, Lem, or another local expert, connects salsa, food, slavery, social protest, soccer, and the city’s arts scene.

“Really enjoyed this tour with Christian, you can tell he has a genuine passion for what he does! He broke down the history of Cali really well, the tour was fun and engaging! This is the 2nd tour we have done with beyond Colombia and they were both super interesting would definitely recommend 👌🏻”

Check availability →Read our full review

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

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

Follow a Spanish-speaking guide through central Cali, from Plazoleta Jairo Varela to Cimarrón Salsa Bar. You’ll connect salsa with local history, street art, popular culture, and peaceful resistance, while learning dance steps, playing instruments, and finding places to eat and hear live music. Guides may include Cristian, Christian, or Juliana.

“Awesome tour. Great information. Our guide Cristian, had great energy. He explained the history of the city, importance of salsa, we played instruments, and he even taught some dance steps. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review