The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Colombia, Colombia

Travel in time to the pre-Hispanic era, learn all about the craftsmanship of the different indigenous cultures that inhabited Colombia and all the magnificent stories that they tell. Get the chance to know the largest pre-Hispanic gold collection in the world and learn how these different cultures lived.

Inclusions: Professional guide in your language of preference (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German), Transportation from your hotel to the Museum., Entry tickets to the museum

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Optional tips and gratuities, Transportation from the Museum to the Hotel.

Relive the incredible battle of Vernón, in this experiential tour of the San Felipe Castle, formerly called Fort of San Lázaro, by the hand of Carlos Desnaux, the military engineer who worked with the famous" Anka Motz ", Admiral Blas of Lezo.

Inclusions: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Cartagena

Exclusions: Snacks, Smartphone and headsets

A caleño in love with his city is in charge of teaching the culture, history and nature that surrounds Santiago de Cali.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Soda/Pop

Is a one time experience, see both sides of the city you will learn a lot and be surprised how one man change the country and the true story behind Comuna13

Inclusions: Certified Guide

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You can’t miss Monserrate on your trip to Bogota. And now, you can’t miss its fofficial walking tour. Discover the best of the most touristic spot of the city with us and enjoy being guided along Monserrate Hill and having unique experiences such as tasting traditional Colombian food and flipping a lucky coin. Get amazed by the great views of Bogota, receive insights of the city and learn some interesting information about Catholicism and Colombian costumes and traditions. • A complete and very informative walk along the hill with its imposing and memorable views of the city • A visit inside the Shrine of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate and learning about the importance of Catholicism in the country • Tasting two traditional Colombian snacks • A brief lesson about Colombia’s fauna and flora • Having fun with the wishing well tradition of flipping a lucky coin

Inclusions: Tasting of traditional ‘onces’: hot chocolate with cheese, Patacón with hogao, fried green plantain with tomato and onion sauce, Aguapanela, sugarcane-based typical drink, All-risk insurance

Exclusions: Extra purchases, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

We will walk around Candelaria district, the oldest and most important neighborhood in Bogotá. We will talk about history, geography, currrent social and political situation in Colombia. We get involved with our culture by drinking chicha! The most traditional fermented drink in the city, part of our indigeneous heritage. Also we will try some local snacks made with corn and in the end of the tour we will play the gunpowder game, better known as Tejo, a funny drinking game played in the prehispanic times. This tour gives you an entire idea about the Colombia's capital context. You will never get bored due we talk about different topics, interact with locals, visit the most important spots in the city and get the max of the artistic and historical value of all the streets and alleys we walk trough. Join us in the oldest walking tour in the city!

Inclusions: Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch

Finding the best way of exploring a city is always a daunting task, but that’s why we are here. Let us guide you through Santiago de Cali, one of the most amazing cities in Colombia and foremost capital of Salsa. Join our full-day tour and visit Cali’s city viewpoint Cristo Rey, then its downtown and its main cultural sites such as Tertulia Museum. Try Colombian traditional snacks and discover the joy this city is known for. • Cristo Rey and the Tertulia Museum guided tour • Historical landmarks in downtown Cali and its main sites • Tasting of typical fruits and Colombian coffee • Plenty of spectacular photo spots for unforgettable memories of your trip to Cali. • Tons of insights and local experiences

Inclusions: All Risk Insurance, Gran Colombia Tours Guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Gastronomic Experiences

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We'll visit a coffee plantation in Guatapé, where we learn from local farmers everything about the coffee process, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of coffee, there you can collect the coffee and being for a while a coffee farmer. As we are in Guatapé, we have to go to the rock We continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb more than 700 steps to reach the top, that adorns the landscape of eastern Antioquia and enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view from the dam and surrounding areas to capture unforgettable pictures. Then we go to the town, where we enjoy lunch before strolling around the most important landmarks of a town full of color, friendly people and corners with fascinating stories that we are going to share with you, how the tradition of "zócalos" (house facades painted) started and why is important for the inhabitants; if you are a chocolate lover, there's a shop waiting for you, also you will have time to buy handicraft from the local stores.

Inclusions: Health insurance, Food tasting (Fruit tasting), Hotel pickup and drop-off (drop-off at the airport with no extra fee), Coffee farm fee, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the rock

Exclusions: Lunch

in this tour you will see 4 places in the city that pablo had and you going to see the comuna13 and ride the cable car

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

On a 3 hour tour you will visit the properties where Pablo lived and also where he got caught, plus his graveyard. You´ll understand many aspects of such terrible days and will be able to make your own conclusions about Medellin´s rise. Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo. This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes. Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Gratuities, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks