Colombia · EMERALD TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 emerald tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Bogotá with a private guide, ride Monserrate, visit Botero and Emerald museums, and walk historic La Candelaria for $65.
“The tour with Daniel was fantastic! He was a very informative and knowledgeable guide who answered all sorts of questions. He had a positive and pleasant manner. In six hours, you get a very good impression of Bogota.”
Make a Colombian emerald ring in Bogotá with a guide and master jeweler, learn the craft, and take home a personal silver souvenir.
“I had the best time! When they say you make your own ring they mean it! From design, to melting the metal, forming it, soldering, hammering, and polishing. Juan was a phenomenal guide/teacher as were the master jewellers, shout to you Master Carlos! In this tour you also learn about the history of gold and emeralds in Colombia. A wonderful learning opportunity and the best souvenir to take home!”
Explore Cartagena’s emerald heritage, mine replica, jewelry workshop, and museum with pickup included for $18 per person.
“What an informative tour and a great history of Caribe Jewlery and emeralds in Colombia! I learned a lot!”
Shape Colombian emerald jewelry in Cartagena with museum access, hotel transfers, expert instruction, and a clear look at the sales experience.
“Very informative. Jewelry making was fun. Instructor was very helpful. Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable.”
Shape a Colombian emerald ring in Bogotá with a jeweler, learn the stone’s story, and leave with a handmade silver souvenir.
“This was very enjoyable. There are a lot of steps involved in creating the ring and we were completely hands-on for everything except the step of setting the stone. (The review that says otherwise is completely misleading). You should definitely look at some of the photos of other rings in advance because the first step in selecting the stones so you need to have your final result in mind. The guides were genuinely enthusiastic and experts in the process. Very satisfied!”
Learn to judge Colombian emeralds in Cartagena with an expert lecture, museum visit, workshop tour, sample, refreshments, and hotel pickup.
“I had a wonderful time. Emeralds are my birthstone so I was really excited to take this tour. Ricardo was a great instructor. He's very knowledgeable and passionate about his family's business. I really learned a lot about how unique and special emeralds are. The snacks and champagne was great bonus. Jasmine was a great tour guide. I'm planning to take the jewelry making class next time I'm in Cartagena. I would recommend the experience to others. Especially if you were born in May.”
Polish three Colombian emeralds with expert guidance, tour Caribe Jewelry Museum, and take one stone home in this hands-on Cartagena class.
“Amazing selection and even more amazing tour. Angelica offered the best customer service i have ever had!!! I spent more than i anticipated but couldn't help it”
Explore Bogotá’s emerald trade on a private four-hour walking tour with museum entry, mine simulation, workshop, market visit, snacks, and local guidance.
“i just arrived again to Colombia with some fereign friends, and this tour, not only made me feel like at home; also to them, and i think it shows in an excelent way a beautiful face of one of the most important places around the capital. the experience was amazing, and despite that we couldn't show to them all our gastronomy, these snacks were a beautiful start for them. Thank you MAUI water tours for your guidance and for this great experience”
Explore Bogotá’s emerald trade in La Candelaria with private transport, local guides, market visits, and practical gem-buying tips.
“We learned how emeralds are mined and why emeralds found in Colombia are the best quality in terms of clarity, color and shininess.”
Explore Bogotá’s emerald and gold museums, Monserrate, Plaza de Bolívar, and La Candelaria on a six-hour private city tour.
“I'd give Jhair 10 stars, if I could. He gives you historical details that really make his tour exceptional. He is incredibly patient, being very attentive to my nonagenerian mother. I selected the tour for my understanding of the value. But honestly, a tour like his is priceless. Folks who are able to reserve a tour with him are lucky.”
Review of Cartagena’s private Emerald Experience Tour, with San Felipe Castle, Getsemani, gold and emerald workshops, pricing, and practical tips.
“This was a perfect tour. It gave us a little bit of everything. Our guide Niko and driver Gabriel were wonderful. Niko provided a lot of great commentary and walked with us through some of the most interesting parts of the old city. This is definitely a city. I would love to return to.”
Review of Bogotá’s 4-hour private emerald tour, with the Emerald Museum, La Candelaria, buying advice, price, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Our guide was a geologist who provided an excellent understanding of emeralds. The Emerald Museum tour was nothing to write home about and the finally was their store. However our guide assisted us in finding a store more to our liking. I would recommend for anyone looking to buy an emerald.”
Review of Cartagena’s private Emerald Shore Excursion, with San Felipe Castle, Old Town sights, shopping stops, transport, price, and practical tips.
“The tour was very educating. We did not feel pressured at any time. The jewelry was beautiful!! We had a private transportation with just the two of us. The driver and tour guide were very accomodating.”
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