Colombia · EMERALD TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 5 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!”
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