The 8 Best Half-Day Tours in Colombia

1.Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,455 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Review of Cartagena’s Totumo Mud Volcano tour, with hotel pickup, floating mud baths, local services, practical tips, costs, and safety advice.

“I would say no words - haha but here goes. First , the bus was15 minutes late and we waited in the heat. Next, our bus was over booked so 4 people had to go in someone’s car. We never saw them again. The bus was filthy, with barely any air. We had to stop for gas on the way out and stop for air in tires on way back. Bottom step of the bus was plywood! The bath (singular) is high up an uneven and steep set of stairs with rickety railings made of old pieces of wood with nails showing. The mangrove you rinse in is warm, but…”

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2.Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,418 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76Top rated

Medellín coffee tour from seed to cup, with an organic farm visit, roastery tasting, private transport, and expert guides.

“one of the best experiences ever! You will become a coffee expert! Isabella is so knowledgeable and will educate you about the process from the Seed to the Cup.”

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3.ATV Half-Day Tour in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Review of Cartagena’s ATV half-day tour, with a boat ride to Tierra Bomba, muddy trails, beach stops, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Christopher (tour guide) was extremely informative and very welcoming. The route was sooo much fun!!!! The night before, it rained pretty heavy which made the route even more fun!!! I strongly recommend this activity!”

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4.Private Half-Day Pablo Escobar Godfather Tour in Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Explore Medellín’s Pablo Escobar sites with a private local guide, from his burial place to La Catedral, with hotel pickup and return.

“Andres was great! We learned so much not just about Pablo Escobar but about the city. He also introduced us to the best coffee in the city so far.”

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5.Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Small-Group Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Explore Medellín’s Pablo Escobar sites and Comuna 13 on a five-hour small-group tour with local stories, city views, and practical insight.

“Our experience was incredible. Our guide, David, was very knowledgeable and such a friendly and fun. We loved it. Highly recommend.”

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6.Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

Review of Cartagena’s $55 half-day city tour, covering La Popa, San Felipe, the old city, Getsemani, Las Bovedas, guides, and practical tips.

“Niko is the best guide! Extremely knowledgeable and fluent in both Spanish and English, he made this tour a memorable experience. He even recommended an excellent restaurant upon asking. Five stars plus.”

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7.Private Half-Day Coffee Tour at Family Farm Close to Medellín!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $80

Tour a family coffee farm near Medellín, pick cherries, follow bean-to-cup production, and taste four brewing methods in a private half-day visit.

“My friend and I had such an awesome time, and we would totally recommend this experience to anyone! I have a tour is more than enough time.”

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8.Food Tour in Santa Marta Old City Half-Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Taste Santa Marta’s Caribbean food, visit its old city and market, and learn local stories on a small-group half-day tour.

“Not only was this a great food tour, we met the most amazing tour guide as well. Jose was great in giving us some history alongside the great food. We were so happy to have him on the Minca tour the next day! Highly recommend this and Jose as your guide!”

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