Colombia · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Cook Colombian Caribbean dishes with local chefs in Cartagena, then share your meal and wine in a friendly small-group class.
“Daniel and Aude were fantastic to work with, and everything was delicious and manageable to make. As a vegetarian, they were accommodating and super helpful in adapting the recipes. Great experience!”
Learn salsa, merengue, bachata, and Cartagena’s champeta on a private Getsemaní rooftop with drinks and local slang.
“Our group had a great time! The hosts were kind and the vibes were amazing. Would definitely recommend.”
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!”
Cartagena pub crawl with dance lessons, free shots, live music, and three clubs in Getsemaní. A lively six-hour night for social partygoers.
“The guides were cool and made this bar crawl fun. Be prepared to take shots at every bar and MORE. The salsa dance lessons were fun! Well organized-definitely book it!”
Review of Minca’s full-day hike from Santa Marta, with coffee, waterfall swim, jungle lunch, biodiversity, and hands-on cacao making.
“My kids (17, 14, 12) actually enjoyed this tour. Probably not a good option for younger ages. Also, some significant inclines and walking over slippery rocks. Enjoyed our guide Gustavo”
Cook five Colombian dishes with chefs Astrid and Dana in Cartagena’s Old City, then sit down to enjoy your hands-on meal.
“An enjoyable hands on cookery class with Astrid and Lana, followed by a delicious meal. Recipes were shared electronically at the end of the class. Very welcoming and good value.”
Cook four Colombian courses with local chefs in Cartagena, then enjoy your meal in a small, clean kitchen setting for $98.
“Alvaro and his team were wonderful! We learned so much about Colombian cuisine and had fun as a family. The kitchen was clean, the lesson organized and the menu DELICIOUS! They were able to accommodate our dietary needs. We were thrilled!”
Learn Colombia’s coffee story through tastings at three Chapinero cafes on this intimate, English-language Bogotá workshop.
“Daniela was so knowledgeable and incredibly helpful - she went above and beyond our expectations! We thoroughly enjoyed our time, learned so much and in fact returned to the cafe we visited as part of the workshop later on our own to buy more beans to take home to the US. Amazing, can't recommend this enough!”
Shop Cartagena’s Bazurto Market, taste local snacks, and cook a Caribbean meal with a welcoming family for an intimate half-day tour.
“This was the best experience I had in Cartagena. My husband and I just got back last night and we are still talking about this tour. Before booking I read all the reviews on Viator and Trip Advisor. They deserve (and am pretty sure they received) 5 stars across the board. Angel, his wife Maria and his daughter Maria Angelica were so welcoming and wonderful. Angel and Maria Angelica were our guides in the Bazurto Market and made sure to keep us safe, informed and fed! We stopped to enjoy some breakfast, delicious fresh juices and even some fresh fruit. All while buying ingredients for our lunch. After the market…”
Learn Bogotá graffiti basics in a small-group spray-paint workshop with artist guidance, your own 3D tag, murals, and gallery time.
“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work, and a chance to take home an exceptional souvenir. (If you don't take the workshop, you could still have a super visit to the gallery, which is close to the La Perseverancia Market and lots of eating options.) The grafitti workshop took place in a courtyard behind the building, with walls covered by experiments and…”
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 Colombian salsa, merengue, bachata, and vallenato in a private Bogotá class with patient instructors and flexible pacing.
“My husband and I (60+) were attending a relative's wedding in Bogota and wanted to be able to hold our own on the dance floor, so we booked a 90 minute salsa lesson. Our instructor Laura was wonderful -- patient and did a great job helping us with the basic steps of merengue and salsa (including the special steps of Colombian salsa). It was a little tricky for us finding the studio, but Laura was responsive and helpful. There's a great big mall across the street if you want to shop and pick up an Uber from there. Highly recommend and we had a great time on the dance floor!”
Cook family recipes with Daniela in her Medellín home, enjoy a private Colombian meal, and get local tips for the rest of your trip.
“We had an awesome experience! Daniela helped us make traditional ajiaco soup, arepas and tres leches cake. All of it was delicious!! We were invited into her home and spent the evening cooking and talking with Daniela and her mom Beatriz. They were both lovely and gave us some great recommendations for other things to do in Medellin as well! Highly recommend!”
Cook Colombian food, taste exotic fruit, and explore Medellín’s social change while supporting a local community project.
“We had the best time in the cooking class/tour. Learning about local and international cuisine, as well as healthy recipes and alternatives was a great experience. Brian was a great host.”
Learn to make Colombian empanadas in Medellín with Spanish-English guidance, local recipes, vegetarian fillings, drinks, and hands-on cooking.
“This was an awesome experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is visiting Medellin!”
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