4 Colombia History Tours Worth the Time

1.Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Our pick

Explore Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní on a lively 150-minute walking tour covering history, culture, music, and local tips.

“We absolutely loved our walking tour with Dani! She’s AMAZIIIING! She has such Colombian pride— and we felt it and were so touched by it. There was so much incredible information that was presented so interestingly. Never a dull moment. We LOVED the opportunities to dance during the tour! One of our favorite facts that we will carry with us was the history and sense of freedom of African braids for women in Colombia and everywhere else that shares this history. A sense of pride and hope amidst darkness was profound and inspiring. Absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena! And, the dogs were the most lovable and loyal…”

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2.Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $13

Explore Medellín’s art, rail history, paisa culture, and difficult past on a $13 downtown walking tour with wireless audio.

“Had the history tour with Miguel today. Miguel was very knowledgeable and shared lots of information. He was very passionate about his city. Strongly recommend the tour”

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3.Shared Tour Cali’s Historical Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13

Review of Cali’s historical downtown walking tour, covering salsa, Afro-Colombian culture, protests, landmarks, and value at $13.

“This tour was insightful. Christian is an amazing tour guide and was very engaging. I was able to see so much of the city and learned a lot about the history of Cali. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Great value for money and I would do this tour again if I had more time in Cali.”

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4.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14Top rated

Explore Cali through salsa, graffiti, and resistance on a lively three-hour walking tour with local art, music, history, and practical tips.

“We weren't really sure what to expect in Cali. It was the one city we visited with really no plan in mind. We opted for a street food tour because we love to eat. The tour wasn't simply eating, but we also learned about the city of Cali, salsa, and influential people of Cali and Colombia. In terms of food, we stopped several places along the way, but spent the bulk of our time at an indoor market. The market was awesome and you can get just about everything you could want from there. As a pescatarian, I was a little worried that I wouldn't be able to eat a…”

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