Walking Tours in Colombia: 13 Weighed Up on Cost and Hours

1.Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

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

Walk for 150 minutes from Plaza Cervantes through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect colonial landmarks, slavery-era history, San Pedro Claver, bastions, street art, local advice, dancing, salsa, champeta, and a look at Cartagena’s changing social order. Guides include Dani, Legacy, Robert, Álvaro David, Ingrid, and Rebeca.

“Our guide was great! What an experience! Book this tour and be ready to learn and explore the beauty of Cartagena! 🥳”

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2.Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,229 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting La Concordia market, Carrera Séptima, Bolívar Square, historic alleys, and the area near the Gold Museum. You’ll sample local fruit and may also taste coffee or coca tea. Guides such as Leslie, Luis, Juana, and José bring history, art, and practical city advice to life.

“Bernardo was an amazing guide. He introduced us to the colombian culture and history, and provided us with lots of useful tips on what to do in Bogota and answered our questions. The tour covers some nice spots around the center, fruits and coffee tasting, including explanations. Highly recommend this tour, especially towards the beginning of your stay.”

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3.Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Meet beneath a black umbrella in Plaza de Santo Domingo for a two-hour walk through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani. Guides such as Arthur, Rafael, Nelson, Jorge, and Isaac mix colonial history with local life, street art, food tips, and photo stops. Expect heat, cobblestones, and a shared English or Spanish group.

“Arthur was fantastic, very informative and entertaining. He took time to answer any questions and provided great tips along the way. Recommended without reservations!”

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4.Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk through Moravia with bilingual guide Toto and community ambassador Gladys. Hear how an illegal neighborhood grew on a former garbage dump, discuss health care, education, football, and housing, and visit the cultural center. The small group, local stories, and snack of tiny street empanadas make this a thoughtful alternative to a standard Medellín city tour.

“Toto and Gladys were fantastic guides. The history of Moravia being built on the garbage was shocking and very interesting. We also saw how the area is improving for the community such as the garden ran by women and La Casa de Todos. The community does still face challenges with overpopulation but it is good to get a true picture of this.”

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5.Medellin Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 3h 30m · from $14

Walk central Medellin with Real City Tours for 210 minutes, from the Old Railroad Station and Alpujarra to Botero Square and San Antonio Park. Your English-speaking guide may be Suzie, Carolina, Julio, German, Hernan, Dio, or Pablo. Expect local history, Paisa culture, street food stops, restaurant tips, and time for photos.

“A walking tour is always a goodcthingvto do when arriving in a new city and this one did not disappoint. Our guide Suzie was super professional, spoke perfect English and was full of great information about Medellin.”

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6.The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Walk central Cali with guides such as Juan or Andrés, stopping for pandebono, empanadas, marranitas, local drinks, and two scoops of inventive ice cream. Along the way, see Bulevar del Río, Cali’s street art, Calle de la Escopeta, La Linterna’s old printing machines, and historic San Antonio. Expect a friendly, food-heavy introduction to the city.

“Everyone was great and it was a fun street tour. It was a good mix of street food and little history lessons here and there. It was awesome to see La Calle del Sabor in person as well. I recommend it.”

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7.A Pearl In The Caribbean-walking tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Join local guide Javier, also called Javi or Xavier, for a two-hour English walk through Santa Marta’s historic center. Visit the Tairona Gold Museum, Bolívar Square, San Francisco Square, the cathedral, Lovers’ Park, and a juice stall. Expect history, local legends, food advice, and a fruit tasting.

“Super informative and our guide havier was really pleasant and funny ! Enjoyed a lot”

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8.Walking tour of the historic center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Follow a local guide through Cali’s historic center in a group capped at seven. Visit La Merced, the Calima Gold Museum, San Pedro Cathedral, Puente Ortiz, salsa landmarks, and colorful Calle de la Escopeta. You’ll sample a typical drink, hear Cali’s story, and finish where you started after two to three hours on foot.

“Visit with Marcela , who is a very good guide and knows how to interest you. It is a journey into culture, life, food and of course salsa. RecommendAuto-translated”

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9.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a private vehicle, then enter a remarkable cathedral carved inside an old salt mine. You’ll follow the underground Stations of the Cross, see the world’s largest salt-cut cross, and walk through colonial squares, a former railway station, and sites linked to Gabriel García Márquez. Guides such as José, Jorge, Katy, and Ludwyn have led this outing.

“We had an amazing guide, Jose. He drove well, was kind, knowledgeable (great tips about getting the most out of our viewing), and took very good care of us. He had great stories that were informative and funny. We just wanted a quick trip to the Salt Cathedral and back to Bogota without extra stops. This was perfect!”

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10.Afro Walking Tour. The colors of Cali.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

Join Andrés Jiménez for a 150-minute walking tour through central Cali and an Afro-Colombian neighborhood. Learn how African, Indigenous, and Spanish traditions shaped the city, see meaningful murals, visit three cultural institutions, taste local food, and discover Cali’s connection to salsa. The tour is offered in English and Spanish and costs $42 per person.

“This tour was absolutely fantastic! Andrés is a super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable guide who shares a deep understanding of the city’s culture and diversity. I especially loved learning the background stories behind the murals we visited. The included snacks were a nice touch and made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, it’s a perfect mix of history, art, and local culture. I highly recommend taking this tour with Andrés!”

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11.La Candelaria Walking Private Tour (3 Hrs.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a private bilingual guide for three hours, beginning and ending at the Gold Museum. You’ll see major landmarks and easy-to-miss corners while learning about the area’s architecture, food, and past. Guide Maria has been especially praised for thoughtful explanations, photos, and local restaurant tips. Confirm language needs carefully when booking.

“I had a great time with Maria my guide . Very informative and thorough history of the area. Also acted as my photographer, recommended local places to eat . Not to be missed. I felt like I had a local friend to show me around .”

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12.Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about four hours at Luger Coffee Farm planting seedlings, picking cherries, and seeing roasting and grinding, then walk Salento for an hour with a private guide. Guides such as Pedro, Ivan, and Mauricio add local history, photos, and practical tips. Hotel pickup, tasting, insurance, and private transport are included.

“We booked this tour yesterday evening, and are so glad we did! The hike took us to the top of Salento, and the view was just breathtaking. Our guide, Ivan, was so knowledgeable. The experience at Luger Coffee was amazing. Our guide there, Alé, was so informative, and the coffee delicious. Would highly recommend!”

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13.Bogota Walking Tour Teusaquillo, a different part of the city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Start at Museo Nacional with guide Daniel or another Condor Tours guide, then walk through Teusaquillo’s political, industrial, and artistic past. See former brewery buildings, a historic house, street art, and Parkway’s 1950s architecture. A coffee tasting and craft beer are included. The 2.5-hour walk ends near cafés and restaurants.

“A neighborhood that feels like you're elsewhere. Daniel was so knowledgeable about not only the sights, but also the political and sociocultural significance of this neighborhood. Skip a museum and do this tour instead!”

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