1.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Our pick

Taste Colombian specialty coffee like a scientist: smell, cup, and brew three methods in a 2-hour Cartagena workshop for $15.

“Amazing experience! The workshop begins with an introduction to the history of coffee in Colombia before moving to the tasting itself. We explored three different brewing methods: the Chemex, which highlights fruity and complex notes; the V60, which brings out brightness and body; and finally, the Hario TCA-5 siphon, offering roundness and smoothness with honey aromas. Throughout the session, the flavors unfolded into a rich palette ranging from fresh fruits to chocolate, with sweet and floral undertones. The coffee was excellent, and the surprise at the end added a warm, memorable touch. An enriching discovery that I wholeheartedly recommend!”

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2.Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 121 reviews · 2 hours · from $105

Taste Colombian rum and premium chocolate in a 2-hour boutique session with Renato Molo, cocktail-making, and views of Castillo San Felipe.

“Our rum tasting was the perfect first night in Cartagena! The location had amazing views of the old fort, and the tasting space was cool, clean, and modern. Our tasting guide was incredible fun, lively, and knowledgeable. He walked us through all types of various Colombian rums, explained them and their significance, and paired them perfectly with Colombian chocolates. At the end, we got to make our own cocktails and enjoy them while the host gave us great advice on our trip in Cartagena! We would absolutely recommend to anybody looking for a fun evening! TIP: eat beforehand, there’s a decent amount of rum!”

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3.Rum & Rhythms a premium rum tasting with live music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $55Top rated

Cartagena rum tasting with live jazz-blues Colombian rhythms, six premium rums, and a cheese-ham board. Learn aromas, join the music.

“If I could rate this 100 stars I would. This was truly the best way for us to spend our last night in Cartagena. We had a fun group, all of whom really appreciated learning about rum and its history in Colombia and tasting it, too! Jose was a great gRead more”

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4.Islabela Islands Boat Trip with Lunch & Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · from $94

Speedboat from Cartagena to Islabela in the Rosario Islands for beach time, kayaks, included lunch, and a welcome cocktail.

“The trip was a lot of fun. We loved our experience at Islabela Island. The food, the drinks, the beach, and the service were great. The unfortunate part was that our boat to get to the island keep on shutting off. It took much longer to get to our destination as it kept on happening every 15 minutes. It will take the crew many tries to get the boat going. This was a bit frustrating and unfortunate as it took away from our time at the island.”

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5.Cartagena Coffee Masters

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

A small private coffee class at Café del Mural in Cartagena, with tastings, brewing demos, snacks, and a 200g coffee bag to take home.

“Amazing experience! Extremely thorough and intimate — only 6 people can be on the tour at one time. The owner is knowledgeable, funny, and kind. Plus you get to take home coffee at the end! Highly recommend this.”

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6.Cartagena Highlights: San Felipe, Popa & Coffee Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $152

Private Cartagena tour of San Felipe, La Popa, Torre del Reloj, and coffee tasting. Pickup included; ends on foot in the center.

“This tour is a perfect introduction to Cartagena. Our guide answered many questions eagerly, and even showed us where to buy the shirt he was wearing. It was longer than four hours, and since we had a big breakfast, we didn’t care that there was no stopping for lunch as the tour described.”

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7.Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Two-hour specialty coffee workshop in Cartagena. Small group tastings at top cafés, expert baristas, and a short Old Town walk.

“I absolutely loved this! This experience is both a coffee tasting (of various artisanal shops around the old city) and a verbal lesson on the history and cultivation process of coffee in colombia. I thought it was a very all-encompassing experience that left me with a far greater understanding of coffee and colombian culture. The coffe shops are super cool and the coffee itself was great at each stop. I’ve never been coffee tasting before so for me, I was able to work on refining my palate. Sofi, my guide is also so sweet, knowledgeable and accomodating. Would highly reccomend for any coffee lovers or anyone who wants to learn…”

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8.Walking Tour of Cartagena Including a Colombian Cup of Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Private 3-hour Cartagena tour with UNESCO Old Town, Botero photo spot, emerald jewelry workshop, and Colombian coffee. $160 pp.

“Mr. Duran was absolutely phenomenal as a tour guide. For historical knowledge, he navigate us through the key sites and taught me and my daughter some incredible lessons on the history of Cartagena. He is a kind and very nice man. Has English is absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this tour if you love history and appreciate a great tour guide. Thank you, Señor Duran, see you next time!”

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9.Express Rum and Chocolate Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $69

Cartagena’s 1-hour rum and chocolate tasting: sample Colombian rum styles, learn production secrets, and enjoy expert rum-chocolate pairings.

“So much fun!! A Must-Do in Cartagena! This was the perfect way to start our vacation! The rum and chocolate tasting was fun, informative, and so well put together. Luz was amazing, so smart, knowledgeable, and incredibly down-to-earth. She made the whole experience engaging and welcoming. If you’re in Cartagena, don’t miss this unique and flavorful activity!”

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10.The Legendary Colombian Rum and Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $109

Private Cartagena rum-and-chocolate tasting with 8 paired Colombian rums, Montes de Maria cocoa, and savory bites at El Arsenal’s Rum Box.

“We had an AMAZING experience with this tasting. Alejandra was our guide, and she was fun, interesting, and so welcoming! We did several guided tours while we were in Cartagena and this was by far our favorite. It’s also a great value for your money- we sampled 8 rums and many chocolates and savory snacks!”

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11.Colombian Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $67

Cartagena craft beer tasting with Colombian brews, ceviche or sandwiches, and a guide explaining flavor and brewing in 2 hours.

“Our guide, Laura, was so friendly and professional. We had a great time trying different types of local craft beer.”

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12.Colombian Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $85

Cartagena cocktail masterclass in a studio with Colombian fruits and spirits. Learn 5 cocktails, taste snacks, and meet Adrián.

“This was an absolute favorite activity for us. We were celebrating a bachelorette party. We all learned and got to take some amazing photos. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Carregena. The mixologist was very knowledgeable and did a great job.”

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13.Bean to Bar: Cocoa and Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 45m · from $101

Learn bean-to-bar chocolate in Bolívar with a hands-on workshop, roasting insights, and making your own bonbons, truffles, or bars.

“Our guide Alejandra, was so passionate about the chocolate process. She had great energy and answered all our questions. Very interesting tour, we learned a lot. The chocolate we made was some of the best we’ve ever had. Very cool experience and recommend it if you want to see Cartagena and Colombia in an authentic way.”

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14.Cartagena Tasting Mezcal & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

A 1-hour Cartagena mezcal and tequila tasting at Rosa Mezcal with bilingual instruction, spirit know-how, and pairing-focused bites.

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15.Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $70

A 1-hour Cartagena coffee tasting in Bolívar, Colombia, with a bilingual guide and four specialty beans to smell and taste.

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