Top 8 Specialty Coffee Tours in Colombia

1.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

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

At Cartagena’s Café 472, guides such as Tomas, Santiago, Pedro, and Arturo lead a hands-on introduction to Colombian specialty coffee. You’ll compare three coffees brewed by Chemex, V60, and siphon, explore aromas and tasting notes, and learn how coffee moves from plantation to cup.

“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.Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena

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

Start at Café La Manchuria in Cartagena’s Old Town for coffee history and tasting skills, then walk to Libertario Coffee Roasters in Getsemaní to explore growing, processing, and brewing. Guides such as Sofi, Daniel, and Milena lead this intimate, English-language workshop for up to six people.

“This was a very enjoyable experience. Our host was very informative and pleasant. We had a great time learning about Colombia coffee history while tasting some amazing coffee.”

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3.Avoeden Café Coffee Brewing Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

At Avoeden Café in El Poblado, barista Lina guides you from Colombian coffee crops to the finished cup. In a private or small-group workshop, you sample coffee made by drip, AeroPress, espresso, and French press methods while learning how each changes the flavor.

“Lina was great. I ended up being the only one in the tour, but she was still thorough and detailed in her explanations. I got to hear about the history of how coffee came to the americas. And we tried different methods to prepare the coffee, while she explained the process and why the outcomes were different. Prepare to have lunch afterwards and eat a good breakfast before, if you’re sensitive to caffeine.”

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4.Coffee Master Roasting, Brewing and Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Learn coffee from green bean to cup with a master roaster and technician in English or Spanish. Roast a 2 kg batch, test four pour-over brewers, and taste five specialty coffees while comparing washed, fermented, and natural processing.

“It was an amazing afternoon. The atmosphere was so nice and welcoming, we learnt a lot about Coffee Roasting and Brewing. Thank you so much for this experience! We Highly recommend :)”

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5.Coffee Experience with roasting show in Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $20

Spend one hour at Medallo Coffee in Comuna 13 with guide Katherine or a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Follow coffee from planting to roasting, taste two specialty coffees, join the roasting show, make coffee, and use coffee cream to exfoliate your hands.

“Todo muy organizado, están pendientes de la llegada y brindan atención a cualquier duda”

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6.Coffee Tasting, Roasting, Filtration & Espresso Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $85

Meet at Jaguar Coffee House near Chorro de Quevedo Plaza for a private, hands-on coffee session. You will taste different Colombian coffees, watch and take part in roasting, then practice filtration, espresso, and latte art with an English- or Spanish-speaking barista.

“Here’s a polished feedback suggestion: “The experience was truly exceptional! The tour provided a deep dive into the coffee-making process, from roasting to brewing, and the coffee tasting was very insightful. The guides were knowledgeable, passionate, and made the session engaging and interactive. I appreciated the focus on various brewing methods and the opportunity to practice hands-on. Highly recommended for coffee enthusiasts and anyone looking to explore Colombian coffee culture!” ¡La experiencia fue realmente excepcional! La visita ofreció una inmersión profunda en el proceso de elaboración del café, desde el tostado hasta la preparación, y la cata fue muy enriquecedora. Los guías fue...”

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7.Cartagena Coffee Masterclass: Artisanal Roasting and Brewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $85

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking coffee guide at Café del Mural for a private two-hour lesson in Colombian coffee. Roast, grind, and brew several samples, compare flavor profiles, enjoy a small snack, and take home 200g of premium coffee.

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8.Roasting Experience Tour with Exotic Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking barista at Jaguar Coffee House, a blue house near Chorro de Quevedo. You’ll follow green beans through heat, compare roast levels, and create your own roasted coffee during a private 90-minute workshop. Bring ID and a hair tie.

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