Colombia Chocolate Tours: Our Top 15

1.Cartagena: Boutique Rum and Chocolate Tasting at Lunático

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

At Lunático, hosts trained by Rummelier Renato Molo guide you through 8 to 10 Colombian spirits, chocolate pairings, rum-making, and a cocktail class. Expect a small, social setting, English or Spanish instruction, and views toward Castillo San Felipe.

“The information provided by Luz was really insightful and they were very generous with their pours of the rum. I wish there was more chocolate as it definitely felt like more of a rum tour with chocolate as a side. Loved the environment and appreciated the experience!”

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2.Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Spend nine hours in Minca with a bilingual guide such as Tony, Gustavo, or Sadam. Hike through the Sierra Nevada, visit a coffee plantation, swim in river pools, eat lunch with mountain views, and make your own chocolate bar.

“Our Santa Marta: Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip was exceptional. Tony, our guide, is an exceptionally knowledgeable environmentalist, wildlife biologist and botanist. He is wicked smart and super insightful. The way he conducts his tour is is really quite smart. He speaks in short phrases, first in Spanish and then English, at length. The whole experience was very interactive. To be honest, I didn't really want to go, but my partner did, so....That said, this was the best thing we did in our time in Colombia. It as Excellent! Thanks Tony!!! Darren & Nicole”

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3.Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Travel privately from El Poblado or Laureles to small coffee and cacao farms north of Medellín. With guides such as Sara or Laura, you will pick beans, learn traditional processing, eat a regional lunch, and make chocolate with your own flavors.

“My friend and I booked this private tour and immediately I knew it would be a great experience the moment Sara picked us up from our hotel! She is such a sweet, smart, knowledgeable guide, and we learned so much about the country on our drive to the coffee and chocolate farms outside of the city in the mountains. The 2 farms were so amazing with beautiful views of the mountainside and valley, and SO many stunning flowers and plants. The experience at both of the local farm owners was unique, leaning and doing the process that they do daily to produce the coffee and chocolates. Both farms had the…”

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4.Chocolate tour near Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Ride about an hour from Medellín to a family cocoa farm in Copacabana. With guides such as Yuly, Oscar, or Sara, you’ll pick cacao, roast and grind beans, make chocolate, taste farm fruit, and meet the family behind the process.

“Very informative. Our guide was incredible! We learned souch from your guide and the family farm. Fantastic tour!”

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5.Cacao Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 66 reviews · 4h 30m · from $46

Meet Andrés Boh at Minca’s church for a five-hour cacao and jungle outing. Walk through Tayrona indigenous territory, learn how cacao becomes chocolate, taste fruit and local cacao, then hike to a waterfall for swimming and a clay face mask. Small groups are limited to 10.

“We had an amazing cacao tour with Andres! We visited a Colombian family farm where we learned about cacao production and tasted fresh cacao. The waterfalls were stunning, and thanks to Andres’s flexibility, we were able to extend the tour to visit an animal refuge and more beautiful waterfalls. It was a fantastic experience and we truly appreciated Andre’s’ patience, expertise and kindness! Highly recommend this tour!!”

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6.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Meet Jorge, Andrés, or Santiago in Minca for a 4.5-hour guided trek through Tayrona heritage trails. Visit an Arhuaco family farm, learn about cacao and coffee, taste both, and rest at a natural waterfall. English and Spanish tours cost $41 per person.

“Jorge was a great guide and taught us alot about the local community and also gave some great tips for our travels around the Santa Marta area. The coffee farm tour was great and felt very private. The family was very friendly and the son explained everything in English for us too which we appreciated.”

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7.Full-Day Coffee and Cocoa Tour from Santa Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $89

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk through mountain streams and waterfalls, swim in a natural pool, learn how coffee and cocoa are produced, taste both, and enjoy lunch in a bamboo house. Guide Sadan has earned special praise.

“It was a great trip! We hiked thru jungles, took a break and swam near the beautiful waterfall, then we went to the coffee farm, saw how the coffee was made tasted a delicious coffee and coffee liquor, we also saw toucans there, it was beautiful! Then we hiked a bit more thru the jungles to a restaurant where we had the delicious meal with live music. After we learned about chocolate and made our own chocolates! The whole trip was really fun and good value for money! Definitely recommend to take this tour, you’ll not regret it!”

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8.Cacao and Coffee Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 4h 30m · from $46

Meet at Minca’s church for a 270-minute guided walk to a coffee and cacao farm founded in 1960. You’ll taste three coffee types and three cacao types, try hot chocolate, enjoy a cacao skin exfoliation, and possibly spot toucans or oropendulas. Guides speak English and Spanish.

“Albert hat uns zuerst sicher zum Wasserfall geführt! Anschliessend durften wir auf einer Ökologischen kleine Farm mehr über den Anbau von Kaffe und Schokolade erfahren! Albert war sehr Fachkundig und hat uns alles bestens erklärt. Eine Tolle Tour”

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9.Coffee, Cocoa and Trekking Tour in Minca: Nature, Crops and Production

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · from $41

Start in Minca’s central park with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide such as Albert, John, or Jorge. Hike through forest and farms, learn coffee and cocoa production at Finca San Rafael, taste fresh products, and return after 4.5 hours.

“We enjoyed the tour. A smal family owned coffee and cacao plantation was visited. The process of cacao production was explained and shown manually. It is a short hiking tour and at the end was time for a short swim in a smal natural lake at a waterfall. Albert is a kind guy and answered all of our questions.”

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10.Chocolate tour near the Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $126

Travel from Medellín to a family-run cocoa farm near Barbosa with a bilingual guide such as Sara. Walk among cacao trees, taste fresh fruit and cocoa products, and make chocolate by hand from ripe pod to molded bar. The six-hour outing includes transport, but not lunch.

“I had a lovely time. The family farm was beautiful and peaceful, and they were so generous to welcome us and show us their ways. I appreciated the small, intimate nature of the tour. And the chocolate is delicious. Highly recommend.”

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11.Cartagena: Express Rum and Chocolate Tasting Experience

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking host at Caffé Lunático for a one-hour tasting of four to five Colombian rums paired with fine chocolates. Dylan, Dilan, Sebastian, or Luz may guide you through rum styles, production, and local traditions in a small group of up to 10.

“Such a great experience! Dylan was super kind, informative, and fun! We learned so much about the history of rum & the different flavor profiles - and the chocolates were delicious! Would definitely recommend this experience :)”

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12.Cartagena: The Legendary Colombian Rum and Chocolate Tasting

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

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at El Arsenal: The Rum Box for 105 minutes of Colombian rum, Montes de Maria chocolate, savory bites, pirate stories, and cocktail tips. The private format suits two to 40 people, with guides such as Alejandra and Coco leading the tasting.

“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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13.Hidden Waterfall + Coffee and Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Travel from Santa Marta to Minca for coffee and cocoa workshops, jungle walks, a 25-meter waterfall, swimming, lunch, and Sierra Nevada views. Small groups, English or Spanish guides, and hotel pickup make this an easy one-day outing.

“best Guide ! And best tour, we saw a beautiful toucan too ! i recommend it”

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14.Bean to Bar: Cocoa and Chocolate Workshop

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

At a private 105-minute workshop in Bolívar, learn how cacao becomes chocolate, taste bars from 40% white to 100% pure cocoa, and make bonbons, truffles, or bars. Alejandra has guided guests through the process with energy and care. English and Spanish instruction is available.

“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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15.Bogotá: Candelaria Tour with Cacao and Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Walk Bogotá’s colonial La Candelaria with guides such as Juanita or Alejandra, then visit a local coffee and cacao shop for two coffee brews, two cacao origins, an ancestral drink, and a guided latte-art session.

“This is a wonderful tour full of information and interesting experiences. Juanita, the guide, did a great job explaining the rich history of La Candelaria. She's super friendly and nice. Walking around La Candelaria with its beautiful architecture is must in Bogotá. The Cacao and Coffee Workshop was an amazing learning experience. It took place at Cacao and Coffee House, where the very best examples of Colombian cacao and coffee can be tasted. The barista experience was informative and fun. I highly recommend this tour!”

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