Our Pick of Coffee Tastings in Colombia: 12 to Book

1.Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,357 reviews · 6 hours · from $80Our pick

Travel from Medellín to D’Arrieros Coffee Farm in San Sebastián de Palmitas for a hands-on coffee tour with English or Spanish guide, tastings, snacks, lunch, transport, and a souvenir coffee pack. You’ll wear a paisa poncho and hat, pick beans, learn brewing skills, and may add a 45-minute horseback ride.

“We had loads of fun. Dani was interesting and sweet, although her accent took a bit of getting used to. We learnt a lot and left satisfied customers.”

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2.Colombian Specialty Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 130 reviews · 2 hours · from $15Best value

At Cartagena’s Café 472, you’ll learn how Colombian coffee is grown, processed, roasted, and brewed. Guides such as Tomás, Santiago, Pedro, and Arturo lead a two-hour tasting with fresh fruit, chocolate, aroma exercises, and three coffees prepared by Chemex, V60, and Hario siphon.

“Sebastián was very kind and funny we enjoyed the session and learned a lot about Colombian coffee”

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3.Colombian Coffee Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 92 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

At Café Matuca in central Bogotá, guide René or another English or Spanish-speaking coffee expert walks you from bean to brew. You will test aroma and acidity, compare brewing methods, taste coffee-made sweets and products, and prepare your own cup. The two-hour session costs $25 and meets on the café’s second floor.

“Renee was extremely knowledgeable and a great host. we loved his passion for coffee and he explained everything really well. we highly recommend this activity, its great value”

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4.Coffee tasting experience at Divino Café Especial

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Top rated

At Divino Café Especial in La Candelaria, Leandro, Jason, or Sebastian guides a 90-minute tasting of four Colombian specialty coffees. You will compare fragrance, aroma, flavor, and body through espresso, siphon, Chemex or V60, AeroPress, or French press, with house cake and home-brewing advice.

“Amazing morning with Leandro. We all learned so much. His passion for his products and his knowledge is second to none. He was such a pleasure and was so flexible with us as our numbers kept changing. Highly recommend for anyone who loves coffee. It was equal to a very high end winery tour.”

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5.Coffee Farm Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 5 hours · from $101

You’ll leave Filandia with a guide such as Kevin, visit the historic Luger coffee finca, pick cherries, plant a seedling, learn roasting, and taste fresh Colombian coffee. The private tour includes transport, a live Spanish or English guide, and farm entry. Confirm the timing, since one booking took about two hours rather than the advertised five.

“The best guide ive ever had. Huge knowledge and great person to talk. All trip well organised and kaffee was really tasty. Strongly recommend”

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6.Coffee Tasting Experience Tour with Exotic Varieties

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

Meet your barista at Jaguar Coffee House, a blue house near Chorro de Quevedo Plaza, for a private 90-minute tasting in English or Spanish. You will compare exotic origin coffees, smell their aromas, taste their differences, and learn how growing, harvesting, and roasting affect the final cup.

“Although not as long as scheduled this was very interesting and useful. I enjoyed learning about preparing the coffee and of course tasting the different varieties”

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7.Coffee Tasting Experience in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64

Join Pablo Andres Zambrano Mora and his wife at their small coffee factory in central Cali. Taste three Colombian coffees prepared in different ways, learn about bean production and local culture, then roast a sample using traditional methods and take it home. The private setting allows plenty of personal guidance.

“Me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed our time with Pablo and his wife in Fábrica de Cafe BuenaVida. They were very warm and welcoming and really put us at ease. We learnt a lot about coffee growth and production and the tastings were fantastic, we learnt how to taste the coffee with the priority being on understanding what we personally enjoy, all in a friendly and interesting way. Pablo also included some really interesting info on music and culture around Colombia and Latin America. Would really recommend to any coffee lover or anyone who wants to learn to enjoy it for the first time.”

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8.Coffee Master Roasting, Brewing and Tasting Tour

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

Spend two hours with Coffee Cupping Micro Roasters learning how green beans change in a drum roaster, then prepare five specialty coffees using four pour-over methods. An English or Spanish instructor guides the tasting, with time for hands-on practice and practical advice for better coffee at home.

“It was fantastic! The experience delved deep into the details of roasting and brewing. Upon arrival, I was warmly welcomed, and the hospitality alongside the activity made it even more enjoyable. I learned a lot and had great conversations with the owner, whose passion for his work was truly evident.”

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9.Coffee Tasting

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

Spend one hour with a bilingual barista tasting four Colombian beans with different aromas and flavors. You’ll learn how the bean changes from harvest through roasting, receive water, and visit a café selected according to availability. Hotel pickup is included in most Cartagena areas.

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10.The Best Coffee Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50

Meet Javier at Marquee Hotel in Parque Lleras for a 90-minute, English-language coffee class limited to 10 people. You will taste several Colombian coffees, learn how experts judge fragrance, aroma, body, and aftertaste, compare quality levels, and finish with brewing advice and café recommendations.

“The Coffee Tasting experience was lovely! Javier was a kind and attentive guide. It was lovely for someone who does not know much about how coffee is made, harvested and prepared and just likes to consume it to learn more about it. It took place in Marquee hotel it seemed to be tailored for smaller groups. This time it was only me and my wife. Highly recommended!”

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11.Coffee Tasting, Roasting, Filtration & Espresso Tour

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

At Jaguar Coffee House near Chorro de Quevedo Plaza, a barista guides you through coffee tasting, roasting, filtration, espresso, and latte art. You will compare bean varieties and processes, watch flavor change during roasting, and practice several preparation methods in a private English or Spanish session.

“Very in depth coffee experience. Loved how knowledgeable they were. Highly recommend to any coffee enthusiasts out there.”

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12.Private Envigado Coffee Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · from $98

Travel by private vehicle from Medellin to an Envigado coffee villa with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Learn how coffee moves from seed to cup, pick beans by hand, enjoy mountain scenery, and taste freshly prepared local coffee. Fabian, the farm owner, leads the visit.

“Fabian the owner of the coffee farm was incredibly knowledgeable and a ton of fun.”

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