Our Pick of Coffee Tastings in Colombia: 5 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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