8 Colombia Cycling Tours Worth the Saddle Time

1.Bicycle City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,156 reviews · 4h 30m · from $19Our pick

Ride with a bilingual guide through Bogotá’s historic center, local neighborhoods, parks, and plazas. You’ll visit a traditional fruit market, sample unusual Colombian produce, stop at a coffee roaster, see major street art, and play tejo. Guides such as Mike, Lina, Daniel, and David bring local stories and plenty of personality.

“Had a great time exploring Bogota via bike with our guide Mike. Highlight was trying a huge variety of fruits at the local market. Bikes in good order. Learnt lots. Highly recommend.”

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2.Medellín: History & Local Life Essentials Tour on an E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 3h 30m · from $48

Ride from Ciudad del Río through San Antonio Park, Plaza Botero, Parque de las Luces, and Parques del Río with a bilingual guide such as Dayana, Dani, or Toto. Comfortable e-bikes, helmets, rain jackets, insurance, and technical help are included. This 210-minute tour suits first-time visitors who want a quick, lively introduction to Medellín.

“Fun bike ride exploring some parts of Medellin, historical buildings and statues in El Centro, during bike ride we tried some coffee and fresh sugar cane juice. Day🐢 was an awesome tour guide, very passionate about the history of her city (Medellin) and explained many things in great detail. Thanks to Turibike and team for a memorable trip to Colombia and all the great work you guys do.”

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3.Medellín: E-bike and Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $48

This three-hour e-bike tour takes you through Belén, Laureles, Conquistadores, and the Medellín River Parks, with stops for arepas, buñuelos, pandebono, coffee, fruit, and other Colombian treats. Guides such as David, Daniela, Dany, and Toto combine food, local stories, and city views. Groups are limited to eight riders.

“I really liked the guide Diana. Talking about al different things about Medellin and Colombia. The food was also tasteful.”

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4.Shared Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 3h 30m · from $19

Spend 210 minutes cycling Bogotá with a guide such as Luis or José, from La Candelaria’s founding plazas along 7th Avenue, National Park, Parkway, and graffiti-filled neighborhoods. Bikes, helmets, technical help, insurance, and a coffee tasting are included. Groups are limited to 10, with English and Spanish tours.

“We had a great time! The tour was around 2.5 hours long because we were only 4 people. Bernardo was a great guide who gave us a lot of information at all stops and encouraged questions from us. It was a great way to see the city outside of la Candelaria in a safe way. we mainly used cycle paths that were separated from the main road, which was also much safer for us. One stop was at a park to try some juices while he told us about all kinds of fruits. Would highly recommend!”

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5.E-Bike City Tour Medellin with Local beer and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Spend four hours riding Medellín with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Visit Pueblito Paisa, Conquistadores, the river parks, La Alpujarra, and Plaza Botero, then sample a typical snack and choose local beer or fresh juice. Guides including Tomas, Juan Esteban, Ronald, Michael, and Andres are praised for patient instruction, city knowledge, and careful riding guidance.

“The e-bike tour was excellent, it was great to see the city from a local point of view. Tomas was very insightful and answered all of our questions. Would definitely recommend!”

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6.Bike Tour Medellin with Snacks and Local Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Ride through Medellín with a bilingual guide such as Tomás, Juan, or Felipe, stopping at Pueblito Paisa, the river parks, La Alpujarra, Plaza Botero, and more. You’ll cover more ground than on foot, learn about politics, architecture, graffiti, and city change, then pause for an empanada or other local snack with beer, juice, and water.

“Juan was a perfect guide. To see Medellin on your first day on bike is just a fantastic experience which gives a good first hand impression of the wonderful green city. Go go go”

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7.Bogotá Private Bike Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

You’ll spend four hours cycling Bogotá with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Luis or José. After hotel pickup, ride through La Candelaria, the founding plazas, Seventh Avenue, Independence Park, National Park, and Parkway. Bikes, helmets, insurance, technical help, and return transportation are included.

“Jose wist heel veel interessants te vertellen. De autoloze zondag maakte het extra leuk om te fietsen door Bogota.”

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8.CARTAGENA: BIKE RIDE WITH LUNCH AT BOURDAIN’S FAVORITE SPOT

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Ride a mountain bike through Manga, Cartagena Bay, Getsemaní, Barrio Chino, and Bazurto Market with guides such as Giovanni and Caesar. The three-hour small-group tour includes lunch, water, soda, or beer, plus English or Spanish guiding and stops tied to Cartagena’s food and history.

“Caesar was an amazing host. He spoke to me in English as he spoke to the rest in Spanish. He made the trip, thanks so much.”

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