Colombia · NIGHTLIFE
Good nightlife experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend six hours with local hosts Camila, Marbeluz, Hugo, or Jorge and Jose, learning Salsa or Champeta, playing drinking games, and visiting Cartagena clubs. The route changes by night, but expect free entry, shots, live music, and a young crowd moving through Getsemaní and the Old City.
“Wild night! Met so many awesome people and had a blast hopping bars around the city.”
Spend about 4.5 hours moving through El Poblado and Provenza, from Click Clack and Yuzu rooftops to Teatro Victoria and late-night clubs. A bilingual guide leads your private group, with one free shot, an empanada, a local map, and no-wait entry at selected venues. Club stops vary by night and crowd.
Join a small-group Medellín bar crawl from 9 p.m. to about 1:10 a.m., visiting Purple Reign, Inzolente Rooftop, Parque Lleras, La House Provenza, and Saoco. Guides such as Luciana, Juan, Nico, and Mauricio lead games, drinks, dancing, local tips, and a late empanada. Expect some included alcohol, but pay for extra drinks.
“We were with Mauricio, great guy, great experience. He took us to a few bars, a rooftop bar and a couple clubs with some drinks included!”
Start at Microcerveceria by Bruder with a craft beer tasting, then enjoy a cocktail at El Mono Bandido Zona T before finishing at Federal Rooftop. Guides such as Lina, Stephanie, Jenyfer, and Nina lead small groups of up to 10. Hotel pickup is available as an upgrade, and the club requires jeans, tennis shoes, and a shirt.
“Beers and more beers!! Must go if you want to hang out and enjoy nice bars and a night out in Bogota. Lina and Nico, best companions ever!”
Meet guide Miss Tatiana at Pegasus Pier for a two-hour Cartagena Bay party boat ride with a safety briefing, music, open bar, sunset views, and an entertainer who helps set the Colombian dance mood. English and Spanish are advertised, though Spanish may dominate. The package also includes a nightclub ticket.
“Unfortunately, I was not able to locate the tour guide despite several calls and texts. There were several boats at the dock and I asked for a way to identify the company. I also tried to contact them via WhatsApp but to no avail. We were really looking forward to the tour. I think there are other boat tours that are better organized.”
Start at La Colina in San Antonio with a schnapps shot and local snacks, then follow your guides through three salsa bars, including Calle de la Salsa and Donde Fabio in Barrio Obrero. Expect dancing, cultural context, beer discounts, photos, and a small group of no more than 15 adults. The tour begins at 7:00 pm and ends around 10:00 pm.
“Not getting drunk soon the experience is long and you have time, several nice places experiencesAuto-translated”
Join Mao HiPinto’s social group at 8 p.m. for drinking games, then enter Bogotá’s huge Theatron complex around 9:30. You’ll visit its 20 club spaces, moving between techno, salsa, reggaetón, pop, rock, and more. The optional all-inclusive package adds VIP entry, a cocktail, a shared bottle, and the 5 a.m. after-party.
“Amazing!!! Absolutely great hostel and an amazing social experience. Highly recommend to anyone in bogota who wants a good time”
Join Ana or Laura for a three-hour, Spanish-language walk through Cali’s salsa nightlife. Start at La Colina, visit Flavor Street, and finish in Barrio Obrero, with three bars, a brandy shot, reserved space, transport between later stops, and salsa guidance from a local caleña. Drinks and the final bar’s entrance cost extra.
“Recomiendo. El tour fue buenísimo. La mejor forma de conocer lugares emblemáticos de Cali con una guía nativa. Ana es muy simpática y atenta, haciendo la experiencia ser tranquila y divertida. El tour se desarrolló conforme la descripción de la actividad. En el primer bar, la guía nos esperó afuera y me ayudó a cargar el celu. El segundo lugar fue un bar en la calle y Ana buscó que estuviéramos cómodas ahí. El último bar es muy recomendado por los caleños y se puede bailar bastante. La mejor forma de conocer la noche caleña y disfrutar de buenos ambientes con mucha salsa y la comodidad de que te acompañe…”
Join Juan, a native Paisa, for four hours of Medellin nightlife in Parque Lleras and Provenza. Start with a welcome shot, sample an empanada and aguardiente, visit rooftop and local bars, then finish at a major club. English and Spanish are offered, with entry fees and two drinks included.
“I can recommend this tour. Specialy if you are alone and want get deeper in the nightlife from Medellín with other cool people.”
Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking host at Pegasos Pier for a two-hour sunset boat party with bay views, music, dancing, games, and an open bar of rum, brandy, cola, and orange juice. At 7 pm, continue on foot to a typical restaurant, then explore Getsemaní’s art, music, bars, and dance spots. Dinner costs extra.
Join Ana and the Tours Bar Cali team for a three-hour crawl through Granada’s Botánico Pub, BBC Granada, and Antaño Cervecería. You’ll sample local craft beers, learn tasting basics, play drinking games, and enjoy tapas at the final stop. Groups are limited to eight, with English and Spanish guiding available.
“I absolutely loved this craft beer tour in Cali! 🍻 Even though the tour was in Spanish (my mistake when booking), it turned out to be the best decision. I don’t really speak Spanish, but I understand quite a bit, and Ana was incredibly kind and patient. She spoke slowly so I could follow along, and when I didn’t understand something, she explained it in another way. We visited some amazing bars, learned about different local beer styles, how to taste them properly, and even played a super fun game that I got to take home with me. The atmosphere was friendly, relaxed, and full of laughter — even with…”
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