6 Best Medellin Coffee Tours to Experience in 2023

Looking for the best Medellin coffee tours?

If you’re planning a trip to Medellin, you’ll want to experience Colombian coffee. (Even if you aren’t a coffee drinker!) Your trip to Colombia is the perfect place to learn about the coffee production process and taste some of the best coffee in the world.

Here you’ll find the top coffee tours available near Medellin, ranging from half-day tours to full-day tours, as well as other fincas and farms in the coffee region that we found extra special.

What is nice about many of these tours is that it doesn’t take much planning on your part, as they are easy to select and book.

If only you could smell the coffee aromas as you read on!!

Baby and parents going picking coffee beans on a coffee tour in Colombia.

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Short on Time, Here are my Top Picks!

🌱 Easy + Organic:
Half Day Organic Coffee Farm Tour near Medellin

🫘 Unique:
Coffee Farm + Coffee Spa Treatment

🐎 Adventurous:
Coffee + Horseback Riding

🚗 Further from Medellin in the Coffee Triangle:
Amazing Organic Chocolate & Coffee Farm

Why Join a Coffee Tour in Medellin?

Coffee isn’t just a beverage in Colombia; it’s a cultural cornerstone. Engaging in a coffee tour provides an experience that allows you to trace the journey from bean to cup.

While there are many reasons to join a coffee tour in Medellin, here are a few to note:

✅ From planting the seeds to picking the beans to roasting and brewing the coffee, you’ll learn about all the steps involved in making a cup of coffee.

✅ Colombia is one of the leading coffee producers in the world, and you’ll get to taste some of the best coffee that Colombia has to offer.

✅ Taking a tour allows you to ask questions at the source. It provides an amazing hands-on learning opportunity. (A perfect example of worldschooling!)

✅ Visiting a coffee farm means you’ll get to see where coffee is grown and learn about the challenges and rewards of coffee farming.

✅ When you join a coffee tour, you’re supporting local farmers and helping to ensure that they can continue to produce high-quality coffee.

✅ Coffee tours are a great way to learn about Colombian culture and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the coffee region. It will give you a unique and memorable experience.

Family of five on planting coffee seeds on a coffee tour at a farm outside of Medellin Colombia. — We enjoyed the hands on activity of planting coffee beans during our coffee tour in Colombia!

6 Best Medellin Coffee Tours

Coffee is kind of popular in Colombia 😉 So, you’ll find no shortage of coffee tours around Medellin. Personally, we prefer the smaller farms and those that try to use sustainable and organic practices.

Here are six of the top coffee tours in and around Medellin that are easy to book and give you an amazing coffee experience during your trip to Colombia.

1. The Classic Coffee Tour in Medellin with Lunch

This is a great option for first-time visitors to Medellin. On this full-day tour to San Sebastián de Palmitas from Medellin, you’ll get to learn the coffee production and the life of the coffee farmers. Plus, you’ll enjoy a tasting of various coffee drinks, local snacks, and a traditional Colombian lunch. Some areas include pick up too.

Most people say that it was on this tour that they learned the proper way to drink coffee!

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars (140 Reviews)
⌛ TOUR LENGTH: 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
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2. Join a Complete Half-day Coffee Tour on an organic farm

This tour is perfect for those with limited time, as this organic Medellin coffee farm is located very close to the city. This tour sums up the seed to cup coffee-making process into an informative half-day experience. You’ll get to learn more about the coffee production process and have the opportunity to taste different types of coffee brews.

My favorite part, you’ll experience about the importance of farming organic coffee!

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars (718 Reviews)
⌛ TOUR LENGTH: 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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3. Visit a Coffee Farm Close to Medellin for a Coffee Tour

This tour is a great way to experience Colombian culture firsthand at a farm located only an hour from Medellin. At the farm, you’ll get to meet the farmers and learn about their families’ history of coffee farming, enjoy a tasting, delicious lunch and have the opportunity to wear traditional coffee clothes.

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars (7 Reviews)
⌛ TOUR LENGTH: 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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4. Take a Jardin Private Day Trip to a Sustainable Coffee Plantation + Cable Car Ride

This full-day tour is a great option if you’re looking for a more comprehensive experience. You will drive a couple of hours to an organic coffee plantation that uses sustainable practices.

The tour also includes a ride in the cable car to the top of the mountain overlooking the beautiful town of Jardin. There, you will enjoy lunch at an authentic Antioquian restaurant.

⭐️ RATING: 4.5 Stars (36 Reviews)
⌛ TOUR LENGTH: 12 hours (approx.)
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5. Experience a Coffee Tour with Horseback Riding

This tour is a great way to combine two of Colombia’s most popular activities – coffee and horseback riding. You’ll get to explore the coffee region on horseback and learn about the coffee production process.

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars (119 Reviews)
⌛ TOUR LENGTH: 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
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6. A Medellin Coffee Tour & Spa

This is a really unique tour from Medellin. You wil tour Don Leandro Coffee Farm passing Parque Arvi, and learn about the cultivation of the world’s best coffee, the ancestral benefits of the coffee process, and visit the ancestral preparation laboratory.

To top that, you will also enjoy steam bath spa treatment with the coffee products.

Coffee and Relaxation – doesn’t get much better than that!

⭐️ RATING: 5 Stars (55 Reviews)
⌛ TOUR LENGTH: 3 to 4 hours (approx.)
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Baby Jovi trying the coffee bean straight from the tree while we are picking coffee beans. Going out into the farm to pick coffee beans is a fun activity during your Medellin coffee tours! — Jovi decided to try to eat the coffee bean straight from the tree during our coffee plantation tour in Colombia.

What Will You Learn During a Coffee Farm Visit?

During a coffee farm visit, you’ll gain insights into the meticulous process of cultivating, harvesting, and preparing coffee beans. You’ll understand the significance of factors like altitude, climate, and soil conditions in creating the perfect cup of coffee. Additionally, you’ll witness the roasting process, unlocking the intricate flavors that lie within each bean.

Other things that you can also learn on a coffee farm visit are:

🫘 The various types of coffee beans
♨️ The different ways to roast coffee beans
☕ Brewing methods
📈 The importance of coffee to the Colombian economy
🧑🏻‍🌾 The challenges and rewards of coffee farming

Jagger is grinding the coffee beans during a tour of a coffee farm outside of Medellin. — After we picked coffee beans and learned about the roasting process, Jagger got a chance to grind the coffee beans.

Best Coffee Shops in Medellin

In addition to taking a coffee tour from Medellin, there are also many great coffee shops in Medellin where you can enjoy a cup of joe right in the city. Here are a few of the best:

📍 Pergamino Café

This coffee shop is known for its high-quality coffee and its friendly atmosphere. They have two locations in El Poblado, one on Calle 10b, one on Calle 37, and one on San Lucas.

📍 Café Revolución

This coffee shop is located in the pleasant suburban neighborhood of Laureles, and it is another popular spot for locals and tourists alike. They are known for their excellent coffee, as well as their paninis and smoothies.

📍 Cafe Cliché

This coffee shop is located in the El Poblado neighborhood and it is known for its unique atmosphere and great selection of coffee drinks and pastries. The walls are decorated with frames, vintage stuff, and the furniture is mismatched, giving the place a quirky and eclectic feel.

📍 Cafe Zeppelin

This coffee shop is located in the Laureles neighborhood and is known for its relaxed atmosphere. They have a large outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your coffee and relax.

📍 Hija Mia

This coffee shop is located in the El Poblado neighborhood and it is known for its traditional Colombian coffee. Also having a variety of pastries and snacks, the coffee is roasted in-house and the staff are knowledgeable about the different coffees they offer.

📍 Cafe Velvet

Located in the El Poblado neighborhood and known for its delicious coffee and its friendly atmosphere. They are a popular spot for both locals and tourists, and they are known for their excellent customer service.

Enjoying a cup of pure Colombian coffee with no milk nor sugar, during a Medellin coffee tour.

Best Coffee Farms Near Medellin

If you’re looking to explore further, you can visit one of the many Colombia coffee farms outside of Medellin that offer tours and insights into the coffee production process. Keep in mind that the coffee axis or coffee triangle is quite a drive from Medellin. You may also opt to fly into Pereira and tour the farms located in the coffee axis from there.

Here are a few farms to check out:

🌱 Brisas del Cauca

Organic amazing farm located in the jungle area in the coffee axis – near Marsella . Okay, technically it’s known for its amazing chocolate and cacao beans but owner Luis Fernando and his lovely wife grow all sorts of fruits and vegetables, including COFFEE!! The setting is ideal, the food is amazing and the tour was one of our favorites in all of Colombia!

I make no money off of this tour. I just really think it is the best!!! You can hear more about our review of Brisas del Cauca here in our family tour of Colombia.

🌱 La Casa Grande Coffee Hacienda

This coffee farm is located in Santa Elena, about 30 minutes from Medellin. It offers tours of the coffee plantation and processing facility, as well as coffee tastings.

🌱 Hacienda Venecia

Located in Manizales, within the Coffee Triangle, Hacienda Venecia offers guided tours that cover the entire coffee process from cultivation to cup. It’s known for its educational tours and beautiful setting.

🌱 El Ocaso Coffee Farm

Also situated in the Coffee Triangle, El Ocaso offers guided tours where visitors can learn about coffee growing, harvesting, processing, and roasting.

🌱 Finca Villa Nora

Located in the Quindío department, Finca Villa Nora is known for its sustainable and organic coffee production. They offer immersive experiences that include coffee picking and processing.

🌱 Café San Alberto Hacienda

While not right in Medellín, Café San Alberto has several locations, and some of their coffee farms are within a few hours’ drive. They offer guided tours and tasting experiences.

🌱 La Palma y El Tucán

This coffee farm is located a bit further away from Medellín, near Bogotá, but it’s known for its innovative approach to coffee production and its stunning setting in the mountains.

🌱 Café Jesús Martín

This coffee shop located in Medellín also offers day trips to coffee farms in the nearby Coffee Triangle, providing a convenient option for those staying in the city.

Did You Know?

On our tour, we found out that Colombia actually exports most of their coffee production. Therefore, the coffee you drink at a restaurant in Colombia, may not actually be from Colombia. They need to import cheaper coffee to keep up with the demand.
Crazy, huh?!

Six roasting stages of coffee bean roasting will most likely be part of your Medellin coffee tours.

Tips When Joining a Coffee Tour

We want you to have the best experience on your Colombian coffee tour. Therefore, keep these tips in mind when preparing for your coffee tours.

👟 Wear comfortable closed-toed shoes and clothing which you can easily walk around in, especially if your tour includes a walk around the finca (farm).

🙋🏻 Be curious and ask questions to make the most of the experience. (If you have kids, this is the perfect worldschooling opportunity!)

🔎 Do your research and choose a tour that fits your interests and budget.

🎫 Book your tour in advance, especially if you’re traveling during the peak season.

☀️ Bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, as the weather in Medellin can be hot and sunny.

💡 Bring THE BUG THING. I promise you will thank me! This is the best little cheap lightweight tool to suction the sting and venom out of your bug bites so that they don’t itch and heal faster!

🫘 Be prepared to learn a lot about coffee! Remember to leave some room in your suitcase for your coffee purchases and other souvenirs from Colombia!

My son, Jagger collecting coffee beans on the finca during our coffee tour in Colombia.

Other Things to Do in Medellin, Colombia

In addition to coffee tours, there are many other Medellin Tours. Here are a few ideas of what to do in Medellin Colombia:

🚗 Take a Day Trip To Guatape From Medellin

This charming town is located about an hour from Medellin. It’s known for its colorful houses and the Piedra del Peñol, a giant rock that offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

🏙️ Visit Comuna 13

This former slum has been transformed into a vibrant and colorful neighborhood. There are street art murals, graffiti tours, and ziplining adventures to enjoy.

🌺 Explore Medellin Botanical Garden

This beautiful garden is home to over 1,000 different species of plants. It’s a quiet and secluded spot to de-stress and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

🚠 Take a Metrocable Ride to Parque Arvi

This cable car system takes you up to the mountains, where you can enjoy amazing views of the city while taking you to a large ecological nature reserve in Medelín.

💃🏼 Go Salsa Dancing

Medellin is known for its vibrant nightlife scene. There are many salsa clubs where you can dance the night away.

🚁 Take a memorable helicopter ride in Medellin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have a few more lingering questions about Coffee Tours in Colombia near Medellin. Hopefully, this section will help answer questions about coffee plantations, Medellin and coffee in Colombia.

Yes, Medellín, which is located in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, is well-suited for coffee plantations. The region’s high altitude, volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, and mild temperatures create favorable conditions for growing high-quality coffee beans. Colombia is one of the world’s largest coffee producers, and Medellín, along with the surrounding areas, is known for producing some of the finest coffee beans in the country.

Coffee farms in Colombia are called fincas. The Spanish word “finca” can refer to any farm, but in Colombia, it is specifically used to refer to coffee farms.

The best region in Colombia for coffee is in the Eje Cafetero or Zona Cafetera, also known as the Coffee Triangle (and Coffee Axis). The three departments that make up the Eje Cafetero are Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda. The coffee from this region is known for its smooth, rich flavor and is considered to be some of the best coffee in the world.

However, the south of Colombia supposedly has some amazing areas for coffee. Some locals told us that the south is where the best coffee really is, however, it is really hard to get there and not as tourist friendly as the Coffee Triangle.

Yes, Medellin is known for coffee. Although it is not located in the Eje Cafetero, the coffee-growing region of Colombia, Medellin is a major coffee producer and exporter. The city is home to the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia (FNC), which is the largest coffee organization in the country. The FNC is headquartered in Medellin, and it has a museum and a research center dedicated to coffee.

The Coffee Triangle is located between Bogota and Medellin.

The best place to do a coffee tour in Colombia is in the Eje Cafetero, the Coffee Triangle. It is the most tourist friendly area for coffee tours in Colombia.

Additionally, Jardin, a town between Medellin and Pereira (Coffee Region) also offers more off-the-beaten-path coffee tours.

Colombia is famous for its Arabica coffee beans. Arabica beans are known for their smooth, mild flavor and their high quality. Colombia is the world’s third-largest coffee producer and the third-largest producer of Arabica beans.

The largest coffee producer in Colombia is The Green Coffee Company (GCC). In July 2022, GCC acquired an additional 1,389 acres of coffee farmland, making it the largest coffee producer in Colombia. The company now has a total of 6,372 acres of coffee farmland and 7.2 million coffee trees.

Yes, Medellin is generally considered to be tourist-friendly. The city has made great steps in recent years to improve its image and safety, and it is now a popular destination for travelers from all over the world.

Conclusion: Best Medellin Coffee Tours

If you’re looking for a unique and educational experience near Medellin, a coffee tour is a great option. There are many different tours to choose from, so you can find one that fits your interests and budget. Some include traditional lunch, others include horseback riding or spa treatments.

No matter which tour you choose, you’re sure to learn a lot about coffee and walk away with great memories.

Check out more info on Colombia to help you plan your trip here!