
Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 607 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! worth booking?
Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! is a 3.5-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $55 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 607 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (607)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $55 per person
Do you love chocolate? Make your own 62% chocolate bar and learn about Cacao, Chocolate and Colombian culture. This hands-on chocolatetour lasts 3.5 hours and is right in the heart of the city! ❤︎ - Warm welcome with hot chocolate and cheese - Toast the cacao like true Colombians - Peel the cacao and enjoy a small meditative cacao ceremony - Drink a spicy ancestral cacao shot - Grind the cacao into a wonderful chocolate liquor i.e. cacao paste - Indulge your hands in a chocolate exfoliation - Make artisanal Colombian Chocolate "bobos" - Drink a refreshing flavoured cacao water - Temper refined dark 62% chocolate on real marble - Create and take home your personalized chocolate bar with many toppings. - Finish with an amazing cacao cocktail with rum! The interactive 3.5 hour workshop is located in our Chocolate House in Laureles, Medellin. The tour is in English or Spanish. Looking for something what you can do with good or bad weather? We got you! BOOK NOW - limited availability ❤︎
What you get
About this experience
Do you love chocolate? Make your own 62% chocolate bar and learn about Cacao, Chocolate and Colombian culture. This hands-on chocolatetour lasts 3.5 hours and is right in the heart of the city! ❤︎ - Warm welcome with hot chocolate and cheese - Toast the cacao like true Colombians - Peel the cacao and enjoy a small meditative cacao ceremony - Drink a spicy ancestral cacao shot - Grind the cacao into a wonderful chocolate liquor i.e. cacao paste - Indulge your hands in a chocolate exfoliation - Make artisanal Colombian Chocolate "bobos" - Drink a refreshing flavoured cacao water - Temper refined dark 62% chocolate on real marble - Create and take home your personalized chocolate bar with many toppings. - Finish with an amazing cacao cocktail with rum! The interactive 3.5 hour workshop is located in our Chocolate House in Laureles, Medellin. The tour is in English or Spanish. Looking for something what you can do with good or bad weather? We got you! BOOK NOW - limited availability ❤︎
What's included
Included
- Photography assistance: our team will help you capture memorable moments during the workshop.
- Workshop materials: apron, utensils, molds, and ingredients to personalize your chocolate bar.
- One artisanal chocolate bar – Make and take home your own handmade chocolate bar.
- WiFi available: stay connected while enjoying your experience.
- Snacks
Not included
- Private transportation
- Additional chocolate bars: One bar is included; extra bars can be made for an additional cost.
- Personal expenses: Souvenirs or cacao-based products available for purchase.
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Medellín
The Cacao House is a spacious white house with distinctive brown gates, easy to spot when you arrive.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The Cacao House is a spacious white house with distinctive brown gates, easy to spot when you arrive.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 20 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Colombian Cacao Experience
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 601 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
601 verified traveler reviews for Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
AMAZING Tour - Authentic Cacao Experience + Incredible Guides
We had an absolutely amazing experience on this chocolate tour! We learned so much about cocoa, from its origins and production process to its cultural significance and the many different products that can be made from it. Our guides (shout out to VALENTINA!!) were amazing, welcoming, and knowledgable, making us feel right at home. We loved participating in the cocoa ceremony, making our own chocolates, and tasting different drinks made from cocoa husks. Everything felt so authentic, hands-on, and thoughtfully put together. This was genuinely one of the best experiences we've had while traveling abroad! If you're looking for an authentic, immersive cultural and culinary experience, book this tour! You won't regret it!
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Chocolate Making Experience!
We had an amazing chocolate tour with Valentina in Colombia! She made the entire experience feel incredibly authentic, personal, and meaningful. The chocolate ceremony was beautiful and something we’ll genuinely remember for a long time. Valentina was warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about what she was sharing, and you could tell she truly cared about giving us a special experience rather than just a typical tour. We learned so much, had a great time, and felt completely immersed in the culture and tradition behind the chocolate. If you’re visiting Colombia and looking for a unique, authentic experience, I highly recommend booking with Valentina. Easily one of the highlights of our trip!
via Tripadvisor
Chocolate Experience
Juliet was an excellent guide! Taught us all about chocolate from the tree to the bean to making our own chocolate bar. We did a meditation and exfoliated our hands and arms. The hot chocolate and cheese was delicious!
via Tripadvisor
Cocoa tour
Had a tour with Juliet and she was amazing !! 10/10 recommend her. We did a lot of fun things and she ensured that we had a good time!!
via Tripadvisor
Woooo! Great tour
Excelente tour! Thankyou so much Juliet! 10/10 Great explanation, vibes and music
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 212
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 89
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.
How much does Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! cost?
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Prices start at $55 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Medellín usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Medellín is not rushed.
Is Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 607 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!?
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Around 212 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Medellín can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Medellín and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Medellín within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Medellín?
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On Outty we rank every Medellín experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Half Day Bike Tour in Medellin - Local snack, Coffee or Beer, Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Medellín?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!?
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Included: Photography assistance: our team will help you capture memorable moments during the worksh; Workshop materials: apron, utensils, molds, and ingredients to personalize your chocolate; One artisanal chocolate bar – Make and take home your own handmade chocolate bar; WiFi available: stay connected while enjoying your experience; and Snacks. Not included: Private transportation; Additional chocolate bars: One bar is included; extra bars can be made for an additional c; and Personal expenses: Souvenirs or cacao-based products available for purchase. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!?
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The Cacao House is a spacious white house with distinctive brown gates, easy to spot when you arrive. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW! if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Medellín. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Medellin: Colombian Cacao Experience | Chocolate Tour | BOOK NOW!?
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Across 607 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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