Our guide Alejandra, her family, and the drivers were excellent. On this tour you visit their coffee farm, learn the
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Our guide Alejandra, her family, and the drivers were excellent. On this tour you visit their coffee farm, learn the history of coffee cultivation coming to Colombia and why it’s such a perfect location to grow. You also learn about (and get to sample!) the various brewing methods, and have a hands-on experience harvesting, preparing, and roasting the beans. As the only non-coffee drinker in our group, I can now attribute that to having over-processed beans or using the wrong ratio of coffee to water in the past. We of course left with a few bags of beans to grind and brew properly back home. This private tour is an intimate experience where you truly feel like a guest in their home.
If you’re considering doing a coffee tour, but are debating which one — look no further than Medellín Day Trips!
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If you’re considering doing a coffee tour, but are debating which one — look no further than Medellín Day Trips! The communication from Andres, owner, and Laura, guide, was great. Laura gave us a private coffee farm tour and it was amazing. She was so sweet, accommodating, and informative. The family at the farm was also very sweet and accommodating. It made for such a great day. The farm is not far outside of the city, but the setting is beautiful and very peaceful. You get to see the entire process from start to finish and it helps you appreciate all of the work that goes into every cup of coffee. Make sure to bring cash to buy some coffee from the farm!
This was absolutely the best tour my 28-year old son and I had while in Medellín. The beauty of the
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This was absolutely the best tour my 28-year old son and I had while in Medellín. The beauty of the view from the plantation run by Antonio and his wife blew us away. They were also incredibly kind and genuinely happy and proud to show us (and let us participate in) the whole coffee process, end to end. They served us coffee on their balcony (prepared in different ways) while explaining their operation. The 1/2 day tour was perfect, allowing plenty of time to to enjoy the coffee plantation and still leave time for 2 other activities in the day. Andres was super helpful with translation and our short-notice arrangements, even setting us up with a driver for our eventual departure 3 days later. He was entertaining and provided interesting insight about local culture and history while driving us through 30 minutes of phenomenally beautiful countryside. Medellin Day Trips is very flexible too; they’ll combine tours to suit to your interests, and they have multi-tour discounts. Can’t wait to come back with my wife next time.
Andres is the absolute man! He picked us up with less than 24hrs notice and took us on an incredible
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Andres is the absolute man! He picked us up with less than 24hrs notice and took us on an incredible tour through a beautiful coffee farm. The car ride there alone was gorgeous and his conversation and company were lovely. The tour overall was fantastic, as we had the opportunity to pick our own coffee beans and intimately learn about the whole coffee manufacturing process. Andres acted as a fantastic translator between us and the coffee farms owners, so language was not a barrier at all. Lastly, we were able to try several different types of coffee roasting and share some great conversation to learn more about the farmers “story”. Andres is not only an incredible guide, but a great throughout the tour friend. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it!
This tour was in depth and excellent. Daniel was an exceptional guide who went into great detail to explain the
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This tour was in depth and excellent. Daniel was an exceptional guide who went into great detail to explain the process of growing coffee in Colombia and all of the different kinds/processes. We had small group (4 people total) and he took us to a small coffee farm just on the outskirts of the city- we even picked coffee beans in the hills for a little while to get a sense of the farming. His knowledge of both coffee and the history of Medellin was impressive and made for such a personal, insightful tour into the culture. This was the highlight of our entire trip to Colombia. Highly recommend!
My husband, friends, and I had a wonderful coffee farm tour today with Diego. The ride from Medellin was short,
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My husband, friends, and I had a wonderful coffee farm tour today with Diego. The ride from Medellin was short, and the car was comfortable. Diego was an informative and entertaining guide as he walked us through the coffee production process. The farm itself was in a beautiful and scenic area, and the farm owners were very hospitable. Our favorite part of the tour was the experience of picking some coffee cherries ourselves. We learned so much and gained a new appreciation for all the hard work that goes into producing a cup of coffee. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who’s visiting Medellin and doesn’t have time to make a trip to the coffee region.
The shared tour with Daniel was an unforgettable, amazing experience! The farm is beautiful and Daniel walked us through the
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The shared tour with Daniel was an unforgettable, amazing experience! The farm is beautiful and Daniel walked us through the whole process of growing, harvesting, and processing the coffee beans. We also had the chance to taste the coffee through different methods to see how they change the flavor profile. I’m not a big coffee drinker, but this is one of the best ways to spend a few hours in Medellin. Highly recommend it!
Erika our private guide was very enthusiastic about Medellín and the coffee in Colombia! She was very thorough about explaining
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Erika our private guide was very enthusiastic about Medellín and the coffee in Colombia! She was very thorough about explaining all the processes from beginning to end and took amazing videos and photos of our group! She also made a quick and delicious pit stop to her favourite empanadas vendor before dropping us back to our hotel. We have a lovely day and would do it again ! Renee – Canada
Andres was a fantastic guide and incredibly funny and knowledgeable regarding the coffee process. The farm was incredible and learning
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Andres was a fantastic guide and incredibly funny and knowledgeable regarding the coffee process. The farm was incredible and learning the process of producing a coffee bean is so humbling and I will be taking this knowledge with me back home to make perfect coffee. Thank you to the familia for sharing their beautiful farm and business and the stars of the show, Sombra and Orion, who we miss already!
Our day trip with Andres was one of my favorite travel experiences ever! We had a full day of fun,
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Our day trip with Andres was one of my favorite travel experiences ever! We had a full day of fun, information, and activities. I especially loved visiting the coffee farm and going through the entire process with an actual farmer. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to my friends and family!
This coffee tour is a must, it is such a neat experience to see a realistic coffee farm with how
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This coffee tour is a must, it is such a neat experience to see a realistic coffee farm with how it functions in real life situations. I was very surprised by how the whole process of making coffee. I am usually not the biggest fan of coffee and don’t drink it too often. So even if your not a coffee person I recommend this tour it’s such a neat experience from picking coffee beans, to tasting all the different ways to make coffee and the views are amazing. The tour guides have very good English so it’s easy to communicate. I will forever look at coffee differently, it’s an eye opener I can’t wait to tell all my friends and family what I have learned if your in town definitely take the trip!
My friend and I had a fantastic time learning about coffee and drinking it! Andres was our tour guide and
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My friend and I had a fantastic time learning about coffee and drinking it! Andres was our tour guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and patient. I highly recommend this experience, for the coffee lovers and not, because you’ll experience a different side of Colombia and it’s flavors. I have taken away so much from this tour, and I am excited to share my coffee making techniques with my friends and family. Thank you for an amazing time and I can’t wait to visit again soon!
This experience was so fantastic! Our guide was amazing. So informative, I wish I would have taken notes. The family
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This experience was so fantastic! Our guide was amazing. So informative, I wish I would have taken notes. The family on this coffee farm were so gracious and accommodating. The view from the small hike was stunning. Thank you for this lovely adventure! This memory will forever live in my heart. 💕
Wow! Not only was Andres a communicative and helpful guide about much more than coffee, but he welcomed us into
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Wow! Not only was Andres a communicative and helpful guide about much more than coffee, but he welcomed us into the homes of two local coffee farmers like we were family. If you travel to Medellin, I highly recommend taking this tour with Andres!
THIS WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Must try!!!!! I did this tour with my spouse and we are glad we did
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THIS WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! Must try!!!!! I did this tour with my spouse and we are glad we did this tour! Our tour guide Andres was very informative, polite, understating, able to translate both English and Spanish, attentive! The coffee was amazing and so were the workers there! Very cute family own property and home. The owners was amazing and very kind to come talk to us and give us the history of his property and family! I can not say 1 bad thing about this whole experience. The biggest plus are the amazing photos we took!
Took an amazing coffee plantation private tour with Erika. We got to learn all about the intensive work that goes
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Took an amazing coffee plantation private tour with Erika. We got to learn all about the intensive work that goes in to growing picking roasting and drinking great Colombian coffee. We actually went into the field and picked coffee beans and Erika made our tour lots of fun and informative.. One of the highlights of our trip and would highly recommend.
My family and I wanted a coffee experience that was close to the city & this tour really delivered! Our
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My family and I wanted a coffee experience that was close to the city & this tour really delivered! Our tour guide, Andrés, made sure everything ran smoothly and on schedule. Our pickup was seamless and on time, we arrived promptly and got right into the coffee tastings – it was a great way to start the day. They also gave us gear (long rubber boots and sombreros) to walk on the mountain, so as not to get too dirty. We learned about the coffee process and ended the tour with more delicious coffee and a plantain dish. We had a great time and would book with Medellin Day trips again! 🙂
- Unforgettable views from the coffee plantation - Be part of a coffee farmers´family - The most authentic coffee plantation just 35 minutes away from Medellin - Delicious and tradicional home-made snack
What does it include?
- Pick-up and drop off at your hotel in Medellin - English speaking knowledgeable guide - Coffee farm entry fees - Coffee tasting included (4 different brewing methods)
We are thrilled to tell you that our half-day coffee tour in Medellin has been recognized as a TripAdvisor 2019 & 2021 & 2022 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best winner for the South American top ten ranking out of thousands of tours offered in the continent and among the top 1% of experiences worldwide. We couldn't be any prouder.
Our coffee farm is only 30 minutes away from El Poblado and though it is near Medellin, the scenery is absolutely different and spectacular.
Welcoming views from the house and a hug from the farmers when you arrive
The coffee you enjoy every day has taken a long journey before being in your cup.
With this coffee tour in Medellin you get to know this amazing journey in detail.
The coffee production stages you see in this coffee tour in Medellin are:
Planting
Picking the ripe beans selectively
Depulping
Selecting, fermenting and washing
Drying and re-selecting
Threshing
Roasting
Grinding and packaging
If you want to know more about the coffee process and its production or if you want to be more acquainted with what you will see in this tour, we recommend this article.
Thinking on your time constraints we offer you six more coffee tours combined with great activities to do in one day:
From your hotel we head to the coffee farm in our comfortable private car.
Once there, a charming married couple of farmers welcomes us with a delicious cup of coffee.
Trying the different brewing methods with the coffee farmers
The major attraction in this coffee tour in Medellin is the coffee farmer's family, they are passionate about what they do and keen to make you feel part of their family.
Our lovely hosts will serve us their highest quality coffee in 4 different brewing methods so you can compare and determine which method you like the most.
While you are enjoying a nice cup of coffee, the expert gives you an informative introduction into the world of coffee.
Learn with us the process from seed to cup
After this very entertaining introduction, we begin the walk around the coffee farm.
Hands-on Experience: Picking the Coffee Beans
We start by picking the beans ourselves as the farmer guides us in the process and provides tips about on how they should be picked.
We also explain about how this task is done by women and men alike, wages, lifestyle and everything about coffee pickers.
Having fun picking coffee beans
At the end of this activity, we will weight your load to see who did the best job.
Amazing Scenery from the plantation in our coffee tour in Medellin
You are not just going to be picking the coffee beans.
From the moment you arrive in the coffee farm you will be amazed with the views we have.
This coffee tour in Medellin is also an opportunity to get in touch with nature, interact with the coffee farmers and breath fresh air.
Showing off the beans you picked
After we pick the coffee beans we are ready to move to the next process: Depulping the coffee beans.
Depulping, Fermenting and Washing the coffee beans
At this stage the skin is removed leaving the slimy beans apart.
Learning about the process
Once they have been separated, the beans go through a fermentation process for 24+ hours where they lose the mucilage and continue to the next stage.
Drying the coffee beans in our coffee tour in Medellin
The coffee beans need to be dry in order to be processed. This process is extremely important to ensure good quality.
To do this, there is usually a kind of green house called Marquesina that keeps and increases the heat inside drying the beans faster.
Drying the beans
This process depends highly on the weather, it could be 1 day or even 6, it's 100% climate dependant.
The next process in our coffee tour in Medellin is threshing the dried beans, to do this we use a small machine.
We hope you can help us to pour the beans inside the machine and see how it works.
Threshing the dried coffee beans
After we remove the shell from the coffee beans they need to be roasted.
Roasting the coffee:
At this point we explain in detail how the coffee beans are roasted and we smell this delicious coffee aroma.
Does the roasting process has an impact on the caffeine ammount? Myth or truth? Let's find out in the tour!
Roasted fresh coffee
After we roasted the coffee then you can buy it fresh and delicious, this is the best organic and single origin coffee you can find.
Take some fresh coffee with you. Child-friendly tour.
After the coffee tour in Medellin is finished we head back in our comfortable car to your hotel with a big smile, new friends and great coffee gifts for your family back home.
You will spend in total around 4.5 hours with us, but 3.5 hours will be learning and enjoying in the coffee farm.
So, why not join us in this fun and informative coffee tour in Medellin? Just fill out the booking form and have it with us.
We teach you how to prepare 4 different brewing methods, it's history and pros and cons.
Participate in each step to produce coffee from plating the seed, going through picking, depulping, selecting, washing, fermenting, drying, threshing, roasting and packaging.
As a reward for helping to produce a great quality coffee we give a traditional delicious snack made mostly with organic fresh ingredients produced in the farm, you'll love it.
17 reviews for Coffee Tour in Medellin: A 100% Authentic Experience
Rated 5 out of 5
Miles B –
Spent four days with Andres with some friends and family in and around Medellin over Thanksgiving 2017. He’s hilarious, knowledgeable, super flexible and willing to go out of his way to make you have the travel experience you want. Cave, coffee plantations, nights out, sweaty salsa nights, felt like we really did the city well. We’d all become good friends by the end of the trip and will be staying in touch.
Hey Miles, thank you for have given me such a nice time showing you around my city and its outskirts. I really enjoyed it a lot, you have the best girlfriend and parents-in-law ever, and together you conform a very cool family, I can’t imagine how much fun you are going to have in the future. Thanks again for leaving the review. I hope we can meet again soon. Say hi to April, Eddie and Janeth for me please.
Rated 5 out of 5
April P –
My family spent 5 days with Andres exploring the area around Medellin in November 2017. It was a spectacular trip with an awesome guide — Andres in knowledgeable, easy going and funny! He could quickly switch from explaining the history of the region, to having great banter about the local culture.
Throughout the week we toured around Medellin as well as Guatape, Concordia, and Jardin (which are all beautiful!). We wanted to play Tejas one night (a local Colombian sport), which Andres helped us arrange and he even played with us.
If you are looking to arrange any trips around in or around Medellin Andreas is definitely the guy to speak to.
Thanks April, it was a pleasure to toured you around and have participated in the funniest conversations with your family and boyfriend, you guys are definitely a great family. I really enjoyed having played Tejo with you guys and hopefully next time i can at least hit the mecha once.
Thanks again for everything.
Rated 5 out of 5
Pelagia –
My partner and I did a half day coffee tour with Andres. We communicated via their website and Andres took the time to recommend things to do in Medellin. Andres picked us up at 8AM from our apartment and we instantly felt safe and comfortable with him, we drove to the coffee farm which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! The family that owns the farm are beautiful and you can really feel their passion, they took us through the process from bean to cup with the help of Andres translating. After the tour my partner and I together with Andres went and got lunch, he is very easy to communicate, we all had a laugh, we also mentioned that we wanted to try traditional Colombian food and Andres took us to his recommend restaurant the food was incredible. We then did the fruit tasting at a local market which was AMAZING! Andres then dropped us back off home while the three of us were singing to new Spanish songs thanks to Andres ! 10/10 recommend YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Emil –
Went there with my parents and another guy. The trip to the farm is close to Medellin, around one hour, with beautiful scenery. Got picked up at the house/apartment and dropped off as well.
The family who owned the farm was super friendly and gave us a very personal experience and Andres translated and explained the process with the equal enthusiasm as the owners.
They had delicious coffee and we got to try different ways of brewing it and also try how to pick our own beans.
It was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to everyone.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jim –
This was absolutely the best tour my 28-year old son and I had while in Medellín. The beauty of the view from the plantation run by Jose and his wife blew us away. They were also incredibly kind and genuinely happy and proud to show us (and let us participate in) the whole coffee process, end to end. They served us coffee on their balcony (prepared in different ways) while explaining their operation. The 1/2 day tour was perfect, allowing plenty of time to to enjoy the coffee plantation and still leave time for 2 other activities in the day. Andres was super helpful with translation and our short-notice arrangements, even setting us up with a driver for our eventual departure 3 days later. He was entertaining and provided interesting insight about local culture and history while driving us through 50 minutes of phenomenally beautiful countryside. Medellin Day Trips is very flexible too; they’ll combine tours to suit to your interests, and they have multi-tour discounts. Can’t wait to come back with my wife next time.
Rated 5 out of 5
Emmanuel –
Wow! Not only was Andres a communicative and helpful guide about much more than coffee, but he welcomed us into the homes of two local coffee farmers like we were family. If you travel to Medellin, I highly recommend taking this tour with Andres!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sandra –
We went on a coffee tour at Angelopolis, a small town country side of Medellin. The Family that owns the coffee farm welcomed us into their home and showed us how they process their oh so delicious coffee; from planting the seeds, maintaining the growing trees,hand picking the coffee beans, categorizing the beans from low quality to high quality beans, roasting process and packing process. We also had coffee tasting with the different brewing methods. Joneal coffee named after Mr.Jose, Mrs.Nena and their 2 kids Alicia and Andres. Great experience with Andres at Medellinfaytours he was very hospitable, had great information of Medellin, he made us feel comfortable and made ythe experience extra special If we had known about medellindaytours earlier in our trip we would have done all our tours with then. Highly recommended. Thank you again!
Rated 5 out of 5
Jeremy –
Andres is the absolute man!
He picked us up with less than 24hrs notice and took us on an incredible tour through a beautiful coffee farm. The car ride there alone was gorgeous and his conversation and company were lovely. The tour overall was fantastic, as we had the opportunity to pick our own coffee beans and intimately learn about the whole coffee manufacturing process. Andres acted as a fantastic translator between us and the coffee farms owners, so language was not a barrier at all. Lastly, we were able to try several different types of coffee roasting and share some great conversation to learn more about the farmers “story”.
Andres is not only an incredible guide, but a great throughout the tour friend. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it!
Rated 5 out of 5
Annalisa –
I highly recommend Medellin Day Trips to anyone looking for an authentic experience. In fact, I’ve done two tours with the company!
Coffee Farm – Half Day: I went with friends on the half day coffee tour to Angelópolis. Jose and Nena were extremely warm and inviting and we learned about the coffee process and tasted coffee brewed in a variety of ways. We picked coffee and saw the process to bring the beans into a final, packed product. We were impressed by the openness and generosity of the Jose and Nena. It was a wonderful day overall.
Guatape and Flower Farm – Full Day: I enjoyed the coffee farm tour so much I took my parents, who visited for a week, on a second tour with Andres. We visited a flower farm in Santa Elena and met another Colombian couple, Jose and Blanca, who have been in the flower business for generations. It was a beautiful farm and we learned how to put together a silleta and learned how selling flowers over the years turned into the enormous Medellin Flower Festival that occurs every August. Jose and Blanca were extremely warm and gracious and clearly enjoyed welcoming visitors to their farm.
On our way to Guatape, we stopped by a fruit stall and picked up some handmade cheese sold by a local vendor. Both were delicious. We headed to Guatape and climbed the famous rock… Everything you see is true, the views were stunning! We finished the tour with lunch and a stroll through town to learn about the highlights of the architecture and the significance of the colorful city. Overall, it was one of the highlights during my parent’s visit.
Thanks Andres for both tours!
Rated 5 out of 5
Karen –
This is not just a trip to any old plantation. We were looked after extremely well. Part of a group of 5 but this was no problem- 2 cars were arranged. My daughter her team mates and coach had just completed competition at the Pacific Rim Trampoline Gymnastics champs. A fantastic 1 hour drive from the city winding up through the mountains and via genuine villages which was worth it on its own. Then a unique and genuine experience at the Farm. Taken through the whole process by Jose and Nena. Very welcoming, treated us like we were part of the family. Do not miss this..
Rated 5 out of 5
raystyles –
My friends and I had the good fortune to take the half-day coffee plantation tour last weekend with Medellin Day Trips. Andres, our charismatic and informative guide, picked us up from our apartment and entertained us with history and stories of the region as we drove to the plantation in the hills. Upon arrival, we met the charming Jose and Nene, who run the plantation. They welcomed us into their home and we drank their coffee as we learned about the different filtration methods, before having a crack at picking coffee ourselves. Once picked, we got a fascinating run down of how the bean goes from the plant to the cup. It was a fantastic day, and a great way to end my Medellin trip. Five Stars for all involved!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mark –
I arranged the half day coffee tour by chat on the website (with Andres) and by e-mail (with Marta). Very easy and good communication. The coffee tour was probably the best tour I’ve taken. Andres is very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. His English is excellent for those who don’t speak Spanish. Jose and Nene who own the coffee farm are very nice and share the enthusiasm for growing and processing coffee. I really like tasting coffee made by 4 different methods. The drive to and from the coffee farm was very scenic. I also took the city tour that also included a graffiti tour that was also great. I can’t recommend Andres and his company enough.
Rated 5 out of 5
Martina –
We went on a half day coffee plantage tour and it was awesome. Our tour guide Andres was very nice and fun. He could explain to us all the process and the farm was a authentical experience. Nena and his husband are so lovely people and are running the plantage with passion. It was a great day, we recommend this tour 100%.
Rated 5 out of 5
Niyanthi –
This half day coffee farm tour was truly amazing. Andres and Antonio were absolutely great. They both did a great job at teaching each step of the coffee production, filtration, and distribution process. Because this was a smaller farm vs. larger plantation tour it was a much more authentic experience. Not to mention if you are short on time, this coffee tour is so close to Medellin its beyond worth it. Andres picks you up from your Medellin hotel and drops you off, so no need to worry about transportation. You can tell Antonio has so much passion for coffee and what he does, it was one of the best experiences we had in Medellin. We recommend this tour 100%!
Rated 5 out of 5
Niyanthi –
This half day tour was amazing! Andres and Antonio were very helpful and great. The tour gave a step by step process in the production, filtration, and distribution of the coffee beans. If you’re short on time and staying in Medellin, this is the perfect tour for you. Andres will provide transportation to and from your Medellin hotel. It was a great way to experience an authentic Colombia family, house, and coffee bean farm. We would highly recommend this tour – 100%!
Rated 5 out of 5
MedellinDayTrips (verified owner)–
This tour was in depth and excellent. Daniel was an exceptional guide who went into great detail to explain the process of growing coffee in Colombia and all of the different kinds/processes. We had small group (4 people total) and he took us to a small coffee farm just on the outskirts of the city- we even picked coffee beans in the hills for a little while to get a sense of the farming. His knowledge of both coffee and the history of Medellin was impressive and made for such a personal, insightful tour into the culture. This was the highlight of our entire trip to Colombia. Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
John –
We had an exceptional time with Esteban in our coffee tour. He was punctual with picking us up and a courteous and safe driver. He filled our 40 minute drive with stories, history of the city and gladly answered all of our questions. He had a great rapport with the owners of the coffee farm and did an exceptional job walking us through the process from growing a coffee bush to picking, washing and roasting. We highly recommend this activity.
Miles B –
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Medellin DayTrips –
Hey Miles, thank you for have given me such a nice time showing you around my city and its outskirts. I really enjoyed it a lot, you have the best girlfriend and parents-in-law ever, and together you conform a very cool family, I can’t imagine how much fun you are going to have in the future. Thanks again for leaving the review. I hope we can meet again soon. Say hi to April, Eddie and Janeth for me please.
April P –
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Thanks April, it was a pleasure to toured you around and have participated in the funniest conversations with your family and boyfriend, you guys are definitely a great family. I really enjoyed having played Tejo with you guys and hopefully
next time i can at least hit the mecha once.
Thanks again for everything.
Pelagia –
My partner and I did a half day coffee tour with Andres. We communicated via their website and Andres took the time to recommend things to do in Medellin. Andres picked us up at 8AM from our apartment and we instantly felt safe and comfortable with him, we drove to the coffee farm which I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! The family that owns the farm are beautiful and you can really feel their passion, they took us through the process from bean to cup with the help of Andres translating. After the tour my partner and I together with Andres went and got lunch, he is very easy to communicate, we all had a laugh, we also mentioned that we wanted to try traditional Colombian food and Andres took us to his recommend restaurant the food was incredible. We then did the fruit tasting at a local market which was AMAZING! Andres then dropped us back off home while the three of us were singing to new Spanish songs thanks to Andres ! 10/10 recommend YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!
Emil –
Went there with my parents and another guy. The trip to the farm is close to Medellin, around one hour, with beautiful scenery. Got picked up at the house/apartment and dropped off as well.
The family who owned the farm was super friendly and gave us a very personal experience and Andres translated and explained the process with the equal enthusiasm as the owners.
They had delicious coffee and we got to try different ways of brewing it and also try how to pick our own beans.
It was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to everyone.
Jim –
This was absolutely the best tour my 28-year old son and I had while in Medellín. The beauty of the view from the plantation run by Jose and his wife blew us away. They were also incredibly kind and genuinely happy and proud to show us (and let us participate in) the whole coffee process, end to end. They served us coffee on their balcony (prepared in different ways) while explaining their operation. The 1/2 day tour was perfect, allowing plenty of time to to enjoy the coffee plantation and still leave time for 2 other activities in the day. Andres was super helpful with translation and our short-notice arrangements, even setting us up with a driver for our eventual departure 3 days later. He was entertaining and provided interesting insight about local culture and history while driving us through 50 minutes of phenomenally beautiful countryside. Medellin Day Trips is very flexible too; they’ll combine tours to suit to your interests, and they have multi-tour discounts. Can’t wait to come back with my wife next time.
Emmanuel –
Wow! Not only was Andres a communicative and helpful guide about much more than coffee, but he welcomed us into the homes of two local coffee farmers like we were family. If you travel to Medellin, I highly recommend taking this tour with Andres!
Sandra –
We went on a coffee tour at Angelopolis, a small town country side of Medellin. The Family that owns the coffee farm welcomed us into their home and showed us how they process their oh so delicious coffee; from planting the seeds, maintaining the growing trees,hand picking the coffee beans, categorizing the beans from low quality to high quality beans, roasting process and packing process. We also had coffee tasting with the different brewing methods. Joneal coffee named after Mr.Jose, Mrs.Nena and their 2 kids Alicia and Andres. Great experience with Andres at Medellinfaytours he was very hospitable, had great information of Medellin, he made us feel comfortable and made ythe experience extra special If we had known about medellindaytours earlier in our trip we would have done all our tours with then. Highly recommended. Thank you again!
Jeremy –
Andres is the absolute man!
He picked us up with less than 24hrs notice and took us on an incredible tour through a beautiful coffee farm. The car ride there alone was gorgeous and his conversation and company were lovely. The tour overall was fantastic, as we had the opportunity to pick our own coffee beans and intimately learn about the whole coffee manufacturing process. Andres acted as a fantastic translator between us and the coffee farms owners, so language was not a barrier at all. Lastly, we were able to try several different types of coffee roasting and share some great conversation to learn more about the farmers “story”.
Andres is not only an incredible guide, but a great throughout the tour friend. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone considering it!
Annalisa –
I highly recommend Medellin Day Trips to anyone looking for an authentic experience. In fact, I’ve done two tours with the company!
Coffee Farm – Half Day:
I went with friends on the half day coffee tour to Angelópolis. Jose and Nena were extremely warm and inviting and we learned about the coffee process and tasted coffee brewed in a variety of ways. We picked coffee and saw the process to bring the beans into a final, packed product. We were impressed by the openness and generosity of the Jose and Nena. It was a wonderful day overall.
Guatape and Flower Farm – Full Day:
I enjoyed the coffee farm tour so much I took my parents, who visited for a week, on a second tour with Andres. We visited a flower farm in Santa Elena and met another Colombian couple, Jose and Blanca, who have been in the flower business for generations. It was a beautiful farm and we learned how to put together a silleta and learned how selling flowers over the years turned into the enormous Medellin Flower Festival that occurs every August. Jose and Blanca were extremely warm and gracious and clearly enjoyed welcoming visitors to their farm.
On our way to Guatape, we stopped by a fruit stall and picked up some handmade cheese sold by a local vendor. Both were delicious. We headed to Guatape and climbed the famous rock… Everything you see is true, the views were stunning! We finished the tour with lunch and a stroll through town to learn about the highlights of the architecture and the significance of the colorful city. Overall, it was one of the highlights during my parent’s visit.
Thanks Andres for both tours!
Karen –
This is not just a trip to any old plantation. We were looked after extremely well. Part of a group of 5 but this was no problem- 2 cars were arranged. My daughter her team mates and coach had just completed competition at the Pacific Rim Trampoline Gymnastics champs. A fantastic 1 hour drive from the city winding up through the mountains and via genuine villages which was worth it on its own. Then a unique and genuine experience at the Farm. Taken through the whole process by Jose and Nena. Very welcoming, treated us like we were part of the family. Do not miss this..
raystyles –
My friends and I had the good fortune to take the half-day coffee plantation tour last weekend with Medellin Day Trips. Andres, our charismatic and informative guide, picked us up from our apartment and entertained us with history and stories of the region as we drove to the plantation in the hills. Upon arrival, we met the charming Jose and Nene, who run the plantation. They welcomed us into their home and we drank their coffee as we learned about the different filtration methods, before having a crack at picking coffee ourselves. Once picked, we got a fascinating run down of how the bean goes from the plant to the cup. It was a fantastic day, and a great way to end my Medellin trip. Five Stars for all involved!
Mark –
I arranged the half day coffee tour by chat on the website (with Andres) and by e-mail (with Marta). Very easy and good communication. The coffee tour was probably the best tour I’ve taken. Andres is very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. His English is excellent for those who don’t speak Spanish. Jose and Nene who own the coffee farm are very nice and share the enthusiasm for growing and processing coffee. I really like tasting coffee made by 4 different methods. The drive to and from the coffee farm was very scenic. I also took the city tour that also included a graffiti tour that was also great. I can’t recommend Andres and his company enough.
Martina –
We went on a half day coffee plantage tour and it was awesome. Our tour guide Andres was very nice and fun. He could explain to us all the process and the farm was a authentical experience. Nena and his husband are so lovely people and are running the plantage with passion. It was a great day, we recommend this tour 100%.
Niyanthi –
This half day coffee farm tour was truly amazing. Andres and Antonio were absolutely great. They both did a great job at teaching each step of the coffee production, filtration, and distribution process. Because this was a smaller farm vs. larger plantation tour it was a much more authentic experience. Not to mention if you are short on time, this coffee tour is so close to Medellin its beyond worth it. Andres picks you up from your Medellin hotel and drops you off, so no need to worry about transportation. You can tell Antonio has so much passion for coffee and what he does, it was one of the best experiences we had in Medellin. We recommend this tour 100%!
Niyanthi –
This half day tour was amazing! Andres and Antonio were very helpful and great. The tour gave a step by step process in the production, filtration, and distribution of the coffee beans. If you’re short on time and staying in Medellin, this is the perfect tour for you. Andres will provide transportation to and from your Medellin hotel. It was a great way to experience an authentic Colombia family, house, and coffee bean farm. We would highly recommend this tour – 100%!
MedellinDayTrips (verified owner) –
This tour was in depth and excellent. Daniel was an exceptional guide who went into great detail to explain the process of growing coffee in Colombia and all of the different kinds/processes. We had small group (4 people total) and he took us to a small coffee farm just on the outskirts of the city- we even picked coffee beans in the hills for a little while to get a sense of the farming. His knowledge of both coffee and the history of Medellin was impressive and made for such a personal, insightful tour into the culture. This was the highlight of our entire trip to Colombia. Highly recommend!
John –
We had an exceptional time with Esteban in our coffee tour. He was punctual with picking us up and a courteous and safe driver. He filled our 40 minute drive with stories, history of the city and gladly answered all of our questions. He had a great rapport with the owners of the coffee farm and did an exceptional job walking us through the process from growing a coffee bush to picking, washing and roasting. We highly recommend this activity.