But hang on a second - have you actually seen the REAL Colombia? Take a Manizales tour with a local guide and get up close and personal with this breathtaking city.  Manizales truly has something for everyone, whether you're a culture hound, a history buff, or an urban explorer. Let our local guides take you for a hike to the heights on top of the city at Chipre where you'll witness one of the best sunsets you've ever experienced. Visit the historic center and see Plaza de Bolivar, the yellow palace and the Básillica Cathedral. Each day is a new adventure in Manizales. 
You can choose from the Manizales tours offered by ToursByLocals, but feel free to suggest alternative places and activities that strike your interest. Your guide wants you to have the ultimate Manizales experience.

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We will be having a great time at a magical spot located in the middle of Los Nevados Natural National Park. You will be able to meet with nature in its wild way.
This tour is perfect for nature and bird lovers and you'll get to see endemic fauna and flora of paramo without leaving comfort because we'll be in a magical private place.
Are you a bird lover? This is your tour! You'll get to watch over 50 species of birds while you enjoy a cup of coffee.
You can also sit and enjoy breathing one of the most cleaner airs of the country staring at a 180º view of the mountain range and If we are lucky we'll get to see Manizales from there.
Let's have a bath in the incredible hot springs and take advantage of all its medicinal and relaxing properties.

This tour is suitable for all ages and we can have fun, be relax or explore nature all in the same tour.

Enjoying the view in the middle of the road

Let's have an amazing day enjoying the great gifts of nature

Los Nevados National Park - Private Tour

If you plans in Colombia include taking care of yourself, nature with comfort, mountains views and get to see the bright side of this country this tour it is going to be a hudge advance in those goals
A spa, 3 thermal pools and a restaurant will be available in "Termales El Otoño", just 30 minutes away the city . On our trip we will see a monogenetic volcanic field (a group of small volcanoes, each of which erupts only once) and the chance to observe Manizales above the Andean Cordillera

Hot springs are reputed to have a number of therapeutic benefits. . . soaking in thermal water increases your blood flow, circulation, metabolism, absorption of essential minerals, promotes relaxation, detoxify and boosts blood circulation. Besides the landscape it is a bonus of this magical place.

Nature, luxyry and a peaceful experience

Luxury Hotsprings Private Tour

Manizales is known worldwide for its important role in the history of Colombia and coffee. Join me and have a wonderful afternoon learning about this wonderful city. We will visit the most iconic sites and also the hidden treasures of the locals.

We will have fun getting to know the city of Manizales and we'll end the tour having a cup of the best Colombian coffee in the highest place of the city and hopefully, we'll able to watch why Pablo Neruda a famous poet described my hometown as "Manizales, sunset factory"

In Manizales you'll signs with information about touristic places with simple directions to get to them

Catedral Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario

Discover the history behind this old statue

Let's enjoy the magic of Manizales while we learn about it's history and culture

Manizales Highlights private city tour

Manizales is tucked high in the Andes Mountains of Colombia; it's surrounded by coffee farms and filled with steep hills. Your ideal tour at this city would include the following: food, history, a nice view, some walking and coffee
That is exactly what we are going to do!
You are about to visit a city with small town vibes and simple pleasures, with an incredible background including great fires, innovative transport solutions, rugged geography, a strong Spanish influence in the culture and people fighting to do the best for their district

State government building in colonial style

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary, Manizales

Bolivar Platz, State goverment building and Bolivar being transformed into a condor

Fun talks, cultural discussion and amateur coffe cupping. Are you in?

Coffee cupping, history and rooftops

If you're a nature passionate, Rio Blanco Natural Reserve it's a MUST in your Manizales visit.

Let's enjoy what it hides while we trekking up and down the whole reserve. It's famous for being one of the most iconic places for birdwatching not only in Manizales but Colombia and there's no need to be a bird enthusiast to fall in love with this place. Just taking a breathe up in the path while you are surrounded by the foggy forest will be enough.

Join me and live this unique experience for yourself

The Reserve hidden between the fog and the mountains

Explore the wonder of Colombian's biodiversity in just one place

Río Blanco Natural Reserve Private Tour

This is a hidden gem even for locals
The spot we are looking for it's hours away from Manizales and the road it's made to keep the crowed away, are you sure you want this?
Los Nevados National Park is where this lagoon is located, far from the cities, the busy life, the usual comforts and 3900 meters above the sea. My favorite place on earth and the one I take care the most, just responsable toursit and people willing to respect mother earth and the gifts we have on our territory.
I am not going to lie, the road it is wild and rough. This is an adventure tour but you are not walking, insted riding a horse for 15 minutes.

Manizales tours

Explore with 6 tours and 2 guides.

Mateo C.

$ 395 (USD)

Estefania G.

$ 425 (USD)

Mateo C.

$ 145 (USD)

Estefania G.

$ 185 (USD)

Mateo C.

$ 215 (USD)

Estefania G.

$ 955 (USD)

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