Pickup in Medellín
We collect you at your hotel or Airbnb and drive out to the farm, just about 30 minutes from El Poblado, with your guide pointing out what you pass.
Coffee Tour Medellín: A Day on a Family Coffee Farm
Spend an unhurried day on Antonio's family farm, just 30 minutes from El Poblado: learn how coffee goes from plant to cup and taste the result.
Coffee tour from MedellínExample plan
- Duration
- Most of a day, plan agreed on WhatsApp
- Pickup
- Your hotel or Airbnb in Medellín
- Languages
- English or Spanish
- Group
- Private: only your group
Price for your groupAsk us on WhatsApp
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- PrivateOnly your group
- English or SpanishYour choice
- Hotel pickupAnywhere in Medellín
What makes this day
- A visit to Antonio's family coffee farm
- See how coffee is grown, picked and processed
- Taste coffee made from the farm's own beans
- A relaxed pace with a welcoming family
- Private vehicle and guide from your hotel
- Easy to combine with other days in Medellín
What you will learn on the farm
From fruit to bean
Coffee grows as a red or yellow fruit, called a cherry, on small bushes. Pickers harvest the ripe cherries by hand, which is why quality depends so much on care at this stage.
Processing, drying and roasting
After picking, the fruit is separated from the bean, which is then washed and dried before roasting. Each step changes the flavour. At the farm you can see the equipment, ask how it works and smell the difference between green and roasted beans.
Tasting
You taste the coffee and learn how to read its flavour, with the family and your guide happy to answer questions.
Colombian coffee in context
Coffee has shaped rural life in Colombia for generations. Your guide adds context on the families who grow it and how the harvest rhythm affects their year.
How the day goes
Welcome at the farm
Antonio's family welcomes you to the farm. You start with a walk among the coffee plants and the views.
From plant to cup
You learn how coffee grows and what happens after picking: the fruit, the beans, the drying and the roasting. The steps you see depend on the season, and the family explains them.
Tasting
You taste the coffee and learn how to read its flavour, with the family and your guide happy to answer questions.
Time to relax
There is no rush. A past guest wrote that they stayed more than six hours because they were having such a good time.
Drive back
We return to Medellín in the afternoon or evening, at the pace your group chooses.
Why take a coffee tour from Medellín
A coffee tour from Medellín lets you see where one of Colombia's best-known products comes from. Instead of a quick demonstration, you spend time on a real family farm, with people who work with coffee every day.
Our guests talk about the warmth of the family. One wrote: “Antonio and his family at the coffee farm were so wonderful when we visited. We stayed at the farm for 6+ hours because we were having such an amazing time.”
How the day works
We pick you up at your accommodation, drive to the farm and spend most of the day there. We agree the timing, the route and what you want to do on WhatsApp beforehand.
Whether the visit includes a meal, a tasting or a hands-on activity depends on the day and on your plans. Ask us what is included and we will confirm. For the price of the private tour, write to us on WhatsApp.
You can pair the farm with other tours on other days, for example Guatapé or the city tour.
What a slow day on a farm feels like
Medellín is busy, and a day on the farm is the opposite. You hear birds instead of traffic, smell damp earth and roasting beans, and drink coffee while looking at the hills.
There is no fixed script. You can walk more, sit longer or ask the family about their daily work. This is what makes it a good coffee tour from Medellín for people who like to take their time.
Practical tips
People search for the Eje Cafetero, the coffee region of Quindío, Caldas and Risaralda. That area is a different region and much further than a day trip from Medellín. Our farm visit is a closer, easier way to see coffee growing. If you want a longer trip around Colombia, ask us.
Who this tour is for
It is for coffee lovers, families, couples and anyone who wants a quieter day after busy city sightseeing. Children are welcome and usually like walking among the plants. Tell us the ages and any mobility needs when you write, and we will plan the pace and the stops around your group.
If you prefer an active day, this might feel slow. In that case, our Guatapé tour with wakeboarding is a better fit.
What is included
Included
- Private guide (English or Spanish)
- Round-trip pickup in Medellín
- Comfortable private vehicle
- Visit to Antonio's family farm
Not included
- Meals and extras (ask us what the visit includes)
- Tips
Bring
- Closed shoes
- Sunscreen and hat
- Insect repellent
- Light rain jacket
- Cash in small notes
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Questions travellers ask
Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp. We answer with details for your dates and group.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is the coffee tour in Medellín?
It is a private visit to Antonio's family coffee farm, where you see how coffee grows, how it is processed and how it tastes, with your guide from PH Tours.
How much does a coffee tour cost?
The price depends on your group size and what you include. Write to us on WhatsApp and we will reply with the details.
Is the coffee region (Eje Cafetero) a day trip from Medellín?
No, the Eje Cafetero is much further away. Our farm visit is a closer way to see coffee. For a longer trip, ask us on WhatsApp.
How far is the coffee farm from Medellín?
Just about 30 minutes from El Poblado by car. We pick you up at your hotel or Airbnb and drive you there.
How long does the visit last?
Most of a day. A past guest stayed over six hours. We agree the timing with you.
Can kids join?
Yes. Children are welcome and usually enjoy the walk and the farm.
Where do you pick us up?
Anywhere in Medellín: El Poblado, Laureles, the city centre or another area.
Is the tour in English or Spanish?
Either. Your guide speaks English and Spanish.
Can I combine it with other tours?
Yes, on other days. You can pair it with the city tour or a day out in Guatapé.
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Tell us your dates. We plan the rest on WhatsApp.
We reply with the price for your group and agree the plan with you before the day.