Where to Book Colombia Photo Tours & Photoshoots: Our Top 11

1.From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,210 reviews · 4 hours · from $109Our pick

Leave your Medellín hotel at 10:00 for San Félix, where a professional tandem pilot prepares you for a 15-minute flight above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains. Hotel transport, life insurance, and GoPro photos and videos are included. Pilots such as Juan José and Santiago are praised for calm explanations and smooth flights, while optional air tricks add extra excitement.

“Olva was a really good pilot. I will definitely recommend this excursion to friends.”

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2.Photography Tours, Experience Cartagena Through your lens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $121Top rated

Join professional photographer Paola H Sanchez for a private three-hour walking photo class in Cartagena. You’ll practice aperture, shutter speed, ISO, composition, portrait skills, and visual storytelling while exploring the Walled City and nearby areas. Coffee or tea, one-day insurance, and a photography certificate are included.

“Paola is fantastic! Her passion for photography and the city shine through. She took the time to clearly explain some of the more technical aspects of photography as well as the 'softer skills' (e.g. interacting with the locals, portrait photography etc.) & we then headed into the city to put them to practice. I enjoyed the assignments to test the theory and get some wonderful images at the same time. This was made so much easier through Paola's local network where she helped me to interact with the city and its people to get a real taste of the historic Old Town and surrounding area. It is an absolutely wonderful…”

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3.professional photographer Cartagena de Indias

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $300 per session (up to 5)

Meet your photographer in San Diego for a 90-minute walking photo session through Cartagena’s old city. Carlos and the Clicksalinas team guide couples, families, friends, and solo visitors to colorful streets, plazas, walls, and cathedral views. The $300 private rate covers up to five people, with morning and late-afternoon times available.

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4.Cartagena Instagrammable History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Walk Cartagena with a private local guide who shapes the outing around your photo interests. You’ll explore San Diego, the old city, Getsemaní, and Parque Centenario, with a rooftop view of the cathedral and stories tied to Afro-Colombian history. Guides such as Carlos, Martin, Sam, and William have led this experience.

“We had a lovely time with a guide that found shade on a blistering hot day. The architecture was amazing. She was knowledgeable and helped us navigate the mazes of street vendors, often negotiating for better prices when we did want to purchase something. We wanted to see churches and we got into several. Thank you for a wonderful morning in Cartagena.”

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5.Gastronomic tour and professional photos in the old city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Meet Mafe, Luis, or another bilingual local guide at the Torre del Reloj for a two-hour walk through Cartagena's Old Town. Taste typical snacks and coffee, hear local history, and pause at Centenario Park, Calle de las Sombrillas, and Getsemani for professional portraits. Hydration, a drink, photographer, and native guide are included.

“Mafe is a Great tourguide and amazing photographer! Huge knowledge. I don't know where the 2 hours go! Saw a lot, discovered a lot and I could repeat it again. Greetings from Łukasz (Poland)”

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6.Cartagena: Raccoon Island Snorkel, Mangrove, Photos & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $85

Spend seven hours traveling from Cartagena to Barú for a mangrove boat ride, raccoon encounter, brief snorkeling stop, underwater photos, lunch, and Playa Blanca beach time. Spanish-speaking guides lead the outing, with hotel pickup in several tourist districts. The day includes speedboat transfers, but snorkeling time and group organization can vary.

“The beach and raccoons was great! But I expected to be snorkeling for at least 30 minutes to an hour. that was the whole reason I bought the activity. we put a snorkel on and they dipped us into the water for a picture for about 5 minutes then we left. So if you want to go snorkeling, I'd pick another advertiser.”

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7.Cartagena Travel Memories: A cover magazine Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $270 per session (up to 6)

Spend two hours walking Cartagena’s Centro and Getsemaní with photographer Paola and her creative team. You’ll receive at least 50 high-resolution JPEGs, with up to 120 depending on the session. The private shoot suits solo visitors, couples, families, and groups of up to six, with posing guidance in Spanish, English, or Portuguese.

“Paola was professional and made sure we got all our poses in different locations”

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8.Cali: Hummingbird Watching & Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $65Best value

Travel from Cali into the cool western mountains for two hours at Finca Alejandría, where more than 40 hummingbird species feed and fly close by. Your private tour includes transport, entry, water, a snack, and English or Spanish guidance from guides such as Vivi or Juan. Bring a warm jacket and hiking shoes if you want the short trails.

“We had a great time. Wonderful place with large number of beautiful birds. Juan was the perfect guide: friendly and knowledgeable.”

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9.Cartagena Instagram Mobile Workshop: Scenic and Trendy Shots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Meet Paola at Plaza Trinidad for a two-hour walking photo class through Getsemani. You’ll work with your own Android or iPhone to practice composition, angles, poses, color, filters, and presets while finding photo spots among the neighborhood’s painted walls. The group is limited to eight people, and instruction is available in English or Spanish.

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10.Cartagena: Photography Workshop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $121

Meet Paola or another professional bilingual photographer at Plaza de Bolívar for a private, three-hour walking lesson through Cartagena’s Historic Center and Getsemaní. You’ll cover camera basics, practice architecture, portraits, documentary and fashion photography, and receive tips shaped to your skill level and photo goals.

“Paola did a great job with the tour. Before we started, we reviewed the most important theoretical concepts. Afterward, we walked around Getsemaní and the Historic Center, where many opportunities for taking pictures exist. I was free to take any type of picture and at the same time, received tips and tricks on what to pay attention to. Furthermore, Paola asked me what I would like to focus on and made sure I was able to practice the same. Super friendly and helpful, many thanks!”

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11.photo session through the streets of cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Meet Deyber or German at Plaza de la Trinidad for a private two-hour photo session through Getsemaní. Choose your favorite corners, murals, and graffiti, then receive about 50 edited images through an online gallery. English and Spanish service is available.

“It was a great experience. The photos came out great. Thank you for everything”

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