In short: A private day tour from Medellín to Guarne, in eastern Antioquia, with the Fique Museum, the history of tapetusa guarneña, a hands-on cacao workshop and the silletero tradition. Lunch is included and the departure time is agreed with you.
About this tour
Guarne is close to Medellín and delights with a range of experiences, from the everyday to the surprising, that explain its own diverse culture.
You learn about the culture built around fique, a plant fiber, and its many uses at the Fique Museum. You hear the history of one of Antioquia’s artisanal liquors, the tapetusa guarneña, and you make your own cacao product while learning about its different processes. The silleteros of Guarne keep this culture alive and are part of the paisa legacy.
It is an easy, hands-on day with a set lunch and snacks, and a flexible departure time from Medellín.
Pairs well with Ceramics Route from Medellín: El Carmen de Viboral & San Antonio de Pereira and Avocado Route Day Tour from Medellín. Planning more days around Medellín? Read the Medellín & Antioquia travel guide and our list of the best day trips from Medellín.
Itinerary
- Stop 1 · Fique MuseumThe culture of fique and its uses.
- Stop 2 · Tapetusa guarneñaThe history of an artisanal Antioquian liquor.
- Stop 3 · Cacao workshopMake your own cacao product and see its processes.
- Stop 4 · Silleteros of GuarneThe legacy that part of the paisa culture keeps alive.
- Stop 5 · Set lunchLunch menu and snacks.
Included
- Ground transport from Medellín with an agreed departure time
- Set lunch, snacks and hydration
- Entrances described in the plan
- Medical assistance card
- Tourist guide
Not included
- Meals and expenses not listed in the plan
- Costs caused by road delays
Questions
Does the tour include alcohol?
It includes the story of tapetusa, an artisanal liquor. Tasting is for guests of legal drinking age.
Can we pick the departure time?
Yes. It is a private tour and the departure time is agreed with you when you book.
How much does the Guarne experience tour cost?
This is a private tour, so the price depends on the number of people, the date and the guide's language. Request a quote or message us on WhatsApp and we reply in a few hours.
How do I book and pay?
Tell us your date and group size and we send a quote. A deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due a few business days before the tour. You pay with a secure Bold payment link.
Where do we meet?
We pick you up at your hotel or lodging in the Medellín metropolitan area.