About this tour
When Ngaio from the crew tried this Medellín experience, we walked into a chocolate house that doubles as a rum tasting lab. Over two hours, you're working through ten different Colombian rums—each one paired with a distinct chocolate (different textures, flavours, the lot)—plus an ancestral cacao shot and a chocolate hand scrub that's genuinely nice. It's the kind of activity that sounds gimmicky until you realise the rums are solid and the chocolate pairings actually make sense. Sits somewhere between indulgence and education, perfect for a rainy afternoon or when you want to feel a bit fancy without leaving the city.
Highlights
- Ten rum and chocolate pairings — each one deliberately matched
- Ancestral cacao shot hits different than regular chocolate
- Chocolate exfoliation on your hands feels surprisingly luxe
- Small-group vibe in an actual cacao house, not a tourist factory
- Two hours is tight but paced well — no hanging around
- Colombian rums range from smooth to seriously interesting
- Guides know their stuff about both rum and chocolate sourcing
What to expect
You'll roll up to a proper cacao house — think intimate, a bit artisanal, nowhere near a shopping mall. The crew starts by walking you through the space, explaining the cacao-to-chocolate pipeline before diving into the tasting proper. Each rum pour is small (15ml), paired with a specific chocolate that's been chosen to either complement or contrast. The rhythm is deliberate: sip, eat chocolate, talk, move to the next station. Halfway through, there's the ancestral cacao shot — a thicker, more ceremonial moment that breaks up the pacing nicely. The hand scrub with chocolate exfoliant is a bit of theatre but actually works; your hands feel softer afterwards.
Timing-wise, two hours moves quickly once you're in it. The guides aren't lecturing at you; they're chatting about where the rums come from, how the chocolate makers work, that kind of thing. Crowds aren't usually an issue — you're in a smaller group, not herded through. The only catch: if you're not into rum or chocolate, you're going to be bored. But if you like either (or both), you'll find something worth your time.
What travellers say
- Rums are genuinely good — not tourist-grade rotgut
- Chocolate pairings make sense, not just random
- Intimate cacao house setting beats generic tour venues
- Guides know the sourcing and stories behind both
- Two hours paced well, no dead time
- Hand scrub is a nice touch, feels luxe
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers due to alcohol
- Caffeine-sensitive visitors may feel jittery
- Only two hours — some want deeper exploration
- Early sessions mean rum tasting before lunch
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Rums here aren't the cheap stuff you'd find in a club — they're actual sipping rums with character. The chocolate pairings work, which means you're learning something about taste alongside just getting drunk. The chocolate scrub is a nice touch that makes the whole thing feel less like a booze tour and more like a proper experience. Suits solo travellers, couples, or small groups who want something a bit different from the usual Medellín itinerary.
Not for pregnant travellers (the alcohol is the issue). If you're sensitive to caffeine, the cacao shots and chocolate might wind you up. Two hours is short — some people want more depth. Early-morning sessions mean you're tasting rum before lunch, which can hit differently. Strollers are fine for infants, but there isn't loads of space to sprawl.
Wear something you don't mind getting chocolate residue on. Public transport stops nearby, so no car needed. The inclusions are the rums and chocolates — bring cash if there's a shop. Groups are small, which is the whole point. Peak times are weekends and late afternoon; book ahead if you're fussy about crowds.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.