Top Medellín City Tours

Discover the best of Medellin, without getting lost, on this full-day guided city sightseeing tour. Going with a guide means that you save hours of itinerary planning and gain fascinating insight into the city’s colorful history and rich culture. Highlights include Botero Plaza, Barefoot Park, and Commune 13, with a ride on the metro cable car.

Over 280,000 satisfied travelers have experienced the first free walking tour in Medellin since 2013. Don’t miss out on this authentic local adventure, guided by passionate experts who offer eye-opening insights, captivating stories, and the best insider tips. Our tour covers the main highlights of the city center, but it’s much more than just sightseeing. We delve into the origins, tragedies, and remarkable resurrection of Medellin. Renowned for exceptional storytelling, our certified local guides bring history to life in an engaging way. They share personal experiences and simplify complex histories. Additionally, we explore Colombian culture and the current social landscape. The amount you pay here is equivalent to the suggested tip per person for our guide’s efforts. This payment, minus the commission, goes to your guide. You won’t be expected to give any further contribution at the end of the tour. If you didn’t enjoy the tour, you can request a refund to the booking platform.

See the street art of Medellin's Comuna 13 neighborhood with a local guide by booking this group tour. You'll learn about how the neighborhood transformed itself from one of the most dangerous spots in the city to a thriving tourist attraction as you walk through the area. You'll also check out all sorts of street art and get the chance to interact with local artists and snack vendors.

Get a more intimate glimpse into the streets of Medellin during a bike tour that provides the perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Unlike on a coach or car tour, you’ll be able to skip the stress of finding a parking space or sitting in traffic jams and spend more time exploring the City of Eternal Spring.

Discover Medellin from a new perspective on a scenic bus tour! Tour 13 of the most representative places in the city in just half a day, accompanied by a passionate local guide who will tell you the stories that make Medellin vibrate. From the colonial charm of Pueblito Paisa to the modernity of the Golden Mile, this tour combines culture, history, art and tradition in one tour. Travel comfortably on a double-decker bus, enjoy a typical tasting and live the city as a true landscape. Ideal for those who want to make the most of their visit, take spectacular photos and understand the transformation of Medellin. Departures every day from Parque del Poblado, in the morning or afternoon.

Get a personalized look at some of Medellín’s top attractions during this private sightseeing tour. Explore the downtown area using a mix of car, walking, metro, and aerial cable cars, then ascend to Pueblito Paisa—a replica of a colonial Colombian town—where you enjoy panoramic city views.

Don't let limited time stop you seeing the best of Medellin; tick off more attractions in less time on a full-day tour that includes a visit to Comuna 13 and a ride on the Medellin Metrocable. Rather than navigating an unfamiliar public transport system, you'll travel between dispersed attractions in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the insider knowledge of your guide. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from select Medellin hotels are included.

See the highlights of Medellin, including the famous Comuna 13 neighborhood, on this private tour of the city. Your guide will take you to the Plaza Botero, filled with sculptures from one of Colombia's most celebrated artists, and to Pueblita Paisa before continuing on to Comuna 13, which you'll visit by cable car and on foot.

Discover Medellin pedaling! Join this unique experience on two wheels and tour with a local guide the most colorful and authentic corners of the city. Stroll through neighborhoods full of urban art, get to know the historic center and make strategic stops to sample typical delicacies of the region, such as empanadas, tropical fruits or a cup of freshly brewed paisa coffee. In addition, you will have plenty of time to take pictures at the most iconic places and take unforgettable memories. This adventure combines sport, culture and taste in one tour. A different and fun way to fall in love with Medellin!

Get a feel for one of Colombia’s largest cities on this private tour of Medellín. Learn about the city’s history and culture as you visit Comuna 13’s outdoor escalators and Plaza Botero and travel on a cable car and Medellín’s metro system. This is a great option for getting in some sightseeing, especially if you’re not in the area for an extended period.

Comuna 13 was once the most dangerous neighborhood in Medellin, but has now been transformed into its most colorful. Avoid missing out on important information and go with a guide who provides history and anecdotes you won’t find in typical guidebooks. Learn about the transformation of the former slum, hear stories behind the graffiti you see, and watch lively breakdancing performances while you explore.

Few places are as famous for their coffee as Colombia, so there's no better country to visit a coffee farm than here. This day trip from Medellin whisks you out to the countryside to learn much more about the coffee harvesting and production process than you could by just visiting a cafe. You’ll also embark on a cable car ride for sweeping city views.

Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel had a dramatic impact on the recent history of the Medellin and Colombia. Learn about this dark chapter from your guide as they help you navigate to scattered sites associated with the late drug lord, such as communities impacted by Escobar and the man’s tomb. But also see how his victims are still remembered today at a local memorial site.

Enjoy a complete private combined 8-hour tour that includes the city tour of Medellín, Pablo Escobar and La Comuna 13 in a tour that highlights the most important of the 3 tours, their relationship between the development of the city of Medellín, its transformation, drug trafficking and armed groups after the death of Pablo Escobar, the control of the communes of Medellín and the famous military operation Orion where thousands of people died and the transformation of the city in Medellín in the last 20 years when a innovative, resilient and tourist city today

Experience Medellin after dark with this guided bicycle tour of the city. Your local guide will take you and a small group of fellow cyclists through some of the prettiest parts of town, including Pueblito Paiso, Plaza Cisneros, Estadio Atanasiao Giardot, and Parques del Rio, showing you plenty of off-the-beaten-track sights along the way.

Discover the spectacular sights of Medellin and the geographical wonder of Guatapé on a full-day trip from Medellin. First, visit iconic Medellin landmarks such as Pueblito Paisa — a miniature replica of a rural Colombian village — and admire sculptures created by revered Colombian artist, Fernando Botero, in Plaza Botero. Then, head to Guatapé to climb the 700 steps that lead to the summit of El Peñol mountain. From the top, you’ll enjoy panoramic vistas of the region’s islands before travelling back via quaint Antioquian villages.

Come and learn about the transformation of the comuna 13, a place that was once the most dangerous in the world and evidence of its current process, visit its streets with the help of a local guide and learn about the different históries that have made this place the most famous of Medellin. Use the biggest type of transportation in Medellin where you will travel by cable metro and you will be able to know different places of the city; taste one of the traditional foods of Colombia, and enjoy the different shows that we have prepared for you. The most important thing for us is your safety, for that reason we will take you to the safest places in Comuna 13, where you will enjoy its great energy.

See the highlights of Guatapé without the expense of a taxi or private tour—and get the chance to visit with llamas at no extra cost—on this group tour. Meet your driver in Medellín and head out for a day of adventure. Visit the landmark stone in Guatapé, see the town's famous colorful houses, and visit El Alto del Chocho, the home of everything from llamas to mini pigs.

Get a personalized look at Medellín’s most famous places and people during this 7-hour private sightseeing tour. Explore Medellin’s downtown and ascend to the Santo Domingo Savio Library by aerial cable car for panoramic city views. Then visit the colonial-style El Pueblito Paisa and take a mini excursion exploring the life of notorious Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.

If you’re visiting Medellin for the first time, get a comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring on a private tour that covers Comuna 13—formerly one of the world’s most dangerous neighborhoods, which has undergone a radical transformation. This private tour includes hotel pickup, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience with the undivided attention of your guide.

Rather than wasting time walking between sights, cover more of Medellin’s highlights in less time on an electric bike tour that helps you get your bearings in the City of Eternal Spring with ease. This compact experience is the perfect introduction to Medellin, and conveniently comes with all equipment.

Explore the top sights in Medellín with the help of a private guide on this customizable 3-hour tour. Journey by private, air-conditioned vehicle to visit Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a typical Colombian village with amazing views. Then check out Barefoot Park (Parque de las Pies Descalzos) and Botero Plaza, where nearly a dozen statues by the famous artist reside. Your professional guide is more than willing to personalize your trip itinerary to fit your specific interests, so make sure to ask. Your private Medellín excursion also includes round-trip hotel transport, professional guide and a private vehicle.

Discover the vibrant charm of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellín. Explore its colorful streets and climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol for panoramic views of the lake-dotted landscape. Enjoy a scenic boat ride past Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela, visit a historic church in Marinilla, and stroll through the picturesque town of Zócalos. Please note: departure times may be adjusted slightly during holidays and high seasons.