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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.

Explore the real story behind the most famous mob boss of all time and the rise and fall of the Medellín cartel on an immersive guided tour through the city’s most historically significant locations. Learn how their influence shaped Medellín during one of the most turbulent periods in Colombian history, while also discovering how the city transformed into one of Latin America’s most innovative and resilient destinations. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this experience goes beyond the TV/movie version of events to provide deeper context, local perspectives, and firsthand stories that help travelers better understand the lasting impact of the cartel era on Medellín and its people. Visit important sites while gaining insight into the social, political, and cultural transformation that followed. Designed to be informative, respectful, and engaging, this tour balances true-crime history with the remarkable story of Medellín’s recovery and progress.

Discover the story behind the myth on a stunning tour of the most representative places linked to Pablo Escobar. Join us on this journey through time to learn how this character left an indelible mark on the history of Colombia. We will visit the neighborhoods where he operated, the sports courts he lit and built, and the emblematic Inflection Park, where the famous Monaco Building once stood. Then, we will head to Montesacro Cemetery, the final resting place of Escobar, his cousin and right hand man, along with other key characters of this turbulent time. Here, you can immerse yourself in the stories of those dark years that marked the country. We will finish in the cove house, now converted into the Pablo Escobar Museum, where you will have the option of exploring its interior or simply photographing this iconic house from the 80s. A tour full of history, reflection and real events that will allow you to understand beyond fiction.

Enjoy unrivaled views of Medellin during a private, half-day paragliding adventure that reveals the city and its natural surroundings from a completely new perspective. Opting for a private tour means you won't have to wait around for lots of people to take their turn—instead, you'll satisfy an appetite for adventure straightaway. Your guide also films your experience and you'll have the chance to purchase photos and videos afterwards.

Exploring Medellin by bike means access to hidden back roads, quiet parks, and viewpoints, but local knowledge is essential for finding a safe and fun route through the city. Join a local guide for a Medellin bike tour that includes colorful neighborhoods, stops for drinks and snacks, and plenty of photo breaks along the way.

Immerse yourself in the culture and art of Medellin's Comuna 13 on this urban tour. Join a group and travel with a dedicated guide who answers your questions about the colorful neighborhood and its transformation. Learn about vibrant street art and graffiti, take great photos, and see how love, hope, life, resistance, and resilience have shaped the district. Enjoy a gift of gourmet coffee or tea and receive a certified Colombian emerald.

Experience an unforgettable day in Guatapé with scenery, culture and plenty of flavor! Climb the imposing Stone of the Peñol, discover the colorful village of the zocalos and navigate the dam in an exclusive boat ride. In addition, enjoy 7 typical tastings that will make your palate vibrate: strawberries with cream, tree tomato, hot chocolate, bonus bread, lunch type cold meat, cheese 7 leathers and single. A complete tour with transportation from Medellin, local guide, adventure and delicacies included. Ideal for those looking for an authentic, fun and stress-free experience. Book now and be surprised by the colors, flavors and charm of Guatapé!

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.

Experience a day in the life of the Colombian countryside on this tour of a coffee farm in San Sebastian de Palmitas, just 45 minutes from Medellin. Learn about the origin of coffee and how it's traditionally harvested, roasted, and prepared—taste a cup for yourself along with a popular snack. Then, take a horseback ride up to a vista point in the mountains before heading back to Medellin.

Get a taste of Colombian culture with this full-day small-group guided tour from Medellin, Colombia. Learn about the entire coffee-making process on a working coffee farm. Climb to the top of the famous Guatape rock for views of the surrounding countryside. Explore the cobblestone streets of Guatape to learn about the area's history and culture. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included in the tour.

Discover the beautiful natural surroundings of Medellin with a roughly 2-hour horseback ride, this duration might vary depending on the speed of the group but in distance, the ride is 6.5 miles (10.4 kilometers). Your trained guides will accompany you during the tour. The routes provide incredible views and a safe, enjoyable experience.

Opt for an intimate look at the creative culture of Comuna 13, formerly one of Medellín's most dangerous areas, during a small-group tour that takes you deeper into Colombia's heritage. You'll explore with a small group limited to 15 travelers to ensure you receive personalized attention from your guide, and you'll explore the area on foot, allowing you to spend more time admiring the vibrant street art.

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.

Travel in comfort to El Peñol from Medellín on this private tour that includes transportation in a new air-conditioned vehicle. Get a personalized experience on a fully narrated tour that can be catered to your interests regarding the history and culture of the region.

Discover the tropical mountains surrounding Medellin on a full-day tour to Guatapé and Peñol Rock that includes a boat cruise on the Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir. The gorgeous scenery isn’t the only draw, and you’ll get a glimpse of traditional Colombian architecture on a tour of the gracious plaza, cobblestone streets, and colorful facades that make Guatapé a world away from the bustling streets of modern Medellin.

Learn about the life of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar, with a visit to this museum, owned and operated by some of his family members. You'll see all sorts of artifacts, from armored vehicles to furniture with built-in hiding areas, as you learn about his life and hear one perspective about his impact on the people of Medellin from a bilingual guide.

Get deeper insight into Colombia’s world-famous coffee culture during a half-day tour of a coffee farm just outside of Medellin. You’ll overcome the language barrier as you explore with your guide, and discover the coffee-making process from bean to cup while wandering the farm at your own pace and enjoying undivided attention from your guide.

Live a unique experience of transformation where you will not only get to know an important part of Medellín and its streets, but you will also enter one of its most magical places, thanks to the artistic transformation that "La Comuna 13" has undergone in recent years. Companions will tour the longest escalators in Latin America, you will have an artistic experience by seeing hundreds of graffiti that reflect art, history and transformation, they will witness authentic dance and improvisation shows and also you will enjoy with your loved ones a wonderful biche mango cream .

Escape metropolitan Medellin in favor of Guatapé (Pueblo de Zocalos), home to the magnificent Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) on a full-day tour from the City of Eternal Spring. As well as ascending the 742 steps leading to the summit of Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol), you’ll explore the colorful streets of Guatapé and the famous Guatapé Zocalos as well as an exclusive boat tour of Guatapé Lake. Typical Antioquian lunch is included in the tour.

Combine visits to Guatape Rock and a local coffee farm in a single day tour from Medellin. With a guide in the lead and transportation included, this multi-stop tour is stress-free, creating a much easier and more in-depth experience than doing these activities on your own. Learn about the traditions of Zocalos and the story of the old flooded town in Guatape, then head to the coffee farm to see the process and taste the brew.

See Medellin through the eyes of a local on a full-day sightseeing tour that reveals the city from the perspective of a *paisa* (resident). Exploring on foot lets you focus on the finer details of highlights such as Comuna 13 and Plaza Botero, without worrying about parking when you want to stop for photos.

From arepas to traditional drinks and tropical fruits, there’s so much to taste in Medellin that it’s hard to know where to start. Join a private guide for a Medellin food tour that tailors local flavors to your preferences; you’ll try a curated list of foods with a guide to help explain the backstory behind every bite.

BOOK IN ADVANCE — SPOTS LIMITED! Sip. Dance. Discover Medellín After Dark. 8 PM Reservations – Start at EGEO Rooftop, Click Clack Hotel, Cra. 37 #10A-29, El Poblado 9:30 PM Reservations – Start at YUZU Rooftop, Cl 10A #38-26, El Poblado NOTE: Make sure to join on our group chat for the live updates! (Check your email/spam for the full tour details) Begin with skyline views and signature cocktails at EGEO and YUZU, then rise to Mosquito Rooftop. Slide into Teatro Victoria with VIP free entry, continue to La House Provenza with VIP free entry, and close at La Oculta, Medellín’s underground favorite. ✅ Free shots or VIP perks ✅ Free cover at select venues ✅ Safe, stylish, social night out ✅ Free Empanada ✅ Bilingual Tour Guide ✅ Wear Smart Casual NOTE: We don't guarantee a certain amount of people on tours. There is different ages randomly and men or women ratio vary randomly. Warning that you might be the only one on the tour. Itinerary is subject to change due to availability.

Discover Colombia as it was during the 18th-century on a private tour to Santa Fe de Antioquia from Medellin. During a leisurely tour of the historic city, visit the local cathedral, enjoy a fruit tasting, and stop for a traditional lunch (own expense). Other tour highlights include visits to the Western Suspension Bridge (the eighth largest in the world).