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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.

Escape metropolitan Medellin in favor of the colorful town of Guatape on a full-day tour. Upon arrival, ascend the 742 steps leading to the summit of the magnificent Peñol Rock for panoramic views. Then, explore the colorful streets of Guatape and the famous "zocalos" as well as an exclusive boat tour of the lake. Finally, interact with llamas in their natural environment at a local farm.

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.

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.

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.

Many features make Colombia's second-largest city special and this half-day private tour reveals many of them. Travelers on this Medellin, Colombia city tour will interact with the colossal outdoor sculptures of Colombia's most famous artist (and Medellin native), ride the city's innovative (and exhilarating) cable car transit system, and gain insights into the city's sometimes troubled past while learning about where the city and its residents are headed in the future.

Discover the fascinating story beyond Narcos on this 4-hour historical tour of the city. Delve into the fascinating story and multiple standpoints of locals how Medellin has endured through its dark times, the factors that supported its rebirth, and how the cocaine boom has conditioned politics, armed conflict, social norms and even fashion.

Explore Medellin on a fascinating tour that combines history, culture and unforgettable landscapes. We will start in El Poblado, the first settlement in the region, and we will enter the city to discover La Alpujarra, the Monument to the Race and the old headquarters of the Antioquia railway. Then, take the metro to the innovative metrocable, a cable car that connects the city with its mountains and offers spectacular views. In Parque Botero, we will admire more than 20 sculptures by Master Botero, while in Parque de los Pies Barcalzos we will live a unique sensory experience between sand, water and nature. To close with a golden clasp, we will visit the charming Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a traditional Antioquian village where you can enjoy culture, gastronomy and an incomparable panoramic view of Medellin. A tour full of art, tradition and adventure that you cannot miss. Medellin is waiting for you!

If you’re a nature lover in Medellin, see the city’s green side on a private tour that reveals the City of Eternal Spring in all of its natural glory. You’ll explore Arvi Park (Parque Arvi), home to lakes, waterfalls, nature trails, and a wide range of bird life, which your private guide will increase your chances of spotting.

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 one of the most important cultures in Colombia : the Paisas. Medellin’s Historic Center is the best place to understand who we were and who we are today. Walk through the city with local Paisa guides and learn how Medellin transformed a violent past marked by drug trafficking in the 1980s and 1990s into an innovative, inclusive, and resilient city. Through social investment and collective effort, Medellín reinvented itself as the City of Eternal Spring. On this guided tour, we visit key spots such as Botero’s Square, Junín Street, La Alpujarra, and the Park of Lights, exploring art, culture, industry, and history without taboos. The tour includes a professional wireless audio system, allowing you to clearly hear your guide while moving freely and taking photos, even on busy streets. Important note: the audio system is not suitable for children under 15 and is not waterproof. Join an authentic experience LED by passionate local guides connecting Colombia since 2013.

The tour starts and ends at Poblado metro station, and our groups are small so you will be comfortable. Included: transportation tickets, an ice cream, and a beer. There is a lot to see at the Comuna 13, so 4 hours are perfect to explore amazing spots ;) After taking the metro, you will enjoy riding the metro cable to visit a spectacular viewpoint. Then you will take a bus to the graffiti neighborhood, from where the walking tour will begin. You will be amazed by all kinds of art expressions, such as graffiti, oil paintings, handicrafts, graffiti printed clothes, and dance shows. You will see spectacular graffiti, which are painted by local artists. The guide will explain the meaning of the main graffiti and answer any questions you may have. You will also enjoy street performances such as break dance, rap, or trova (traditional musical genre). Finally, the guide will take you to a bar with the best viewpoint of Comuna 13 and a big part of Medellin.

Accompany a professional pilot on a 10-15 minute paragliding flight over Medellin's stunning scenery. Experience bird’s-eye views over crashing waterfalls and vast canyons, while gaining a new perspective—one that most travelers won’t—on this beautiful part of Colombia. Upgrade to add on a walking tour of the colorful town of Guatape nearby.

We visited two incredible viewpoints at the top of Medellín, where we filmed from the air with drone shots authorized for the team and tried chocha bread while listening to its intimate story. This tour of the best viewpoints in Medellín is a light and comfortable adventure, perfect for capturing unique memories with the most impressive view of Medellín.

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.

Learn all about coffee and its process in a Real Coffee Farm located in a coffee region near Medellín, where you will have the opportunity to wear coffee clothes and participate in the whole coffee process until a delicious coffee tasting, tasting different coffee types. and the reward. ? A typical Colombian lunch at the farm. Enjoy the 1-hour drive outside of Medellín from your location in a comfortable car with air conditioned and a professional guide.

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.

Learn all about coffee and its production on a full-day tour to San Sebastián de Palmitas from Medellin. Don the clothes of a traditional coffee worker and see what a typical day is like. Then sample various coffee drinks and snacks from the local area before sitting down to a delicious lunch to complete your immersive experience.

Get out and explore Medellin in a different light on this small-group guided tour. You'll visit cultural hot spots such as Salon Malaga, which dates back to the 1950s, and the Homero Manzi Cultural House, known for its tango dance events. You'll also pay a visit to La Pascasia, a bar and restaurant with an art gallery and regular live music performances.

Learn the true story of Pablo Escobar on a half-day, small group tour of Medellin and Comuna 13 that explores his early days, time in prison, dramatic escape, and death, as well as the impact of drug cartels on the local community. You'll hear stories from the years when drug cartels ruled the city, visit the grave sites of the Escobar family, and see the extraordinary recovery and street art of Comuna 13, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world. Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will discover what day to day is like at Downtown Medellin, where approximately 1'200.000 people move daily. We will start our trip using the public transportation, first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us to some of the communities in the hills. At the Comuna 13, we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in Medellin, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will understand the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced.

Conquer the country landscape aboard an ATV aboard an all-terrain vehicle during this half-day tour from Medellín. Ride down into deep valleys and up steeply pitched mountainsides in the company of your experienced adventure guide for 1-hour. Stop for spectacular views and photo ops of Colombia's landscape, just outside of Medellín. No experience is necessary, instruction and all equipment is provided. Round-trip transportation from Medellín hotels is included.

Our tour allows our clients to enjoy two tours in one, the objective is that you feel that a friend accompanies you, shows you the city and teaches you its history, with qualified personnel and private transportation, visiting several places on the same day By learning its history in each place and having the best experiences in our city, we adapt to the demands of our visitors. Dare to know the transformation of Medellin through its history, art, culture and its tourist places

Experience the thrill of a Colombian football match during a soccer-themed tour of Medellin. This package, designed with football fanatics in mind, includes tickets to a major league team match, plus a welcome drink and hassle-free round-trip transfers from Medellin.