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Enjoy an easy transfer between your Medellín hotel and Medellín Airport with this 24-hour service. A driver will pick you up at your hotel and bring you directy to the airport in a comfortable private-ride vehicle—making departure a snap! Enjoying seamless ground transport is as simple as booking ahead.

Hello Travelers my name is Leandro Roman, CEO of World Lion Tour. This experience is special because it includes: History of Commune 13, Art through murals and graffiti, Culture and the social transformation of the sector. Therefore we want to invite you to know our Commune 13 in Medellin. Place that by its location becomes the most dangerous sector in the world, we will tell you what really happened in this area, why the rebel groups came here? (COMMUNE 13) how this place was shaped, as established, the armed conflict also talking about the 24 military operations; which occurred from 1998 to 2002; including the two largest ones that are Operation Marshal and Operation Orion, and of course we will talk about the transformation We will visit art galleries, Dance and Rap Show, Neon House in 3d, Coffee shop (Coffee Bar) and spectacular viewpoints with some more attractions! Coffee & Souvenirs at StarShakes Healthy Life

In recent years, Medellin has undergone a radical transformation from world’s most dangerous city to a thriving metropolis. Get an insider’s account of the city’s social revolution on a private sightseeing tour that focuses on Comuna 13 and La Paz—two neighborhoods that have metamorphosed most dramatically. A private guide means you’ll receive undivided attention and have the chance to customize your itinerary according to personal preferences.

If you’re visiting Medellin for the first time and want a more comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring, opt for this in-depth private sightseeing tour. Not only will you tick off highlights such as Comuna 13 and downtown Medellin, you’ll sample local snacks and Colombian coffee, and get personalized recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Enjoy hassle-free transport from Medellín Airport to your Medellín hotel. Simply book ahead and a driver will greet you at airport arrivals, then take you directly to your place of lodging in a private vehicle. This ground transfer service is available 24/7.

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.

Delve deeper into Medellin’s unique culture on a tour that combines tejo (an explosive Colombian game) with beer drinking. Ideal for party lovers and groups, this fun-packed tour includes a personalized tejo lesson and comes with the undivided attention of your private guide.

Medellín is known for its flourishing street art scene—see it first hand on a 3-hour tour. Your bilingual guide will take you to view some of the city's best street art and graffiti while sharing stories about local artists along the way. Learn how Medellín has transformed into one of South America's coolest cities, and visit Comuna 13, a now-hip neighborhood that was once Medellín's most dangerous. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle en route.

Learn about how Medellin went from one of the world’s most dangerous places to Colombia’s favorite city on a private tour of Comuna 13—a neighborhood that’s undergone the most radical transformation. You’ll enjoy the chance to ask your guide unlimited questions as you visit street art murals and overcome the language barrier during meetings with local residents.

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.

Combine two of Colombia's passions—coffee and horses—on a single private tour. As you get to know these two practices, you'll enjoy personalized attention from your guide and the ability to explore at your own pace. Witness the coffee production steps from plant to cup, as well as saddling up for a ride through the scenic countryside on horseback.

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.

Sip on a cup of Colombia’s finest during this private coffee lover’s excursion to the picturesque city of Jardín and its surrounding coffee farms. Travel into the Andes Mountains to visit a scenic coffee plantation and learn about the growing and production process. Then head to Jardín, where you’ll visit a local coffee roaster and enjoy some city sightseeing.

Medellin might be most famous for its culture, but the city is surrounded by natural landscapes begging to be explored. Experience the great outdoors near Medellin on a full-day active tour that combines ziplining, an ATV tour, and horseback riding. On this private tour, your guide provide undivided attention, too, so you can enjoy the activities at your own pace.

Get a personalized introduction to Medellín’s handicrafts on a half-day private market tour that includes round trip-hotel transfer. Visit two markets where artisans display Colombian crafts, shop for distinctive souvenirs, and experience Paisa culture firsthand.

Medellin has a great nightlife scene, but if you're new to town, you might not know where to go. This tour will take you to four different terrace bars with a guide and a group of fellow revelers, so that you can get familiar with the local scene easily. You'll wrap your tour up at Bolivar nightclub, where you'll get a half-off discount.

Learn about the life of Pablo Escobar on this private tour. You'll learn about the notorious drug lord and hear the stories of his victims and deepen your understanding of how the city evolved after his death. This tour includes visits to the rooftop where he was caught and killed, the cemetery where his body is buried, and the private prison where he carried out some of his sentence.

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.

Learn about Pablo Escobar from his direct family members on this tour of his former penthouse. Get up close and personal and learn about his rise to power and the facts and myths about his treasures, and hear personal family anecdotes. His relatives will answer questions as well. You'll be able to grab coffee and snacks before heading to the house.

Trace the transformation of Medellin, from one of the world’s most dangerous cities to Colombia’s beloved cultural hub, on a private tour of Comuna 13 and sites significant to Pablo Escobar. You’ll see what was once the worst place to live in the city through the eyes of a local, and photograph street art with a strong political message.

Feast your senses on all aspects of Medellin during a sightseeing tour that includes fruit tasting at a local market. Ideal if you’re visiting for the first time, this tour covers top attractions such as Comuna 13 and Plaza Botero, and helps you overcome the language barrier with the help of your Spanish-speaking guide.

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.

Our added value is that commune 13 is still our home, it brings you closer to the reality of how we live here. Walking around this place is special with someone who has lived there, that you can enjoy street food is even better,

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.