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Learn all about the rise and fall of the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during a themed tour in Medellín. Visit the infamous character’s final resting place, see the lavish high-rise complex where Escobar once rubbed shoulders with Colombia’s elite, and learn about the mysterious circumstances of December 1993, when Escobar met his end, with plenty of add-on packages available.

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.

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 by the iconic style of paintings and sculptures better known as “Boterismo”, unique due to the exaggerated volume of the figures created by Fernando Botero, one of Colombias' most famouse artist. During this private 4-hour tour, visit Museum of Antioquia which offers an impressive permanent exhibition of Botero's work throughout the last decades. You will also be able to explore the range of sculptures exposed on the “Plaza Botero” and throughout the city centre. Visit the famous sculptures “Birds of Peace” bombed by the FARC guerrilla in the mid 1990s. Your trip includes a private vehicle, round-trip hotel transport, entrance fees and a bottle of water.

Witness the remarkable rebirth of Medellín from a capital of violence to a city of progress during this 4-hour sightseeing excursion. Journey by private tranportation to the Memorial Park which was built in one of the former properties of Pablo Escobar to remember countless victims. Explore 'Casa de la Memoria' which offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the city’s recent history - nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation. This city sightseeing tour covers a guide, hotel pickup, private transport during the trip and a coffee break.

This isn't just any tour; it's an experience that stirs emotions and connects you with places you don't just visit, you experience. What makes this trip special is how Guatapé envelops you with its colors, history, and vibrant energy. Climbing the Piedra del Peñol isn't just about conquering a peak; it's about stopping time in front of a breathtaking view. Entering Pablo Escobar's estate is like exploring the traces of a complex past that still lives on in every corner. And at the exotic animal farm, surprise and tenderness combine to remind us how wonderful nature can be. This tour is different because every place has a soul, every flavor tells a story, and every moment is shared. It's not just seeing, it's feeling, tasting, touching, connecting. At the end of the day, you won't come back the same: you'll take with you unique memories, stories worth their weight in gold, and a genuine sense of having discovered something extraordinary.

Colombia is known for its coffee, and some of the best beans are grown in the garden city of Jardin. With this tour from Medellin, you'll get the chance to spend time at a local coffee farm where you'll learn all about coffee production, from bean to brew. You’ll also sit down to a homemade lunch, wrapping your tour up with a guided walk through the town of Jardin.

Learn about many aspects of Medellin's history with this private, guided tour. You'll learn about the transformation of the Comuna 13 neighborhood, known for its colorful street art; learn about Pablo Escobar's life in Los Olivos neighborhood, and spend time wandering through Pueblito Paisa, a recreation colonial village, with time left over to see the cemetery where Escobar and many of his relatives were buried.

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.

Discover Comuna 13 from an authentic, comfortable, and fully personalized perspective. Unlike traditional group tours, this private experience is designed for travelers who want to explore at their own pace, with the comfort of private transportation and the dedicated attention of a bilingual guide. More than simply visiting a tourist attraction, you will experience the real story behind one of Medellín’s most remarkable urban transformations. During the Metrocable ride and your walk through the iconic outdoor escalators, you’ll gain insight into the historical, cultural, and social context that shaped Comuna 13, while discovering its vibrant street art, local galleries, and traditional flavors. Our approach combines comfort, flexibility, and a more personal and enriching experience—ideal for travelers seeking a more authentic and exclusive way to discover Medellín.

Get an objective account of Pablo Escobar’s impact on Medellin during a private tour that covers significant places such as the cemetery he’s buried in, the roof on which he was assassinated, and the neighborhood he transformed as part of a political campaign. This private tour comes with the undivided attention of your guide, so you can ask as many questions as you like.

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.

Discover the life and works of one of Colombia's best-known artists, Fernando Botero, on a 3-hour guided tour through Medellín. Explore the Museum of Antioquia, where more than 100 of Botero's paintings are on display, and visit the Plaza de las Esculturas, home to over 20 Botero statues. A highlight of this art tour is Botero's Pájaro de Paz statue, which was destroyed by a bomb and later replaced with an exact Botero replica. The remnants of the original and the newer version now stand side by side.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Delve deeper into the turbulent history of Medellin on a tour that focuses on the impact of Pablo Escobar and takes you the street-art smothered Comuna 13. This private tour gives you the freedom to tweak your itinerary and ensures you get the undivided attention of your private guide, who offers more insight into the city than you’d get on your own.

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.

This comprehensive private city tour offers a taste of art, architecture, history, and gastronomy. Check out 23 full-size sculptures by artist Fernando Botero. Admire the neo-Gothic Cultural Palace, step into the past at Salon Málaga, ride a cable car above the city, and taste exotic fruits in a traditional market. End your tour by learning about Colombia’s armed conflict at the House of Memory Museum.

Learn about the life and demise of Pablo Escobar, Medellin’s most notorious criminal, on this private tour, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. Your guide will take you to spots associated with Escobar while sharing with you the story of how Medellin went from a violent, unstable city during the drug lord’s life to a much happier and more peaceful place.

Immerse yourself in the coffee culture of Colombia during this private tour of a local coffee farm. Learn about the process from bean to cup through guided commentary, traveling at your own pace through the tour and asking plenty of questions. While you walk through the fields, hear about what it takes to be a "chapolera" or an "arreiro" and leave the tour with tons of coffee knowledge to impress your friends.

We can explore and live a different experience from culture and history, starting from the idea that tourists bring and finding the truth of reality on the tour, this makes the difference in our tour, narrated by people who directly or indirectly went through these strong chapters, so they can enjoy this experience between real history and those offered by the series, to compare the reality of fiction. achieving very satisfactory results at the end of this great experience.