Top Medellín Day Trips - page 4

Follow the life and times of Pablo Escobar on this full-day tour in Medellin. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that includes the Communa 13 slum, the Monaco building, the Catedral, and the barrio PE. Along the way, you'll listen to in-depth commentary about Pablo and his role in the country's culture and politics.

Delve deeper into the contemporary culture of Medellín than you would alone on a private tour that focuses on street art and food. Cross popular attractions off your sightseeing list and then ride the aerial tram to the hillside neighborhood of San Javier for a walking tour of local street art that expresses the neighborhood’s identity.

Lie back and relax, let us handle the itinerary and meals during this all day adventure. From your hotel we’ll drive to Jardín, eating cheese bread, empanadas, and visiting picturesque coffee plantations, trout farms, and waterfalls along the way. You’ll discover for yourself that Jardín, meaning garden, is well-named – the town overflows with lush greenery and flowers. Our knowledgeable guides will take you to all the local hidden gems.

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.

Combine a visit to the charming and colorful town of Guatape with an exciting adventure on this private tour from Medellin. Spend time exploring the colorful town of Guatape, where you can purchase handicrafts and locally-produced coffee. You also have the option of adding on a helicopter ride, wakeboarding, or canyoning for an adventurous day away from Medellin.

Experience both the cultural treasures and natural splendor of Medellin on a private full-day sightseeing tour of Medellin and Jardin. From your personal guide, you’ll receive an interesting introduction to Medellin as you travel to important monuments such as Pueblito Paisa and Plaza Botero — a square replete with sculptures by revered Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. Then, cruise past verdant coffee plantations and see spectacular views of the Andes mountains before you arrive in Jardin, a charming city surrounded by greenery. Throughout this private tour, you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Hacienda Nápoles, the luxurious mansion built by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in the late 1970s, sits in the Antioquia countryside east of Medellín. With this full-day tour, skip the hassle of renting a car and leave the driving to someone else. Explore the abandoned ranch at your own pace; your guide will focus on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials.

Delve deeper into the turbulent history of Medellin during a tour that covers significant sights related to Pablo Escobar, plus the innovative community known as Comuna 13. This private tour ensures that you receive the undivided attention of your guide as you travel between attractions in an air-conditioned vehicle, which saves you the hassle of navigating public transport.

Get the best of city and country in a single day on this private tour from Medellín. Cross major attractions off your sightseeing list before heading to the country for an all-terrain vehicle adventure with views of the city and mountains beyond. Enjoy round-trip transportation from your hotel for a seamless experience.

Get an up-close look at Colombia’s famous coffee industry and the colonial-era town of Guatape during this full-day private tour. Travel into the Andes Mountains to visit a coffee villa and plantation, getting an in-depth introduction to the coffee cultivation and production process. During the excursion, you’ll also stop by a scenic waterfall and enjoy a guided visit in Guatape.

Peñol and its (200-meter) granite monolith sit on the shores of Embalse Guatapé two hours outside of Medellin. On this private tour, leave the driving to someone else, save time waiting in long lines at the Piedra del Peñol visitors center, and take a guide walk through Peñol Village. This leaves plenty of time for a stroll through colorful Guatapé and a boat trip on the scenic reservoir.

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.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Medellín for an 8-hour exploration of the charming villages and gorgeous scenery found in the surrounding Colombian region of Antioquia. Explore the sprawling mansions and rural environment of El Retiro on the outskirts of Medellín. Then visit El Peñol, a village that was displaced by the creation of the man-made lake Guatapé, before climbing the 700+ stairs of the massive El Peñol Rock. You’ll also enjoy a lakeside lunch in Guatapé (Zocalo Village) and pass through a series of quaint towns on your way back to the city. Your trip also covers admission tickets and activities, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Pablo Escobar had a dramatic impact on Medellin during the late 1980s. On this small-group tour, get insight into the life and effects of Don Pablo from the locals who witnessed his reign firsthand. Visit landmarks from his life—his childhood neighborhood, private prison, final hideout, and cemetery, and get insider information from your guide. Plus, unlike other similar tours, this excursion includes a visit to one of Escobar’s former mansions on Guatapé Lake.

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 offers an urban adventure, but it’s easy to escape to nature. Make your way to the jungle on a private tour to the La Ceja Nature Reserve for a thrilling guided ziplining tour. Feel your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops and over rivers on ziplines that stand 460 feet (140 meters) high and stretch almost half a mile long. There is little walking involved: from your vehicle to the platform where the zipline is located.

Our tour begins in the morning at the pick-up point (place defined by the traveler) from there we leave for our coffee farm an hour drive from Medellín where we stay for approximately one hour and where we will learn about the entire process of cultivation and production of this traditional drink step by step. After enjoying a cup of the best and freshest coffee, we continue our journey to the Piedra del Peñol, a 200-meter-high monolith where travelers can enjoy one of the best views of Colombia. Upon returning from the top of the stone we continue the journey to the town of Guatapé where, accompanied by a bilingual guide, travelers will be able to walk and get to know this beautiful place full of color and colonial streets to finish in a restaurant in front of the lake where travelers can enjoy the best of local gastronomy. You will always be accompanied by a bilingual guide for any kind of assistance.

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 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.

Enhance your experience of Medellin on a private tour that allows you to explore the City of Eternal Spring at a pace that suits you. With your private guide, devise an itinerary that includes only the sights you wish to see. Choose to visit Pueblito Paisa, a miniature replica of a typical Colombian village, and admire the disproportionate sculptures in Plaza Botero.

Get off the beaten tourist path and discover the colonial culture, history, and cuisine of Colombia on a private tour. After a comfortable transfer from your Medellin hotel, the adventure begins with a traditional pastel de pollo (chicken pastry). Next, enjoy a cable car up to the small town of Parroquia San Sebastian, then take a coffee tour in Palmitas. Finally, explore the nearly 500-year-old historic center of Santa Fe de Antioquia.

The Colombian town of Guatape is famous for its colorful town and towering granite monolith, but it is quite a distance from Medellin. Avoid the hassle of renting a car and book this full-day group tour to explore this unique locale without worrying about logistics. Spot celebrity homes—including Pablo Escobar’s old villa—on a boat ride in the reservoir, climb the 700 steps to the top of the Penol Rock, and more.

We will offer a unique and personalized experience covering the largest number of tourist sites in the city, showing not only the tourist but also the everyday with different types of environments that adapt to different tastes. We will visit a wide variety of emblematic sites of the city of Medellín such as Parque Lleras and Provenza neighborhood, Parque de los pies descalzos, Intelligent building of the public companies of Medellín, Plaza Mayor, Parques del Rio, Plaza Cisneros, La Alpujarra, Government and Mayor's Office, old railway station and Teleantioquia, Plaza Botero, Barrio laureles.

Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian drug lord, had a colossal influence on Medellin’s culture and history. Delve deeper into Escobar’s infamous life on a private tour by air-conditioned vehicle. While you receive an unbiased account of Medellin's turbulent history, you visit significant sites such as the Los Olivos district and El Catedral Jail. Upgrade your experience and learn more about Escobar's life when you meet his family members.