Top Medellín Full-day Tours - page 2

Enhance your experience of Guatapé on a tour that reveals the Colombian town from more perspectives than typical sightseeing tours. You’ll cover more sights in less time as you travel by bus and boat, and then enjoy free time in Hacienda La Manuela, which formerly belonged to Pablo Escobar.

Explore Guatape, located in the middle of the El Penol dam, on a full-day tour from Medellin. Set out on a private, guided tour of its landmarks including Pablo Escobar's lakehouse and the sacred Marial Stone. Then, take a boat ride across the lake to the rock of El Penol and climb 740 steps for some of the best views of the area.

Focus on the life and times of Pablo Escobar and the Comuna 13 on this private tour of Medellin. Booking a private tour means you'll get personalized attention and you can enjoy a flexible itinerary, moving at your own pace through the attractions. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions of your guide regarding the city's history, culture, architecture, and arts.

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.

Get a feel for one of Colombia’s largest cities on this private tour of Medellín. Learn about the city’s history and culture as you visit Comuna 13’s outdoor escalators and Plaza Botero and travel on a cable car and Medellín’s metro system. This is a great option for getting in some sightseeing, especially if you’re not in the area for an extended period.

Explore the beauty of Guatape and the vibrant street art of Medellin on a private tour. This all-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to see the attractions that most tourists miss. Listen to illuminating commentary on Colombia’s history and culture as you enjoy spectacular views from the top of El Penol Rock, stroll through Guatape’s colorful city center, and take in the kaleidoscopic murals in Medellin’s Comuna 13.

Experience Medellin after dark with this guided bicycle tour of the city. Your local guide will take you and a small group of fellow cyclists through some of the prettiest parts of town, including Pueblito Paiso, Plaza Cisneros, Estadio Atanasiao Giardot, and Parques del Rio, showing you plenty of off-the-beaten-track sights along the way.

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 coffee production process from bean to cup on this half-day tour. Enjoy the scenery as you ride from Medellin to the countryside, then sample delicious Colombian coffee as you discover the production stages including planting, de-pulping, fermenting, roasting, and grinding. Tour the coffee farm and try picking some of the beans yourself.

Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian coffee on this small-group tour from Medellin. Get out of the city and take in the beauty of the surroundings; you can focus on enjoying it instead of worrying about driving and directions since all private transportation is included. Learn about the process of coffee-making at an organic coffee farm, from bean to cup, and taste some samples of different brews.

Get a personalized look at some of Medellín’s top attractions during this private sightseeing tour. Explore the downtown area using a mix of car, walking, metro, and aerial cable cars, then ascend to Pueblito Paisa—a replica of a colonial Colombian town—where you enjoy panoramic city views.

Capture the most incredible views of Guatapé and the magnificent El Peñon rock formation on a day trip from Medellin with a difference. Not only will you climb over 700 steps to the top of the rock, you’ll fly over it in a helicopter and enjoy a boat ride on the lake—for unbeatable vistas of the lush green region.

With miles of lush forests and backcountry trails, the countryside around Medellín offers an idyllic backdrop for a horseback riding adventure. This half-day ride is suitable for both complete beginners and experienced riders, and will take you to parts of the Andes mountain range that cars can't reach, with views over Rionegro and Llanogrande.

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 an insider’s look at the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during this private half-day excursion in Medellin. Learn the true stories behind this mythical figure from a local expert, visiting key locations like the soccer field he built for the community, the house where he was murdered on the roof, and the cemetery where he’s buried, plus much more. Delve deeper into Escobar's life by selecting the option that also includes a visit to his former home-jail.

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.

Feast on two of Colombia’s tastiest exports on a coffee and chocolate farm tour from Medellin that takes you off the beaten path. Perfect for families and food lovers, this 2-in-1 tour lets you trace the process of coffee and chocolate, and comes with plenty of opportunity for you to taste and take home to premium produce.

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.

Challenge yourself to an adventurous day of ziplines, waterfalls, and high-strung hammocks on a private tour from Medellin to a La Ceja nature reserve. With big views of mountains and waterfalls, the setting is as dramatic as the experience itself, and the private format ensures one-on-one attention from the guide throughout the day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.