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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.

Follow in the footsteps of Pablo Escobar on this private tour of Medellin. With a private guide in the lead, you'll visit all the places important to Pablo's life and reign over the city, learning about his legacy through guided commentary. This private tour means you'll get personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions.

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.

Feast your senses on the sights and smells of one of Medellin’s largest fresh produce markets during an exotic fruit tour of La Minorista Market. With the help of your guide, you’ll overcome the language barrier to interact with local vendors and discover native Colombian produce you might not have seen before.

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.

See the breathtaking Tequendamita waterfalls in the serene El Retiro area. Visit the El Retiro town to see quaint architecture and intricate wooden balconies and doorways. Take in the panoramic scenery at the viewpoint at Las Palmas before exploring El Retiro.

Walking the streets of Medellin is a great way to explore, but it’s easy to overlook detail and history if you’re unguided. On this small-group walking tour let a guide lead you to the landmarks and also introduce you to the city's past, everyday culture, and tucked-away gems. Admire and learn about churches, parks, and squares; browse a handicrafts market, and finish with local snacks at a rooftop restaurant.

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.

What makes our tour different? This is not a typical tour—it’s a real story told by the people who lived it. We are not guides who studied Comuna 13. We were born and raised here. We experienced its past and witnessed its transformation firsthand. What we share with you isn’t a script—it’s our own story. As you walk through the neighborhood, you won’t just see graffiti or escalators—you’ll understand what they truly represent. Every mural, every corner, and every story has a deeper meaning that only locals can reveal. But we go even further. Beyond the main spots, you’ll connect with local artists, explore community projects, and experience the energy that turned Comuna 13 into one of the most powerful symbols of transformation in Medellín. If you’re looking for something real, authentic, and unforgettable… this is the experience you’ve been searching for.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the thrill of paragliding on this half-day tour from Medellin. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the launch area in San Felix, Antioquia, where you'll be strapped onto a professional instructor/pilot. You'll then set sail into the air, taking in views of the city as your pilot safely guides you through the sky.

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.

Shop like a true Medellín local during this fascinating 4-hour exploration of the city’s sprawling ‘La Minorista’ market. Explore the wonderful chaos of the market’s stalls with your guide, admiring its selection of fresh fruit, vegetable and flowers. The market offers almost everything one can imagine, ranging from food to the so-called “curanderos”, traditional healers selling dried herbs and other plant-based essences. You'll also get to sample a mouth-watering array of exotic tropical fruits, many of which you’ve likely never heard of before. If you’re up for it, you can even try out your bargaining skills with a local vendor. This market-themed excursion also covers a coffee break, fruit tasting, traditional gourmet lunch in the market, juice and round-triop hotel transport.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the true essence of El Poblado with our tour! Do you want to know El Poblado beyond stereotypes? Join our shared tour and discover a neighborhood full of life, history and contrasts! Along with an authentic local guide, you will explore hidden corners, learn about the history of the neighborhood and live a unique experience.

See the highlights of Guatapé without the expense of a taxi or private tour—and get the chance to visit with llamas at no extra cost—on this group tour. Meet your driver in Medellín and head out for a day of adventure. Visit the landmark stone in Guatapé, see the town's famous colorful houses, and visit El Alto del Chocho, the home of everything from llamas to mini pigs.

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.

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.