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Escape metropolitan Medellin to the colorful town of Guatape, all without the hassle of planning a sightseeing itinerary, on this full-day group tour. Relax with a package that includes your transportation, lunch, guide, and activities, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy exploring Piedra Del Penol, Embalse Peñol-Guatapé, and more.

With Transporte y Turismo del Aje explore one of Colombia’s most colorful and charming destinations with this full tour to Guatapé from Medellín. Whether in shared or private mode (on 40-passenger buses, the Guia speaking Spanish and English), this tour offers you a unique cultural, historical and scenic experience, ideal for travelers who want to know the best of the Antioquian East without worries. Pick-up points for shared tour: Populated station Parque El Poblado Stadium Station Centre area Hotel 47 Medellin Street Northern Terminal Zamora bomb For private tours, pick-up can be done directly from your hotel within the urban area of Medellin, at no additional cost (depending on location). Tour Schedule: Daily departures from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM approx. This tour is perfect for those who want an unforgettable experience, without rush and with the best attention from the first moment.

Comuna 13 is one of the best-known areas in Medellin, and it draws in visitors with its electric escalators and abundance of street art. On this small-group tour, led by a local guide, you'll get familiar with the neighborhood and its story of transformation while you explore areas you might not be able to find on your own.

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.

See how one of Medellin’s most dangerous areas has been transformed by artwork on a tour of Comuna 13, downtown Medellin, and Pueblito Paisa that includes a ride on Medellin cable cars. From open-air sculptures by Botero to street painting and graffiti, this tour explores the city’s creative side; while navigating the city’s public transit can be time-consuming, round-trip transport from your hotel gets you straight to exploring.

Get ready to discover Medellin like never before. On this private tour we mix street art, vibrant history and epic views, all with good vibe and zero rush. We take you to the most iconic places — yes, Commune 13, Plaza Botero and Pueblito Paisa are included — but what’s really special is how we live it: with cool guides, comfortable transportation, total flexibility and time to take the best photos (or a beer if you feel like it). This tour is perfect if you want to learn, laugh, be surprised and take not only photos, but stories worth telling.

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.

Discover the transformation of Medellin into a shared tour of the neighborhoods A journey through history and hope Imagine walking along the same streets that were once the scene of violence, but now full of life and color. On our shared tour, we invite you to learn about the history of Medellin, a city that has risen from its ashes. We will explore the neighborhoods that were most affected by the armed conflict and find out how the community has worked to build a more promising future.

Embark on a journey through the life of Pablo Escobar! This is the complete historic tour for Pablo. We will go deep into the history of his life and even his death. Throughout this tour you will visit places where he once lived and stood, and even where he was killed. The last stop on our journey will be at his grave site. All of our guides speak English and know the complete history of every place that you will visit! We are not just your tour guides, but your new friends in Medellin! We offer private tours because we like to dedicate our complete time and attention to each person who books a tour. Come have a blast with us while we embark on this journey!

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.

Celebrate Medellin’s creative culture on this half-day private sightseeing tour focusing on the city’s burgeoning graffiti and art scene. Explore the work of artist Fernando Botero by visiting his 23 sculptures in Botero Plaza, and admire the colorful artwork of the muralists in Medellin’s ‘Comuna 13’ neighborhood. You’ll also take a walking tour of the city’s historic downtown and enjoy a scenic cable car ride.

Comuna 13 was once a dangerous neighbourhood where few tourists dared to step foot. Nowadays, it’s the place to go to see first hand how this underdog of a city has been revitalized into one of South America’s cultural hubs. Ride the Medellin MetroCable for fabulous aerial views of the city tour the city’s vibrant street art and stop by street markets to try authentic local fare and peruse handmade arts and crafts.

Get a unique take on Medellin’s turbulent past on a walking tour of Comuna 13 that includes a ride on the Metrocable. Delve deeper into the meaning behind the street art than you would on your own and navigate the neighborhood with ease, without having to keep checking your phone for directions.

Get an insider’s perspective of Pablo Escobar’s turbulent reign of Medellin from someone that experienced it first-hand on a half-day Medellin tour. Your guide is a former member of the SWAT team deployed to capture Pablo Escobar and reveals little-known information about the life and times of the notorious figure. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This tour has a bilingual guide who will accompany and assist travelers throughout the tour. We start at the pick-up point chosen by the traveler (hotel or Airbnb) from there we go to our first stop, the Medellin cable car or metrocable where we can admire the beauty of the city from above. Then we will walk through the transformation neighborhood (comuna 13) where travelers will be able to share with some of the local characters and artists, making this an unforgettable experience. a beautiful place to take lots of photos of its colorful houses and street art along the way and also to enjoy the best coffee and delicious artisanal ice cream famous in this area of the city and most importantly we will get to know all the details behind the transformation of a neighborhood that is an example of coexistence, full of good energy, music and lots of color.

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.

See a different side of Medellín, away from the tourist crowds, on this 3-hour trip following the innovative urban escalator of Comuna 13. This one-time hillside slum has been revitalized in recent years by a massive influx of money and innovative new building projects that will redefine how you think about poverty. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of Medellín from above at San Javier, then explore Comuna 13, a formerly rough area that’s been transformed by social and government building projects like its new electric escalator. Your Comuna 13 visit also includes round-trip hotel transport, a driver-guide and all entrance fees.

Discover all that Medellín has to offer during this comprehensive 8-hour exploration of the city’s top sights. During the course of your full-day trip you’ll visit notable attractions including Botero Plaza, the nature reserve of Arví Park, a replica of a traditional Colombian village at ‘Pueblito Paisa’ (Little Town), Barefoot Park, the Park of Lights, Medellín’s innovative Metro, the Botanical Garden, the urban escalator in the former slum of Comuna 13 and the outlying areas of Sabaneta and Envigado. Your Medellín excursion also covers admission fees, all activities, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

In the tour you can see the transformation that has been achieved to this day, will know the history of the commune 13 from violence to light, we will tell you the meaning of each of the Graffiti that cover and give life to the streets , you will also see historical photos of the before and after the commune and the neighborhood in which the escalators are currently established, after that we can hang out, since it is the perfect place to have new photographs, we can put together the "Patch" together, as they say in the city, see cultural exhibitions, craft sales and so get wonderful memories of this journey.

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.

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.

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.

There is no other place like Comuna 13, it captures how a transformation is possible by connecting communities. In this tour we will take in amazing views over Medellin, see unique street art graffiti and street rap.

True tour in which you will enjoy all the local activities, try our street food and hear the true history of the place, we will visit the best spots in the community so you can take the best photos.