Top Medellín Volunteer Tours

Visit Colombia’s colorful, mural-filled Comuna 13 with a local guide on this small-group tour of the famous neighborhood. You'll get a bird's eye view of the area from aboard a cable car and have the chance to get down and check out the comuna's many colorful murals. You'll even get to sample some delicious local fruit.

See the street art of Medellin's Comuna 13 neighborhood with a local guide by booking this group tour. You'll learn about how the neighborhood transformed itself from one of the most dangerous spots in the city to a thriving tourist attraction as you walk through the area. You'll also check out all sorts of street art and get the chance to interact with local artists and snack vendors.

Experience Medellín from the perspective of someone in a wheelchair with a MATT device. You will be part of a social transformation through inclusive tourism. In our educational tours you will learn about the places, but you will also become aware of and experience the challenges of accessibility, connecting not only with your experience, but also with the story of your guide, who is a person with reduced mobility. At the end, you will have more clarity about inclusion and exclusion, universal design, and about the Matt device and the impact that we have achieved and that we want to reach. Join the movement!

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.

Discover a part of Medellin that most travelers don’t get access to on a private tour of the Moravia neighborhood, a former rubbish dump renowned for its creativity and community spirit. You’ll overcome the language barrier and meet local residents for a unique perspective of Medellin that you wouldn’t get from a guidebook. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

On this tour we will be exporing the city by public transporation, getting to know the routes of the locals, share with them. Taste some local snacks with us, exploring the city with a local that will show you several places in the city

Get an insider's view of Medellín and deepen your understanding of the city’s history, culture, and public transportation on this tour. Ride the metro and a cable car and visit the old railway headquarters. Then head to Parque Botero to see sculptures by the famous Colombian artist before visiting a replica Antioquian village with fantastic city views.

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.

We are small groups of local people passionate about sharing our piece of Medellin with visitors. We have learnt English to be able to tell our stories to you while creating opportunities for our neighbours and local community. We want you hear our story from us, not a Netflix series.

As one of the world’s top flower exporters, Colombia is known for its gardens and annual flower festival. Learn little-known facts about Medellín’s flower industry on this private half-day tour with round-trip transport from your local accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide facilitates a farm tour and demonstration with local silleteros, or festival flower vendors.

Paragliding is a dream for many people, but it's not something you can just do on your own. This paragliding experience, available in a range of length times, brings your flying dreams to life. Take in views of the scenery near Medellín, from waterfalls to mountains, for anywhere from 15 minutes to half an hour, depending on which package you book.

Discover an alternative perspective of Medellín on a half-day tour that provides insight into the city’s socioeconomic history, and learn about the impact of urban development on Comuna 13. Absorb sweeping city views from the metro-cable, then be immersed in the district’s culture and history as you stroll its transformed streets with your guide. Avoid hidden costs with public transport tickets and refreshment included in the price.

In Medellín, Fernando Botero’s art is not just seen—it is experienced throughout the city. Our tour is designed to go beyond a typical visit: we help you understand the history, context, and meaning behind each piece, connecting Botero’s work with Medellín’s cultural transformation. Unlike other tours, here you won’t just visit the famous Botero Plaza and the Museum of Antioquia—you will walk through key places where art, history, and local life come together: San Antonio Park, the traditional Boston neighborhood, La Playa Avenue, and the Palace of Fine Arts, revealing the artistic soul of Medellín from an authentic and insightful perspective. An immersive experience that shows how Botero’s legacy helped transform the city into a world-class destination for art and culture.

This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Go deep into Comuna 13 to meet with resilient artists who recovered youth and public spaces through reconnection to their African roots in music, dance, and creativity.

Embark on a guided walking tour of Moravia, Medellín, and delve into its remarkable transformation. Led by a knowledgeable local, uncover the neighborhood's rich history and vibrant cultural tapestry. Begin with an exploration of Moravia's past, tracing its journey from a landfill to a thriving center of creativity and resilience. Admire the captivating street art, each piece narrating tales of recovery and community pride. Discover the Moravia Cultural Center, a hub of community and artistic expression designed by architect Rogelio Salmona. Immerse yourself in its diverse cultural activities, from theater to music, enriching the local fabric. Experience firsthand how Moravia has embraced its challenges, blossoming into a lively community space buzzing with cultural and social initiatives. Learn about the innovative projects driving its urban revitalization, symbolizing resilience and the spirit of its inhabitants.

This tour encompasses the traditional Graffiti tour in Comuna 13 and a new more genuine and much less touristy (but extremely safe) graffiti tour in a real barrio in Medellin. This Full-Day Graffiti Tour is the Best Urban Experience you can have in Medellin. In this experience we put together two beautiful experiences and places. First, the must-do activity in Medellin, the graffiti tour in Comuna 13. Second, a much less touristy area of Medellin full of beautiful and meaningful murals in Comuna 3. Visiting both locations will give you a deep understanding of the transformation of Medellin through the art and its people. Also an insight of the consequences of the conflict in Colombia that derived in the origin of these neighborhoods. Also includes a typical lunch and taking this tour we also donate part of the money for the community. This is a very moving, educational, fun and artistic tour, book now we promise you won’t regret it. A very much unmissable experience.

Discover the fascinating story beyond Narcos on this 4-hour historical tour of the city. Delve into the fascinating story and multiple standpoints of locals how Medellin has endured through its dark times, the factors that supported its rebirth, and how the cocaine boom has conditioned politics, armed conflict, social norms and even fashion.