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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.

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.

Explore the vibrant community of Comuna 20, comprising 11 neighborhoods, with a focus on Siloé. Overcoming a history of violence, residents strive for positive change through tourism, entrepreneurship, and local culture. Witness the resilience of this community, experiencing its art, culture, and creativity as they work towards a better way of life.

Learn about the dazzling gems of Colombia with this exclusive emerald tour. Visit the emerald trade market and find out how to identify an authentic stone. Explore the market and purchase a souvenir if you wish. Take in panoramic views of Bogota from the Avianca building, visit the International Emerald Museum, and enjoy a cup of Colombian coffee.

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.

Commune 20 has many interesting stories in the style of the series "gangs, war and peace"; The local guides will tell us about their experience in the neighborhood and will take us through the streets full of graffiti that keep the memories of what has happened; We will visit some viewpoints that only 1% of the city's population has observed and we will enjoy a panoramic view of the entire city. In addition to that, we will pass by some iconic points of the sector such as the large court, the snake house and the viewpoint of the star. Without a doubt we will enjoy one of the most authentic neighborhoods in the city.

When you get to Getsemani our guide will show you why it is the coolest neighborhood in the world, we will find narrow, colorful streets and street art, you will have an immersion with different cultures since tourists like you stay in this neighborhood to learn about the culture and history, it will be a 2-hour walk where you will enjoy a world enchanted by the colors of the graffiti that accompany us on the walk.

Learn about Medellin’s turbulent history through the medium of street art on a tour of Comuna 13, a neighborhood that’s undergone a radical transformation. Before you discover the colorful murals of the area, you’ll sample different varieties of exotic fruit, take a cable car to the hills, and ride an electric escalator to an elevated vantage point. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

In this tour you will get direct information of people who lived the conflict with Pablo Escobar. With activities and interactions that will help you understand the information. In a comfortable vehicle with air conditioning and high fidelity music.

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.

Delve into Medellin’s rich cultural heritage on a half-day tour of the city’s best museums. Learn about Medellin’s radical transformation—from a perilously dangerous city to a thriving metropolis—and visit the San Pedro Cemetery Museum and the Museum of Antioquia. Head straight to the museum highlights and learn much more than by looking at the info panels alone.

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.

Learn about the transformation of Medellín, from its troubled past to the vibrant city it is today. This tour will take you through commune 13, up the urban escalators. Our bilingual, knowledgeable guides will teach you all about the history of the area and the graffiti art that is all around. See a side of Medellín you’ve never seen before!

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.

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!

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.

Visit the hidden face of Bogotá, transit through its cobbled streets in history, go through mysterious passages and you will know another facet yet to be discovered from this huge capital city.

Explore Medellin at your own pace on a private tour that covers top city attractions such as Comuna 13, home to the famous escalators and politically-charged street art. You stay cool and relaxed as you travel in air-conditioned comfort, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide, who’ll offer cultural and historical information that you’re not likely to find in the guide book.

Follow along with the life and times of one of Colombia's most famous residents, Pablo Escobar, on this private tour of Medellin. Your private guide will lead you on a carefully-planned itinerary through the history of Pablo's life: the Pablo Escobar barrio, Comuna 13, the rooftop of Los Olivos, the Cathedral, and the cemetery. Traveling with a private guide gives you personalized attention and plenty of time to ask questions.

Visit Pablo Escobar's old stomping grounds on this private tour of Medellin that highlights the places where the notorious cartel leader once lived. From his penthouse to his grave, learn about the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar as told through a local lens. This private tour is conducted with just your guide and group, so you have plenty of chances to ask questions.

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.

Learn the true story of Pablo Escobar on a half-day, small group tour of Medellin and Comuna 13 that explores his early days, time in prison, dramatic escape, and death, as well as the impact of drug cartels on the local community. You'll hear stories from the years when drug cartels ruled the city, visit the grave sites of the Escobar family, and see the extraordinary recovery and street art of Comuna 13, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

Discover Medellín's Comuna 13 in an exciting tour that will immerse you in its history, art and culture. Join a group of expert local guides and explore the colorful streets lined with murals, graffiti, and artistic expressions that characterize this area. On this tour, visitors will be able to appreciate the transformation that Comuna 13 has undergone, overcoming its dark past and becoming a symbol of resilience and hope in Medellín. The guides will lead you through streets full of expressive art, such as murals and oil paintings. During the tour, visitors will learn the meaning of the graffiti created by local artists and enjoy the best views of Medellín. The guides will narrate captivating stories that show the transformation and resistance of this community. Finally, learn to make a graffiti and create your own design, send a message to your family, friends or your home country. You can not miss this experience.

Heritage and tradition in Cartagena de Indias, one of the oldest cities in America. Full of magic, taste and culture. The city center gives us the living memory of different times. We will walk streets with stories of slavery, market and port. Gethsemane, tradition and culture. Three races that mix in the arrabal to give birth to Cartagena for real. One of the most popular and most beautiful neighborhoods in the world, must-see in the city.