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Private Half-Day Medellín Graffiti Tour Including Metrocable

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Medellín, Colombia
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Explore Medellin's creative culture on this private trip combining street art and sightseeing
  • Visit the 23 sculptures of Fernando Botero at his eponymous plaza
  • Explore the 17th-century churches and historic architecture of the city center
  • Take a scenic ride on a Medellin cable car
  • Discover the street murals of the 'Comuna 13' neighborhood
  • Private guide ensures more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Private group tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Medellin
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • All metro, cable, toll fees, etc
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up guests in the main hotels and airbnbs in El Poblado and Laureles. For guests staying in municipalities like Envigado, Bello, Itagui etc a meeting point will be given in El Poblado.

Itinerary

Select a morning or afternoon pickup from your accommodations in Medellin, traveling by private vehicle to the Botero Plaza to start your excursion.

Check out the 23 distinctive sculptures created by Fernando Botero, one of Colombia’s most famous artists in his eponymous plaza. Then proceed on a walking tour of Medellin’s historic city center. You’ll visit churches that date to the 17th century, tour several elegant plazas, and get a sense for the city’s architecture.

Leave the city center and climb aboard Medellin’s Metrocable car to enjoy a scenic high-altitude view of the urban grid laid out below. When you get off your cable car ride, proceed to the “Comuna 13” area, where you’ll have the chance to admire the numerous street art murals and ride on the neighborhood’s famous outdoor escalators. At the end of your excursion you’ll be dropped off back at your Medellin hotel.
1

Plaza Botero

40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Comuna13

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

4

Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Medellin Metrocable

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A “must do” experience in Medellin

Denny_R, Mar 2024
We enjoyed the combination of culture, music and the complex history that Medellin has faced. Our guide was very well informed and helpful.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

We are very pleased to read your exceptional review! We're absolutely delighted that your Private Half-Day Medellin Graffiti Tour Including Metrocable was a "must do" experience for you in Medellin. Your feedback perfectly highlights why taking a private tour with an expert guide from Medellin Travels is so important, especially when exploring the complex history and vibrant culture of Medellin. Our guide's ability to seamlessly combine culture, music, and the city's intricate past ensures a deep and nuanced understanding of this transformative area. At Medellin Travels, our guides aren't just reciting facts; they're passionate storytellers who can tailor the information to your interests, bringing the rich history and art of Medellin to life. Thank you for choosing Medellin Travels and for your wonderful recommendation! Lina from Medellintravels.com

Visite de Medellin

Linda_W, Jul 2019
La visite était très bien. Notre guide était parfaite, elle a pris son temps, l’excursion a duré plus longtemps que prévu , elle nous a tout très bien expliqué, je conseille vivement cette excursion.

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