Top Things to do in Medellin
What to do and see in Medellin, Antioquia Department: The Best City Tours
Once infamous for dangerous gangs and drug activity, Medellin has been transformed. It’s now a vibrant destination for travelers seeking a culturally rich vacation. Medellin rises proudly from the belly of the Aburrá Valley, and its natural beauty makes a perfect setting for hiking, zip lining and horseback riding. Travel through lush jungle to Piedra de Penol, then climb the 740 steps to the top—a journey within a journey that rewards you with unforgettable views.
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1. Medellín City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
in this tour we give you 4 differents stops in the city. it is a private tour so in any moment you can change any stop for a different one. you can custom your tour however you want.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch
Reviewed By starfari
this was such an amazing tour. i had no idea the details of what was going on in colombia only 20 years ago. the fact that these types of tours and help from the government helped build escalators for senior citizens and other folks to use to go up and down the communa is great. carlos has such a deep understanding of the history and also of the meanings of the many beautiful murals across the communa. he picks you up and drops you off in a nice comfortable car and speaks english well. im definitely going to be going consider going on all of his tours.
2. Private Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13 and Pueblito Paisa
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Experience three incredibly exciting private tours with one expert guide. The tour includes a visit to Pueblito Paisa where you can get an introduction to our city history and get amazing photos of the city from the main terrace. The Comuna 13 tour, including the graffiti tour and electric escalators. and there is also the Pablo Escobar segment which includes the house where the Godfather was murdered, and the cemetery where he is buried in the outskirts of Medellin. Also included is Griselda Blanco´s grave (The Godmother of Cocaine) and Pablo´s cousin and right hand Gustavo Gaviria´s site as well.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Hotel pick up (in El Poblado and Laureles only), Entrance fees, All car expenses
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By yeimyy29
This tour was such an amazing and memorable tour! Jorge was our tour guide and i 100% recommend him as the tour guide! Hes fluent in both english and spanish. We did the pablo escobar tour and the City of colombia tour with him and we absolutely loved every minute! It was a full day tour for both tours to be completed. He personally knew so many details that it would've been difficult to know had it been a different tour guide. Definitely book this tour and all for Jorge!!
3. Walking tour downtown Medellín
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
This experience is for those who want to discover the city walking on it and feeling as locals. we'll visit the places that made the history of Medellin, visiting "La Alpujarra", the administrative center of the city, then going to the first railroad station of the city. after that we'll go to Lights square, also we will see the first skyscrapers of the city. We'll walk through a pedestrian street full of commerce, where you can get the local soccer team's jersey, after that I'll show you a beautiful building with more than 1300 arches. Continuing going to downtown, we'll cross in front of one of the oldest churches in the city. We continue walking to Botero's square, there you will enjoy the 23 sculptures that make Medellin unique. Then we'll visit one of the biggest churches in the world made with bricks. we'll go to a handicrafts market & before ending the tour we will have a yummy lunch at the rooftop in a building right in the heart of the city
Inclusions: Salpicón (mix of fruits)
Exclusions: Coffee at the coffee lab is own expense
Reviewed By 319cassidyc
This tour was the highlight of our family vacation, we absolutely loved it!! Oscar has a gift of making every person feel included and helped our bi-lingual family feel comfortable by providing information in Spanish and English. The private car was extremely clean and the driver did an excellent job navigating the mountainous roads. The tour was filled with extremely interesting information, beautiful sights, kind Colombians, and delicious foods. 100% recommend!
4. Night Bike Tour In Medellin, Typical food and Spectacular Viewpoints
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
We are the only night bike tour in Medellin with experience doing it for more than 2 years, having the safer route for every one, where we visit touristic places and mostly local places where just local people go at night. It is a unique experience to understand and live the enviroment of Medellin at night with local guides who knows where to go and where not to go. We will visit the most spectacular viewpoint of Medellin at Night, perfect to take the best pictures of your trip.
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bike helmet, Coffee and/or Tea, Local guide
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Reviewed By benjamincH2416GI
I did a night tour and it was one of my favorite experiences in Medellin. The city was beautiful at night and my guide was great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Medellin.
5. The best Commune 13 Tours in Medellín
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5.0 based on 72 reviews
camantoursmedellin is a company that conducts private tours and group tours as the client chooses and we are a responsible company with the best team whether our logistics guides or the transportation team we have professional guides who know the culture and history of this city and are bilingual so customers feel at home
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private tour and tour of commune 13 and the history of Pablo Escobar, Private transportation
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Reviewed By travelerjeans
The tour was perfect and the guide was very helpful and very knowledgeable. I will definitely book again.
6. Comuna 13 Medellín Private Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This tour offers experiencing the transformation of colorful Comuna 13 guided by a local, hearing his/her stories and a ride in the Cable Car plus the comfort of using private transportation between your hotel and Comuna 13.
Inclusions: Private/public transportation from your hotel to Comuna 13 and tour with local guide in Comuna 13, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By jhung34
WOW! What can I say but I would give this 10 stars if I could! This was my first horseback riding tour in Colombia and I did it with Andres. I had such an unbelievable, breathtaking experience. I called him and booked the day before and he was able to squeeze us in for a tour. Andres was super friendly and an awesome guide who also spoke English and Spanish, he’s also very knowledgeable. I ended up choosing the cattle ranch riding tour and it did not disappoint! He was accommodating to payment methods and picking us up from hotel in the morning and provided us water for the trip. The horses you get to ride are from his very own farm. I can tell they are very well taken care of and healthy and also well behaved! We had an authentic Colombian lunch before taking off to ride. He will tailor to your riding experiences but I told him I had experiences riding so we were able to gallop during the flatter part of the ride. The view through the acres was so beautiful. He explained many things to us so I felt that I learned a lot. He also has fresh eggs from his chicken and his own roasted coffee so be sure to pick some up after the ride. It was a full day of trip, about 1.5 hr to the farm, 2 hrs ish for the ride. Overall I had such a wonderful experience for my first tour in Colombia, especially being a horse lover this was a thrill and an experience I’ll never forget. I look forward to other tours with Andres and LandVenture Travel in the future. Thank you again! I HIGHLY recommend going with him for your tours, you will not be disappointed and be coming back for more. ????????????????
7. Commune 8 - Urban Transfomation
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are the first to create a tour in the Commune 8 of Medellín, a vulnerable neighborhood that has had a great urban and social transformation in recent years by the arrival of the first modern tram in Colombia, two metrocables to connect to the most remote neighborhoods and the Circunvalar Garden being a park full of beautiful nature, birds and one of the best views of the city. In addition, we work hand in hand with the local community so that tourism impacts positively.
Inclusions: Bananas
Exclusions: We do not include the metro and cable car tickets. You must buy them in advance.
Reviewed By enierichter
We went on a tour with Jorge and had an amazing time. He picked us up from the train station and we took the bus to get to the starting point. He told me most facts in English and explained to my friend in Spanish. Not only did he tell us about the neighbourhood it’s story but was patient enough to take photos of us too! I would definitely recommend this to everyone I know. Thank you again Jorge!
8. Graffiti Tour Medellin (Precinct 13) and Plaza Botero Tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Our tour guide will walk you through Precinct 13, explaining the history and the culture behind the transformation of this once notorious and dangerous area. Enjoy local culture and dancing by kids in the street, taste the famous "mango-biche" ice treat, ride a cable car to see the real Precinct 13 with the current hardships, followed by a metro ride to Parque Berrio for a typical "bandeja paisa" lunch and to view the famous fat, bronze Botero sculptures. Note that this tour is customisable with various options to see the city highlights.
Inclusions: Water provided, typical homemade ice treat at Precinct 13, typical Bandeja Paisa lunch at Plaza Botero, Transport by metro, metro cable, bus or taxi, Travel Insurance with Allianz
Exclusions: alcoholic drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By akashshah0
The tour guides are so knowledgeable and friendly and the itineraries are well planned and executed while still allowing flexibility for the guests. We like them so much, we’ve used the company on four occasions when friends and family have visited us in Medellin; twice for tours of Comuna 13 and the Medellín cable car system and twice for Cruise and Climb El Penol and Guatape. Definitely recommend and will tour with them again for sure.
9. Medellin helicopter tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You decide when and with whom, you want to live the experience of flying. Occupy the maximum capacity of the helicopter (6 passengers) or fly alone with your partner and enjoy the comfort and exclusivity of a private flight. A unique experience in Medellín and Antioquia, to marvel from the air at the amazing surroundings that surround the city. More than a panoramic flight company, we are an ally for anyone who wants to live unforgettable experiences, who are looking for new scenarios in their lives, who allow themselves to have privileges and who like to surprise and surprise themselves.
Inclusions: VIP service in the theme room, Airport/Departure Tax, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Cheeseboard, Group souvenir photo, Custom mug., Soda/Pop
Exclusions: Services not specified.
Reviewed By Gregg B
This was the best thing that we did in Medellin!! From start to finish the experience is something that you should not miss when visiting Medellin. It exceeded all of our expectations!! The staff was very professional and the preflight was informative and fun. We felt safe and well taken care of from the seurity check at the airport to the helicopter and the pilot. All were first class and worth every penny!
10. Commune Tour 13 Graffiti Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
It is a guided tour of places where we will talk in detail about the history of the inhabitants of commune 13 and how art, graffiti and culture completely changed the territory from being known as one of the most violent places in Medellín to be one of the most important tourist points. The tour includes bus transport and three snacks that will be given along the route, these are a pie, the drink known as guarapo and mango ice cream. Another of the most special aspects of the tour is that you enter the house of an inhabitant of commune 13, Rosalba one of the first people to reach commune 13, a person full of history and experiences with violence, Culture and change.
Inclusions: A pie and an ice cream snack will be given in the middle of the tour
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Reviewed By km00re20
Esteban did a great job with the tour. We appreciated his personal stories, and the way he helped us to better understand the history and transformation of the comuna over the past couple of decades. Not all of us spoke fluent Spanish but his English was good so we could understand everything. It was a lot of walking so wear good shoes, but I would highly recommend a tour with Esteban!
