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City tours in Medellín

Medellín is a city of valleys and slopes, and the city tours sold here show it from several angles: walks around the centre with Plaza Botero and its sculptures, rides on the Metro and the Metrocable up the hillsides, bike and e-scooter tours through El Poblado and Laureles, and shared tours to the viewpoints. Most take three to four hours. The city sits at roughly 1,500 metres, so the climate is mild all year.

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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (11,318)

Take a trip to Comuna 13, once Colombia's most dangerous neighborhood and now a bustling art district. Ride the cable car, see graffiti art, admire the view, and savor a Col…

from €18 per person

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Medellín: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour w/Street Food & Cable Car

Medellín: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour w/Street Food & Cable Car

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (7,049)

Experience Medellín’s powerful transformation on a guided tour through Comuna 13. Meet inspiring locals, taste street food, and ride the cable car for unforgettable views.

from €17 per person

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Medellin: The Real Pablo Escobar Historical Sites Tour
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Medellin: The Real Pablo Escobar Historical Sites Tour

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (3,607)

Visit Inflexion Park, the site of Escobar’s former home, and his grave at Cemetery Montesacro on a guided tour. Learn how Escobar harmed Colombia and its people.

from €53 per person

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Sightseeing Tour, Local Beer Included, Escobar Museum.

Medellín: Pablo Escobar Sightseeing Tour, Local Beer Included, Escobar Museum.

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (2,435)

With a beer in hand, you'll discover the most important places related to the life of Pablo Escobar: Parque de Inflexión, Escobar's grave, the Pablo Escobar Museum, and…

from €43 per person

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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride
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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (1,570)

Explore the Comuna 13 district, learn about the troubled history of Medellín while checking out amazing street art and meeting artists and local residents in the community.

from €22 per person

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with Museum & Beer

Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with Museum & Beer

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (1,491)

Explore Medellín's dark past on a tour of Pablo Escobar's life. Visit his family's museum, see his grave, and learn about his final hours. Enjoy empanadas and hydrat…

from €32 per person

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Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks
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Medellin: City Bike Tour with Colombian Drinks and Snacks

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (1,316)

On this tour, you will take a morning bike ride through Medellin. Discover the best parks, downtown, and beautiful viewpoints. Access hidden back roads with a local guide on a s…

from €28 per person

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Medellín: El Poblado Rooftops & Clubs VIP Entry Tour by EPIC

Medellín: El Poblado Rooftops & Clubs VIP Entry Tour by EPIC

⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.8 (496)

Explore rooftop bars and nightclubs on a guided walk through the streets of El Poblado and Provenza in Medellín. Save time with VIP skip-the-line entry at participating venues w…

from €22 per person

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Medellín: Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley & Cable Car Rides

Medellín: Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley & Cable Car Rides

⏱ 4 hours · 4.9 (392)

Harvest coffee berries at a coffee farm in off-the-beaten-path Barrio La Sierra in the city of Medellín. Learn the seed-to-cup process, sip locally grown coffee, and hike a natu…

from €57 per person

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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

⏱ 5 hours · 4.9 (345)

Enjoy a private guided tour through the vibrant city of Medellín and explore many iconic and local hot spots such as the Comuna 13 and the Botero Plaza.

from €65 per person

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Guatapé & El Peñol: Full Sightseeing Tour + Luxury Boat on the Lake

Guatapé & El Peñol: Full Sightseeing Tour + Luxury Boat on the Lake

⏱ 11 hours · 4.6 (308)

Enjoy a full and magical day in one of the most colorful destinations in Colombia! We give you plenty of time and flexibility to explore each place at your own pace, without rus…

from €26 per person

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

⏱ 4.5 hours · 4.8 (231)

Trace Pablo Escobar's history on a 4-hour private tour of Medellín. Visit Inflexion Memorial Park, his neighborhood, burial place, and the house where he died.

from €74 per person

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Medellín: Chiva or Thematic Van City Tour with Metrocable

Medellín: Chiva or Thematic Van City Tour with Metrocable

⏱ 4 hours · 4.6 (199)

Explore Medellin accompanied by a local, visiting the most emblematic places that have marked its history, and gaining a deep understanding of the culture, tradition, and daily…

from €32 per person

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“Medellín: Quad Bike (ATV) Sightseeing Tour of 3 Mountains, Waterfall, and Lunch”

“Medellín: Quad Bike (ATV) Sightseeing Tour of 3 Mountains, Waterfall, and Lunch”

⏱ 5 hours · 4.9 (185)

Your adventure begins at our private base with a practice track. Ride Yamaha and Honda ATVs through the mountains, visit a natural waterfall, and enjoy a local lunch.

from €142 per person

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Medellin Historic Walking Tour

Medellin Historic Walking Tour

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.9 (184)

Join the best walking tour in Medellin, led by passionate guides sharing captivating stories and local insights. Explore the main city spots and learn about the history and cult…

from €14 per person

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Medellín: Escobar - King of Cocaine Tour with Museum Ticket

Medellín: Escobar - King of Cocaine Tour with Museum Ticket

⏱ 4 hours · 4.9 (147)

Hear firsthand accounts from guides who witnessed Medellín's Escobar era on a private tour. Visit the Pablo Escobar museum, his tomb, and Parque Inflexión, a memorial to the…

from €38 per person

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Arvi Native Forest Walking Tour

Arvi Native Forest Walking Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (105)

Strolling Walking through unique Fog Native Colombian Forests and the amaizing city views from Metro cable. Walk into ancestral trails, see mushrooms, wildlife, enjoy fresh and…

from €25 per person

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Medellín: One Night in El Cielo Viewpoint with activities

Medellín: One Night in El Cielo Viewpoint with activities

⏱ 3 - 3.5 hours · 4.7 (102)

Enjoy free entry to the Mirador, extreme games, activities for children, animal farms, unimaginable views of all of Medellin, local drinks and end the night at the most famous p…

from €34 per person

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Medellín: ATV Quad Bike Tour, Off-Road Adventure with Lunch and Waterfall.

Medellín: ATV Quad Bike Tour, Off-Road Adventure with Lunch and Waterfall.

⏱ 5 hours · 5.0 (100)

Enjoy the incredible experience of riding a Japanese 4WD XL ATV in the mountainous area of Medellín. Feel the pure water of our waterfall and take in the stunning views from the…

from €149 per person

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Medellín in a Day: Comuna 13, Botero, Metrocable, and Lunch

Medellín in a Day: Comuna 13, Botero, Metrocable, and Lunch

⏱ 9 hours · 4.6 (80)

Explore the best of Medellín in a single day: Botero Square, Pueblito Paisa, Metrocable, and Commune 13 with a live dance show. Includes lunch, bilingual tour guide, and pick-up…

from €65 per person

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E-Bike City Tour Medellin with Local Beer and Snacks

E-Bike City Tour Medellin with Local Beer and Snacks

⏱ 4 hours · 4.9 (70)

Explore Medellin by e-bike, visiting the most iconic touristic sights\nTry local food and beer in the city center of Medellin\nGet to know hidden parks and places that tourists…

from €41 per person

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Medellin: Tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

Medellin: Tasting Street Food with Rooftops of El Poblado

⏱ 3 hours · 4.5 (67)

Taste El Poblado on a guided evening walk with 4 local food tastings and 1 typical drink included. Visit rooftop bars for city views and discover Medellín’s nightlife with a bil…

from €34 per person

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Medellín: Comuna 13, Cable Cars and Botero Statues Tour

Medellín: Comuna 13, Cable Cars and Botero Statues Tour

⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (66)

Enjoy a private tour and feel the vibe as you walk in El Centro. Be mesmerized with elaborate street art in Comuna 13, feel the giant Botero statues, visit stunning churches, ex…

from €79 per person

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Medellin: Arvi Park, Cable Car & Water Streams Tour

Medellin: Arvi Park, Cable Car & Water Streams Tour

⏱ 5 hours · 4.4 (58)

Join a private guided tour of Arví Park and waterfalls in Medellin with hotel transfers. Ride a cable car to the Comuna 2 viewpoint.

from €42 per person

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Good to know: The centre is busy and best seen with a guide in the morning; keep your phone in a front pocket and leave expensive items at the hotel. Bike tours need a certain fitness on the hills, and e-scooter tours are easier. Check whether Metro and Metrocable fares are included, or you will be buying tickets at the station.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get to Guatapé on my own, or do I need a tour?

You can. Buses to Guatapé leave from the Terminal del Norte in Medellín and take about two hours, longer on a weekend afternoon. A tour costs more but takes care of the transfer between village and rock, usually adds a boat ride and lunch, and gets you there and back without planning. The Piedra del Peñol is around 700 steps, which you climb either way.

Is Comuna 13 safe to visit?

It is one of the most visited places in Medellín and guided tours run there every day. It is also a residential neighbourhood, not a theme park: the safest way in is a guided tour with a guide from the area, and the least safe is wandering off the route with a phone in your hand. Check the current travel advice of your government before you go.

When is the best time to visit Medellín?

The city sits at roughly 1,500 metres, so it is mild all year, with daytime temperatures that hardly change. The rainier months are roughly April to May and October to November, while December to February and June to August are drier. Showers can come at any time, and open-air tours such as paragliding depend on the day’s wind and cloud.

How far is the airport from the city?

The international airport, José María Córdova, is in Rionegro, roughly 35 km from the city centre, and the drive takes about 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Olaya Herrera airport lies inside the city and handles domestic flights. Allow for the transfer when you book an early tour on the day of arrival or departure.

Are Pablo Escobar tours appropriate?

It is a matter of taste, and it is argued about in Medellín itself, because the violence of the 1980s and 1990s is within living memory. The tours differ: some centre on the victims and on how the city changed, others are built on the legend. Read the description to see which kind you are booking, and treat promises of access to private or demolished places with caution.

How many days do I need in Medellín?

Three to five days cover the main bookable things: Comuna 13 and the city in half a day each, Guatapé in a full day, and one more of coffee, paragliding or food. Keep the long days apart so you do not book Guatapé and a coffee-town trip back to back, and leave an evening for El Poblado or Laureles.

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