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.

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Private group

Highlights

See a replica of an old Colombian township
Marvel at the street art of Comuna 13
Visit Botero Plaza and admire the iconic sculptures
Explore the city from the Metrocable
Walk in Parques del Rio

Full description

Get an insight into Colombia's troubled past on a private guided tour of the formerly dangerous district of Comuna 13 in Medellín. Discover a replica of an old village at Pueblito Paisa on Nutibara Hill, and get stunning views over the rooftops from one of the city's few conserved ecosystems. Make your way to Comuna 13 to learn how the most notorious neighborhood in the country has reinvented itself. See stunning examples of street art and graffiti that puts the political and socio-economic story of the area into context. Once the center of the gang wars and guerilla activity, the area has been transformed by the local community with the help of government projects such as a giant escalator that runs up the hill. Visit the iconic sculptures by Fernando Botero along the Botero Plaza and take a walk in the Parques del Rio.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at hotels in Medellin City
City Tour
Guide (bilingual if required)
Transportation
Metrocable ticket
Pueblito Paisa
Botero Square
Commune 13
Graffitis
Insurance

Lunch
Drinks
Tips

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Cash

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Full names and passport numbers are mandatory in order to issue travel insurance
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The guide may be bilingual
Bring valid current ID
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
This tour operates in all weather conditions. Please dress accordingly
There is no minimum number of people required
Travelers must provide their identity document necessary for travel insurance, otherwise the tour operator is not responsible for eventualities

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 123 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5

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I had the best time in Medellin during this excursion. Mateo aka Mathew is one of my top guides ever. He speaks English and gave me great historical details of the city. He went above and beyond to give me the best experience. I wish I could give him more stars instead of the maximum 5 star.

July 10, 2022

What an amazing tour! I enjoyed every second of it. The Comuna 13 portion of it was to die for. I hope to come back one day and spend more time at every place that I visited. The tour guide (Hector Gaviria) was phenomenal. What a pleasant gentleman he is. It felt like I knew him all my life and he is also very knowledgeable. Great job Hector.

May 28, 2022

The tour was above and beyond what we expected! Tour guide, Luis was very friendly, patient (we took a lot of pictures and did a little shopping) and made our trip very enjoyable! The tour lasted a little more than what was estimated in the description but we didn’t mind at all. He was very thoughtful in taking our group places a little out of the normal tour and met some of his friends around Comuña 13. Everyone is as very friendly and welcoming!

March 20, 2022

Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

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