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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Experience the main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 4-hour guided tour. Visit the old churches, learn the historical and artistic context of the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero, hop on board the aerial cable cars and enjoy a spectacular view of the city, walk alongside your expert guide and feel the vibe in the comuna, or 'barrio', to see how people live and survive on a daily basis
Options
City + Arvi Park upgrade
Pickup included
Medellin City tour Afternoon
Pickup included
Medellin city tour morning
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All Metro and Metrocable fees
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Parque El Poblado
Pass by
Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown
Parque Ciudad del Rio
Pass by
We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.
Plaza Botero
40m
The first stop is in downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. Bring a decent camera as your guides have all taken photography courses and will be delighted to take postcard perfect images of you embracing these larger-than-life sculptures for your memories. From here the tour continues on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and to experience old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more.
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
10m
We'll walk around the palace and guests can learn the history of this magnificent neo gothic building while your tour guide will assist you in getting good quality photos.
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
10m
Walk inside one of the first colonial churches constructed in the city. Have your camera ready to take photos of the art and colonial balconies inside the church.
Parque Berrio
10m
We will take a short walk inside the park to see the first Botero statue donated in the city by Fernando Botero the famous Colombian artist and guest we'll learn the history of this park and it's relevance in the city
Iglesia de la Veracruz
10m
Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.
Medellin
30m
Medellin metrocable
Next, climb aboard the Metrocable, an aerial cable car system, constructed for the purpose of alleviating traffic, improving overall city transport, and accommodating citizens, enabling them to enjoy connectivity from their respective barrios to the metro, and other means of transport. This sturdy, well-maintained cable car will take you to your next destination, the Santo Domingo Savio library, a modern edifice partially donated by the King of Spain. You will have the option of getting off here for a walk to see the real life in a comuna with your guide who knows the people and the neighborhood well. Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon.
Parque Arvi
Pass by
Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon. For guests that selected the Parque Arvi option as an upgrade the tour will continue from this point.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pickups from El Poblado and Laureles hotels and airbnbs only
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Bring Colombian pesos for souvenirs, water, tips, etc.
Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German, italian and Portuguese are subjected to availability.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
