Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars

4.7 (21 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
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Duration3h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, 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 3-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.
Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.

Options

Medellin City tour Afternoon

Medellin City tour Afternoon : Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas from the aerial cable cars, a walk in the barrio, and the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero!
Pickup included

City + Arvi Park upgrade

City + Arvi Park am or pm tour: Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas from the aerial cable cars, a walk in the barrio, the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero and arvi's park.
Pickup included

Medellin city tour Morning

Medellin city tour Am option: Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas from the aerial cable cars, a walk in the barrio, and the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero!
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (El Poblado only)
  • All Metro and Metrocable fees
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional certified guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Guests staying in other areas will need to contact provider for a meeting point

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown.
  2. Parque Ciudad del Rio
    Pass by
    We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. Iglesia de la Veracruz
    10m
    Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.
  8. Medellin Metrocable
    30m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  9. 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 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 and Portuguese are subjected to availability.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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