Botanical Gardens and Medellin City walking Tour

4.5 (2 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the exotic botanical gardens and our 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 in Plaza Botero and much more.

Your bilingual tour guide will pick you up in a comfortable vehicle. You will then be transported to the Botanical Gardens where you will walk and explore the gardens, look at exotic plants, birds, animals and lakes of this hidden treasure then you will go to downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. 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.

At the end of the tour your tour guide will take you back to your hotel.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Depending on your hotel and local traffic conditions we'll pass by El Poblado park.
  2. Jardin Botanico de Medellin
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Walk and explore the botanical gardens with your profesional tour guide, take a look at exotic plants, birds, animals and lakes of this hidden treasure.
  3. Parque Explora
    Pass by
    Guests can get a nice photo of Parque explora from the main entrance of the Botanical gardens.
  4. Pass by
    We'll drive by the Parque de los deseos and guests can get a photo from the vehicle.
  5. Planetario de Medellin
    Pass by
    Get a photo of the Planetario from the metro station.
  6. Plaza Botero
    30m
    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.
  7. Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
    10m
    Get amazing photographs of the Palace from plaza botero and walk around the palace while going to the colonial churches.
  8. Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
    10m
    Visit this colonial basilic in the heart of downtown.
  9. Iglesia de la Veracruz
    10m
    Visit one of the first colonial churches established in the city.
  10. Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra
    Pass by
    We'll drive by while leaving downtown back to the hotel depending on local road conditions and your hotel location.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up guests in Medellin Poblado and Laureles sectors. For guests staying outside the city or in other areas a meeting point will be given.

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 casual
  • Bring Colombian pesos for souvenirs, water, tips, etc.

Cancellation policy

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

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