Medellín Essential: history & local life on E-bike

5.0 (489 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Unlike mass-tourism bike rides, we offer an exclusive boutique experience limited to only 8 guests. This semi-private format ensures a personalized, intimate journey where you’re a friend, not just a number in a crowd.

Our guides are passionate local urban bikers who live the "La Buena" philosophy—a spirit of mutual respect and joy that connects us deeply with the neighborhoods we visit. Because the community loves us, you’ll experience a warmer, more authentic side of Medellín where locals greet us as we pass.

We’ve curated the "Essential" route: a seamless blend of historical transformation, hidden local spots, and authentic flavors. You’ll taste the city’s soul through hand-picked traditional snacks while our premium E-bikes glide you effortlessly through the hills and parks. Choose this if you want to skip the "tourist traps" and discover the real heart of Medellín through the eyes of the people who truly know and love it. High quality, small groups, big soul.

What's included

  • Fruits, fresh juice or local snacks we find along the way. it all depends on the day and what the group is feeling up to.
  • We provide the water, but the user must bring their own flask
  • Helmet
  • Electric bike
  • Insurance
  • Rain Poncho
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Parque Ciudad del Rio
    10m
    A green park in the middle of growing buildings, and a museum that speaks about the past and the future through its architecture.
  2. 10m
    The current transformation of the city is happening here. Sustainable buildings, jaw-dropping murals and lots of nature make the creative district the perfect example of how Medellín manages to become a city of the future.
  3. Parque San Antonio
    5m
    Death and life coexist in this park, where two sculptures from the most important Colombian artist tell the story of one of the most terrible bombings that happened las century in the city.
  4. Pass by
    The tallest building in the city in the most famous commercial street, Junin. There we will try a juice made with freshly cut fruits, on a store that has been serving for over 20 years
  5. Plaza Botero
    10m
    The world's biggest display of Botero scupltures, 23 of them in between museo de Antioquia and the palace of culture. One of the must-see spots of the city.
  6. 5m
    Well known in its night pictures, this park displays 300 towers of light that bring life to the place at night. It is also the evidence of the early stage of the modern urbanistic transformation of the city.
  7. Plaza Mayor
    5m
    The main event center of the city, where different types of architecture styles and construction materials join.
  8. Parques del Rio
    10m
    The most recent and beautiful display of urbanism and public space. Families, pets, people working out and flying kites will be the typical scenario in this gorgeous and inspiring place, that shows the future the city wants for its people.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are located 10 min away from Poblado Metro Station. Find us on Google Maps or Waze like "Turibike".

End point

We are located 10 min away from Poblado Metro Station. Find us on Google Maps or Waze like "Turibike".

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Minimum height suggested: 1.50 mt. (4' 9")
  • Maximum weight: 110 Kg (242 lbs)
  • Intermediate bike skill level required

Cancellation policy

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

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