Tours in Medellín

In this Comuna, ghetto or slum you can take a tour of the history of its neighborhoods and some of its streets, a review of the gallery of messages captured by graffiti artists on various walls, which speak of the memory of this area. The inhabitants of the area define the commune 13 as -The best balcony in the city

To begin our experience, we will travel by road for 2 hours to El Peñol. Upon reaching the STONE You will be able to ascend the 700 steps to the top of the rock to enjoy one of the best views. You can choose one of the following options that we have for you Paragliding (TIME IN THE AIR 15mts) Helicopter ride (TIME IN THE AIR 10mts) including a boat tour, at the end we will take a ride in a TUC TUC through the town of ZOCALOS to learn about the history.

Take pleasure in Medellín’s culinary landscape as you visit local restaurants with an expert guide. On this 4-hour food tour, visit neighborhood venues and savor a range of gastronomic specialties. Whether you choose breakfast, lunch or dinner, you’ll feast upon Colombian favorites like ‘bandeja Paisa’ (beans, rice, ground beef, fried plantain and pork rinds) or ‘arepa’ (flat bread made from corn). Delight your taste buds with these delicious local dishes!

Share our passion for the outdoors as we expose you to an adventure consisting of two heart pounding tours in one day! Our Medellin Extreme includes our ultimate paragliding experience where you will gear up at the top of an imposing mountain high in the Andes and strap into a paraglide for a tandem flight with an experienced certified instructor. Only an an hour away from the city of Medellin, this experience offers breathtaking rural views combined with a magnificent view of the city. After landing back to earth, we head out an hour away to another majestic mountain range that will be your playground for two hours! Thrill seekers are in for a major ride with our ATV excursion guided by an ATV pro. You’ll venture deep into an evergreen paradise, cutting through creeks, combing meandering trails and discovering amazing treasures along the way throughout the lush landscape. Book this full day Medellin Extreme paragliding with ATV combo to get the most out of your stay in one day!

This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most traditional places within Medellin. It doesn't matter if you are only visiting Medellin for a day. Our professional guides will make sure and understand your main interests in order to save you time and only focus on those places and facts you are most interested in. Together we will create a once in a lifetime experience that will certainly motivate you to come back to Medellin.

This is a full day tour that takes you back in history to the first colonized town in Antioquia called Santa Fé de Antioquia. It is one of the most significant villages in our geography due to the arrival of Spanish troops more than 400 years ago.

Live the best Private Tour of Guatapé and El Peñol with comfortable ground transportation, you will experience what it is to climb a 220-meter rock, it will be easier than you imagine, in addition to this, you will also fly over this rock in a Helicopter taking photos and videos for an excellent memory, you will visit the town of old Peñol with an incredible history, you will take a tour of the entire dam in a private boat for 1 hour, you will walk the colonial streets of the town of Los Zócalos, You will know the passage of the umbrellas and the street of commerce.

This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by thecolombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor, and the museum created by Pablo´s brother. Monaco building Catedral (Pablo´s prison) Cemetery Rooftop at Los Olivos where Pablo was caught Electrical escalators of comuna 13  Pablo Escobar barrio (community he created for the poor) Pablo Escobar museum This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes. Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Our Coffee Farm & Horseback Riding Tour gives you an in-depth knowledge of coffee and a very close contact with beautiful nature on docile horses, an experience to never forget. We visit a non-touristy farm owned by a lovely family that produces premium quality coffee on a small scale. The coffee production stages you see in this tour are: • Planting the seeds • Picking the ripe beans • Depulping • Fermenting and washing • Drying • Threshing • Roasting • Grinding • Packing • Drinking the coffee in different brewing methods After you have witnessed and participated in all the coffee process in our beautiful farm we head to get on our horses and start a beautiful ride with amazing views.  This tour includes a typical and delicious lunch and insurance. The whole adventure lasts 8 hours so you will be dropped off at your hotel early enough to take a nap and be ready for our nightlife. Look no more and book now!!

In this amazing tour you will visit the Guatapé area, a beautiful region characterized by its beautiful lakes and its great mountains. We will climb the rock of Guatapé, to have one of the best views of the area. You cannot miss a tour through the streets of Guatapé, a very colorful town, adorned with its emblematic zócalos. We will also take a fun boat ride on the lake in a speedboat. To make this tour more interesting, we will have the opportunity to do a paragliding flight, we will cross the imposing mountains and we will have a spectacular view of the valley in the background. We will also enjoy a delicious lunch with magnificent views. The whole day will be loaded with many landscapes. Finally we will return to your hotel in Medellín.

We will take you on a day trip. We will pick you up by a private transportation and travel 1:30h, where we will arrive in the small authentic village of Venecia, little known by the tourist world, at the foot of the imposing mountain called Cerro Tusa! We will then leave for an expedition in an electrical mountain bike for several hours. You will be immersed in the heart of Colombia … Thanks to the electric assistance, we will be able to cover long distances in a short time and maybe even have the chance to observe iguanas, tatous, monkeys, ocelots and big cats, without forgetting the countless species of birds that come to feast on the exotic fruits like macaw, and the likes. We will cycle along rivers, waterfalls, coffee plantations, traditional finca roads, mountain villages, and finish with a snack and a swim at an ecohotel where the pool has a breathtaking view of Cerro Tusa.

Live a full adventure day with the biggest zipline in Colombia with 330 mts of height and 1400 mts of length in two flights. This tour will take you to one of the most beautiful regions at just 1.5 hours from the city of Medellin where you will experience a landscape surrounded by huge mountains and waterfalls. Let's hike to the base of a giant waterfall with 100 mts of height and enjoy delicious traditional food, drinks and the joy of this unique place.

This is private tour, thus the best chance to take two of the most exciting tours in Medellin, for those travelers who have limited time: First, we focus on discussing different points of view around the country and the problems related to drug trafficking. Our purpose is the understanding of such scourge and its impact in our country, as well as the process the city has gone through in order to become an innovative and safer city. We do not glorify Pablo nor treat him as a hero, we simply seek to understand the political, social and economic context of that time. Secondly,we visit comuna 13, the sample of strength and resilience of Medellin inhabitants. The city hall has implemented certain programs that have significantly improved living standards. You will learn about the history of our city, with its positive and negative aspects, you will discover the transformation of Medellín.

What is more exciting than doing a coffee tour in Colombia? The answer is: do it in one of the most beautiful towns of Colombia and this is Jardin. After you are picked up at your place in our private vehicle we head south-west of Medellin to get into the Colombian coffee region. The scenery throughout the drive is absolutely gorgeous. Our first stop is the coffee farm where we are hosted by the warmest farmers, we have a cup of coffee with them and then we start to learn everything about coffee and every single step to process it from harvesting to packing. One of the highlights of the tour is the home-made lunch we have in the farm, cooked with organic farm-grown ingredients. Then we drive for 10 minutes to the town of Jardin, considered one of the most beautiful towns of Colombia. We do a guided walking tour in the landmarks of the town and learn about its history. Jardin is a cultural heritage in Colombia and when you get there you'll see why, it's simply magical.

Ride beautifully well-trained horses in the Andes, explore Guatape and climb the massive rock, all of these in very fun 9.5 hours. Our Guatape and Horseback Riding private tour is by far one of the best combinations you can have with a Guatape tour. Why is it such an amazing experience to combine these two tours? First, because doing a horseback riding is the best way to appreciate the beauty of the andean mountain range. Second, because you are saving a lot of money if you combine them instead of paying each tour separately. This is a tour full of fun and nature that will be the highlight of your trip in Colombia.

The Colombian city of Medellín is a feast for the senses, an urban adventure. But it’s easy to get out of town, too. Travel to La Ceja Nature Reserve, about 90 minutes outside the city, for a guided ziplining tour that zooms through the jungle and over rivers. Experience one of the highest zip in Colombia at 140 meters high, and 700 meters long.

On this wonderful tour, which we will do in private transportation, we will visit a beautiful place located in the middle of the Antioquia mountains. We will visit the largest and most magnificent waterfall in the entire region. There we will take a walk to the base of the waterfall, where you can feel the Lenard effect, an electrochemical process that will recharge you with energy. We will also see a beautiful coffee plantation while we enjoy this delicious drink, coffee, in a beautiful viewpoint. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy the highest zip line in Colombia, with a height of more than 300 meters and a length of 700 meters. To close with a flourish, we will relax in the hammocks in the sky while enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains and waterfalls. Don't miss out on this wonderful experience

Join a local guide for a unique tour of Medellín's many museums that highlight the city's history and the art, including works by Fernando Botero. Learn why Medellín was dubbed the world’s most innovative city in 2013 by the 'Wall Street Journal,' as you gain insights into the city's past and present. The tour highlights Medellín’s transformation and progress over the decades on visits to the San Pedro Cemetery Museum, Museum of Antioquia, Museum of Modern Art and Castillo Museum.

Experience three incredibly exciting private tours with one expert guide. The tour includes a full city tour, including the Botero statues, colonial churches, downtown, metro, metro cable, Pueblito Paisa. There is also the Pablo Escobar segment which includes the Monaco building, where the Cali Cartel bombed his private residence, the house where the Godfather was murdered, and the cemetery where he is buried in the outskirts of Medellin. Also included is Griselda Blanco´s grave (The Godmother of Cocaine) and Pablo´s cousin and right hand Gustavo Gaviria´s site as well. 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.

Soar above Medellin’s breathtaking landscapes on a paragliding adventure guided by seasoned professionals with over 25 years of experience and thousands of flight hours. Enjoy the thrill of gliding over lush valleys, winding rivers, and dramatic mountains while feeling completely secure with certified, bilingual instructors. Our guides are not only experts in their craft but also changemakers, empowering their communities through responsible tourism. This luxury experience includes all necessary safety equipment, round-trip hotel transportation, and expert guidance, ensuring an unforgettable journey.

The THRILL of the 250m LONG Zip-Line ride is AMAZING!! The hike down to the waterfall is SPECTACULAR !!! There are 3 Zip-Lines on the tour !!! The Rock Wall Climb is EXHILARATING !!!

Check out Medellin from urban to rural while enjoying local dishes. Tour hours are flexible so you may choose to start in the morning and enjoy a delicious lunch, or start in the early afternoon in order to finalize the journey with dinner instead. There is no experience or driving skills required for this activity since there are on site certified instructors who provide all gear and valuable tips before and during the ride. Your multilingual guide will fully escort the ride to assist and make sure everyone is enjoying yet secure off the road.

This full day tour which takes place east of Medellín, and takes you through the coziest and most representative villages in Antioquia: El Peñol and Guatape. After 1.5-hour driving along natural scenarios with your professional guide you will arrive at El Peñol to discover the fascinating story of the town that sits today on the middle of the lake. The closest to heaven will be next when you walk up the almost 700 steps of the El Peñol rock which offers picturesque views of the region (entrance not included). As a final destination, there is Zócalo town or Guatapé, both great places to enjoy lunch at your own expense and take a pleasant walk around this vibrant village and relax around the soothing lake.

We've been visiting Jardín for more than 10 years already and have perfected our tour thanks to the best relationships built throughout these years with the different actors involved in the coffee business, from the coffee farm owners to coffee buyers, baristas and coffee shop owners. We have been very involved in helping small farmers get involved in tourism and enabling them to find another very important source of income.