Tours in Medellín

After a tour of Guatapé (an explosion of color), we take an exciting and fun immersion tour in nature, in which you will put your skills to the test, it is an adventure tour entering the native forest, crossing ravines, climbing waterfalls, climbing the mountain, ancestral roads, viewpoints of the Guatapé dam, very diverse flora and fauna, Quebrada El Cristalino we find waterfalls, puddles and forests. The activity covers approximately 15 km.

Our drivers are also tourist guides of the city, so you can know first hand any information you want during the tour. We have bilingual drivers to facilitate your communication and comfort. You can enjoy the tour and first impressions of the city without worrying on the road, it will be in the hands of our trained staff.

Your private bilingual guide will be holding sign with your name outside of baggage claim. Please provide exact flight number

Be ready to explore the second biggest city in Colombia - Medellin! In a single tour you will visit the best attractions of Medellin, its main parks, hills and downtown, and enjoy a nice view from the transportation system. This tour is ideal to have a panoramic view of the must-see attractions of the city. INCLUDES: Guide (bilingual English - Spanish), Private transportation, Medical assistance, Entrance to Metro and cable car, Hydration. DURATION: 4 hours

Venture into Jardin on this private day tour to witness serene and breathtaking views of the Andes mountains before embarking on a horseback ride through lush and surreal terrain. Find yourself mesmerized with the beauty and splendor of Jardin with an expert coffee connoisseur. Voyage through the rich coffee fields to learn about the intricacies and nuances from top quality coffee producers. Lose yourself with the intense aura, scent and heavenly taste of fresh coffee straight from the roasting facility as you take a romantic stroll through the ornate town. This private tour includes transportation, hotel pickup and much more.

If you are wanting to take your Colombian trip to the next level, join us in this fantastic paragliding experience over Medellin. Challenge yourself on this 3,5-hour tour and create exciting memories Whether you are experienced or a beginner, in your 15 to 20 minutes fly over Medellin, you could ask for an easy-going mode or an acrobatic mode, it is all up to you. We will make sure you fly free through our Colombian skies. You will have private transportation back and forth and all the necessary equipment to fly. ● A safe paragliding trip with professionals ● The unique view of Medellin and its surroundings from the heights ● 20 minutes of a breathtaking joy that you won’t forget ● Top-notch equipment

This tour is designed, to focus on facts, with out the yellow journalism, and the Hollywood point of view. Medellin’s history was written in blood, and fear ,but the city made it out from drug corruption,the illegality,and the easy money culture. Now the world can see the new Medellin, with its transformation to hope, development,art, and tourism.

This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most traditional places of Medellín. It doesn't matter if you are only here for a day, your 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. Book this combo tour now and discover Medellín's main tourist icons while saving time and money. This full-day tour takes you from top Medellin´s attractions to the average slums, while providing a sense of the local gastronomy along the way. Tour may be steered around according to your preferences and stops can be made during your journey.

Get involved during a 3 hours tour around the history of transformation process from a place that was known as one of the most violent areas to move in the most picturesque places thanks to the artists, cultural leaders and welcoming people  with a great historical content of our recent history. Full of art and the meaning of every wall and art you will be surrounded by coffee shops, souvenirs, delightful desserts and amazing views. Beside that we can take a ride on the cable cars and have a full explanation of the amazing history throughout the time that involves all this neighborhoods and their people.  We can talk too with the artist and what do their art represent, the past, present and future of the comuna and how have them been able to represent it all around the neighborhood walls.

Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the lush landscapes of this unattended reservoir on Medellín outskirts. This is a fully narrated tour with flexible departure times, any day of the week.

Enjoy the most excited tour in the comuna 13, this part of the street art community with local graffiti artists, they make one of the most colorful neighborhoods of Medellin. we will go to use the famous electric stairs there are the most longer in the world and Live this experience and enjoy stunning views of the city after we use  the metro cable with fascinated Sightseeing  . Visit historic sites in down town Medellin ( San Antonio ’s square and Boter’s square) and the small town calls "pueblito Paisa"" on a 6-hour tour of Medellín. Learn about Colombian culture and history with the guide on a tour that shows especially the changes that the city has had and how it has impacted the lives of the citizen.

Give yourself the chance of doing something different. Not far from Medellin, there is hidden Colombian wonder. Join us in this trip and visit this beautiful Rio Claro canyon, a destination full of lush nature, but also activities such as rafting, canopy, climbing the via ferrata or the adventure of crossing the Cave of the Guacharos (birds’ cave). It is the perfect place to get out of the routine and venture into the greenery landscapes. ● Visiting one of the most beautiful natural reservoirs in Colombia ● Enjoying all kind of activities: trekking, swimming, canopying, and more ● A brief lesson on natural and endemic fauna and flora species ● A local approach as the park is mainly visited by Colombian people ● A relaxing and bold experience at the same time

If you enjoy being surrounded by colonial architecture and breathtaking landscapes that transport you back to the 1600s, and have an interest in history and how it has influenced culture in America and Colombia, then this is the perfect tour for you. It will take you on a journey through our past, showcasing the first steps that our country took to become what it is today. As you explore, you will be able to recall old memories and gain a deeper appreciation for our rich heritage. In addition to the historical aspects, this tour will also treat you to a delicious traditional snacks along the way. So, join us on this immersive experience, where you can witness firsthand the intricate ways in which Spain's influence has shaped the culture of Colombia and America.

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On this tour you will get to know the center of Medellin in the most fun way, where you will feel the local commerce and learn about the transformation of the city. Here you can also taste the local food

We guarantee total satisfaction with completely personalized attention. On this day we will visit one of the most traditional areas of the department of Antioquia, Santa Elena, the cradle of the Silletera culture. We will have the opportunity to visit a flower farm to learn more about this tradition. We will also have the opportunity to experience an adventure through the forest in a high altitude circuit through the treetops. We will be in an environment full of nature and peace so that you can recharge your energy. You cannot miss trying a delicious typical lunch of the region so that you can taste the paisa gastronomy. We will also taste a delicious Colombian coffee with a delicious dessert. Finally we will return to the hotel.

Back in the early 1990s, Medellín was considered the most dangerous city in the world. Pablo Escobar and the “Cartel of Medellín” controlled vast parts of the international cocaine traffic. Thus, the reign of “El Patrón” came to its end and just a few years later Medellín began to change when local politicians started to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education. Get to know the memorial park of the dark years of Escobar, “Parque de Inflexión”, built on one of his former properties, and honor the countless victims. Explore the “Casa de la Memoria” - an urban conflict investigation center – that offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the city’s recent history - nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation. Your private expert guide provides insider information on the historical dimension of the phenomenon of Escobar and you will obtain a deeper understanding of the unique history of Medellín and the uniqueness of its transformation.

We always give our best in every tour, but most of all we get on time to every tour we do because we know your time is valuable and we want you to make the most of it wiuthout worrying at all about it

This tour combines two authentic local activities full of fun, local culture, and traditions. First, you enjoy the “Tejo'' game - probably the most traditional game in Colombian culture. The “Tejo'' game today includes gunpowder and usually, a lot of beer, and the modern discs (tejo) are made of metal. Experience this perfect way to get closer to Colombian culture while drinking a few beers and having a lot of fun. Afterwards experience the most traditional nightlife experience in the valley of Medellín, visiting the so-called “Fondas” - local bars with exotic decoration and typical Colombian music, located in the suburbs of the city. The decoration of common artifacts, traditional appliances, paintings, and religious icons reflects the cultural heritage of the so-called Paisa Culture. Experience this authentic part of local Paisa culture at several local “Fondas” where you try traditional food and drinks while listening to typical Colombian music.

Discover the tango-lover’s city of Medellín on a 4-hour guided tour that combines Colombia’s best musical venues and iconic monuments. View city treasures that pay tribute to Carlos Gardel, an idolized tango musician who died in Medellín and left an unforgettable legacy for locals and visitors alike. You’ll visit the Casa Museo Gardeliana (Casa Gardeliana Museum) near Gardel´s monument at Manrique community east of Medellin. Next, tour stops at Gardel Plaza before dropping by El Patio del Tango (Tango Patio) and finally stoping at downtown to visit the oldest tango bar in Medellin at Malaga. Tango’s passionate rhythms and sensuous movements are sure to enthrall you!

Welcome to Medellin the city of the eternal spring, Make your Medellin travel experience even better through its history and present. Medellin is the capital of the Antioquia department. Medellin is located in the Central mountain chain of the Andes. This tour is designed, with the purpose to show you the most distinctive places in Medellin (avenues, squares, parks)

Explore the hustle and bustle of the most authentic local farmers market in downtown Medellín. Stroll through stalls brimming with fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers at Medellín's local market “La Minorista”- an authentic hidden treasure for food-loving travelers that want to go more local. It is the most traditional farmers market within the city center and has an enormous economic relevance to the local people living on the Andean hillsides of the city. It offers almost everything one can imagine ranging from food to the so-called “yerbateros” - traditional healers selling dried herbs and other plant-based essences. You experience a variety of delicious tropical fruits and sample several highlights of local street food before enjoying an exclusive lunch and the traditional family-run restaurant in the middle of the market area. The menu is made with fresh ingredients from regional providers prepared the same day in an open kitchen inviting the visitor to observe the details.

1. Private: Only you and your friends/family in the tour. 2. Secluded: Off grid natural sites with no crowds and visited by few people. 3. Authentic: Natural sites that are visited primarily by locals. 4. Half Day Experience: You will have plenty of time to relax, chill and enjoy the place with no rush. (8:30 am - 1:00 pm). 5. Brunch: Vegetarian and non- vegetarian. Enjoy an arugula, tomato and Serrano ham (optional) with pesto bread toasts, and a granola bowl with local fruit and greek yogurt. Also, have a taste our delicious colombian coffee and herbal blends. 6. Safety and security: You don’t have to be concerned about security issues. There is no violence or any type of confrontation in this part of Colombia and it has been safe for more than a decade now. And, you will always count on a local tour guide to accompany you through the experience and anything you might need. The price also includes insurance in case of any accident.

Most tour operators are trying to copy this fascinating tour around Medellin´s past and present guided by Carlos the excop, so feel free and ask to see his ID and full name CARLOS PALAU. He used to be part of the SWAT team going after Pablo back in the days. For security reasons Carlos left Colombia and relocated in the states where he learned his impressive english skills. 30 years later Carlos is back in Medellin and is a father of two phenomenal teenagers. Medellin City Services® and Medellin City Tours© are sisters companies and the only ones offering the excop´s unique service around the city. For a reasonable Price take an exclusive 4 hour tour with Carlos and get to know spectacular inside histories with one of the few remaining witnesses of those rough times. This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.