Tours in Medellín

On this private tour accompanied by a local guide from Medellín, we will explore the history of the famous gangster Pablo Escobar, we will visit the house museum of Pablo Escobar's brother (Roberto Escobar), we will also remember the history of violence experienced in Medellín, we will visit four key places to understand all the important points in the life of this gangster, Then we will visit commune 13 (graffiti tour), in the same way we will take a tour on the Medellín metro cable, where you can see a different perspective of this interesting city.

We will offer travelers to enjoy this Antioquia tradition in the most comfortable way with a guided visit to all the important sites during this time. The Christmas Lighting of Medellín is a traditional daily event that over the years has become a huge city party, full of lights.

They will have a private and professional driver, with clean vehicles in optimal conditions for transportation. In the same way, the driver will help you with your luggage and any concerns you may have.

✅Itinerary: 12 hours. The municipality of Puerto Triunfo Antioquia is 165 km from Medellin. You will arrive at Santorini Colombiano on the way you can have breakfast included and from there we will go to the Hacienda Naples Theme Park. With the Premium Passport you can know: -The park of hippos - The sanctuary of fauna and flora and great African savanna with different species such as ostriches, zebras, meerkats, lions, tigers, an elephant, cougars, monkeys and even a zebra and horse crossing. -The Jurassic Park where you will find full-scale mechatronic dinosaurs. - African Museum: dedicated to the dissemination and knowledge of African cultures - Bioland: educational and recreational area - Pool area: Aquaasaurus, Octopus to the Wild River, Victoria Falls and Cobra. ✅Includes: - Companion guide or driver guide - Meet the Colombian Santorini Transport Breakfast. - Premium Passport with entrance to pool area Medical Assistance Card

Guatape is a true ‘Hidden Gem’ within Colombia. Be sure to bring your most comfortable walking shoes as you will be climbing 740 steps to the top of the magnificent “Rock Of Guatape” This is a destination that you will be talking about for years to come as the views from the top are truly breathtaking and stunningly amazing. After the walk back down, reward yourself with an authentic Colombian meal at a locally owned restaurant followed by shopping for souvenirs which are hand made by locals. WE can also take a short drive with a 7 min walk through the jungle and take a dip in some beautiful waterfalls !!!

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.

We provide the service with responsible and professional drivers who will do what is necessary to make your transfer comfortable and calm, understanding the stress that air travel can generate, we want the land trip to be very pleasant. We will wait for you at the exit of the baggage collection gate so that you do not have to look for other collection points, understanding that it can be confusing to look for points in unknown airports.

This comprehensive tour is designed for those who want to visit the most traditional places within Medellín even if you are only here 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. This full day-tour takes you from top Medellín's attractions to the most innovative Metro System and its Gondola 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.

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

On this tour you will be able to discover a beautiful paradisiacal area of eastern Antioquia, a place surrounded by crystalline rivers with a warm climate, a perfect mix to immerse yourself in its refreshing waters. You can also delight in the wide biodiversity of birds and tropical plants. With binoculars and cameras we will capture this spectacle of nature. We will also visit a spectacular viewpoint from where you can see the entire beautiful canyon that we will be exploring.

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.

We are the first to create an experience in the Comuna 8 of Medellin since 2016, a neighborhood that has had a great urban and social transformation in recent years due to the arrival of the first modern streetcar in Colombia, two metrocables to connect the farthest neighborhoods and the Circunvalar Garden being a park full of beautiful nature, birds and one of the best views of the city. In addition, we work hand in hand with the local community so that tourism has a positive impact on the territory. Paris is famous for its tower, London for its clock, New York for its skyscrapers and Medellín for its social and urban transformation. That's why we want you to learn about its history, growth, development and understand why in 2013 we were listed as "the most innovative city in the world" by the City Bank and the Wall Street Journal. And what better place to learn first-hand about this transformation than the famous but still secret Comuna 8?

Medellín became a violent city in the 1980s, marked by the struggle between life and death. Bombs in public places, kidnappings, murders, fear and collective anxiety have consolidated this image. In response to this, various sectors of society deployed a set of collective and individual, social and institutional actions to resist and overcome the devastating impacts of these phenomena and times of violence. The objective of our tour is to understand what Medellín experienced in the most difficult times of our history.

The City Tour Medellín is a tour full of history and captivating places within the city of Medellín, enjoy the best City tour of the city of Medellín with us. If you are looking for a unique and enriching experience during your stay in this wonderful destination, you cannot miss the opportunity to book a City Tour of Medellín with the best tourism company in the city. On our tour, we will take you to discover the charms and secrets that make Medellín such a special place. Our expert guides, passionate and knowledgeable about the city, will take you through the most emblematic and significant places in Medellín, while offering you a fascinating historical and cultural narrative. Our Medellín City Tour will offer you an enriching and memorable experience. We promise that by the end of the tour, you will take with you not only unforgettable memories, but also a deeper insight into our city and its people.

If you want to know Guatapé (one of the most colorful villages in the world) and the imposing landscape of Peñol stone and its reservoir, avoid stress and possible headaches and entrust your trip to experts. On this one-day tour departing from Medellin, our professional guides will introduce you to the stories of our villages and you will not have to worry about anything, since the continental breakfast, lunch and even the boat ride through the reservoir are included in shared services with other tourists.

Immerse yourself in the history of Medellin with our downtown tour! Want to know the Medellin before? Join our shared tour and discover the history, architecture and culture of the city. Together with a passionate local guide, you will explore hidden corners, meet historical characters and live a unique experience. This is your best choice to live an experience in the must-see city of Medellin. On this shared tour we will visit the most representative squares and parks of the city, tracing history from the beginning of the village to an innovative future, going through a complex past that made us stronger. If you are looking for an immersion in the Paisa culture this is the route where we can discover the essence of the center of Medellin with local guides.

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.

If you delve into the history and present of Medellín, you will understand why it has seen such phenomena as economic prosperity, past violence and subsequent pacification. Our agency uses the approach and techniques of journalism, so participating in our tours is an experience very close to making a report. For years we have studied and explored the city and all the information we have collected will be transmitted to you in a super fun way. You will enjoy the most representative places in the city and listen to the stories that allow you to understand its historical and cultural value. Each traveler will receive a copy of "Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca", an artistic book created by our team, which was awarded by the Ministry of Culture of Colombia. It is a practical book that you can easily take on the plane, as it only weighs 334 grams. It will be an excellent gift for yourself or for your friends and family.

Full-day activity has been designed to save you time and money when booking this Ziplines and Christmas lights tours during the Christmas season. Tour may be steered around according to your preferences and stops can be made during your journey.

A territory full of color, art and above all a lot of resilience, accompanied by an inhabitant of this territory we will know in depth the change and progress that has been generated through tourism. For this tour the most important thing is to have an open mind to receive the love that this area has to give. INCLUDES: Guide (bilingual English - Spanish), private transportation, medical assistance, hydration, local guide in Comuna 13, metrocable entrance, handmade ice cream. IMPORTANT NOTES: Casa de la Memoria Museum does NOT open on the first working day of the week (Monday), It is replaced by Plaza San Antonio. DURARION: 4 hours

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.

Our Private Guatape and Boat Ride Tour is a great alternative if you want to do these two activities in your trip to Guatapé. At MedellinDayTrips we are always thinking about your needs and creating tours that fit the best to your itinerary. This Guatape and Boat Ride tour delivers precisely that, convenience to you in time and money. If you decide to take this tour we promise that it will be a day full of amazing sceneries, adrenaline, stories and the best company with a fun and knowledgeable guide.

Explore beautiful Medellín on this half-day tour of the eternal spring city. First, we stop for a ride in the cable car. Visit comuna 13 and be amazed by its artworks. After that you will visit the typical pueblito paisa and get the most amazing views of the city. And finally you will be dropped at your hotel.

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.