The best private guided tour in Medellin Colombia

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The best private guided tour in Medellin Colombia

Original price was: $ 125.Current price is: $ 110.

Experience the best of Medellín, the vibrant “City of the Eternal Spring,” on a comprehensive private guided tour that showcases the city’s rich history, culture, and stunning landscapes. This exclusive tour is designed to provide a personalized experience, ensuring that you can explore Medellín at your own pace, with an expert guide to share fascinating stories and insights every step of the way. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or looking to deepen your knowledge of the city, this tour offers an unforgettable way to discover the highlights of Medellín.

Your journey begins with a visit to Pueblito Paisa, a charming replica of a traditional Antioqueño town situated atop Cerro Nutibara. Here, you’ll get a taste of rural life in Colombia as you wander through the quaint cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses, a small church, and local shops. From this elevated vantage point, you’ll also enjoy panoramic views of Medellín’s skyline, offering a beautiful introduction to the city’s unique blend of urban and natural beauty.

As you delve deeper into Medellín’s cultural landscape, your guide will take you to areas renowned for their vibrant street art, such as Comuna 13. Here, you’ll explore the colorful murals that tell the story of the neighborhood’s transformation from a troubled past to a hub of creativity and resilience. Each piece of art serves as a visual narrative, reflecting the hopes, struggles, and pride of the local community. Your guide will provide insights into the history and meanings behind the art, offering a deeper understanding of the social and cultural shifts that have shaped Medellín.

A significant part of the tour is dedicated to exploring the complex legacy of Pablo Escobar, the infamous drug lord whose influence left a lasting mark on the city. Your guide will take you to key sites related to Escobar’s life, such as La Catedral, the luxury prison he designed, and his final resting place. Through these visits, you’ll gain a balanced perspective on how Escobar’s reign affected Medellín and its people, as well as the city’s efforts to move beyond its turbulent past. This segment of the tour offers a deeper understanding of Medellín’s history, shedding light on how the city has worked to heal and transform in the years since Escobar’s downfall.

No tour of Medellín would be complete without experiencing the city’s unique public transportation system, including the iconic metro cable. This innovative cable car system connects the city’s hillside communities to the urban center, offering both practical transportation and stunning aerial views. As you ascend in the metro cable, you’ll be treated to sweeping vistas of the sprawling cityscape, the surrounding mountains, and the lush green valleys. It’s a perfect opportunity to take in the natural beauty that gives Medellín its nickname, “City of the Eternal Spring,” due to its year-round temperate climate.

Throughout the tour, your private guide will tailor the experience to your interests, whether you want to spend more time exploring the artistic neighborhoods, learning about Medellín’s history, or simply enjoying the breathtaking scenery. You’ll receive personalized attention and insider knowledge that only a local can provide, making this tour an enriching and engaging way to discover the heart and soul of Medellín.

Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or families looking for a curated adventure, The Best Private Guided Tour in Medellín ensures that you make the most of your time in this dynamic city. From its cultural landmarks to its scenic viewpoints, this tour allows you to immerse yourself in Medellín’s past, present, and future, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your visit to one of Colombia’s most fascinating destinations.

Description

Ages 8-99
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Written guide

: English, Spanish



  • Private insurance
  • Private transport from and back to the pickup place
  • Billingual Tour Guide
  • Comuna 13
  • Cable Car Aurora
  • Pablos Grave
  • Roof top where he died

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department

El PUEBLITO PAISA is a replica of a traditional Antioqueño town. It is the main tourist place of our city where we can appreciate in a visible way the extension and the different attractions of our Medellin.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department

Pablo Escobar, the famous Colombian drug trafficker, had a colossal influence on the culture and history of Medellín. Delve into Escobar’s infamous life While listening to an impartial account of Medellin’s turbulent history, you can visit important places, such as the Monaco building, the Cathedral and the roof where Escobar was killed. Includes transfers to and from the hotel.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Medellin, Medellin, Antioquia Department

The Metrocable is the rapid transit system of the cableway type for urban mobilization in Medellín, Colombia. It consists of four commercial service lines: J, K, H and L, which total a total of 9.37 kilometers. Account with eleven stations in operation, all of them are adapted to facilitate the entrance to people with reduced mobility

Duration: 1 hour


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
Pickup details
  • We pick up all customers at any hotel in the city
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.