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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience the main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 3-hour guided tour. Visit the old churches, learn the historical and artistic context of the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero, hop on board the aerial cable cars and enjoy a spectacular view of the city, walk alongside your expert guide and feel the vibe in the comuna, or 'barrio', to see how people live and survive on a daily basis.
Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (El Poblado only)
All Metro and Metrocable fees
Transport by private vehicle
Professional certified guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Guests staying in other areas will need to contact provider for a meeting point
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pickups from El Poblado hotels and airbnbs only
Parque de El Poblado, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown.
Parque Ciudad del Rio, Medellin, Colombia We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.
Plaza Botero, Medellin, Colombia The first stop is in downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. Bring a decent camera as your guides have all taken photography courses and will be delighted to take postcard perfect images of you embracing these larger-than-life sculptures for your memories.
From here the tour continues on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and to experience old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more.
40 minutes
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, Medellin, Colombia We'll walk around the palace and guests can learn the history of this magnificent neo gothic building while your tour guide will assist you in getting good quality photos. 10 minutes
Cl. 50 #49 - 112, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Walk inside one of the first colonial churches constructed in the city. Have your camera ready to take photos of the art and colonial balconies inside the church. 10 minutes
Parque Berrío, Cl. 50, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia We will take a short walk inside the park to see the first Botero statue donated in the city by Fernando Botero the famous Colombian artist and guest we'll learn the history of this park and it's relevance in the city 10 minutes
Iglesia de la Veracruz, Medellin, Colombia Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it. 10 minutes
Medellin Metrocable, Medellin, Colombia Next, climb aboard the Metrocable, an aerial cable car system, constructed for the purpose of alleviating traffic, improving overall city transport, and accommodating citizens, enabling them to enjoy connectivity from their respective barrios to the metro, and other means of transport. This sturdy, well-maintained cable car will take you to your next destination, the Santo Domingo Savio library, a modern edifice partially donated by the King of Spain. You will have the option of getting off here for a walk to see the real life in a comuna with your guide who knows the people and the neighborhood well.
Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon. 30 minutes
Parque Arvi, Medellin, Colombia Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon.
For guests that selected the Parque Arvi option as an upgrade the tour will continue from this point.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Bring Colombian pesos for souvenirs, water, tips, etc.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
leighann_l
25 May 2023
Carlos was excellent tour guide, we had a great time. He explained so much history, would help take photos. I would recommend him and this tour to anyone visiting Medellin.
Carl_B
22 Jan 2023
Veronica, our tour guide, was friendly and informative. She showed us a variety of attractions downtown and she took us on a cable ride. We particularly liked the sculptures of Fernando Botero in Botero Plaza. Veronica even helped us make dinner arrangements at the end of the tour.
The only issue we had was a lack of air conditioning in the vehicle used for transport. It was a hot day and the car ride became quite uncomfortable at times.
Carl and Joe
Miguel_V
11 Dec 2022
it was expensive in my opinión for what it was, it should include the acuarium and botánical guarden
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