15 City Tours in Medellín Worth Booking

1.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 330 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $76Our pick

Spend about five to five and a half hours with a private Spanish or English-speaking guide, visiting Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, Parques del Rio, Comuna 13, and the Metrocable. Guides such as Hector, Nelson, Natalia, Jorge, and Edgar are praised for local insight, flexible pacing, and thoughtful explanations of Medellín’s past.

“Me and mu mom spent an amazing day with our guide Jorge Bohorquez😍 He was so helpful, gentle, caring…He provided us with so many useful information about the city the comuna 13, some historical facts. He is so positive humorous person and we had also a lot of fun with him. we would highly recommend Jorge as a tour guide! Thank you Jorge🤗”

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2.City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about eight hours seeing Medellín’s major sights, riding the Metro and Metrocable, and exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide. Juan David, Steven, Janeth, and other guides have led this route. Expect free time at several stops, street art, break dancing, rap, lunch, and plenty of walking on hills and electric stairs.

“My tour guide was Juan David, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and funny. He was 1.5 hours late to pick me up because other people didn’t follow the instructions of being on time downstairs for pick up. And because he was late, I had to leave the tour early to make it to my other tour of the day. But besides that, the tour itself was fun. I loved the cable car and metro train experience! Also the electric stairs were very cool. It definitely made you get the real Colombian experience. You get a lot of time to explore on your own and enjoy yourself. Please be sure to take…”

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3.Medellín City Tour and Comuna 13 Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 216 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

This Spanish-language, nine-hour tour combines Medellín landmarks with two hours in Comuna 13. You get round-trip transport, lunch, Metro and Metro Cable access, a guide, and travel insurance for $41. Guides such as Steven, Juan Esteban, Jani, and Del have led recent departures. Expect a full day, plenty of walking, and a fixed group schedule.

“Our guide Jani was wonderful, always taking care of us, specially because some of the places we visited were in dangerous regions. Unfortunately, it rained after lunch so we couldn't either enjoy all the attractions at Comuna 13 or take the teleferico at San Javier station.”

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4.Full Day Guided City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 7h 30m · from $57

Spend 450 minutes exploring Medellín with bilingual guides such as Cesar, Oscar, Suly, or Cristian. Visit Inflexión Memorial Park, Pueblito Paisa, downtown, Parques del Río, and Comuna 13. Your day includes transport, a Paisa lunch, Metro and Metrocable rides, local ice cream, and a live breakdance show.

“Cesar was absolutely amazing! If I could give him more than 5 stars I would— he really made us feel welcomed, just like family. He joked with us, hung out as if we’ve known each other for years and he provided great history along the way and at each stop and the hospitality was beyond. 💯 do not hesitate to book!”

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5.City Tour Medellin with a Chiva or a thematic van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 4 hours · from $31

See Medellin by thematic bus, public Metro and Metrocable, with stops at Barefoot Park, La Alpujarra, Plaza Botero and Pueblito Paisa. Guides such as Jon and John lead the tour in English or Spanish. Expect city views, clear commentary, hydration and a fast four-hour introduction, but no meal and no large bags.

“It was a good tour! John was an amazing guide”

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6.Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Medellín by vehicle, cable car, and escalators. You’ll see Botero Plaza, Parque Arví, Comuna 13, the Botanical Garden, and Biblioteca España, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Guides praised by name include Fabio, David, Carlos, Albert, and Julian, though guide availability is not guaranteed.

“We had the best guide, Carlos! He was extremely knowledgable and hosted us for a great day of visiting Medellin. We appreciated that he made multiple adjustments during the day to accommodate the interests of our group. And we appreciated his perspective regarding the past, current and future of the city. Perhaps most endearing was the way he encouraged various you g people we met during the day to learn English and to join him in being a tour guide!”

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7.E-Bike City Tour Medellin with Local beer and Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Explore Medellin for four hours by e-bike with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Tomas, Juan Esteban, or Ronald. Ride through central neighborhoods, bike paths, hidden parks, and major sights including Pueblito Paisa and Plaza Botero. Your ticket includes a helmet, water, typical snack, and beer or fresh juice.

“Leuke tour door verschillende delen van Medellin. Tomás and Daniel waren goede gidsen. Zij legden alles duidelijk uit en zorgden ervoor dat we veilig door de straten konden fietsen. Verder veel gezien en zij hebben veel verteld.”

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8.The “not polite to use his name” City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend 3 to 4 hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s Medellín at four key sites. Guide Daniel leads a small group of up to 10 in English or Spanish, from Parque Memorial Inflexión to La Catedral, El Dorado soccer field, and the cemetery where Escobar is buried. Roundtrip transport from Lleras Park and entrance fees are included.

“Daniel the greatest of all time. Compared to other tours we’ve had around the city (not by this company), Daniel’s passion and deep knowledge of the subject shone through. He was incredibly accommodating, enthusiastic and most importantly friendly. we felt like we could ask any question - none too silly. we came away having understood everything he explained. thankyou for a great day!”

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9.Private City Tour Combined with Pablo Escobar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $110

Spend about seven hours exploring Medellín by private, air-conditioned transport with a guide such as Luis, Diego, Juan, or David. Visit Comuna 13, ride the Metrocable, see Botero’s sculptures, and discuss Pablo Escobar’s life and the victims of cartel violence. Cable car tickets and a typical ice cream are included.

“Both Caroline and Luis made this experience easy for me. My favorite part was exploring Comune 13. The tour was very exciting. Luis was fun and very thorough. He is an amazing tour guide. I felt very protected and safe and I had a wonderful time. It was a great way to experience Medellin.”

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10.Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 4 hours · from $49

Spend four hours seeing Medellín your way with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Botero Park, Pueblito Paisa, the Carlos Gardel Monument, or ride the metro and cable car toward Parque Arví. Hotel pickup, private transport, entrance fees, and local tips are included.

“It was perfect! 100% recommend you learn a ton and enjoy it completely.”

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11.City Tour & Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about five hours exploring Medellín with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and hotel transfers. Visit Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero, ride the tram and cable car, then spend two hours seeing Comuna 13’s famous escalators and street art. Guides such as Juan and Carlos bring local context to the route.

“Carlos is a great tour guide , made sure to show me all of Medellín and what it had to offer highly recommend !”

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12.City tour, Commune 13, Metro Cable, Botero Park and more. Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend five to six hours with a private driver-guide exploring Comuna 13’s murals and escalators, riding Medellín’s Metro Cable, and visiting Botero Park, Pueblito Paisa, Barefoot Park, and Parques del Río. Guides such as Luz and Julian share the city’s past and present. Transport and the cable ticket are included.

“What an absolutely amazing tour! Luz showed us around Comuna 13, the cable cars, Botero park and more! We got to learn so much about the history about this city. Thank you for showing us everything.”

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13.Private Pablo Escobar and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $129

Spend six private hours exploring Medellín by metro, Metrocable, private vehicle, and on foot. See Botero’s sculptures, downtown churches, Palace of Culture, Santo Domingo Savio, and Pueblito Paisa, then examine Pablo Escobar’s story with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is included in El Poblado and Laureles.

“It was amazing I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide! For our first time in Medellin with my sister, this was something I was extremely looking forward to! Our tour guide John was so helpful and attentive to all of our questions, he really explained everything in the tour and gave as much information as he could! Not only that but we were given a wonderful tour of the city and even rode the Metro Cable. John knows his stuff and if your ever lucky to book and get John as your tour guide just know you’ll have the best time ever! I would re-do this activity just…”

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14.Private City Tour Medellin with Comuna 13 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about six hours touring Medellín by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Botero’s sculptures, downtown, Parques del Río, Pueblito Paisa, Laureles, the Atanasio Girardot complex, and Comuna 13. Guides Andrés and Luís are noted for clear history, personal insight, and flexible pacing.

“Our visit to Comuna 13 and downtown Medellín was truly unforgettable. From the vibrant street art and energetic music to the incredible stories of transformation and resilience, every corner of Comuna 13 felt alive with culture and history. The escalators, murals, and local artists all paint a picture of a community that has turned its past into something beautiful and empowering. We were lucky to have Andres as our guide—his knowledge, passion, and personal insights brought so much depth to the experience. He not only helped us understand the historical context of the area, but also made us feel connected to the people and their journey. Exploring downtown Medellín added…”

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15.Botanical Garden and Arvi Park City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $85

Spend about five hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Medellín’s Botanical Garden, riding the Metrocable, and walking Arví Park’s forest trails. Guides including Alejandro, Santiago SanJuan, and Andrés have earned strong praise for their personal attention. Confirm garden opening dates before booking.

“The Botanical Garden was closed and adding my sweetie to the tour was easy. We had a great time with Santiago SanJuan, who made electronic communication with him way simple.”

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