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The 15 Best Medellin Tours & Experiences

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Medellin sits in a valley and everything interesting is up one side of it. The 15 below cover Comuna 13, the coffee fincas in the hills, the cable cars and the paragliding, with prices and how much of each day is transport.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - Comuna 13 murals tell more than one story
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, or Melina for a four-hour trip from El Poblado through Medellín’s metro and cable car system to Comuna 13. Expect murals, local stories, coffee, an arepa, dancing, steep walking, and a drink with city views.

“Santiago was the best, he has a big knowledge of the whole place and its history! The whole tour was really good, would totally recommend it!”

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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour - Inflexión Memorial Park remembers the victims
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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

2.The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,205 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Follow Pablo Escobar’s rise and violent fall across Medellín and nearby Antioquia in a four-hour English-language tour. You’ll visit Inflexión Memorial Park, La Catedral, Cancha El Dorado, and Montesacro Cemetery in a van shared by no more than nine people. Guides such as Daniel, Edwin, Vivi, and Danilo explain the facts without turning Escobar into a folk hero.

“Daniel is a very good guide, his English is clear and easy to understand, he’s a good story teller. Nothing to complain about.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour - Meeting at Garden Coffee
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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

3.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a Spanish or English-speaking local guide such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, or Esteban. Hear personal stories of the neighborhood’s past, ride the famous escalators, sample empanadas and mango popsicles, watch rap or breakdance, and visit viewpoints, galleries, alleys, and local shops.

“Our guide Mateo was excellent! He grew up in Comuna 13 which added so much. Very personable and knowledgeable. The content, pace, and food were great too.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride - Starting at Poblado metro station
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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

4.Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Meet a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Poblado metro station, ride public transport across Medellín, then take the cable car and bus to Comuna 13. Expect street art, local stories, electric escalators, city views, and plenty of uphill walking. Guides may include Christian, Walter, Camilo, Angel, or Sebastian.

“This tour is definitely a must-do, especially if you’re staying in one of Medellín’s developed neighborhoods. It offers a unique glimpse into the city’s history—something you don’t want to miss. Our guide, Walter, spoke excellent English and shared not only valuable insights about the country’s history and politics but also the personal story of the neighborhood. That personal touch is what made this tour so special. You’re exploring the city through the eyes of a local, making the experience even more authentic and impactful.”

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Medellin: Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings - Dressing as a Paisa muleteer
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Medellin: Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

5.Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,357 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Travel from Medellín to D’Arrieros Coffee Farm in San Sebastián de Palmitas for a hands-on coffee tour led in English or Spanish. Pick beans, learn the full process, taste honey and cherry coffees, sip coffee-husk tea, dress as a Paisa muleteer, eat a traditional lunch, and add a 45-minute horseback ride if you like.

“Would definitely recommend this tour. Our guide Daniella was entertaining and lots of fun as well as being informative. The food was lovely and the coffee and drink samples were amazing.”

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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos - Preparing for takeoff above the valley
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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

6.Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,210 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

You’ll leave your hotel at 10:00 for San Félix, where a professional tandem pilot explains the launch, safety steps, and flight. After a 15-minute glide above Medellín and Bello, you receive GoPro photos and videos. Pilots such as Juan José, Santiago, Mario, and Olba are praised for calm guidance, though English ability can vary.

“Very good time pick up Was swift and guide was amazing”

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Tour Guatapé - Riding from Medellín in an air-conditioned vehicle
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Tour Guatapé

7.Tour Guatapé

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé in an air-conditioned van. You’ll see the old-town replica, colorful zócalos, the reservoir, and the famous rock. Breakfast, lunch, insurance, hotel pickup, and a guide are included. Ask about the English commentary and current group size before booking.

“It was a very good excursion. Considering the amount of time , we saw a lot and I recommend everyone to visit these places - and if you’re short on time , this is the best day trip. I personally didn’t like being with such a big group on a big bus - everything slows down and becomes somewhat impersonal. Because of this size I also couldn’t hear most of the time what our guide was explaining. I loved the boat trip but didn’t appreciate the loud music (but that’s personal again because I prefer silence in nature). Maybe we could’ve had lunch on our own in Guatapé-it’s such a…”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included - Starting at Poblado Park
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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

8.Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · from $31

Spend four hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s story with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alejandro, Johnny, Juan, or Alejo. Visit the Escobar neighborhood, his grave, Griselda Blanco’s tomb, Inflexión Park, and the rooftop linked to his death. Transport from Poblado Park, plus beer or water, is included.

“Juan is an excellent guide. He took us to all the relevant places during the tour, and patiently answered all our questions. We recommend him.”

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Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar's Estate - The ride from El Poblado to the reservoir
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Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

9.Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 365 reviews · 10h 30m · from $64

From El Poblado, ride a colorful themed bus to Guatapé, Peñol Rock, and Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela. You’ll cruise across the reservoir, explore colorful streets, and may find extra stops such as a llama farm and local food tastings. Guides vary, with Mario, Cesar, Naomi, and Sebastian among the names praised for clear bilingual hosting.

“Day went great! The Escobar trip was great and very informative . Once we got to Guatape , we wanted to climb the rock . But the ATM was broken and we weren’t able to get cash. Vanesa and Rojo immediately jumped in and helped us out to make sure we could climb the rock!!! Highly recommend!!”

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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13 - Pueblito Paisa gives you the opening view
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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

10.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

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

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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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local - Five Colombian snacks, not five tiny samples
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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

11.Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Spend three hours walking El Poblado with a bilingual guide such as Santiago, Brayan, or Ezequiel. Try five Colombian street-food snacks, meet local vendors, learn about arepas and Medellin culture, see street art, and finish at a rooftop with wide city views. Drinks cost extra, and the food is heavy on meat, cheese, and fried fare.

“What a great tour! Santiago was a wonderful guide, who showed us all the great flavors of Colombian street food in the Poblado area. As many other people have mentioned, you get so much food it’s hard to finish! The arepas were excellent. I plan to go there tomorrow for more. Going on a food tour when you arrive in the city is such a great introduction to the history, area, and places you want to return to. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio - Paisa culture and the making of a powerful city
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Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio

12.Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $13

Meet Beyond Colombia’s guide beneath red umbrellas at Museo de Antioquia. Over about three hours, you’ll walk roughly 8 km through downtown Medellín, hearing clear English or Spanish commentary on Botero, Paisa culture, the railroad, La Alpujarra, the Park of Lights, and the city’s violent past. Wireless audio helps you listen while taking photos.

“Alejandro was the best guide! he took us through chapters of Medellin's history that you dont regularly hear. Great for first timers!”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti - Starting at Graden Coffe and finding your pace
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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

13.Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 3 hours · from $11Best value

Spend three hours exploring Comuna 13 with local guides such as Lucho, Luis, Esteban, or Enrique. Hear personal stories, visit galleries, watch breakdancing, taste empanadas and ice cream, meet a guide’s family, and spray your own graffiti. Expect hills, stairs, warm hospitality, and plenty of photo stops.

“Had a great tour through the neighborhood. The guide was very friendly, relaxed and shared a lot about the history of the neighborhood and his family”

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City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin - Pueblito Paisa and the city view
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City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

14.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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Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride - The cable car climb over Comuna 8
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Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride

15.Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 4h 30m · from $56

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at San Antonio Tranvia station, then travel by trolley and cable car to Barrio La Sierra. Walk through Comuna 8, visit Casa Finca de La Sierra, pick coffee berries with a local family, and follow the beans from harvest to cup. Guides have included Carolina, Melisa, Arturo, Valentina, and Camilo.

“This tour was my favorite part of my time in Medellín. This coffee tour is unique as it is completely within Medellín. Our tour guide Melisa was phenomenal.”

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