From the moment we met Carlos at our hotel pickup, we knew this was going to be a great tour! — and we were definitely not disappointed! Carlos is extremely personable, engaging, and very fluent in English. Throughout th e tour, he took the time to explain the history, culture, and various aspects of each place we visited, which made the experience both interesting and enjoyable. Carlos was professional and knowledgeable as a tour guide, but what really made the day special was how quickly he made us feel comfortable. At times, it honestly felt less like we were touring with a guide and more like we were exploring Medellín with a new friend. That connection made the experience so much more memorable. I made a slight mistake when booking and only realized during the tour that Comuna 13 wasn't included. After a brief discussion with Carlos, he was incredibly accommodating and worked with us to add it to our itinerary. In the end, we got the best of both worlds and were able to experience the different comunas as well as the other highlights of the tour. A fantastic tour made even better by an excellent guide. Carlos truly helped make our Medellín experience one to remember. Highly recommend Carlos and City Vibes!
Medellín City Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $58 / person
- Location
- Medellin, Colombia
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 18 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- city vibes tours
Description
in this tour we give you 4 differents stops in the city. it is a private tour so in any moment you can change any stop for a different one. you can custom your tour however you want.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 2–65)
- $58
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $58
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $102.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:46 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pueblito Paisa
Pueblito Paisa is a little Replica of how towns use to be in Antioquia, from here we will have the view from the whole city
Plaza Botero
Plaza Botero is a place with 23 scultres of Fernando Botero the most important artist in Latin America that is still alive.
Tranvia de Medellin
The only city in Colombia with Metro.we will ride the tramway and the cable car. in Medellin we use the Cable car as a means of transportation for the people who lives in the comunas
Plaza Cisneros
It is also known as Luces Park or Lights Park, It is named after the Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, who led the construction of the Antioquia Railway. It has an artificial forest of 300 light poles, which are up to 24 meters high.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
all hotels, apartments, hostels in Medellín City
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
18 reviews
How it compares in Medellín
- Starting price $58 is 42% below the typical $99 for tours of similar length in Medellín
Excurgo comparison of 1,317 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Medellín City Tour take?
Medellín City Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Medellín City Tour cost?
Prices start at $58 per person for this Medellin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $102. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Medellín City Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel Medellín City Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. all hotels, apartments, hostels in Medellín City Pickup points include Medellin Marriott Hotel, Medellin Vacation Apartments.
What languages is Medellín City Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Medellín City Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by city vibes tours.
Reviews(18)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
D
Carlos Made Our Medellín Adventure Truly Unforgettable
M
Great Morning in the Park with Carlos
Carlos was great; his driving skills were excellent. Great conversation and overall a great experience in visiting the park in Medellin yesterday morning.
Operator response
Hi! Glad to know you had a great experience, our guides will always show you the city and explain all the history. We are always focus on a VIP and safe service. Best regards
S
Great Experience
This was a great experience. We were able to immerse ourself in the culture and heart of Medellín (Communa 13), while taking in extraordinary views of the city itself. I truly recommend this tour. Andres, the tour guide was amazing - patient and knowledgeable.
Operator response
Hello Somalia. Thanks for recommending our tour and company, we are glad you had a good experience, our guides will always do their best. Best regards
M
Highly recommended!
I really liked the tour, we toured the whole center of Medellin and Carlos our guide told us very well the history of the city. He was very patient and we were able to take our time to take the pictures we wanted. Highly recommended!
Operator response
Que alegría ser parte de tu experiencia, que puedas conocer nuestra ciudad y disfrutar de todo lo lindo que tiene, conocer su historia y su cultura. Siempre seras bienvenida :)
M
A fabulous insight into Medellin
Great tour with Carlos who was knowledgeable and very engaging. He suggested a couple of last minute changes to the tour to accommodate our preferences and these worked very well. Carlos is a great ambassador for Medellin and seemed to know everyone wherever we went. Highly recommended.
Operator response
Hi Michael! We're proud to have guides who are true ambassadors for Medellín and who go the extra mile to ensure a memorable experience. Your high recommendation means a lot to us! Best regards, City Vibes Tours
R
Rushed unhappy tourists!
We were very dissatisfied on our tour guide. He was not very friendly. We felt rushed through the whole tour and didn’t enjoy it.
Operator response
hello Rosina we are very sorry to know you did not have a good experience with us due to our tour guide, our tours are private and we never rush our customers anyways we can give you a full refund since the tour did not satisfied your expectations best regards
R
Unpleasant experience.
Tour was interesting but very rushed. The tour guide was not very sociable, and seemed upset to be working on the weekend. I would never book a tour with Carlos. 🙄
Operator response
Hello Our best tour guide is Carlos, I’m very sorry you did not have a good energy with him, but when you said he rushed you is not true he waited for you to do all your shopping and did all the time for you he took 1,5 hours more that what the tour was. We always offer a refund when people is not happy whit tour. Hope we can see you again and give you a free tour so you can have a good time with us. Best regards
A
Average tour
The tour guide was accommodating with the unfortunate rain. Needed more information about site and locations visited.
B
Beautiful City. Great one on one tour
Beautiful City. Great one on one tour. Guide accommodates to request of customer. Highly recommended
Operator response
Hi there! We're glad you enjoyed our beautiful city and the personalized one-on-one tour. Our guides always strive to accommodate our customers' requests. We appreciate your high recommendation! Warm regards, City Vibes Tours
P
Worth it.
The tour provides a great vibe of the city - we started with downtown and Botero square, took the tram and the cable car to experience the unique transportation system in the city. I would recommend this tour.
Operator response
Hello Priyanka Thanks for recommending the tour. We are glad to know you had a good experience. We are here to serve you. Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
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