Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown.
We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.
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.
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.
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.
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
Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.
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.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickups from El Poblado hotels and airbnbs only
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(21)
Our guide was Natalia, she was fantastic! Great knowledge ofthe locations visited and she related interesting family history details which added relevance. It was a great opportunity to try out the metro, the biuses and of course the cable car.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for highlighting such a fantastic experience on your city exploration! At Medellintravels.com, we love hearing that our historical insights, combined with personal family stories, add that unique and relevant touch our guests appreciate. Navigating the local transit system including our modern Metro, the integrated buses, and the spectacular Metro Cable cars is truly the best way to immerse yourself in the culture and see the incredible transformation of the city from a local perspective. Our professional guides at Medellin Travels are deeply dedicated to offering high quality, authentic, and engaging journeys through the history and daily life of our beautiful city, ensuring every traveler gets an insider's view. We are so glad this experience was a highlight of your trip, and we hope to welcome you back for more exclusive and personalized private tours with Medellintravels.com in the future! Best regards, Lina Mora Manager Medellín Travels
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.
Hello, thank you kindly for reviewing us. Carlos is a fantastic guide as are our other guides as well. We are proud to be the top private tour company in Medellin with the best trained guides who go through hurdles just to make our guests happy. Thanks for recommending us! Regards, Alex from Medellin Travels Medellintravels.com
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
Dearest Carl & Joe, thank you for your review. We are elated that you had a great time seeing a variety of attractions and that the guide helped you with concierge services that were not included. One of our vans had a flat, so instead of cancelling your tour, we paid more money to subcontract another transport service. Apparently, that guys window in his vehicle wasn't closing all the way to the top, thus the air conditioning was going out through that crack. We were unaware of the slight problem with his window. Nevertheless, Veronica should have informed us immediately and not after your review. She won't be eligible for the quaterly bonus, as we must maintain our level of 5 star excellence. However, she is part of the team so as a team, we all take the hit and apologize for the inconvenience. We just wanted to save your tour from being cancelled. Again, thank you, we appreciate you and your opinion is extremely valuable. Kind regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com
it was expensive in my opinión for what it was, it should include the acuarium and botánical guarden
Hi, first off, you were 35 minutes late! Normally we mark you as a no show, for being that late. We didn't even charge you extra for making our guide and driver wait and covered all the sites without cutting anything out. Also, don't forget that you added Arvi Park to your tour! Remember, this was a private tour, not a bus tour. As it is, this is the most inexpensive tour we have. Sorry, we don't work for minimum wage. We do quality tours in fluent English, are licensed, insured and make our guests happy. You can't please everyone, but 99.5 % of our guests appreciate us and love our tours. They are solid and great guests who come here to support our cause for sustainable tourism, not people who come and complain and nickel and dime for every single thing. Anyhow, cheers.
The tour was informative, it was fun to ride the Medellin subway, and the cable car was a unique experience that took you approximately 1000 meters above the city for amazing views. You shoukd be prepared though, Arvi Park is not what mist Europeans or North Americans would call a "park", but rather a conservation area. Overall it was an enjoyable tour.
Hi, thanks for your review. We are delighted that you found our tour fun and unique and that you enjoyed the amazing views. We at Medellin Travels thank you for your business and for chosing the top private tour company in Medellin. Regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com
I loved Commune 13 and the resilience of its people, for me the top 10 of Medellin. It is amazing that the second most dangerous place in Latin America has become a tourist attraction and that all its inhabitants work as a team to make it a fantastically attractive place: urban art, trova, dancing, food and much more are the attractions of this colorful and charming urban space.
Estimada alexandrafG9310BX, ¡Nos entusiasma leer tu reseña y saber que quedaste tan encantada con la Comuna 13! Coincidimos plenamente contigo: la resiliencia de su gente y su transformación son verdaderamente inspiradoras, convirtiéndola en un indiscutible "top 10 de Medellín". Es realmente asombroso cómo un lugar con una historia tan compleja se ha convertido en un vibrante epicentro cultural y turístico. En Medellin Travels, creemos que esto es un testimonio del trabajo en equipo y el espíritu inquebrantable de sus habitantes. Ver el arte urbano, la trova, el baile, la comida y toda la energía que emana de este "colorido y encantador espacio urbano" es una experiencia que cala hondo. Gracias por resaltar la belleza y el poder transformador de la Comuna 13. Tu descripción captura perfectamente la magia que nuestros viajeros descubren allí. Saludos cordiales, Lina de MedellinTravels.com Instagram: @medellin.travels
This tour was amazing! it was just me and my husband with our tour guide & we wouldn't have it any other way. I'm not sure if I heard her name correctly so I won't bother to state her name, but our tour guide was knowledgeable and knew how to interact with us. BOOK THE TOUR, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
Hey Kendra, Thank you so much for reviewing us and for letting others know that our tour is amazing! We love our guests and making you guys happy is our mission! We appreciate you endorsing Medellin Travels to potential guests. Don't forget to refer us to friends and family! Warm regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com @medellin.travels
Fantastic guide who can tell and show a lot about Colombia. Definitely recommended, to go
Ebel, thank you for your short yet sweet review. We are glad you had a fantastic time in our beloved Medellin and with us! Best regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com
Spectacular views, and efficient speedy transport. Impressed with the of the locals’ pride in keeping this travel treasure clean and manicured. Actually traveled in 2018
Carlos was a very knowledgable guide and, with our tour group being only two, he was able to cater the afternoon to our specific interests! He showed us how to take local transportation and did an excellent job of explaining all the sites we visited and the local culture.
Thank you for your review, we are in full operation once again and are here should you decide to come down and join us on another adventure! Your friends at Medellintravels.com
