Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–8 hours
- Price from
- $59 / person
- Location
- Medellin, Colombia
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- City Unscripted
- Meeting point
- This is a private walking experience; no private vehicle is included. Hotel pickup on foot can be arranged for centrally located Medellín hotels. Alternatively, meet your host at Plaza Botero, our recommended central meeting point. Your host will confirm the exact meeting spot.
Description
Discover Medellín through Botero’s sculptures, downtown landmarks, and the hillside neighborhoods overlooking the Aburrá Valley. Your local guide will connect its art and regional traditions with the changes that continue to shape the city. Choose 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours, with a focused central walk or more time to explore farther afield using transportation at an additional cost. Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form so we can tailor the experience to your interests and pair you with a local guide. The true luxury is having their expertise and undivided attention, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace and focus on what interests you most. - Discover Plaza Botero and Medellín’s cultural landmarks - Explore local history, neighborhood life, and valley views - Choose a private 3, 4, 6, or 8-hour experience - Complete a Personalization Form for a tailored experience - Get local tips on art, culture, and places to revisit
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Nov 2
- Adult
- $59
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:42 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 1.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Medellin
Explore Medellín with a local guide who tailors the experience to your interests and the places you’d most like to discover. Before you meet, you’ll complete a short Personalization Form to help us match you with the right guide and plan a route that suits your travel style. You might focus on public art, historic squares, Antioquian traditions, neighborhood life, or views across the Aburrá Valley. Shorter experiences can concentrate on the city center, while longer options allow time to explore farther afield. Hillside locations are alternatives in different parts of the city and require additional travel time. Transportation costs are not included. Please note that this itinerary is not fixed. The number of stops will vary depending on your interests and selected duration.
Plaza Botero
Fernando Botero’s bronze sculptures fill this central square, bringing the Medellín-born artist’s distinctive figures into everyday public life. Explore with your guide and discover how his exaggerated proportions give familiar subjects a different character, while the surrounding buildings introduce the city’s cultural and architectural heritage.
Museum of Antioquia
Overlooking Plaza Botero, the Museum of Antioquia is closely connected with the city’s artistic identity and Fernando Botero’s legacy. Take in the building’s exterior and hear about its role in preserving regional art. If you’d like to explore the collections inside, your host can incorporate a visit into your personalized route. Tickets to enter are not included.
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
Beside Plaza Botero, this former government building now houses Antioquia’s Institute of Culture and Heritage. Admire its distinctive architecture and learn how its changing role reflects the city’s history, from regional administration to the preservation and promotion of local culture.
Parque Berrio
One of Medellín’s longstanding central gathering places, Parque Berrío offers a closer look at daily life downtown. Explore the square and surrounding streets with your guide, learning how commerce, public transport, and neighborhood traditions have shaped this busy part of the city.
An optional journey on Metrocable Line K offers views over Medellín’s hillside neighborhoods and the Aburrá Valley. Travel with your host and learn how the cable-car network connects communities with the wider city. Around Santo Domingo station, take time to appreciate the setting and hear about the area’s development. Metro and cable-car fares are not included.
Jardin Circunvalar
On Medellín’s eastern slopes around Cerro Pan de Azúcar, the Jardín Circunvalar brings walking paths and public spaces to the boundary between the city and the surrounding hills. Explore a section suited to your interests and fitness level, with opportunities to appreciate valley views and learn about the relationship between hillside neighborhoods and urban growth. Paths can involve slopes and steps, so your host will discuss suitability and travel arrangements when planning your route.
Pueblito Paisa
Set on Cerro Nutibara, Pueblito Paisa recreates the central square and traditional buildings of an Antioquian village. Explore with your guide to learn about the region’s architectural character and Paisa identity, while viewpoints on the hill offer a broader perspective on Medellín and its mountainous setting. Access will be planned around your walking preferences and available time.
What's included
Included
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Not included
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a private walking experience; no private vehicle is included. Hotel pickup on foot can be arranged for centrally located Medellín hotels. Alternatively, meet your host at Plaza Botero, our recommended central meeting point. Your host will confirm the exact meeting spot.
How it compares in Medellín
- Starting price $59 is close to the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Medellín
Excurgo comparison of 1,306 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
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 Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide take?
Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide lasts about 3–8 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide cost?
Prices start at $59 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 $95. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Can I cancel Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide 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. This is a private walking experience; no private vehicle is included. Hotel pickup on foot can be arranged for centrally located Medellín hotels. Alternatively, meet your host at Plaza Botero, our recommended central meeting point. Your host will confirm the exact meeting spot. Pickup points include 3H Medellin Centro Historico.
What languages is Medellin Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Guide 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 8 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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