This experience is for those who want to discover the city walking on it and feeling as locals. We'll visit the places that made the history of Medellin, visiting "La Alpujarra", the administrative center of the city, then going to the first railroad station of the city. After that we'll go to Lights square, also we will see the first skyscrapers of the city. We'll walk through a pedestrian street full of commerce, where you can get the local soccer team's jersey, after that I'll show you a beautiful building with more than 1300 arches in its architecture and also a new art gallery located there. Continuing going to downtown, we'll cross in front of one of the oldest churches in the city. We continue walking to Botero's square, there you will enjoy the 23 sculptures that make Medellin unique, also we’ll enjoy an amazing view from the rooftop of one of the oldest palaces of the city. Our last stop will be at the first square of the city where Medellin started.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $65.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
We start the tour in this point knowing everything from the "paisa" culture and the history of Medellín
Known by the people as Light's square, in the same place we will see the first skyscrapers in the city
One of the most beautiful buildings of Medellín, with more than 1.300 arches in its structure.
The second oldest church in the city
The 23 sculptures by the master Fernando Botero
The most important hotel in Medellín in the 80's
Break to enjoy a cup of Colombian coffee
Palace from 1929 in the heart of downtown
The first main square
The first building with elevator
The first church of Medellín
The tallest building
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Walking tour downtown Medellín lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
Prices start at $35 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 $65. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is in the ticket booth. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tourguides Medellín.
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Great tour with Oscar. Was a group tour but only me and my husband. Pick up in Poblado metro to get into the city. We learned loads of interesting history, saw lots of art and learnt about life in Medellin. Oscar was the perfect guide.
Very good service from the guide, we hired the private tour, always attentive and he addressed the whole family and not just one person specifically, so we all participated. If you want to get to know the city center to then walk around on your own or go shopping, this is the tour you should do first; after this tour we were able to locate ourselves super easily around the city center. Very beautiful parks and areas are visited, the guide Oscar was always attentive and giving his respective explanation, he knows a lot and explains himself super well. Tours 100% recommended to get to know the city and its history, I recommend it at the beginning so that you can then locate yourself easily, very important places are visited that give a good reference for later walking around on your own. Everything very safe where the guide took us, the salpicón was super delicious.
The whole experience was great. I liked the pace of our tour. Oscar was very informative. I learned a lot about the culture and history of the city. I have a deeper appreciation for Medellin. Beautiful city!
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Oscar and that his informative explanations helped you gain a deeper appreciation for Medellín’s culture and history. It’s wonderful to know the pace of the tour made the whole experience enjoyable. We truly appreciate your words and look forward to welcoming you again.
Since I was the only participant, it was like having a private tour with Yuli. It was an enjoyable experience set at a good pace...not rushed. The tour guide, Yuli is down to earth, kind, personable and knowledgeable. If you can, ask for Yuli when you book this tour. Thank you Yuli for showing me this part of your city.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Yuli and appreciated the relaxed pace and personal attention. It’s wonderful to hear her kindness and knowledge made the experience special. We truly value your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
Oscar, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, energetic, and accommodating. He took us on a tour throughout downtown Medellin, where we got to see Parque Botero, Parque de las Luces, La Cadelaria, and much more. I would highly recommend this private tour.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring downtown Medellín with Oscar. It's great to know his knowledge, energy, and personalized approach made your experience so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, we truly appreciate your support!
Oscar provided a unique experience, with lots of history and story elements that are unpublished. I recommend it to understand and get to know a little more of the history of this great city.
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña y por recomendarnos! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y que las explicaciones de Oscar te permitieron conocer una perspectiva más profunda de la historia de Medellín. Comentarios como el tuyo nos motivan a seguir compartiendo la ciudad con pasión y dedicación.
An amazing experience! The tour exceeded all our expectations, but what really made the difference was our guide, Oscar!!Not only does he have impressive knowledge, but he perfectly adapted to what we were looking for at all times. At the end of the day, more than a guide, we felt we were touring the place with a friend. Fully recommended!
¡Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras! Nos llena de alegría saber que el tour superó tus expectativas y que Oscar hizo que la experiencia fuera tan especial. Nos encanta que te hayas sentido acompañado como si estuvieras recorriendo Medellín con un amigo. Agradecemos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos que te lleves los mejores recuerdos de tu visita a Colombia.
The experience was very good, but the way the guide addressed the group was not the most correct.
Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Lamentamos saber que la forma en que el guía se dirigió al grupo no fue la esperada. Sin embargo, creemos que esta reseña fue publicada por error en nuestro perfil, ya que no corresponde a un tour realizado con nuestra empresa, solo hacemos tours privados. Si fue así, te agradeceríamos mucho que la revisaras y la publicaras en el perfil del operador correcto, para que tus comentarios lleguen a quien corresponde. ¡Te deseamos excelentes viajes!
The explanations given by Oscar allowed us to get a pretty clear idea of the current Medellin.It was a very satisfactory visit
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que las explicaciones de Oscar te ayudaron a comprender mejor el Medellín actual y que disfrutaste de la visita. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente en una próxima oportunidad.
The Medellin City Tour we loved! Oscar, our guide, was excellent; explaining everything in great detail, knowledge, also sharing information about the day to day and in excellent spirits. This gave us a much more complete perspective on the city. He walked our way and at all times, he was attentive. Anyway, it made our day a wonderful one. Your recommendation for lunch was spectacular! Thank you very much Oscar!
¡Muchas gracias por tus palabras! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste el tour y que Oscar hizo de tu día una experiencia maravillosa. Comentarios como el tuyo nos motivan a seguir compartiendo Medellín con la misma pasión y dedicación. Esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente en una próxima visita.
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