Travel Guide for
Medellin

Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin

Avoid Tourist Crowds In Medellin: Comuna 4 Dare to go beyond the tourist-packed streets and delve into the heart of Comuna 4, a Barrio that for decades the government did not recognize, where now authenticity thrives and local stories come to life. Our immersive tour is not just a stroll; it's an intimate exploration led by a passionate guide and a local community leader who grew up in the barrio and who calls this vibrant community home. What Sets Us Apart:   • Respect: This is not "poverty tourism", quite the opposite, it's an opportunity for locals to show you how proud they are of their barrio.  • Experience: We have been running this experience since 2016, amplifying the voice of the locals and the Transformation of Medellin.  • Knowledge: We are professional tour guides who have lived abroad, and are not satisfied with over-simplified explanations. We explain the Colombian education system, the health care system, the welfare system, and more.

Private Tour Comuna 13 with Cable Car Ride

Admittedly, the Commune 13 today is one of the most touristic places in the city, and for us it is important that you feel confident, calm and good energy. We want to make you feel at home, that you enjoy, you love and revolutions with your smile providing more color, also you’ll see the neighborhood from above when riding the cable car where you’ll have the opportunity to understand the difference between social classes that we have in the city to have a better perspective of our society.

Private Guatapé & Paragliding: Epic Views & Thrills

Our Guatape & Paragliding private tour is a 2023 Travelers' Choice Award Winner, the highest honor TripAdvisor can give. Thinking on your necessities when you are visiting Medellin for a short time we decided to make your travel plans easier with this great combination of Guatape rock, Guatape town and paragliding all in one day. In this 9.5 hours tour you will be able to visit the rock, to walk around the pictoresque Guatape town and learn its history with our certified bilingual tour guides. And last but not least the paragliding flight will be an unforgettable experience since you will be flying over mountains, rivers and towns. The green color of the mountains is so vivid that together with a 90 meters (295 ft) beautiful waterfall make you feel that you are flying over a paradise. If you want to have a memorable experience in Medellin and have adrenaline flying around mountains then please do not hesitate to book this tour and enjoy the beauty of this region in a different way

City Tour Medellin

You can visit the city and enjoy it to your liking, however, having the company of a local will always make a noticeable difference. The curious facts, the history, the reality, the past, the present and the possible future are better dimensioned when you are with someone who has lived in Medellin. On Monday, the museum house of the memory is closed, due to maintenance, therefore, we visit the art gallery of the National Palace instead. We are passionate about visiting the city again and again, it will always be different because each person gives you unique moments and therefore generates special memories. On Mondays the museum house of the memory is closed for maintenance, therefore, we visit the art gallery of the National Palace instead.

100-Year-Old family-run Finca: Horseback Riding & More

More than just a horseback ride, this is about connecting with our free-roaming horses, experiencing Colombian country life, and taking with you a piece of our culture. At Monte & Panela you’ll be welcomed directly by our family, no intermediaries, on our 100-year-old finca in the Andes Mountains. We keep groups small and personal. Upon arrival, We welcome you with freshly brewed local coffee. Then you’ll enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast: our grandma’s traditional recipe served with fresh cheese made right here on the farm. Our animals live freely and are treated with respect: you’ll get to milk cows, feed calves, and ride our gentle horses across 200 private acres of pure nature, safe trails, and mountain views. I’m Juan José, third-generation caretaker of this land, and I will personally guide you throughout the experience, making sure you feel at home as part of our family.

Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

This is the perfect tour for you if you love off-the-beaten-path destinations, breathtaking sceneries and being surrounded by nature. Learn about the origin of two of the most consumed drinks in the world: coffee and chocolate. During this tour you get to visit two different non-touristy farms, one of cacao and one of coffee, only 1 hour away from Medellin and close to each other so you spend most of the time enjoying and learning about the artisanal process of both products. Taking this tour you learn and participate in all the steps from planting the seeds to packaging. Then you have the chance to customize your chocolate and buying premium quality coffee and chocolate products. To complement this experience we provide a delicious traditional lunch (included) served in the farm that you eat as you contemplate the stunning views. But definetly the best of this tour is interacting with the warmest farmers in their houses. Book this amazing tour, you will never regret!

Guatape Town & Peñol Rock & Exotic Fruit Tasting | Private Tour

After you are pricked up at your place in our private vehicles we head east to the Guatape region. Your first stop in this Guatape tour is to try different exotic fruits you don't even know existed, with delicious sour or sweet flavors. Our second stop is a flooded town replica: at this place you will be able to see and feel what it was like to live in the actual flooded town. Your guide will tell you all of the history of this town and show some pictures of how it was before. After exploring this replica, we'll go toward the Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol. At this massive rock you get the chance to climb up it. Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you get to witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen.  Lastly you head to Guatape: City Of Zocalos. One of the most colorful and picturesque towns in Colombia. How did this Zocalo tradition start and why? Take this tour and find out!!. Book now!!

Electric Mountain Bike and Pool near Medellín (Adventure&relax)

We will take you on a day trip. We will pick you up by a private transportation and travel 1:30h, where we will arrive in the small authentic village of Venecia, little known by the tourist world, at the foot of the imposing mountain called Cerro Tusa! We will then leave for an expedition in an electrical mountain bike for several hours. You will be immersed in the heart of Colombia … Thanks to the electric assistance, we will be able to cover long distances in a short time and maybe even have the chance to observe iguanas, tatous, monkeys, ocelots and big cats, without forgetting the countless species of birds that come to feast on the exotic fruits like macaw, and the likes. We will cycle along rivers, waterfalls, coffee plantations, traditional finca roads, mountain villages, and finish with a snack and a swim at an ecohotel where the pool has a breathtaking view of Cerro Tusa.

Medellin : Off-Road Adventure in ATV, Quad-Adrenalin-waterfall

- Know and live the experience and culture of the mountains of Medellin. A real local experience. - Enjoy our ATV 4x4 XL in perfect condition and mountainous terrain. - Private transportation from your hotel or preferred location in Medellin. - Private tour or with friends we suit your preference. - Specialized and guaranteed guides. (Spanish, English) Quality photos and videos. Make yourself at home - health insurance. Guided tour by four-wheeler the true adventure and adrenaline in our 4x4 machines in perfect conditions in the mountains of guarne Antioquia you will know waterfalls and incredible views, at the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to catch your own lunch in our fishing lake. Bookings directly with the supplier. Duration of the tour 3 hours. Pickup available from your hotel. Guides specialized in your safety and fun. Lunch included typical of our area.

Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

In this wonderful place hidden by mountains and waterfalls that descend from the tropical rainforest, you can enjoy a great climate and one of the most crystalline rivers in South America. Explore exotic plants and amazing birds. Walking in the middle of this place and swimming in these waters will make you feel so free and connected with the origin of life.

Private half day Medellin tour: meet Fernando Botero´s 23 statues

This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most traditional places within Medellin. It doesn't matter if you are only visiting Medellin for a day. Our professional guides will make sure and understand your main interests in order to save you time and only focus on those places and facts you are most interested in. Together we will create a once in a lifetime experience that will certainly motivate you to come back to Medellin.

(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat

Discover Guatapé like never before on this exclusive VIP adventure tour. Explore history, nature, and excitement all in one unforgettable day. Pablo Escobar Mansion Experience : Visit the iconic mansion surrounded by lakes and stunning landscapes, and enjoy a thrilling paintball game at one of Colombia’s most legendary properties. ATV Hacienda Tour : Explore the beautiful estate on quad bikes, immersing yourself in the lush scenery and panoramic views. El Peñol Rock Climb : Ascend the famous rock via its stairs (ticket $8 USD) for one of the best views in the region. Private Lake Cruise : Sail across Guatapé’s sparkling lake on a luxury boat, soaking in the paradise-like surroundings. Charming Guatapé Streets : Wander through the town’s colorful streets, admiring its iconic Zócalos and vibrant architecture. Relax as we take you back to your hotel in Medellin. This all-in-one VIP tour combines history, adrenaline, and breathtaking landscapes for an unforgettable Colombian experience.