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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with Guide and Transportation

1. Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with Guide and Transportation

Meet the story behind the fiction, in this tour we will visit the most representative places that were related to the famous Pablo Escobar.There you will learn a little of the history of this character and how his actions generated a footprint in Colombia due to his harmful actions. You will have the opportunity to visit representative neighborhoods where he had his office, illuminated and created sports fields, the park of the inflection place where the old Monaco building was located and the Barrio Pablo Escobar a place built by him to favor the needy that has a mini museum with unpublished photos in which you and yours can relive part of the history of those dark years.

Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

2. Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

Get an insight into Colombia's troubled past on a private guided tour of the formerly dangerous district of Comuna 13 in Medellín.   Discover a replica of an old village at Pueblito Paisa on Nutibara Hill, and get stunning views over the rooftops from one of the city's few conserved ecosystems. Make your way to Comuna 13 to learn how the most notorious neighborhood in the country has reinvented itself. See stunning examples of street art and graffiti that puts the political and socio-economic story of the area into context. Once the center of the gang wars and guerilla activity, the area has been transformed by the local community with the help of government projects such as a giant escalator that runs up the hill. Visit the iconic sculptures by Fernando Botero along the Botero Plaza and take a walk in the Parques del Rio.

Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

3. Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

After being picked up from Medellin, drive for an hour and a half to the eastern Antioquia municipality of Guatapé.  Enjoy a guided tour through the town, where you will pass by the Casa Museo panorama, La Cruz, Piedras del Marial, Piedra del Peñol and the Ruins of the Hacienda La Manuela by Pablo Escobar. Discover a world of color among its streets, adorned with baseboards that tell stories of the town and its people.  Take a 1-hour boat tour through the reservoir to the picturesque town of Zócalos. Climb the 740 steps to reach the top of the Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, a monolith which reaches 220 meters high.

Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

4. Medellin: Party Bus with DJ & Street Food Tastings

This amazing party on wheels will includes: ✅ party coach transportation ✅ 3 gastronomic tastings + local beer ✅ Visit to Provenza street - famous for its restaurants and nightclubs, ✅ Milla de Oro Avenue - famous for the view of the best hotels in Medellín and shopping centers, ✅ Puente de la 4 sur - famous for its architecture and colorful lights. ✅ DJ on board + guide ✅ Medical assistance card Daily Departures 7:00 pm Note: The tour ends at an exclusive Poblado Park Disco Bar

Hacienda Napoles: Full-Day Private Tour from Medellin

5. Hacienda Napoles: Full-Day Private Tour from Medellin

Enjoy Pablo Escobar's former farm that has been transformed into a theme park to be enjoyed by everyone from kids to adults. Encounter a world of fun with pools, lazy river, Safari with wild animals, Dinosaur replicas, bird world, African museum, and much more. Visit the Monaco Building, the Cocorná Viewpoint, Napoles (Hippo Lake, African Museum, Old House, Car Collection, Historical Photos, car tour through the different roads). Enter the reserve at Río Claro and walk along the path and the Marble beach. Depart in the early hours of the morning with a drive and a stop for a typical Antioquia breakfast. Continue through eastern towns such as Santuario, Cocorná, San Luis before finally arriving at the Napoles ranch. Have access to the park and the basic Wild Passport. Return to Medellin in the late afternoon.

From Medellín: Jericó Full-Day Tour

6. From Medellín: Jericó Full-Day Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Medellín for the day and visit the beautiful town of Jericó, located just 3 hours from Medellín. After getting picked up from your hotel in Medellín in the morning, begin your journey towards Jericó, crossing the Cauca River and stopping for a light breakfast along the way. Upon arrival in Jericó, hop on the tourist cable car and travel up to a panoramic viewpoint where you can admire breathtaking views of the entire town and its surrounding mountains and coffee plantations. Afterward, visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer before breaking for lunch in the center.

Comuna 13 graffiti tour with a Thematic car

7. Comuna 13 graffiti tour with a Thematic car

En la comuna 13 los graffitis y el rap cuentan la historia de una transformación social, gracias al Graffitour, la iniciativa de los jóvenes artistas reunidos haciendo del hip hop una expresión de vida, compartiendo espacios que ayer habitó la violencia. Aquí todo parte de una triste, y no por eso menos poderosa inspiración: el asesinato de Héctor Enrique Pacheco Marmolejo, conocido como Kolacho, músico y líder comunitario del barrio.

Medellín: Rock of Guatapé Trip with Cruise & Local Tastings

8. Medellín: Rock of Guatapé Trip with Cruise & Local Tastings

Guatape gastronomic tour, traveling is living, and we all want to know not only the places but also the characteristic flavors of each destination. you imagine? Tour one of the most beautiful wonders of the world "la piedra del peñol" while you get to know the history, culture and delight yourself with the main flavors of the region, experience Guatape y la piedra del peñol like never before, enjoy 7 tastings at different stops in the route. Unique in the market, Two Tours in One Get to know the history of Antioquia Gastronomy and Live Guatape like never before. Enjoy the freshest fruits in the sector, visit a small animal farm and connect with the wonderful mountain climate. Go through the longest tunnel in Latin America while you listen to the explanation of the geography, flora and fauna. Learn about the history of the town of Peñol, a town that was reborn from the ashes and even a photo in its imposing statue, walk through the most colorful streets of Colombia as you enter the town of Guatape and visit the street of the umbrellas, emblematic for its beauty , freshness and warmth, discover the socalos and how they are protagonists on the facades of all the houses in the town and take a boat ride through the dam while you enjoy a typical traditional dish called fiambre, meet typical crafts from the sector and try a rich solterita a cookie covered in homemade whipped cream, runs through the plaza de los socalos and returns to the bus to take an extraordinary walk and have the opportunity to climb the almost 800 steps that lead to the imposing stone of El Peñol.

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What people are saying about Medellín

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 506 reviews

Our guide Hector, was absolutely exceptional. He arrived at our hotel early, took time to described the places we were about to visit, showed us on a map exactly where they were located in the city. Bonus #1 Hector is an excellent safe driver, (with all the scooters, busses, taxis and pedestrians to navigate around all in an hurry, and quite aggressive) Bonus#2 Hector has a very comfortable large car. He took all the time we needed to explore and were never rushed. Bonus #3 Hector answered all of our questions providing us with a new perspective of Medellín and the Colombian culture. Bonus #4 Hector knew many people and got premium parking spots in each location. Bonus #5 His English is excelled as he spent several years living in NYC. Bonus #6 Hector told us of other places we should visit and helped us map out our stay in other regions of Colombia. Bonus #7 Hector took us to a lovely Colombian Restaurant where we had a delicious local meal. It as a wonderful day.

For interesting tour especially with our guide Victor who was very knowledgeable and interesting. He definitely knew all the areas he took us to and was able to explain everything in a very interesting way. We enjoyed his company immensely.

I’d give this tour a million stars if I could. Not only was it really interesting, fun, and informative, Hector our guide was AMAZING. So sweet and fun, we definitely made a new friend today. I highly recommend this!

It was an amazing experience. Very satisfied. The tour guide Julian was very friendly and charismatic. He was very knowledgeable and made the experience very special.

Loved the tour up in the hills. Good vehicle. Good restaurant reservations