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Medellín Tours: 15 Days Out Worth Booking

267 tours  ·  from $11

Medellín is a valley city you see best from above it, by cable car or under a wing. These 15 sort the Comuna 13 walks, the coffee farms east of town and the Guatapé day by price, pickup point and how much of the day the drive eats.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - From Poblado to Medellín’s mountain views
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, Melina, or Lina. Ride Medellín’s metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13, then explore murals, coffee, dance, street food, and hillside views. The four-hour tour includes transport, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“It was nice experience for me. The guide was Natalia she explained many of Comuna13 and Colombia. Also the members were very kind and friendly,I’m happy that I made great memories. Thank you.”

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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour - Starting in El Poblado at Juan Valdez Café
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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

2.The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,205 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Spend four hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s impact on Medellín with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Edwin, or Vivi. Visit Inflexión Memorial Park, La Catedral, Escobar’s soccer field, and Montesacro Cemetery. Small groups, round-trip transport from Lleras Park, and a respectful focus on victims make this more than a crime-tour photo stop.

“Daniel is an amazing guide. We loved this tour so much, learned so many things. Highly recommended!”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour - Meeting at Garden Coffee
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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

3.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a Spanish or English-speaking local guide. Walk the famous outdoor escalators, taste empanadas and mango with lime, watch rap or breakdance, and hear how the neighborhood changed. Guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Esteban may share personal memories of growing up here.

“excellent guide with a lot of insight and stories. thank you Jorge. lo pasamos super rico.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride - Meeting at Poblado and learning the metro
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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

4.Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Poblado metro station for a four-hour trip through Medellín by metro, cable car, bus, and foot. In Comuna 13, expect colorful murals, outdoor escalators, hillside views, local shops, and stories of change. Guides such as Christian, Walter, Camilo, and Sebastián are known for personal, engaging tours.

“Awesome tour! Camilo was such a great tour guide, super friendly and highly recognized in the community. Highly recommend”

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Medellin: Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings - Putting on the paisa outfit
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Medellin: Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

5.Coffee Tour with Transport, Snacks and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,357 reviews · 6 hours · from $80

Travel 45 minutes from Medellín to D’Arrieros Coffee Farm in San Sebastián de Palmitas. Guides such as Laura, Lorena, Daniela, and Samuel explain coffee from tree to cup, with tastings, a paisa lunch, traditional dress, a souvenir coffee pack, and optional horseback riding.

“What a fantastic time we had at the coffee plantation! From start to finish, the experience was an absolute joy. It was so much fun learning about the entire operation and the rich history of the plantation. Our guide was simply the best—so enthusiastic and friendly! His passion for the coffee-making process and the plantation's story was contagious and made the learning part truly engaging. And then there was the horseback ride! Despite the heavens opening up and pouring rain on us the entire time (yes, we got soaking wet!), we made the absolute best of it and had a blast. It turned a great ride into a hilarious and…”

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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos - Preparing for Takeoff Above the Valley
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From Medellín: Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

6.Paragliding Tour with GoPro Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,210 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Leave Medellín at 10:00 for San Felix, where a professional pilot prepares you for a 15-minute tandem flight above Medellín, Bello, and the surrounding mountains. Hotel pickup, insurance, and GoPro photos and videos are included. Pilots such as Juan José and Santiago are praised for calm instructions, though English ability can vary.

“I had an amazing experience and enjoyed every moment of the flight. My pilot Olba, is very experienced.”

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Tour Guatapé - The road to El Peñol and the old town under the water
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Tour Guatapé

7.Tour Guatapé

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé in an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll visit the old-town replica, see the Rock of Guatapé, explore colorful zócalo streets, and eat breakfast and lunch. Guides such as Juliana and Arturo have earned praise, but English commentary can vary.

“Juliana Munera was an absolut good guide. It was an amazing really really good organized day!!!!!!!!”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included - Starting at El Poblado Park
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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

8.Pablo Escobar Tour with beer included

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 612 reviews · from $31

Spend four hours tracing Pablo Escobar’s Medellín with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit his former neighborhood, gravesite, Inflexión Park, and the rooftop where he died. Transport from El Poblado Park, plus beer or water, is included. Guides such as Alejandro, Johnny, Juan, and Camilo add local and personal context.

“Really great experience! Johnny was an amazing guide—he knew so much and explained everything in a way that kept us hooked the whole time. It wasn’t just about Pablo Escobar, but about the real impact on Medellín and how the city has grown since. Super insightful and well worth it!”

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Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar's Estate - Leaving El Poblado on the themed bus
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Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

9.Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 365 reviews · 10h 30m · from $64

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Guatapé from Medellín by colorful themed bus. You will cruise to Hacienda La Manuela, see Pablo Escobar’s abandoned estate, visit Peñol Rock and Guatapé, and choose paid extras such as ATVs, jet skis, or paintball. Guides including Mario, Cesar, Naomi, and Sebastian have led recent departures in English and Spanish.

“We had a great day with Cesar and Alex, they were very kind, told us a lot and it was a day full of activities.”

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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13 - Riding the Metrocable over Medellín
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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

10.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 330 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $76

Spend about five hours with a private Spanish or English-speaking guide exploring Medellín by vehicle, foot, and Metrocable. Visit Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, Parques del Rio, and Comuna 13, where local stories and graffiti explain the area’s difficult past and remarkable change. Guides such as Hector, Nelson, Natalia, Jorge, and Luis are often praised for warmth and flexibility.

“I highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Medellin. Our guide Natalia was so knowledge and passionate about sharing the history.. She was excellent I highly recommended her. The experience was amazing ! It was experience I will never forget !!”

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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local - Five food stops with local context
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Medellin: Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

11.Street Food and Poblado Rooftop Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 317 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Meet your English or Spanish speaking guide at San José Church and walk through El Poblado Park and nearby streets. You’ll try five Colombian snacks, hear food and city stories, see street art, and visit a rooftop with wide Medellín views. Guides such as Santiago and Brayan are known for friendly, energetic tours.

“The guide, Santiago, was enthusiastic to share his expertise and made the tour enjoyable and fun. He was also flexible and understanding when we ran late, and went ahead to get food from a place before they closed. He is great and an asset to the organisation!”

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Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio - Following Paisa culture through the city center
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Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio

12.Shared Medellín Downtown Tour with Wireless Audio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 315 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $13

Meet Beyond Colombia at Botero Plaza for a 150-minute to three-hour walk through Medellín’s center. Local guides such as Santiago, Miguel, Carolina, Daniel, and Deisy explain Botero, La Alpujarra, the railroad, the 1980s and 1990s, and the city’s social changes. Expect about 8 km on foot, clear wireless audio, and practical local tips.

“Santiago was hugely knowledgeable and a born tour guide. We both were so happy with his bountiful performance.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti - Starting at GRADEN COFFE
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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

13.Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 3 hours · from $11Best value

Spend three hours walking Comuna 13 with local guides such as Lucho, Esteban, Enrique, Luis, or Dori. Hear personal stories, see the famous escalators, visit art galleries, watch breakdance, sample empanadas and ice cream, meet the guide’s family, and spray your own graffiti.

“Very interesting, fun and informative experience. The highlight was the guide - Luchos. He was amazing - so funny. Really made the experience! Would highly recommend this experience to learn more about comuna 13. Also the snacks were DELICIOUS and vegan friendly. Thanks all!”

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City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin - What the electric stairs reveal about Medellín
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City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

14.City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about eight hours seeing Medellín by air-conditioned vehicle, Metro, and Metrocable. Visit Botero Plaza, Barefoot Park, Pueblito Paisa, River Parks, and Comuna 13, where local guides explain the graffiti, electric stairs, rap, and break dancing. Guides such as Juan David, Steven, and Janeth may lead the day, with lunch included.

“This excursion was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! 🌟 We had a group of 33 people, and somehow our guide, Juan David, managed everything flawlessly — no one lost, no confusion, just smooth organization all day long. From the moment he picked everyone up that morning to the final drop-off, everything was seamless and well-coordinated. We had plenty of time at each stop, never felt rushed, and received so much interesting and detailed information throughout the tour. His English was excellent, and he kept us informed every step of the way. I also truly appreciated how accommodating he was regarding my food allergy. He ensured the restaurant provided a…”

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Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride - From San Antonio to La Sierra by tram and cable car
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Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride

15.Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 4h 30m · from $56

This 4.5-hour tour takes you from San Antonio Station by electric tram and cable car into Barrio La Sierra. With an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Carolina, Melisa, Valentina, or Arturo, you’ll meet a local coffee family, pick berries, see processing, and taste coffee made nearby.

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Christian was a great guide and a translator. This tour may be difficult for someone with limited leg mobility. There was a lot of walking which included hills. Fine by me! We learned a lot about the production of coffee (obviously) but also learned about the history and the community. Would recommend!”

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