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The 15 Private Tours in Medellín Worth Your Morning

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A trip has one spare day and a hundred ways to spend it. These 15 private tours in Medellín earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

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

1.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

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

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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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride - Leaving Medellín in a private vehicle
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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

2.Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours exploring Guatapé with a private bilingual guide such as Manuel, Manny, or Christian. Climb 740 steps up El Peñol Rock, cruise the reservoir past Pablo Escobar’s former home, eat a local lunch, and stroll Guatapé’s tile-fronted streets. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, lunch, and insurance are included.

“Excellent service. Manuel was great the whole tour. Prompt arrival at our hotel — quick and efficient throughout the whole day. Very informative as well and personable. Highly recommended!”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour - The private car makes the five-hour route practical
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

3.Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $81

Spend five hours tracing Medellín’s painful Escobar-era past and hopeful present. Visit Pablo Escobar’s grave, the rooftop where he died, and the Inflexión memorial before exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide. Private transport, hotel pickup, English or Spanish guiding, and time to stop for art, coffee, and questions are included.

“We had a great day with Cesar. He was very friendly and informative. We were able to take our time on the tour and we learned a lot about the history of Colombia. I recommend this tour.”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride - Inflexión Memorial Park puts victims before the criminal
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

4.Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 4h 30m · from $73

Spend about 270 minutes with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide tracing Pablo Escobar’s impact on Medellín. Visit Inflexión Memorial Park, Montesacro Cemetery, his former neighborhood and final home area, then ride the Metrocable from Juan XXIII for broad city views. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and metro tickets are included.

“We had our private tour with Andres, who was very knowledgeable on the subject and answered all our questions. We had a very good experience, very enjoyable. Highly recommend.”

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Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience - Picking coffee and learning the traditional process
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Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

5.Coffee & Chocolate Private Tour in Medellin: Genuine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Leave Medellín with a private bilingual guide such as Sara or Laura, then visit working coffee and cacao farms near Santo Domingo and Copacabana. Pick coffee beans, taste raw cacao, learn traditional processing, enjoy a homemade lunch, and make your own flavored chocolate. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but plan for a steep 800-foot nature hike.

“Such an amazing experience. Felt like a local. Highly recommend supporting these local farmers. A truly unforgettable experience. We spent the day with local chocolate farmers, learning each step of the process—from picking cacao to crafting our own handmade treats. It was hands-on, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in tradition. The guide created space for genuine connection, making the experience feel personal and authentic rather than touristy. A beautiful way to understand the culture through its people and flavors.”

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Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport - What the 40-minute ride is like
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Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

6.Private transfer service from or to Medellín Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 93 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Book a private ride between José María Córdova International Airport and your Medellín hotel for about $50 per group of up to four. Your driver meets you at exit door 5 on the second-floor departures level, helps with luggage, and takes you on the roughly 40-minute trip. Confirm flight details and late-hour pickup plans in advance.

“The driver can to pick me up on time. He was driving on the speed limit. He was a nice person because he talking about the city.”

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Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour - El Poblado: learning to notice the art around you
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Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

7.Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $63Best value

Start with hotel pickup and street art in El Poblado and downtown, then ride Medellín’s cable car to Comuna 13. A private bilingual guide such as Manuel, Cristian, Luis, or John explains the murals, local history, and community change. Walk the outdoor escalators, meet residents, enjoy city views, and try a mango ice pop.

“What an utterly amazing tour! The private tour with Epic Tours Medellín is the way to go! Today’s tour was of Comuna 13. Manny was my guide and took me through the city of Medellín explained the history of the city, their on going social programs, and with the bonus of sampling local cuisine along the way. Next up a ride on the metro cable which was thrilling and then on to Comuna 13. It was like exploring with an old friend. Comuna 13 was the crown jewel of this experience. Finding out about the violent past and the significance behind the artwork in the murals and listening to the…”

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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise - Climbing the 220-Meter Rock of Guatapé
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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

8.Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $134

Travel from Medellín to Guatapé with a private guide such as Mateo, Nelson, Hector, or Jorge. The day combines breakfast, lunch, a reservoir cruise with music, a walking tour of Guatapé, and the 740-step climb up El Peñol. Expect flexible pacing, hotel pickup, and an extra COP 35,000 entrance fee for the rock.

“By far one of the best bookings I’ve had. Luis was amazing! Great conversation and great hospitality. As a tourist, it was very helpful to have him show us around and get us to the things we needed. I recommend this trip to anyone traveling to Medellin!”

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From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour - Barrio Pablo Escobar and the problem of simple heroes
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From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour

9.Private Pablo Escobar History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Parque de la Memoria, Barrio Pablo Escobar, Escobar’s grave, and the house where he died. Guides such as Carlos Andres, Manuel, Andres, and Jhon bring local context to the story. You can also add Comuna 13, Medellín’s famous open-air graffiti gallery.

“If you choose one daytrip in Medellin. This is it👍”

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Private half day Medellin tour: meet Fernando Botero´s 23 statues - Riding the Metrocable above Medellín
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Private half day Medellin tour: meet Fernando Botero´s 23 statues

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about four hours with a private guide exploring Plaza Botero, riding Medellín’s Metrocable, and walking through Comuna 13. Guides such as Joe, David, Silvio, and Manny have tailored the outing to guests’ interests, explained local history, and helped with practical needs. Hotel pickup, private transport, and cable-car admission are included.

“If you want to learn about the city, this tour is a great place. Silvio was a perfect guide. I learned a lot about the city that I never would have learned on my own. Although the rain slowed us down a little, we were still able to hit many places in the city of importance.”

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Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN - The 7 a.m. departure from Medellín
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Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

11.Private tour: hiking to the crystalline MELCOCHO river from MEDELLÍN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Medellín at 7 a.m. with a certified guide, pause in Cocorná for mountain views and breakfast, then ride a 4x4 trail into the Melcocho and Santo Domingo forest reserve. Spend about five hours walking, swimming, and seeing waterfalls along the river. Daniel is the guide named in many bookings, though you should confirm who leads your date.

“If you are looking for luxury and sophistication, look elsewhere, but if you want to put your hand on the beating heart of of rural Antioquia and its people, Daniel and his team are your guys. We booked two tours with Daniel to take us out of Medellin and into the countryside. The first day to Guatape and the second day to the Rio Melcocho. Just the two of us with Daniel in Guatape and two couples and two guides the next day on the river - plus two surprise guests who made the day extra special!(Thank you Daniel for that addition to our party). Small groups. Personal attention. We…”

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Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza - Riding the Medellín Metrocable above the valley
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Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza

12.Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring Medellín by vehicle, cable car, and escalators. You’ll see Botero’s sculptures, ride up toward Parque Arví, walk through Comuna 13, and visit the Botanical Garden. Guides have included Fabio, David, Carlos, Albert, and Julian, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“The car they sent to me broke a few minutes after we left for our tour. We had to be taken back to the hotel. But I need to congratulate Camilo. He quickly found a replacement car and guide and sent them to the hotel. Unfortunately, at that moment, we had already booked another tour (since we didn't have time to waste). These things happen. Camilo and his company did everything to get it fixed. But since we had already gone, they gave us a full refund on Viator. I would recommend this company to anyone who comes to Medellin. We all loved their punctuality and accountability.”

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(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat - The 1-hour-40-minute drive from Medellín
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(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend 10 to 11 hours with a private guide exploring Guatapé, Marinilla, El Peñol Rock, and Pablo Escobar’s former mansion. Depending on your selected option, you’ll ride ATVs, play paintball, cruise the lake, visit an animal farm, and stroll Guatapé’s colorful streets. Guides such as Alejandro and Santiago provide transportation and commentary in English and Spanish.

“Jorge Suazo, Dec 2025. Our tour guide Alejandro arrived ahead of time to pick us up for our private, 12-hour tour today. He is fluent in English and Spanish, which is a big plus for me/us as my wife Claudia speaks Spanish only. Alejandro has traveled throughout Europe, Central and South America giving him well versed international knowledge and experiece. He is a great communicator with excellent listening and rapport building skills via his pleasant, humble, assertive, and positive personality expressing care and extensive knowledge of his chosen craft as a tour guide and travel advisor. From 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. Alejandro maintained his positive energy and close engagement…”

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Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol from Medellín! - El Peñol Rock requires effort, but the view earns it
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Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol from Medellín!

14.Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol from Medellín!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Leave Medellín by private vehicle for El Alto del Chocho, El Peñol Rock, and colorful Guatapé. Guides such as Carlos, Laura, Daniel, and Juan Carlos share local history, adjust the pace, and help you avoid the largest crowds with an early pickup. Snacks, coffee, insurance, transfers, and admission to Guatapé are included. The rock climb costs extra.

“The most memorable part was having Camilo as our tour guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He took care of us and suggested we go earlier to beat the heavy crowds and that was a world of difference. I would recommend this excursion and Camilo to anyone who wants to visit Medellín y Guatapé.”

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Private coffee tour near Medellín, from bean to cup. - Starting with the coffee plant
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Private coffee tour near Medellín, from bean to cup.

15.Private coffee tour near Medellín, from bean to cup.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel privately from Medellín to a two-generation family coffee farm in Sabaneta. With guides such as Oscar, Mario, or Yuly, you can plant coffee, pick ripe berries, inspect the machinery, learn about roasting and fermentation, and taste several brewing methods. The farm provides boots, but bring long sleeves and bug spray.

“The place was with a lots mosquitos and real hard to walk they should make clean and with more safty thank you PS is not Value 2 person $150.00 dollars for 2.”

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