The 7 Walking Tours in Medellín People Come Back For

1.Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Walk through Moravia in Medellín with bilingual guide Toto and community leader Gladys. Over 3.5 hours, you’ll visit the former landfill area, hear personal stories of resistance, discuss health care and education, see local football culture, share a street empanada, and visit Moravia Cultural Center. Groups are limited to eight.

“Toto and Gladys were fantastic guides. The history of Moravia being built on the garbage was shocking and very interesting. We also saw how the area is improving for the community such as the garden ran by women and La Casa de Todos. The community does still face challenges with overpopulation but it is good to get a true picture of this.”

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2.Medellin Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 3h 30m · from $14Best value

Walk central Medellín with an English-speaking local guide from Real City Tours. Over 210 minutes, you’ll see the Old Railroad Station, Alpujarra, Botero Square, El Hueco, and San Antonio Park while learning about Paisa culture, art, politics, and the city’s hard-won changes. Guides include Suzy, Germán, Hernán, Julio, Carolina, and Dio.

“Carolina had a lovely personality and was very knowledgeable. We are glad we did the tour. And thank you for the local vegan resto recommendation. Although Google had predicted the meeting point was only 10 minutes away from our hotel, it actually took a full 30 minute so we were late. I appreciate the various whatsup messages they sent to help us catch up and meet the group. A proactive customer service oriented group, kiddo.”

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3.2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 2-hour-30-minute walk through Medellín’s Comuna 13 with local guide Johan Giraldo. You’ll see colorful street art, learn how the neighborhood changed, ride its outdoor escalators, and take in city views. The tour starts and ends in San Javier.

“It's an awesome tour. Joe is so knowledgeable about the area and the art. The vibe in this area is so energizing.”

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4.Walking tour downtown Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Medellín’s civic center through plazas, churches, Botero’s sculptures, and the historic heart of La Candelaria with a local guide such as Oscar. The 3 to 4-hour tour includes fruit salpicón and a coffee stop, though you pay for your own drink. Expect an informative, moderately active outing with up to eight people.

“Our guide Oscar was terrific. There were parts of the downtown that were uncomfortable for us due to street vendors on mass. However the sculptures and history were very well explained .”

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5.Walking tour, cable car & fruit tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend about four hours exploring Medellín with guides such as Oscar or Yuli. Ride the tram and cable car, visit Salon Malaga and the Casa de la Memoria, walk through central neighborhoods, and taste Colombian snacks and tropical fruit at Placita de Florez. The tour starts in El Poblado and ends near San Ignacio Square.

“Booking this excursion was an outstanding experience. My tour guide Yuli was remarkably informative, helpful and adventurous. I strongly recommend this experience for those desiring a wonderful taste of Medellín.”

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6.Arvi Park Walking tour and city views from Metrocable.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $15

Meet guide Giovanni Montoya Alzate outside Arví Metrocable Station for a forest walk among moss, mushrooms, plants, and wildlife. You’ll hear about Colombia’s history, narcos, guerrilla conflict, water protection, and social resilience, with time for local food, Coca tea, market browsing, and cable-car views over Medellín.

“muchos gracias a Juan!! yo tiene uno tiempo incredible! thanks so much to Juan,, I had an amazing time at the park going on Walks. his knowledge of wildlife, plants and animals and the history of Colombia is unrivalled.. definitely worth the money. don't hesitate to book”

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7.Walking Tour with Cable Car and Botero Plaza

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, possibly Juan Pablo, collects you in El Poblado and takes you by private vehicle and metro to Botero Plaza. You’ll see Medellín’s famous bronze figures, walk downtown, ride the cable car, and choose a guided visit through Santo Domingo Savio. The three-hour tour includes transport, tickets, and hotel return.

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