Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars

4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience the main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 4-hour guided tour. Visit the old churches, learn the historical and artistic context of the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero, hop on board the aerial cable cars and enjoy a spectacular view of the city, walk alongside your expert guide and feel the vibe in the comuna, or 'barrio', to see how people live and survive on a daily basis

What's Included

Professional guide
All Metro and Metrocable fees
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickups from El Poblado and Laureles hotels and airbnbs only

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • Parque El Poblado (Pass by)

    Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    The first stop is in downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. Bring a decent camera as your guides have all taken photography courses and will be delighted to take postcard perfect images of you embracing these larger-than-life sculptures for your memories. From here the tour continues on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and to experience old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We'll walk around the palace and guests can learn the history of this magnificent neo gothic building while your tour guide will assist you in getting good quality photos.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk inside one of the first colonial churches constructed in the city. Have your camera ready to take photos of the art and colonial balconies inside the church.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will take a short walk inside the park to see the first Botero statue donated in the city by Fernando Botero the famous Colombian artist and guest we'll learn the history of this park and it's relevance in the city

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Medellin

    Medellin metrocable Next, climb aboard the Metrocable, an aerial cable car system, constructed for the purpose of alleviating traffic, improving overall city transport, and accommodating citizens, enabling them to enjoy connectivity from their respective barrios to the metro, and other means of transport. This sturdy, well-maintained cable car will take you to your next destination, the Santo Domingo Savio library, a modern edifice partially donated by the King of Spain. You will have the option of getting off here for a walk to see the real life in a comuna with your guide who knows the people and the neighborhood well. Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon. For guests that selected the Parque Arvi option as an upgrade the tour will continue from this point.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Trolley Tours
Cable Car Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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