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You can recognize how Medellin changed its history to be one of the most visited and innovative cities in the world.
From the Parque del Poblado, we will go to the City Tour in the heart of Medellin, where local commerce, art, culture and heritage are the main attraction.
We will start from the Alpujarra, walk along the Carabobo shopping pass, "El Hueco". We will visit the National Palace and finish at Plaza Botero.
Take a Metro-Metrocable ride to Commune 13, then start the Graffitour walking tour and climb the outdoor Electric Stairs.
There you can learn the history of transforming one of the most violent places in the world to be one of the most touristic. Enjoy a delicious lunch and local music and dance shows, art galleries, marvel at the scenery on the commune’s viewpoints and balconies, sample its gastronomy with maracumango popsicles, craft beers, specialty coffees and more.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet at Calle 9 in Parque del Poblado, in front of Bancolombia ATM.
Itinerary
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1
Lovely replica of a colonial and very colorful town in Latin America. You can enjoy beautiful photos, discover local crafts and souvenirs, taste delicious sweets, fruits, juices and snacks of the region, and even tour Nutibara Hill and enjoy nature.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
La Alpujarra is the administrative and heritage center of Medellin. The tour starts between the buildings of the Mayor of Medellín, the Governorate of Antioquia and the masterpiece of the artist Rodrigo Arenas Betancur, we will walk through the Carabobo passage, pass to the Park of Lights, the heritage building Carré to the commercial heart of the city center.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We will walk along the commercial passage "El Hueco" where local commerce is concentrated, visit El Palacio Nacional where you can explore architecture, art and city heritage, and also take advantage of local commerce.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
We will visit the Plaza Botero, the "largest open-air museum in the world", there are 23 sculptures by Maestro Fernando Botero. They can have free time, tour the square, take pictures and enjoy local souvenir shops.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will leave from the Center of Medellin by Metro to San Javier, the 13th commune. We will take the Metrocable (cable car - gondolas). Then we will start the Graffititour and go up to the Electric Stairs of Commune 13, where you can enjoy urban art, local music and dance shows, art galleries, the history of transformation from one of the most violent places in the world to one of the most touristic, meet its people and enjoy the viewpoints, the famous maracumango pallets, craft beers, specialty cafes and also its gastronomy.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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