Description 

This full day panoramic tour will take you to visit the highlights of the city of Medellin and the notorious neighborhood of Comuna 13, once a violent hub of drug trafficking, nowadays a vibrant and picturesque street art district.

Thanks to the drastic transformation over the past few years, Medellín has recently become a number one tourist destination in South America, with visitors from all over the world wanting to explore a new innovative city boasting beautiful parks, cultural centers, delicious gastronomy and friendly locals.

Visit the Pueblito Paisa, Antioquia’s typical town in the city and explore Medellin’s city parks: Barefout Park and Park of Lights. Discover Downtown Medellin, 70 Boulevard and take a ride on the famous Metro cable that offers breathtaking views of the whole city.

Medellín, also known as the city of the eternal spring, is the birthplace of the talented artist Fernando Botero famous all around the globe for his painting and sculptures of inflated creatures. You will visit Botero Plaza, dedicated to him where you can see some of his astonishing work.

The tour will continue to the vibrant Comuna 13 neighborhood.

In the late 90’s, Comuna 13 was considered one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Colombia, being Medellin, the headquarters of the drug cartel led by notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar, the most dangerous city in the country.

Nowadays, it’s a very different story. Over the past decade, Comuna 13 has undergone a complete transformation thanks to rigorous government intervention.

After the government and private sector invested in social and youth programs, local residents and artists took back the neighborhoods and contributed to the miraculous transformation we see today, the streets were filled with incredible works of street art, music, street artists, and delicious local snacks.

What’s Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle at your complete disposal
• Professional tour guide
• Travel insurance
• Bottled water

What’s Not 

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Tickets to cable car or graffiti shows

Tour Duration 

7 Hours

Operating Days

Daily

Meeting Point

At check-out, before your purchase is confirmed, you will be kindly asked to leave the written address of your accommodation or potential meeting point. This implies the name of the hotel, bed & breakfast or residence in which you will be staying as long as it is situated within the city.

Languages Available 

English and Spanish

Tour Highlights

• Meet and greet at the hotel lobby
• Enjoy a panoramic drive through Medellin’s highlights
• Visit the pueblito paisa
• Visit Plaza Botero and take pictures with the giant bronze statues
• Enjoy a panoramic drive to Comuna 13
• Climb the electric staircase to the highest point and enjoy the panoramic view
• Watch street dancers perform live in front of you
• Stroll along the narrow colorful streets and enjoy the street art