Medellin Historical City Tour
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About This Tour in Medellín
Why Visit Medellín?
Medellín, Colombia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Medellín provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Medellín
You can reach Medellín, Colombia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Poblado and Laureles sectors only)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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
- Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German, italian and Portuguese are subjected to availability as we stipulate in the tour.
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 10 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
For guests staying in El Poblado, we'll drive...
For guests staying in El Poblado, we'll drive close to Parque del Poblado, have your camera ready.
You will be transported to the memory museum... 30 minutes
You will be transported to the memory museum where you will learn about our dark pass and understand more the resilience of our locals
We'll drive by the tallest building in downtown...
We'll drive by the tallest building in downtown Medellin on ur way to Plaza Botero
The second stop is in Downtown Medellin, where... 30 minutes
The second 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, our 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 we continue on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and experience old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more!
After visiting plaza Botero, we'll continue on foot... 10 minutes
After visiting plaza Botero, we'll continue on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown have your camera ready to take amazing photos of the stunning cultural palace Rafael Uribe Uribe a neo gothic building constructed around 1912 in downtown. This building was used as the government palace up to 1987. Ask your tour guide to walk inside if you want to explore this building even further
From the cultural palace we'll walk to La Veracruz church 10 minutes
From the cultural palace we'll walk to La Veracruz church. This church was one of the first ones constructed in downtown with a beautiful colonial style.
We'll continue on foot to feel the vibes of the Parque Berrio park 5 minutes
We'll continue on foot to feel the vibes of the Parque Berrio park. Learn the history of this important area in downtown.
Walk inside this magnificent colonial style minor basilica... 10 minutes
Walk inside this magnificent colonial style minor basilica located in the heart of downtown. This minor basilica was the most prominent from Colonial times and up to the late 1970's when this downtown area was the main business district.
Next, we jump on board the Metro and... 40 minutes
Next, we jump on board the Metro and metro cable (aerial cable car) which was 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 and well maintained cable car will take us to our next destination, the Santo Domingo Savio neighborhood. You have the option of getting off here for a short walk to the lookout point where you can see local street art and meet the local kids that we sponsor through our foundation lend me a hand. If you want the upgrade option to Arvi's park with the cable car ride that hovers over the magnificent forest of Arvi Park, please be aware that there is an additional cost since the tour will be extended for an extra hour and a half to two hours. At the end of the tour our guests will be dropped off at their hotel or place of stay in the same comfortable vehicle.
While in the metro we'll pass by the...
While in the metro we'll pass by the Botanical Gardens, have your camera ready and take photos if you want.
While in the metro we'll pass by the...
While in the metro we'll pass by the Planetario, have your camera ready and take photos if you want.
While in the metro we'll pass by parque...
While in the metro we'll pass by parque explora, have your camera ready and take photos if you want.
This sturdy and well maintained cable car will... 30 minutes
This sturdy and well maintained cable car will take us to our next destination, the Santo Domingo Savio neighborhood. You have the option of getting off here for a short walk to the lookout point where you can see local street art and meet the local kids that we sponsor through our foundation lend me a hand. If you want the upgrade option to Arvi's park with the cable car ride that hovers over the magnificent forest of Arvi Park, please be aware that there is an additional cost since the tour will be extended for an extra hour and a half to two hours. At the end of the tour our guests will be dropped off at their hotel or place of stay in the same comfortable vehicle.
If you want the upgrade option to Arvi's... 1 hour
If you want the upgrade option to Arvi's park with the cable car ride that hovers over the magnificent forest of Arvi Park, please be aware that there is an additional cost since the tour will be extended for an extra hour and a half to two hours. The upgrade includes the entrance fee for the cable to go to Arvi's park. At the end of the tour our guests will be dropped off at their hotel or place of stay in the same comfortable vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
