Travel Guide for
Medellín

Private tour: The Art of Botero - Cultural experience Medellin -Antioquia museum

Fernando Botero - literally Colombia`s most famous artists and a reference of the Latin American Art scene. His iconic style of paintings and sculptures, better known as “Boterismo”, is unique due to the exaggerated volume of his figures. Nowadays he is among the most successful artists of the world. Botero uses traditional techniques and has established his own clear style of art. As Botero was born in Medellín, the city museum offers an impressive permanent exhibition of Botero ́s work throughout the last decades. Visit the permanent exhibition of Fernando Botero at the Museum of Antioquia with your private expert guide of the art of Botero. Explore the range of sculptures exposed on the so-called “Plaza Botero” and throughout the city centre. Visit the famous sculptures “Birds of Peace” bombed by the FARC guerrilla in the mid 1990s. Take advantage of your expert guide and obtain deep insights on the cultural dimension of the Fernando Botero and his cultural impact on Colombia.

City Tour from Medellín

The tour can be done in private or in groups we offer a tour in a private way or a tour of groups either family members or colleagues with whom you want to experience this wonderful experience. We recommend: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, valuables to leave at the hotel, use sunscreen. Wearing dark glasses, our climate is tropical all year round. Be friendly with the environment, protect the architectural and cultural heritage, take guidance from the guide, punctual sea. Take into account that the vehicle must meet a route and travel through several hotels in the city, before starting the tour. Always carry your original identity documents. If you are going to make your payments with a credit card, show the documentation that certifies you as the cardholder.

City Tour Medellin

You can visit the city and enjoy it to your liking, however, having the company of a local will always make a noticeable difference. The curious facts, the history, the reality, the past, the present and the possible future are better dimensioned when you are with someone who has lived in Medellin. On Monday, the museum house of the memory is closed, due to maintenance, therefore, we visit the art gallery of the National Palace instead. We are passionate about visiting the city again and again, it will always be different because each person gives you unique moments and therefore generates special memories. On Mondays the museum house of the memory is closed for maintenance, therefore, we visit the art gallery of the National Palace instead.

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Medellín City Tour

If you want to get to know Medellín's most appreciated natural treasures, set aside 6 hours of your time with us and let us take you to two unique places. On this tour of the Botanical Garden and Arví Park, you will enjoy the best contrasts between the city and nature, as well as spectacular views and a lot of learning about why these parks are so important to the city of eternal spring. Historical landmarks in downtown Medellín, given by our guide A worth-visiting guided tour inside the Botanical Garden Metrocable’s best sights from the heights Explore the nature trails in Arví Park Local experiences along the tour

comuna 13 graffitour & cable car

In this Comuna, ghetto or slum you can take a tour of the history of its neighborhoods and some of its streets, a review of the gallery of messages captured by graffiti artists on various walls, which speak of the memory of this area. The inhabitants of the area define the commune 13 as -The best balcony in the city

Private Half-Day Tour to Comuna 13 in Medellín.

If you hate waiting and walking behind big groups or just have a short time to explore Medellín, this is the perfect tour for you, we will cut to the chase and show you the most important spots without wasting time on unnecessary details. This tour takes you to one of the most captivating places of Colombia, a place full of contrasts, life, death, diversity, unity, violent history and vibrant culture: COMUNA 13, once known as one of the most dangerous places on earth, has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the talent and resilience of its people, we'll immerse ourselves in its complex history going through hidden alleys, passageways and different neighborhoods, so we can deeply understand how all of this happened, and more amazing, how did they manage to change? We'll learn and experience how the social investments, the Hip Hop culture and art have played a role in this community's resurgence and metamorphosis.

City Tour & Comuna 13

This tour will show you the most tipycal places in the city, also will include the comuna 13 that normally is a different tour, it includes all entrance fees and very knowledgeable guides that speak very fluent english. in half day you can see most of the nicest places in the city

Medellin City Private Tour

Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas on this 4-hour tour! Feel the vibe in Downtown as your professional guide takes you to various locations in a new, comfortable vehicle, on the metro, metro cable (aerial cable car), and on foot! Delight your eyes with breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the top of the mountain summit and Santo Domingo Savio Library. El Pueblito Paisa in central Medellin will enthrall and captivate you with all it's charming colorful colonial edifices, church, museum, restaurants, cute shops, and much more. There is a tour upgrade option for guests that would like to go to the top of the summit and beyond to Arvi Park. This is a private tour with a professional, certified tour guide for you and your party only. Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.

Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars

Experience the main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 3-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. Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.

Medellin City Tour with Plaza de Botero and Antioquia Museum

Experience the best of Medellín with our Half-Day City Tour, blending history, culture, and art. Starting at Alpujarra, you'll witness the city's urban transformation, then explore the symbolic Parque de las Luces, vibrant Carabobo, and the artistic Palacio Nacional. Enjoy a break at Salón Málaga, Medellín’s tango hub, before interacting with Botero’s iconic sculptures at Plaza Botero. The tour ends at Provenza, where you can continue to explore at your leisure. Our tour offers intimate group sizes, personalized attention, and a deep connection to Medellín’s dynamic spirit. Book now for an unforgettable experience!