Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Pickup Information

Pickups from El Poblado hotels and airbnbs only

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Parque de El Poblado
Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown.
2. Parque Ciudad del Rio
We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.
3. Plaza Botero
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.
Duration: 40 mins
4. Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
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.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
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.
Duration: 10 mins
6. Parque Berrío
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
Duration: 10 mins
7. Iglesia de la Veracruz
Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.
Duration: 10 mins
8. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Parque Arvi
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.

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off (El Poblado only)

All Metro and Metrocable fees

Transport by private vehicle

Professional certified guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Guests staying in other areas will need to contact provider for a meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Dress code is smart casual

Bring Colombian pesos for souvenirs, water, tips, etc.

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 and Portuguese are subjected to availability.

Supplied by Medellin Travels

Reviews

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