• Memory House Museum - This museum provides a unique perspective on Colombia’s armed conflict, focusing on the victims’ experiences and the country’s hopeful future.

This visit offers a deeper understanding of the origins, reasons, and timeline of the Colombian conflict involving guerrillas, paramilitary groups, and the Colombian army, which has been part of various massacres over time.

• Placita de Florez - As one of the city’s oldest food markets, this is the perfect spot to sample exotic fruits and learn about medicinal herbs for healing various ailments.

Did you know Colombia is the most diverse country per square meter in terms of fruit variety?

That’s why our Medellin City Tour includes a delightful stop here.

We’ll stroll among food kiosks and fruit stands, inviting you to taste the most tropical and exotic fruits.

• La Sierra - From the food market, we take the tramway, which is actually Medellin’s third tram. The first was mule-drawn in 1887.

Completed in 2015, this tram has greatly benefited the communities in Medellin’s eastern sector.

After a 4.3 km tram ride, we reach the newest aerial cable line, offering a view over hundreds of homes.

During the ride, your guide will discuss displaced settlements in Medellin and Colombia, as well as the social and healthcare systems, providing more context about Medellin.

• Salon Malaga - Continuing our journey through Medellin’s history, we arrive at Salón Málaga.

The music, decor, photos, and colors in this saloon transport you back to the 1950s.

This setting is ideal for explaining the history of downtown: its golden age, decline, and current revitalization efforts.

• Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional - Once Medellin’s Courthouse, Palacio Nacional is now the city’s most unique shopping mall, and possibly the world’s.

Due to numerous suicides by condemned individuals inside, local authorities relocated the courthouse and repurposed the building.

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase Colombian clothing and souvenirs at great prices. Test your bargaining skills!

• Iglesia de la Veracruz - Our next stop on the Medellin City Tour is the second church built in Medellin in 1712, with the help of European immigrants.

Here, you’ll also learn about an archaeological discovery from colonial times, with your tour guide sharing fascinating facts about the church and its surroundings.

• Plaza Botero - An urban area showcasing 23 sculptures by Medellin’s renowned son, Master Fernando Botero.

After exploring and appreciating this open-air museum, we proceed to the Cultural Palace, a stunning neo-Gothic style building.

Here, your guide will share the building’s history while you admire its architectural beauty from within.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Expert-led tour with a professional guide
• Inclusive of both driver and guide services for personalized attention
• Savor local flavors with food tastings included
• Comfortable travel in a private vehicle

• Lunch

Our tour delving into the heart of Medellin is the most comprehensive available, incorporating both highly sought-after tourist locations as well as lesser-known areas that typically remain undiscovered by visitors. The day commences from your accommodation, with private transportation provided to the epicenter of Medellin, which will serve as the central base for this exploration. This unique tour is a harmonious fusion of diverse modes of transit, leisurely strolls in safe yet captivating neighborhoods, visits to historical landmarks, vibrant markets, Medellin’s most ancient saloon, all under the guidance of history-knowledgeable tour guides who provide thorough insights on the spectacles encountered along the journey. Always flexible, we can modify the itinerary to accommodate personal requests to visit any additional locations within the city. It is a highly personalized tour designed to give you an intimate, friend-led walk-around experience of the city, revealing treasures you may not discover or fully comprehend on your own. Secure your spot today, we’re confident you’ll be enthralled.

• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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