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.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Parque de El Poblado, El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown.
Pass By: Parque Ciudad del Rio, Cra 43G, 2420, Medellin Colombia
We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.
Stop At: Plaza Botero, Medellin Colombia
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 minutes
Stop At: Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, Carrera 51 52a 01, Medellin 050012 Colombia
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 minutes
Stop At: Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, Cl. 50 #49 - 112, La Candelaria, MedellÃn, La Candelaria, MedellÃn, Antioquia, Colombia
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 minutes
Stop At: Parque BerrÃo, Cl. 50, La Candelaria, MedellÃn, La Candelaria, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
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 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia de la Veracruz, Cll. 51 No. 52-58, Medellin 050010 Colombia
Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Medellin Metrocable, Medellin Colombia
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 minutes
Pass By: Parque Arvi, Via a Piedras Blancas Correction of Santa Elena, Medellin 050007 Colombia
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.
Informacion Adicional
"Dress code is smart casual"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Bring Colombian pesos for souvenirs, water, tips, etc."
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 3 To 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Pickups from El Poblado hotels and airbnbs only
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.