Private Medellín Full-Day City & Comuna 13 Tour – History, Street Art & Urban Transformation

Private Medellín Full-Day City & Comuna 13 Tour – History, Street Art & Urban Transformation

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Private Medellín Full-Day City & Comuna 13 Tour – History, Street Art & Urban Transformation

The Ultimate Medellín Experience in One Day

Highlights:

✔️ Explore Medellín’s historic center, including Plaza Botero and Parque Berrío.
✔️ Ride the scenic cable car to San Javier and learn about urban innovation.
✔️ Discover Comuna 13’s powerful street art and Hip Hop culture.
✔️ Walk the iconic escalators, symbols of social progress.
✔️ Visit Pueblito Paisa, a replica Antioquian village with panoramic views.
✔️ Private full-day experience with expert local guidance and flexible pacing.

Tour Description

This private full-day tour is the most complete way to discover Medellín, combining history, culture, and one of the world’s most inspiring stories of transformation. In just one day, you’ll uncover the city’s past, its bold urban innovations, and its artistic soul.

Begin in Medellín’s historic center, where your guide will bring the city’s history to life as you explore Parque Berrío and Plaza Botero, home to the famous sculptures of Fernando Botero. Stroll through bustling streets filled with local life and cultural heritage.

Next, ride the Metro Cable to San Javier, a neighborhood that once struggled with violence but has become a symbol of resilience and progress. From above, enjoy sweeping views of Medellín’s skyline framed by the surrounding Andes mountains.

The journey continues to Comuna 13, Medellín’s most colorful and artistic neighborhood. Once a hotspot of conflict, it is now globally recognized for its graffiti murals, Hip Hop culture, and electric escalators. Walk through vibrant streets, admire powerful street art, and connect with the community’s stories of struggle, hope, and transformation.

To complete your day, visit Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a traditional Antioquian village perched on Cerro Nutibara. Its cobblestone streets, colonial-style architecture, and 360° panoramic views offer the perfect ending to your Medellín experience.

With private transport, expert guidance, and flexible pacing, this tour ensures you see the very best of Medellín in just one day. It’s the ultimate way to experience the city’s past, present, and future.

Tour Details

  • Price: from 83 USD
  • 8 hours
  • pick up at the hotel
  • This is the PRIVATE tour, so the itinerary can be easily change as you wish!

Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
  • Private transport
  • Bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
  • Lunch
  • City tour, including San Javier cable car experience
  • Guided tour of Comuna 13

Itinerary

  • City Center Exploration: Begin in Medellín’s historical heart. Visit Plaza Botero, admire Fernando Botero’s sculptures, and explore Parque Berrío and the surrounding historical center.
  • Cable Car Ride: Ascend to Santo Domingo for panoramic city views and learn about Medellín’s remarkable transformation.
  • Lunch Break: Enjoy a delicious local meal at a nearby eatery (cost not included).
  • Comuna 13 Visit: Dive into the vibrant culture of Comuna 13. Explore street art, ride the iconic electric escalators, and connect with local artists and Hip Hop initiatives.
  • Pueblito Paisa: Conclude at this replica of a traditional Antioquian village. Walk cobblestone streets, take in colonial-style charm, and savor stunning views of Medellín from Cerro Nutibara.