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10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Medellin That You Shouldn't Miss
Once infamous for dangerous gangs and drug activity, Medellin has been transformed. It’s now a vibrant destination for travelers seeking a culturally rich vacation. Medellin rises proudly from the belly of the Aburrá Valley, and its natural beauty makes a perfect setting for hiking, zip lining and horseback riding. Travel through lush jungle to Piedra de Penol, then climb the 740 steps to the top—a journey within a journey that rewards you with unforgettable views.
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1. Tour guatape
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
We offer great tour in the most beautiful place outside Medellin call guatape, with great colorful houses a lot of history and great place to visit.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By cedyceds
This was an amazing tour. I felt like I got to hear the untold story of Pablo Escobar. One by someone who lived and experienced the life and times. This was a complete learning experience that I recommend to anyone wanting to know and see the history of El Patron. CC
2. Pablo Escobar Hacienda Napoles Full Day Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take this fascinating full day tour and visit Pablo´s most valued ranch on the country side, Napoles hacienda where he had a private zoo and his own plane track. Walk around his abandoned ranch and enjoy of a sanctuary of fauna and flora with a private bilingual guide who will narrate throughout the journey. Tour is limited to a maximum of 15 travelers. This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes. Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city. Entrance included with standard Salvage passport. Acuatic park not included Lunch not included
Inclusions: National Park fees, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance with standard Salvage passport
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Dinner (available to purchase), Lunch, Entrance to acuatic park
Reviewed By kyongp542
Daniel, the guide, is knowledgeable. He hosted a tour of Communa 13 using a historic and ethnographic lens to illustrate socioeconomic evolutions. It was a deep education of a district I would have otherwise never had the opportunity to become acquainted
3. Guatape & Coffee Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
in this tour you will make 2 tours in the same day, guatape and climb the rock, and a nice coffee experience for the same price as one tour in 9 hours.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By starfari
this was such an amazing tour. i had no idea the details of what was going on in colombia only 20 years ago. the fact that these types of tours and help from the government helped build escalators for senior citizens and other folks to use to go up and down the communa is great. carlos has such a deep understanding of the history and also of the meanings of the many beautiful murals across the communa. he picks you up and drops you off in a nice comfortable car and speaks english well. im definitely going to be going consider going on all of his tours.
4. The Most Complete Guatape Rock Private Tour in Medellin
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
After you are pricked up at your place in our private vehicles we head east to the Guatape region. Your first stop in this Guatape tour is to try different exotic fruits you don't even know existed, with delicious sour or sweet flavors. Our second stop is a flooded town replica: at this place you will be able to see and feel what it was like to live in the actual flooded town. Your guide will tell you all of the history of this town and show some pictures of how it was before. After exploring this replica, we'll go toward the Guatape Rock also known as Piedra del Peñol. At this massive rock you get the chance to climb up it. Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you get to witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen. Lastly you head to Guatape: City Of Zocalos. One of the most colorful and picturesque towns in Colombia. How did this Zocalo tradition start and why? Take this tour and find out!!. Book now!!
Inclusions: Fruit tasting, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees to the rock, Lunch
Reviewed By atasteofbrandywine
This tour was by far the best experience I have had yet on Trip Advisor! Andres was extremely friendly, passionate and scholarly. He was easy to talk to about anything! All the information he gave us was very interesting and educational. I personally don’t even like coffee, and I still really enjoyed this tour. My boyfriend loves coffee and loved the tour as well. Andres took us through the entire process of making coffee from planting the seed to the different methods of extracting. It was amazing how many flavors you can achieve from the different extraction methods. He took pictures of us along the way so that we could focus on enjoying the experience. The local family he works with were very hospitable and offered us drinks and food along the way. I could not have asked for anything more on this tour. 5+++
5. Pablo Escobar & the dark times
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
We do not intend to idolize Escobar or any member of the cartel, much less disrespect the Colombian people. Our purpose is to tell the truth, far from myths and fanaticism. focusing on the struggle and awareness of our brothers to show a new and improved Medellin. Our greatest desire is that you know a part of the history marked by the pain and suffering of the Colombian people, the perspectives, places and stories during this dark time for Colombia.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, insurance (medical assistance)
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Reviewed By delianp
Terrific!!! Kevin was a great tour guide, very friendly and attentive to all the little details. My mom is vegan so he asked (while we were climbing El Peñol) for vegan options. My mom loved the restaurant. The coffee farm tour was organized well and was very informative. At no point did we feel like we were rushed and were able to fit everything well. From the climb, to the walking tour of Guatapé, to the coffee farm and the boat tour everything was really good. Highly recommend Kevin and his company, Inside Colombia!
6. Pablo Escobar +Comuna13 tour
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Is a one time experience, see both sides of the city you will learn a lot and be surprised how one man change the country and the true story behind Comuna13
Inclusions: Certified Guide
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Reviewed By cedyceds
This was an amazing tour. I felt like I got to hear the untold story of Pablo Escobar. One by someone who lived and experienced the life and times. This was a complete learning experience that I recommend to anyone wanting to know and see the history of El Patron. CC
7. Complete Pack: Pablo Escobar Tour & The New Medellin Including Comuna 13
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Pablo Escobar was the 7th-richest man in the world. His successful operations had allowed him to own luxurious residences, expensive cars and even airplanes: Monaco building Catedral (Pablo's prison) Cemetery Rooftop at Los Olivos where Pablo was caught Electrical escalators of Comuna 13 Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 5 hours tour that takes you to the places where the druglord was defeated and the innovative comuna 13 community. This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes. Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.
Inclusions: Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By kyongp542
Daniel, the guide, is knowledgeable. He hosted a tour of Communa 13 using a historic and ethnographic lens to illustrate socioeconomic evolutions. It was a deep education of a district I would have otherwise never had the opportunity to become acquainted
8. The Official Pablo Escobar Meet the Family Museum private penthouse viewing
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
From the company that brought you the "Private Pablo Escobar Godfather Tour." Be exposed to the "REAL" Pablo Escobar story narrated by his direct family members in this exclusive sit down with the family tour! Visit this family private museum with your expert tour guide. Learn the secrets of his rise to power, the operation, truths and myths regarding his treasure vaults, family life, wars, daily habits, how he ruled, and personal family anecdotes that you can't get anywhere else! Be up close and personal to his real life siblings who endured bombs, masacres, seizures, hiding in bunkers and tunnels with Pablo. They will share with you their personal, intimate stories like no documentary or series could ever do!
Inclusions: Professional Insider guide, Transportation to the secluded Penthouse from your Hotel, Escobar family live in person to answer inquiries!, Guests can take pictures with Pablo Escobar's sisters!, Chance to go inside Pablo's secret treasure vault where he hid millions!
Exclusions: Food and drinks , Gratuities
Reviewed By yeimyy29
This tour was such an amazing and memorable tour! Jorge was our tour guide and i 100% recommend him as the tour guide! Hes fluent in both english and spanish. We did the pablo escobar tour and the City of colombia tour with him and we absolutely loved every minute! It was a full day tour for both tours to be completed. He personally knew so many details that it would've been difficult to know had it been a different tour guide. Definitely book this tour and all for Jorge!!
9. Walking tour downtown Medellín
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
This experience is for those who want to discover the city walking on it and feeling as locals. we'll visit the places that made the history of Medellin, visiting "La Alpujarra", the administrative center of the city, then going to the first railroad station of the city. after that we'll go to Lights square, also we will see the first skyscrapers of the city. We'll walk through a pedestrian street full of commerce, where you can get the local soccer team's jersey, after that I'll show you a beautiful building with more than 1300 arches. Continuing going to downtown, we'll cross in front of one of the oldest churches in the city. We continue walking to Botero's square, there you will enjoy the 23 sculptures that make Medellin unique. Then we'll visit one of the biggest churches in the world made with bricks. we'll go to a handicrafts market & before ending the tour we will have a yummy lunch at the rooftop in a building right in the heart of the city
Inclusions: Salpicón (mix of fruits)
Exclusions: Coffee at the coffee lab is own expense
Reviewed By 319cassidyc
This tour was the highlight of our family vacation, we absolutely loved it!! Oscar has a gift of making every person feel included and helped our bi-lingual family feel comfortable by providing information in Spanish and English. The private car was extremely clean and the driver did an excellent job navigating the mountainous roads. The tour was filled with extremely interesting information, beautiful sights, kind Colombians, and delicious foods. 100% recommend!
10. Comuna 13 Medellín Private Tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
This tour offers experiencing the transformation of colorful Comuna 13 guided by a local, hearing his/her stories and a ride in the Cable Car plus the comfort of using private transportation between your hotel and Comuna 13.
Inclusions: Private/public transportation from your hotel to Comuna 13 and tour with local guide in Comuna 13, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By jhung34
WOW! What can I say but I would give this 10 stars if I could! This was my first horseback riding tour in Colombia and I did it with Andres. I had such an unbelievable, breathtaking experience. I called him and booked the day before and he was able to squeeze us in for a tour. Andres was super friendly and an awesome guide who also spoke English and Spanish, he’s also very knowledgeable. I ended up choosing the cattle ranch riding tour and it did not disappoint! He was accommodating to payment methods and picking us up from hotel in the morning and provided us water for the trip. The horses you get to ride are from his very own farm. I can tell they are very well taken care of and healthy and also well behaved! We had an authentic Colombian lunch before taking off to ride. He will tailor to your riding experiences but I told him I had experiences riding so we were able to gallop during the flatter part of the ride. The view through the acres was so beautiful. He explained many things to us so I felt that I learned a lot. He also has fresh eggs from his chicken and his own roasted coffee so be sure to pick some up after the ride. It was a full day of trip, about 1.5 hr to the farm, 2 hrs ish for the ride. Overall I had such a wonderful experience for my first tour in Colombia, especially being a horse lover this was a thrill and an experience I’ll never forget. I look forward to other tours with Andres and LandVenture Travel in the future. Thank you again! I HIGHLY recommend going with him for your tours, you will not be disappointed and be coming back for more. ????????????????
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