Top 10 Tours in Medellin, Antioquia Department

September 26, 2021 Brandee Mangan

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. Night Bike Tour In Medellin, Typical food and Spectacular Viewpoints

Parroquia San Joaquín, Cl. 42 ##69-06, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Green Bike Tour Medellin
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

We are the only night bike tour in Medellin with experience doing it for more than 2 years, having the safer route for every one, where we visit touristic places and mostly local places where just local people go at night. It is a unique experience to understand and live the enviroment of Medellin at night with local guides who knows where to go and where not to go. We will visit the most spectacular viewpoint of Medellin at Night, perfect to take the best pictures of your trip.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bike helmet, Coffee and/or Tea, Local guide

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Reviewed By benjamincH2416GI

I did a night tour and it was one of my favorite experiences in Medellin. The city was beautiful at night and my guide was great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Medellin.

2. 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

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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

3. Private Coffee Farm & Horseback Riding Tour: All in one great day

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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Our Coffee Farm & Horseback Riding Tour gives you an in-depth knowledge of coffee and a very close contact with beautiful nature on docile horses, it is a experience to never forget. We visit a non-touristy farm owned by a lovely family that produces premium quality coffee on a small scale. The coffee production stages you see in this tour are: • Planting the seeds • Picking the ripe beans • Depulping • Fermenting and washing • Drying • Threshing • Roasting • Grinding • Packing • Drinking the coffee in different brewing methods After you have witnessed and participated in all the coffee process in our beautiful farm we head to get on our horses and start a beautiful ride through streams, pine forests and wide open fields with amazing views.  This tour includes a typical and delicious lunch and insurance. The whole adventure lasts 8 hours so you will be dropped off at your hotel early enough to take a nap and be ready for our nightlife. Look no more and book now!!

Inclusions: Coffee farm fees, Coffee Tasting in 4 different methods, Lunch, Horses, Insurance, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Coffee bags to buy at the farm are optional

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+++

4. Paraglading Adventure | Half Day Tour

Green Bike Tour Medellin
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

This paraglading tour is an unique experience because you feel the adrenaline while you see all the city under you, you will have the best views of all Medellin city that you can imagine and you can ask to the pilots to make tricks in the air. If you are looking for something unusual, different, unique and exciting this tour is for you!

Inclusions: Paraglading equipment, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By benjamincH2416GI

I did a night tour and it was one of my favorite experiences in Medellin. The city was beautiful at night and my guide was great. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Medellin.

5. Private Comuna 13 tour (cable car & escalators)

Discovering Medellin
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Beyond the numbers and the military operations, Comuna 13 and the city went through certain complex events: from the state's abandonment to the incursion of the army, not to mention the lack of justice and reparation. Nowadays, the people who inhabit this district are example of strength and resilience. The local government has implemented certain programs that have significantly improved living standards. In Comuna 13 you will find stories, urban art and the best atmosphere, which endorse the concept of innovation and social inclusion that feature our region. Also, you will learn about the history of our city, with its positive and negative aspects, you will discover the transformation of Medellín. Our goal for visitors is not just to go and take photos, we also work along with this community. We will visit the most important sights in Comuna 13: - The cable car in San Javier - The escalators - The main neighborhoods and graffities Daily tours: 9 am and 1:45 pm

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Food and drinks

Reviewed By sabrinapM6873YC

AMAZING ! We had the chance to share this experience with the guide Daniel. Medellin s history was very interesting and Daniel knows his city so well. He will give you any tips you need in the city !Of course we don’t glorify Pablo but we understand the painful past of Medellin. I highly recommend this tour with him.

6. Medellin Rafting day-trip, Rio Caldera (Intermediate)

Expedition Colombia, Cl. 8 ##43a 89, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia Expedition Colombia
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Our Intermediate Rafting trip takes you to the Rio Calderas, located just 2 hours east of Medellin. We pick you up at our offices or at your own doorstep, and everything is included for the day. You don't need any previous experiences, but even the most experienced rafters will have fun on this river! The trips starts with a coffee and a short 4*4 ride to the river, and a safety talk. Then, we head down stream! Enjoy over 3 hours of great whitewater ( class 3/4) and enjoy the stunning ambiance of the jungle! Our guides will also fill you in on the history of the region, and lead you to discover many fun facts about the fauna and flora of the area! We will stop halfway for a great lunch on a pristine beach, when you will also get to relax and swim! At the end of the trip, our professional drivers and comfy vans will take you back to Medellin, and a few days after your trip, you will even get an email with your free photos of the day ;) Let's get out of the city for a day!

Inclusions: We offer traditional Colombian Lunch on a secluded beach! Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free available!, Enjoy our Internationally certified gears and guides. Safety is our primarily concern, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, We are the only Certified rafting operation for this River! , Insurance is included!

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Reviewed By Muckaj01

Unforgettable adventure in the beautiful part of remote region of Colombia led by amazing guides.Trekking part was challenging, however not technical and good level of fitness will make it even more enjoyable. Bring loads of sense of humour and open mindness and let the guides take you on an amazing journey where you will spend time with locals and be walking the old tracks only accessible by mules. At the end of the trek, rafts will be waiting for you and take you down the river Samaná, so you can admire its flora and fauna. Big thank you to Deana, Mael, Jules, Alejandro and Jonathan for providing us with 5 star care, from delicious food and stories as well as mid-trip alcohol supply haha ????

7. Stunning ATV 1hr + awesome PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls from MEDELLIN

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Enjoy a nice ATV ride through the amazing countryside of Guarne, nice off road paths and beautiful landscapes, then be ready to the best paragliding, flying until 25 minutes in a great canyon, surrounded by huge mountains and waterfalls, then, taste a nice lunch. You must know the conditions to fly depends of the weather, a cold wind or few breeze causes a less time flight. Our flight is until 25 minutes if this conditios are very good, otherwise, you will fly less time. It is important to say the weather behavior in Cocorna canyons is very different than Medellin´s weather and it is extremely difficult to know how it will be in the time. So, we have 95% of probabilities to fly based in our flights database and experience.

Inclusions: Lunch, All-Terrain Vehicle Atv, Private transportation, Medical Insurance, Until 25 minutes Paragliding, Professional Bilungual Guide, Professional TANDEM Paragliding Pilots

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Reviewed By 276imranq

We had an absolutely amazing time with Tomás. Felt safe at all times. The zipline hammock is a very unique experience that I'm glad I got to partake in. Additionally, the waterfall is so majestic and reminded us of the waterfalls in Iceland. Would highly recommend this activity to others!

8. Private Full Day Guatapé Tour

Super Tours Medellin
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The most colorful town in Colombia will catch you in every street, its people and its amazing landscapes. You will walk around Guatapé, you will know the history of El Peñol old town and you will discover the beautiful views that Guatapé’s rock offers.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Travel Insurance

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Reviewed By ingvardrago

Just wow!!! The absolute best service from Carolina coordinating next say booking, fitting in to my stop over time frame, arranging pickup and drop off from the airport, ensuring I have all the ducks in a row with Coronapp and helping avoid curfew limitations! Truly amazingly caring person! And then there was Luis, the tour guide, funny engaging knowledgeable. He recreated the itinerary to show the best of Medellin above and beyond the expectations. I feel great full and blessed to have taken this tour. The city is amazing and well worth the visit! Highly recommend! Dios le bendiga ????

9. Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day

Tourguides Medellín
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We'll visit a coffee plantation in Guatapé, where we learn from local farmers everything about the coffee process, from sowing the seed to drinking a cup of coffee, there you can collect the coffee and being for a while a coffee farmer. As we are in Guatapé, we have to go to the rock We continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb more than 700 steps to reach the top, that adorns the landscape of eastern Antioquia and enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view from the dam and surrounding areas to capture unforgettable pictures. Then we go to the town, where we enjoy lunch before strolling around the most important landmarks of a town full of color, friendly people and corners with fascinating stories that we are going to share with you, how the tradition of "zócalos" (house facades painted) started and why is important for the inhabitants; if you are a chocolate lover, there's a shop waiting for you, also you will have time to buy handicraft from the local stores.

Inclusions: Health insurance, Food tasting (Fruit tasting), Hotel pickup and drop-off (drop-off at the airport with no extra fee), Coffee farm fee, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the rock

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Reviewed By Cristinaazzalin

Excellent!! 100% recommend if you are visiting Medellin you have to go to La Comuna 14 Oscar is the best! Love the experience!!

10. Half-day Coffee Plantation Private Tour: Learn everything about coffee with us

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Our half-day coffee private tour is a 2019 Travelers' Choise Award Winner, the highest honor TripAdvisor can give. We assure you, you will never think the same about coffee after taking this coffee tour with us. So the question is: Is there a coffee plantation tour close to Medellin that can be done in half a day? Of course there is! And we designed it thinking of your needs and budget. It is only 30 minutes away from El Poblado and though it is near Medellin, the scenery is absolutely different and spectacular. The coffee production stages you will see and participate in this coffee tour are: • Planting the seeds • Picking the ripe beans selectively • Depulping • Fermenting and washing • Drying • Threshing • Roasting • Grinding • Packing With all the knowledge you receive in this tour we ensure you will be in capacity of running your own coffee farm in the future, imagine how detailed it is. Look no more and book now, we are available everyday!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee farm fees, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Delicious home-made traditional snack

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Reviewed By MarcColombia

We had a great horseback riding trip, with beautiful scenery. Diego our guide explained a lot about the history of the area and was always very concerned about our safety. He gave us a great experience. Definitely recommended

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