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Private Half-Day Medellín Graffiti Tour Including Metrocable
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Private Half-Day Medellín Graffiti Tour Including Metrocable

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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4–5 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish
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  • Private group tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Medellin
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • All metro, cable, toll fees, etc
  • Entry/Admission - Medellin Metrocable
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up guests in the main hotels and airbnbs in El Poblado and Laureles. For guests staying in municipalities like Envigado, Bello, Itagui etc a meeting point will be given in El Poblado.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29265P21

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Comfortable shoes are recommended
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 29265P21

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        • Medellin Travels
          528
          Medellin, Colombia
          Joined in October 2015
        • clairehZ4820VN
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible Opportunity
          Such an incredible, once in a lifetime experience. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone interested in the Escobar family. Gloria was very welcoming and open to any and all question you may have about her, her family, or the cartel. I am very grateful to Medellin travels and Alex the guide/driver/translator for providing this opportunity.
          Written 27 November 2024
        • S24YEwilliamb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Day / Great Guide
          What a fabulous tour! We started by taking the Metro and gondola(s) up to Arvi. Fascinating to see the life up in the hills and then encounter a sea of green below. Definitely ask to include a 30-45 min walk into the canopy as part of your tour (and maybe plan to come back for a whole day in the park). Then down to Plaza Botero which was magical including lunch outside overlooking the sculptures and the city life. And finally up to the delightful and colorful chaos and energy of Comuna 13. So much to see, hear, taste and experience. Our guide, Carlos, was amazing. (Carlos Medellin-contact me so I can return your independiente hat) So friendly, thoughtful and filled with interesting stories and anecdotes about Medellin, its history, culture, food. He’s really special and he took extra care to make sure that my mom and I had a fabulous day.
          Written 17 November 2024
        • 246bassemk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great city private tour
          Excellent tour guide, friendly,answered all the questions, gave solid recommendations, knows the city inside and out,highly recommended
          Written 11 November 2024
        • joaom58619
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Escobar tour
          Amazing tour, learned so many things different from Netflix documentaries and was able to visit true areas affected, will definitely book jail tour!
          Written 13 October 2024
        • Adventure579235
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Stunning vistas and a special day
          Great experience! John, our tour guide, picked us up from our hotel in the morning and drove us to Guatape. We climbed the 700 steps to the top of La Piedra to stunning views. Wow! We then drove to the nearby town of Guatape which was quaint, colorful and photogenic. John took us to some good shopping areas for chocolate, coffee, emeralds and other souvenirs. The tour company and John were great and arranged a birthday surprise for one of our tour members at a local restaurant - thank you for making this a memorable and fantastic day for all of us!
          Written 1 October 2024
        • Z8035UDmarkm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Andres Gonzales - the best Pablo Escobar tour guide
          We took a private Pablo Escobar tour with Andres Gonzales, and he was an excellent guide. We toured the cities where Pablo conducted his life and tried hiding from his enemies. The Parque which the government sponsored as they demolushed his Palace is rather eye opening. The deaths he was involved with amounted to 46k people, so he was truly a wicked man, and a narcissist. Always on the move. Andres was an excellent guide and the tour was quite revealing of the history of Columbia. I highly recommend Andres! He was professional, very knowledgeable and very pleasant. We enjoyed his company and are proud to know him. Take the tour with him; you won't be dissatisfied. He's GREAT!.
          Written 23 August 2024
        • ErickD94114
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best tour I've ever been on!
          John was the BEST tour guide I've ever had! I've never had a tour guide take such care to accommodate me. HIGHLY recommend
          Written 31 July 2024
        • ThomasCopeland
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful scenes at every turn
          Great time and very scenic. The quaint town of Guatape was a joy to walk. At every corner there was something to photograph.
          Written 29 June 2024
        • MaryLynn D
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Take this tour with Carlos
          Carlos Restrepo was our guide and he did a great job. He was very personable, spoke English well, and was very informative. He did the tour in an organized fashion and told us about all the neighborhoods so we felt like we got a little more than just Pablo info. To top it off - he was a good driver😜
          Written 19 June 2024
        • OnAir801704
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worth it!
          This tour was incredible! Carlos was our guide, and he was wonderful. He picked us up on time at our hotel, and took us out to El Penol, telling us about the area and answering all of our questions. El Penol itself is an intense climb, but the views are so worth it! And then we were able to go into the town of Guatape, wander around, and had a great lunch at a restaurant recommended by Carlos. And, after seeing the multiple group tours all being herded around, we were so glad to have booked a private tour-it’s definitely worth the cost! Overall it was a great day and one we will not forget!
          Written 14 June 2024
        • Arya G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Transformation of Previously Dangerous Area
          Very cool to learn about the transformation of Medellin following the Escobar Era. It was amazing to see the effects of arts and culture have such an impact in keep a community in harmony. I really appreciated how passionate my guide was to teach me about his experiences growing up here.
          Written 24 May 2024
        • eshalp2017
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour and guide!
          This tour was very fun and informative. Our guide John was extremely friendly and energetic. He told the story of Pablo that was nicely intertwined with the places we were visiting. We were never rushed throughout the entire time and it was a great experience!
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        • jennamR1280OO
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour guide
          Out guide John was amazing, he taught us so much about the history of Comuna 13 and what it was like growing up in the city. He was so passionate about this city and made this experience unforgettable for us. He was very accommodating to my grandmother who couldn't walk very well. He was kind and so knowledgeable. I cannot recommend this tour enough, the story of Communal 13 is tragic yet shows the resilience of this city and it's people. John showed us this, and was so great we booked a second tour with him. Cannot recommend this tour and guide more! John and this tour was one fight highlights if our trip to Medellin.
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        • dancingg2021
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Miami on Biz
          THANK YOU LARA for your wonderful service. Top notch service from the entire staff. I enjoyed the avocado toast. Delicious. Smooches
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        • ingrid6700
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great experience, must do in Medellin
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        SakoSaer
        Panama City, Panama121 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2024 • Solo
        It was a great half day tour. Saw exactly what I wanted to see and a lot more too (rode metro train for eg). David was a knowledgable, professional and friendly host. Gustavo a proficient and safe driver in both peak hour traffic and the narrow windy roads of Commune 13. Prompt and efficient too w lot of interesting info regarding Medellin. I got a real good start to see and understanding the city in this tour. Thanks guys
        Written 31 January 2024
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        David O
        Orlando, FL133 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2021
        This is a great way to learn the history of Medellin and immerse yourself in the culture of the region. Jorge was our guide was very passionate about Medellin and wants you to see the real Medellin.
        Written 1 September 2021
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        Hello David, thank you kindly for your valuable input. Yes, all of our guides are passionate and make sure our guests are immersed in our culture. I'm very pleased that you guys had a great time. Thanks again, and don't forget to refer us to your friends and family. Your friends at Medellintravels.com
        Written 2 September 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Randall W
        Walnut Creek1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2018
        While in Medellin i decided to splurge and hire a private guide. The best money i have ever spent. Just getting to spend part of a day with Oscar Jimenez was worth it even if we did not sight see. But his tour was fantastic. He tailored it to my desires, needs, ability. His knowledge was impressive but his ability to make it alive and real an current was phenomenal. I hope to return to Medellín and when i do i will definelty book something with Oscar. He is not rateable above all..I travel extensively and have lots of tours but none that were as rewarding as this.
        Do,
        Written 14 January 2019
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        Into The West
        Galway, Ireland47 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Just back from the Comuna 13 tour with cable Car and exotic fruit tour included. What a brilliant experience, Pedro was so insightful and friendly.
        Got to see all the sights along with the stories behind them.
        Very much recommended 👌
        Written 18 September 2018
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        Hey guys, thanks for the review. I'm glad you had a brilliant experience as you mentioned. Also pleased that you guys got to meet the Mayor of Medellin on our tour. Thanks for choosing Medellin Travels for all of your tours. Cheers! Alex from Medellintravels.com
        Written 19 September 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Durango81303
        Durango6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked a tour of Communa 13 with Alex. We had used this tour company a few days prior for a Jardin/coffee tour and had a great experience. Alex was very accommodating and very knowledgable about the area, the art and the artists. Taking a tour is a great way to get the history and see more into the way of life in this neighborhood. We had a coffee at a little shop owned by one of the artists. It was a great end to the tour...the artists and their display of talent really make this a unique and important tour and should be part of your Medellín travel plans.

        Written 7 March 2018
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        Hey Dad from Durango! First off, I want to tell you that you are one cool dad, I appreciate your smile and jovialness throughout the tour, you rock! Second, thanks for the review and the compliments. Last, you are a very fortunate, wealthy man, for you have a beautiful family, always cherish them and your memories when you take trips like this one. Thank you for inviting me to your city, maybe sometime in the future when I get a day off...haha. Cheers Bud, Alex from Medellin Travels
        Written 12 March 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Mike
        Chicago, IL1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        David was an awesome guide. Extremely knowledgeable and we also enjoyed the tour structure . I would recommend this tour options to all
        Written 20 December 2021
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        Thank you kindly for reviewing our Graffiti tour with cable car. We appreciate you saying that you enjoyed the tour structure. We take our time and go over all of the events that unfolded there plus the current situation, thus giving our guests a very thorough and comprehensive tour as apposed to others who just run right through it for a quick buck. Warm regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com
        Written 30 December 2021
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        Angel
        Windermere, FL2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        This was an amazing experience. Carlos took the time to explain everything and answered all of our questions. He even gave us great recommendations of places to eat.
        Written 3 June 2021
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        Angel, thank you for reviewing us. We appreciate you and your business. Tell your friends and loved ones so they can book with us for future travel. Cheers! Medellin Travels
        Written 4 June 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Ben C
        Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I found this tour too late in day to book (entirely my fault, still jet-lagged), however after a brief call with Alex and Lina they went above and beyond to arrange a slot for me in the afternoon. My tour guide Daniela was very knowledgeable and made the entire tour very relaxed. I was collected from and dropped back to my hotel which made it so easy. Our driver was also very nice. I really feel like I saw a side of Medellin that I wouldn't have been able to without Daniela. The views of the city were absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend this tour.
        Written 9 March 2019
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Ben, good to hear from you. I was in the middle of the jungle doing a Rio Claro jungle river tour when you called inquiring for a tour. I'm glad I had really good reception in the jungle to take your call..lol. We are happy to have accommodated you on such a short notice. We get booked in advance, but we do what is humanly possible to take care of people last minute if we have a slot. Thanks for highly recommending us! Take care man, Alex and Lina from Medellintravels.com
        Written 11 March 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        ym256
        Seattle, WA7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        David is very knowledgeable about the background of the city and the recent political climate. Knowing how the city handled/is handling the poverty and violence and how it connects to the graffiti in the Commune 13 made me appreciate the art way more than I could have by visiting there by myself. I highly recommend the private tour over a large group tour. You can stop as many times as you like to take pictures, and you don’t have to waste time waiting for other people. This was one of the best tours I’ve attended.
        Written 7 March 2019
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        Ym, thanks for your review. I'm very glad that you mentioned that a private tour with us is way better than that cattle call filthy bus tour where you don't grasp the content since they are not fluent in English, and it's too rowdy anyway with all of those people flocking around to begin with. Also, I'm happy that you pointed out that going on your own is NOT the way to go. It is a labyrinth as you saw. It's nice to be adventurous, but not stupid. We know the area very well, as our foundation Lend Me a Hand sponsors the graffitti artists there through our big brother program. We applaud you for making a wise choice, and like you said, you took as many pictures as you wanted, stopped where you wanted, didn't have to wait for other people, and learned a whole lot! Cheers cool guy! Alex from Medellintravels.com
        Written 11 March 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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