Medellín City Tour
4.5
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Ages 2-99
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Tranvia de Medellin
What's not included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • all hotels, apartments, hostels in Medellín City
    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
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102890P4

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • 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: 102890P4

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        About the operator
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        • City Vibes Tours
          5.0 of 5 bubbles670
          Medellin, Colombia
          Joined in August 2018
        • Q316SUallisong
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Airport Transfer
          Excellent experience with airport transfers both arriving in Medellin and departing. Driver met us inside the airport after we finished with Customs and drove us safely to our hotel in a large, clean SUV. At the end of our trip, driver picked us up on time at our hotel for and early departure to the airport. No complaints, excellent service.
          Written 25 March 2025
        • Bolleee
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Do it!
          Great tour! Many interesting places to see. Good english (we don’t speak spanish). Carlos is a good guide and has a lot of infos about Escobar and Medellin in general.
          Written 25 March 2025
        • coreycW245KD
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 tour
          The trip was great, the locations and insights provided by the guide Carlos were excellent. Comuna 13 was amazing, the vibe and energy in the area is great. I think our guide Carlos knew almost everyone and he was extremely helpful when chatting to locals and merchants.
          Written 17 March 2025
        • Y6468JZjessicas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly recommend!!
          Oscar our driver was so kind, timely and patient. Waited for us to get through customs for 3 hours! Highly recommend for airport transfers!
          Written 11 March 2025
        • studawg74
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          He kept in touch with us thru WhatsApp starting the day before we departed up until he was outside the airport waiting to pick us up. He waited quite a while as immigration took almost 2 hours to get thru but he said that was normal and he appreciated us communicating with him so he could enter the airport when we had our bags. Very good service
          Written 10 March 2025
        • K166DRvictoriak
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lovely
          This was a last minute trip but it was completely worth it. We had such a fun time. There was great communication at all times & our tour guide Carlos was such a lovely addition! He provided a lot of educational information!
          Written 10 March 2025
        • B1670GQjessicab
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Informative and friendly
          My friend and I took a girls trip to Medellin and wanted to explore on a tour that wasn’t a full day (i.e. guatape being a couple hours away). This tour included the Pablo Escobar sites, comuna 13 and cable car. I accidentally booked this one, not knowing it was private, based in itinerary alone. I have to say being on a private tour made all the difference. We were picked up directly at the hotel and they even accommodated a slight time change when we had a little too much fun in Provenza the night before. Our driver Jaime was very friendly and super informative. I have to say I kept thinking how passionate he was about his country and history. He really spoke with pride and was well versed in history. There is a fair amount of driving but you get to see a lot of places you wouldn’t travel on your own either normal tourism. We got to see how locals lived and worked. The cable car is a beautiful view (albeit hot inside the car!) and it’s humbling to see the communities below. Comuna 13 is bustling with activity. Jaime allowed us to walk around and see things at a pace that we felt comfortable with. He did not rush us at all. Overall I would highly recommend both this itinerary and the private tour with Jaime if you can. You will learn and see a lot.
          Written 26 February 2025
        • K8865GBstevenb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Airport transfer
          The service was excellent, the driver patiently waited for me after my flight was delayed. I will use this company for my transportation needs in Medellin.
          Written 25 February 2025
        • Janet M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful tour guide!
          We had Carlos as a tour guide and William was our driver. We could not have had a better experience. Carlos knew practically everyone in Comuna 13 and provided many beautiful experiences for our family. We had a wonderful time. We could never have navigated the Comuna 13 without him and highly recommend him if you can get him.
          Written 25 February 2025
        • Mr_j_msi305
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Service.
          Great experience, Carlos the guide was amazing. Great couple of people I will definitely recommend anyone to use this company.
          Written 25 February 2025
        • 204kelleyw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          On Time, Friendly, Safe Driving
          I was incredibly impressed by the airport pick up and drop off from City Vibes Tours. With the multi-hour wait through non-Colombian customs line, a late-night arrival and escorting my retired parents to a foreign country for a family wedding, I was uneasy about traveling from the airport to the hotel at first. But, Carlos and City Vibes Tours put me at ease with great driving, being on time and active communication. The car was clean and in great condition. Carlos' driving was super safe and he was so conversational with us first-time visitors. I appreciated how quick and informational the WhatsApp communication was with the company. Overall, highly recommend booking straight through trip advisor. So easy. So efficient.
          Written 18 February 2025
        • temil2014
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Medellín Must Do!
          The tour was awesome. Carlos, our guide, was excellent. Full of local knowledge and interesting facts as well as being fun to spend time with. Highly recommend.
          Written 17 February 2025
        • D346QEnataliac
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Worth your while!
          This was an excellent tour! Jaime, our tour guide, is very passionate and knowledgeable of Pablo's life and the positive and negative impacts of his actions on the City and Colombia. It's a long tour so be prepared to be out most of the day, I wouldn't plan anything else for the day. Comuna 13 is at the end of the tour and I strongly suggest to stay longer by yourselves if you can, as we had our baby who was being looked after by our parents at our hotel, we sadly had to leave at the conclusion of the tour. If you have a chance, please stay at Comuna 13 to admire and experience the progress of this area, it's incredibly vibrant!
          Written 11 February 2025
        • BBLABELLE
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very interesting tour
          Jaime was an excellent guide and gave us a very interesting and informative tour. Great introduction to Medellin and its history.
          Written 10 February 2025
        • 228marcelw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Quick trip with friends
          Great car service. Prompt and quick. Even with a last minute pick up. Vehicle was clean and well maintained. As crazy as Medellin streets are, the drivers were will versed in the best way to arrive at the locations.
          Written 5 February 2025
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        4.5
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        margarita m
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Friends
        I really liked the tour, we toured the whole center of Medellin and Carlos our guide told us very well the history of the city. He was very patient and we were able to take our time to take the pictures we wanted. Highly recommended!
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        Written 13 January 2025
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        Que alegría ser parte de tu experiencia, que puedas conocer nuestra ciudad y disfrutar de todo lo lindo que tiene, conocer su historia y su cultura. Siempre seras bienvenida :)
        Written 16 January 2025
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        Wanderer04625606978
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our guide Juan was very informative and gave us a wealth of information about Colombia in general. He was very engaging and told us some interesting personal stories as well . He has a passion for his country and this comes across when he explains the history of Medellin and the present day Medellin.
        Very good tour and would highly recommend.
        Written 15 August 2022
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        Hello We are glad to know you had a good experience, our tour guides are certified and have a lot of knowledge and experience, they love what they do and want to give their best. Thank you very much for recommending City Vibes Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 18 October 2022
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        Michael I
        London, UK5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Couples
        Great tour with Carlos who was knowledgeable and very engaging. He suggested a couple of last minute changes to the tour to accommodate our preferences and these worked very well. Carlos is a great ambassador for Medellin and seemed to know everyone wherever we went. Highly recommended.
        Written 9 August 2024
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        Hi Michael! We're proud to have guides who are true ambassadors for Medellín and who go the extra mile to ensure a memorable experience. Your high recommendation means a lot to us! Best regards, City Vibes Tours
        Written 23 August 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        roti_tully
        Raleigh, NC1 contribution
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Friends
        Tour was interesting but very rushed. The tour guide was not very sociable, and seemed upset to be working on the weekend. I would never book a tour with Carlos. 🙄
        Written 15 July 2024
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        Hello Our best tour guide is Carlos, I’m very sorry you did not have a good energy with him, but when you said he rushed you is not true he waited for you to do all your shopping and did all the time for you he took 1,5 hours more that what the tour was. We always offer a refund when people is not happy whit tour. Hope we can see you again and give you a free tour so you can have a good time with us. Best regards
        Written 21 July 2024
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        Alain C
        1 contribution
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Friends
        The tour guide was accommodating with the unfortunate rain. Needed more information about site and locations visited.
        Written 25 April 2024
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        Priyanka G
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Solo
        The tour provides a great vibe of the city - we started with downtown and Botero square, took the tram and the cable car to experience the unique transportation system in the city. I would recommend this tour.
        Written 27 December 2023
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        Hello Priyanka Thanks for recommending the tour. We are glad to know you had a good experience. We are here to serve you. Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 4 January 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        chappy19
        27 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2021 • Solo
        I really appreciate the opportunity to get to see a part of Medellín I would not have experienced on my own. Andres did a great job taking the time to show me the city.
        Written 13 November 2021
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        hello Alonzo we are happy to hear from you, this tour is very informative an representative in the city best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 2 December 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Fanny G
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2019 • Friends
        Jean Carlos was such an amazing tour guide, the best of all! Punctual, responsible and respectful . He taught us with detailed information about every location/tour we did with him! Without missing a single detail. We spent four days in Medellin and we were lucky Jean was our tour guide for all of tours . We went to: Comuna 13, Pablo Escobar & City Tour and Peñol of Guatapé . And each day I was more amazed than the before one with his service and restaurant recommendations! I felt that I was more than a friend than with a man that I was paying for. We really hope to visit again Medellin and be able to say hi to Jean!
        Written 14 September 2019
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        Hello Fanny Thanks a lot for this amazing words, is very important to know that you learn, enjoyed and felt safe during the tours with Jean he is very knowledgeable and very friendly, he loves the city and know a lot of nice places in the area. Our tour guides often become friend to give you a wonderful experience and not just a guide that you pay for. We hope we can help you again in your next visit. Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 15 October 2019
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        Carlos C
        Houston, TX2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2019 • Family
        I've visited Medellin and some of the places in the tour before, but the private tour experience was completely different...the guide was very knowledgeable and I felt like I got a better understanding and now have more appreciation for the places. They were very accommodating as I had to change the time due to a delay in an earlier activity. Plus, I had to be picked up and drop-off at different places. Neat experience...definitely recommend.
        Written 17 June 2019
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        Hello Carlos Many thanks for your words, is an honor to serve all our customers needs, our tour guides are certified and they have a lot of knowledge, we are always willing to give our clients the best experience. Please let us know next time you come to visit Medellín Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 31 July 2019
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        Lynjunita M
        Chicago, IL5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2019 • Friends
        My husband and I went on a private tour with this company and I can't say enough about what an extraordinary experience we had with our tour guide Jean Ruiz. He was very patient, and kind, and gave us so much information about the history of Medellin as well as the various sites we visited. He gave us exceptional service during our tour and I would definitely recommend this company and tour guide if you plan to visit Medellin. While me and my husband were in Medellin we lost our passports and could not get back home. Our tour guide Jean had left us his card and told us to contact him if there was anything that we needed. When we realized we lost our passports I immediately contacted Jean and he was so instrumental in helping us through the process of finding out how to get a temporary passport as quickly as possible so that we could get home to the US. He even offered to accompany us to the police station so that we could file a report and speak to police officers on our behalf because we do not speak Spanish just to assist us. Jean truly went above and beyond to help us during such a crisis and scary time. The help he gave was truly a major step in getting us home the next day and I am truly grateful to him for all of the help he gave us during our time of need. Again, I would strongly recommend this company to meet your expectations for a truly great excursion.
        Written 30 May 2019
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        Hello Thanks a lot for your feedback, this words mean a lot to us our certified tours guides provide all the information and help they can when you are doing the tour or even when you are in your own time. Please if you come back to the city let us know we will assist you again Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 31 July 2019
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        *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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