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Medellin: From violence to innovation (Virtual Guided Tour)

Medellin: From violence to innovation (Virtual Guided Tour)

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Allow me to introduce myself, I am Sebastián, born and raised in Medellín, I am 31 years old, I am an architect, urban planner and passionate about my city. I have participated in the design and execution of some projects in Medellín, and I have also been fortunate to experience first-hand the fascinating transformation of my city and visit all its neighborhoods, which until a few years ago were impossible to access. It is incredible to see how Medellín went from being the most violent city in the world in 1991, to today being one of the leading cities in terms of urban planning and social innovation worldwide. In the last two years I have received more than 2000 people in the experience that I develop in Medellín, obtaining very good evaluations; Now through technology, I want to reach more places and show the inspiring history of Medellín.
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Ages 18-100, max of 100 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Medellín, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
    Each of the participants will access from home or work using their computer and a good internet connection
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 178853P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers

    • 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: 178853P4

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    • Colombian Ambassadors
      47
      Medellin, Colombia
      Joined in July 2019
    • 802chear
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Medellin at its best- must do tour
      Sebastian was a fantastic tour guide. My partner and I would recommend him 10 times over. His background in architecture allows him to provide so much knowledge and nuance into the layout of the city, the history and the ongoing development of Medellin. You take the metro and cable car up to Communa 13 which is super fun. You also stop for some local refreshments along the way. In Medellin I’m sure there are no tours better than this one.
      Written 10 December 2024
    • 877vincenzor
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Guatape: A cultural walkthrough
      Guatape was our second tour with Sebastian. And yet again, he delivered. It felt more like a road trip with a friend than a guided tour. Seeing Guatape and the surrounding scenery was truly amazing and I highly recommend the hike to the top. However, the real experience for us was walking the streets of Guatape after our hike. We had time to grab a tinto with Sebastian and then gain some cultural perspective of the town. And to cap it all off, San cocho at a local spot that was delicious. 10/10 would recommend!
      Written 23 November 2024
    • 877vincenzor
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The True Medellin Experience.
      This was the best tour I’ve ever been on, anywhere. Sebastian is an incredible guide who not only shows you Medellin through the eyes of people who live there, but also provides an environment to be educated about the history of this city. There are too many highlights to list, but there is one common denominator — La Cultura del Metro. Using Medellin’s transit system with Sebastian at the helm, we experienced many different sights, sounds, cultural nuances, people, places, and things throughout all parts of the city. This part of the experience also made the remainder of our trip so much more experientially rich because we used the metro the entire time for our stay. Again, there’s so much to say about this tour, so I’ll leave you with this: If you’re in Medellin and want to be embedded in the city’s culture (past, present, and future) and learn about this amazing country and city, do this tour! Finally, Sebastian is such a great person. He’s super insightful and provides deeper context to the places he takes you to on this tour. His background in architecture and city planning adds more rich layers of knowledge to the overall experience and education gained by walking and commuting through Medellin.
      Written 23 November 2024
    • GD089
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The highlight of our time in Medellin!
      The highlight of our time in Medellin! Sebastian is a brilliant tour guide and knows his city intimately. He gets the balance just right in sharing information and letting you soak up the city in between. If you're checking the reviews before you decide whether to book, just book it - you won't regret it.
      Written 26 June 2024
    • Paradise34668926803
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Superb tour, great guide
      Great tour! Sebastian is very knowledgable and speaks great English. The tour is a perfect mix of interesting history and fun things to do - including a cable car ride, street food snacks and a walk through the graffiti of Comuna 13. Recommended!!
      Written 21 February 2024
    • natalial669
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great tour, highly recommend
      A wonderful, very informative and interesting tour! The inclusion of public transport in the tour was a unique touch. Very well thought tour and the guide was very knowledgeable with very good, easy to understand English. If you’d like to learn history and modern life of Medellin then this tour is for you.
      Written 1 October 2023
    • Rebecca G
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour with Colombian Ambassadors
      This was a great tour with a great guide Julian, showing us many areas of Medellin and helping us to understand its history - fascinating. Julian explained everything so well. Highly recommend this tour especially when you first arrive in Medellin.
      Written 20 August 2023
    • Michelle71
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant
      Really good tour. Sebastians explanations of how the city has developed to allow more residents access to basic public transport over the years to make their lives easier. In Communa 13 his explanations on some of the art was amazing, esp the Operation Orion work., very moving. Sebastian is very personable and I wish I had booked his other tour now! Highly recommended.
      Written 13 November 2022
    • marcelwW5239YO
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Experience
      This was a great tour to experience both the metro culture of Medellin and the Comuna 13. Sebastian handled all transportation so that our group could experience without any issues. Sebastian gave us the history and current updates about the metro system, cable car, and the transformation of Comuna 13. It is truly a unique experience and I'm very happy we had a local guide with us. The tour did not feel too long and was organized for a perfect afternoon tour - we even got to see a little of the sun setting before it was all over. I would love to come back with friends or family and do this tour again!
      Written 16 February 2022
    • Z2059BRryann
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect background of Medellin!
      Sebastián was an amazing tour guide, and the tour was fantastic! First he showed us around the Medellin city center, stopping occasionally to provide historical context and personal stories. Then he took us to a cool historic bar to grab a coffee/beer and to chat with him and the other guests. Next he guided us through the Medellin public transportation, taking us on the train and cable cars up to the top of the hill overlooking Comuna 13, all while explaining the importance of the transit system to the community. Then he takes you into Comuna 13, which was like nothing I had ever seen before. It's a vibrant community on a steep hill full of prideful people enjoying life, lively restaurants and bars, and colorful murals and street art. Finally, Sebastián helped everyone figure out the safest way home. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends
      Written 16 February 2022
    • Flyer418004
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommended and fun!
      Colombian Ambassadors and especially Sebastian were simply amazing! The communication is clear and there are no surprises. They pick you up in a very nice and well kept SUV with AC and with enough room. Sebastian has a good eye on reading people and adjusts anything based on the needs and wants of the group. He’s friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. You are guaranteed a good time. We will always recommend him and the company for this experience. If you want to learn about Guatape, it’s history and it’s people in a relaxed and fun way, look no further.
      Written 30 December 2021
    • Gabriela D
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Making new friends and memories
      Julian was an amazing guide! We had a wonderful day together learning all about the history and current day affairs in the community. Not only was he so knowledgeable, but also super friendly and very covid safe. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to take a tour with him! Thank you for everything Julian :)
      Written 15 January 2021
    • Wander784390
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful day in Medellin
      A perfect introduction to Medellin. The tour shows you different parts of the city, while the guide explains how, and why it works the way it does. Sebastian was really friendly, well organized, and spoke perfect English. I can 100% recommend booking this tour.
      Written 8 December 2020
    • Bailey2527
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing tour!
      Julian was an EXCELLENT guide!!! He was patient, friendly and a perfect guide. I learned so much about Medellín, past, present and future that I feel like I’m an expert now. Julians knowledge about Medellín is unbelievable and so is his passion. It would be a mistake if you missed this tour!!! Highly recommend.
      Written 22 November 2020
    • stephaniemG5402IJ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best tour in Medellin!
      I had an incredible tour with Sebastian. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Medellin. Sebastian is very knowledgeable and provided a deep and thoughtful explanation of Medellin’s history, geography and the recent reform. I highly recommend this tour!
      Written 12 March 2020
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