Medellin City Tour – History and Transformation
"From the heights of the Metrocable to the colorful streets of Comuna 13, experience Medellín in a way that will leave you breathless and in awe of its transformation."
Tour Duration:
7 to 8 hours |
Fitness level: low |
Usual pick up time: Between 8 and 9am |
What to bring: Sun protection, sun glasses, money for souvenirs, lunch |
MEDELLIN CITY TOUR HISTORY AND TRANSFORMATION - TOUR OVERVIEW
During this City Tour in Medellin you will learn about historical facts and the amazing transformation of Colombias second largest city and most vibrant urban centers.
Using the metro and cable car in the morning and a private transport in the afternoon, you will get an insight into different neighborhoods and social zones of Medellin. Your professional tour guide will show you some of the most important sights and provide you with interesting information about the history and transformation of this innovative city. A guide from a hip-hip cultural center will take you on a tour through the streets and alleyways of Comuna 13 and introduce you to the past and present of this fascinating district.
MEDELLIN CITY TOUR HISTORY AND TRANSFORMATION - HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of this city tour in Medellin include a visit to the graffiti district of Comuna 13 with a local guide and a cable car ride to the heights of Medellin with spectacular views of the city. Other attractions include the historic city center with the famous Botero Square, Palacio Nacional and the Square of Lights. Of course, the tour can be modified and other/additional places can be visited, such as the botanical gardens, the Antioquia Museum, Minorista fruit market etc.
PRIVATE TOUR RATES - PRICE PER PERSON IN US DOLLAR
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 - 9 | 10 - 14 |
194 | 103 | 90 | 71 | 47 |
MEDELLIN CITY TOUR HISTORY AND TRANSFORMATION - WHATS INCLUDED
Included:
- Professional bilingual Tour Guide
- local Graffiti Guide from Cultural Center "Casa Colacho"
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Medellin*
- Public transport tickets
- Privat vehicle in the afternoon (4 hours)
- Visit Comuna 13 and its graffiti
- Ride on the Gondola Lift system
- Walking tour throught de historical center of Medellin with visit Square of lights, National palace and Botero Square
- Local travel insurance
*The hotel for the pick up has to be in walking distance to the Metro station, otherwise ask for full day private transport
MEETING AND PICK UP
If your hotel is not within walking distance, we can arrange a meeting point at the nearest metro station or offer you private transportation for the whole day for an extra charge.
TRANSPORTATION
MEDELLIN CITY TOUR HISTORY AND TRANSFORMATION - TOUR DESCRIPTION
8 - 9AM: Pick up at the hotel and walk to the metro station. Ride by metro and cable car to a viewpoint over the city. Walking tour in one of the socially poor neighborhoods of the city in Comuna 1.
10.30AM approx: Walking tour through the historic city center of Medellin, visiting the sights such as Alpujarra Administrative Center, Lights Square, National Palace and Botero Square.
2PM: You will travel by private vehicle to the west side of Medellin in the Comuna 13 district, where you will meet the local graffiti guide from the Casa Colacho cultural center. Tour through the neighborhoods of over-populated and low socio-economic zone that crawls up along the west hills with their graffiti and break dance shows.
4.30PM approx: Return to the hotel by private vehicle.