Private City Tour of Downtown Medellin

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ID: GYG518665-906174
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Medellín welcomes everyone. For all those history lovers or just those interested in learning profoundly about the Medellín context, this 4-hour private tour will be the right fit.
Explore indigenous history, paisa culture, and recent Colombian history by walking along its main sites. Besides, all these experiences will be enriched by visiting several places in downtown such as Botero Park, San Antonio Park, Placita de Floréz, Memory House Museum, a gastronomic experience at a local market and more.

At first, you will be picked up by our guide at the hotel. Soon after you will be heading downtown where the tour takes place.

Your first stop will be at the Memory House Museum. If you are into learning the country’s history and understanding more about the complexity of the conflict of last decades, this is the best place to do so.

After visiting the museum, you will have a fun local experience at the most emblematic markets of Medellin’s history: Placita de Flórez. Here, you will have a gastronomic experience and you will get to try some fruits and walk along the halls full of local and national products, as you learn about the traditions and stories of this place.

Your next stop is San Antonio Park, a sort of open-air gallery that includes some Botero's sculptures. Botero is a famous Colombian artist, known for playing with proportions of the images. Here you will be able to walk around the place as you learn more about the city with your guide. You will tour along gastronomic places where you will also get to have some treats!

Continuing with Botero’s topic you will head to the last stop: Botero Square. The only open-air place in the world with 23 sculptures by the artist. Here, you will not only learn more about his work and life, but you will also get to know more about the city center of Medellin, the Metro system and culture, and much more.

Having finished this visit, the guide and the driver will take you back to your hotel. Take this tour as a starter and finish it wanting to know more about this fascinating city in this magical country that offers you everything.








Highlights

  • Historical landmarks about Medellín City with complete and accurate information
  • Walking through Memory House Museum
  • Visiting many places in downtown
  • Local experiences along the tour
  • A glimpse of Colombian flavors by tasting fruits and juices

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Memory House Museum is closed on Mondays
Please keep in mind this is a walking tour and operates in all weather conditions
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Medellin city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals and points of interest.
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.