Medellín city tour: Comuna 13, Botero Plaza & Metrocable

A cable car ride above the city, then down into the streets where graffiti tells Medellín's story.

A full-day guided tour of Medellín covering the historic center, Comuna 13, Botero Plaza and Pueblito Paisa, with the Metrocable cable car and a graffiti tour included. The guide speaks English and Spanish, transport and lunch are provided, and the day runs seven to eight hours. Service animals are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Barefoot Park30m · entry included
2. Botero Plaza15m
3. Metrocable20m · entry included
4. Pueblito Paisa30m

Explore Medellín and Comuna 13

• Visit Barefoot Park and enjoy nature
• See Fernando Botero's works at Botero Plaza
• Take a metro tour with panoramic views
• Ride the Metrocable and hear local stories
• Explore Comuna 13 murals and coffee museum
• Visit Pueblito Paisa and panoramic viewpoint

The experience

The day starts at Barefoot Park in the city center, where you walk through a space designed to reconnect you with nature in the middle of urban Medellín. From there the tour moves through the historic core, stopping at Botero Plaza to see the works of master sculptor Fernando Botero in the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture. A metro tour follows, with your guide explaining the city's construction, history and the Metro Culture project that transformed public transit into a civic landmark.

The Metrocable cable car takes you up the mountainside: an innovative transport system that also serves as a viewpoint over the city. From there you descend into Comuna 13, where a graffiti tour walks you through the neighborhood's murals and their stories. A coffee museum visit and ice cream tasting are built into this stop. The final major point is Pueblito Paisa, a replica of a traditional Paisa town perched high enough to give you a 360-degree view of Medellín during daylight hours. Lunch is included during the day, and your bilingual guide handles the explanations and logistics throughout.

Transport between all stops is arranged, so you're not navigating the city on your own. A medical assistance card comes with the booking. The tour works for families with infants (who can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap) and for service animals. The only real constraint is that it's not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, given the walking and the cable car ascent.

What’s included

• Transport between all stops.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• lunch.
• entry to Botero Plaza and the graffiti tour in Comuna 13.
• the Metrocable cable car ride.
• a coffee museum visit and ice cream tasting in Comuna 13.
• entry to Pueblito Paisa.
• a medical assistance card.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by AEROTUREX S.A.S

Is this one for you?Book this if you're comfortable with sustained walking and cable car heights: the guide navigates the route so you focus on the neighborhoods' art and stories rather than logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the Metrocable and why is it part of this tour?

The Metrocable is an innovative cable car system that carries you up the mountainside above Medellín. It's included in the tour because it's both a functioning transport link for residents and a viewpoint that shows you the city's geography and the neighborhoods spreading across the hills.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes walking through Barefoot Park, Botero Plaza, the historic center, and a graffiti tour through Comuna 13, plus time at Pueblito Paisa. It's a walking-intensive day, but the pace suits all fitness levels according to the operator, and you're not climbing steep terrain. The cable car handles the elevation change.

Is lunch included, and what about dietary needs?

Lunch is included in the tour price. Specific details about menu options or dietary accommodations aren't listed in the tour details, so it's worth confirming those when you book if you have restrictions.

What makes Comuna 13 worth visiting on this tour?

Comuna 13 is known for its murals and street art that document the neighborhood's history and transformation. The graffiti tour walks you through these works with explanation, and a coffee museum and ice cream tasting are part of the stop, giving you a fuller picture of the neighborhood than a quick pass-through.

Can I bring my infant or service animal on this tour?

Infants can ride in a stroller or pram, or sit on an adult's lap during transport. Service animals are allowed on the tour. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the Metrocable cable car ride.

How long does this tour take, and what time does it start?

The tour runs seven to eight hours. The specific start time isn't listed in the tour details, so you'll want to confirm that when booking to plan the rest of your day.