Full-Day Private Medellín City Tour: Botero Plaza & Arvi Park

Ride the cable car up to a natural reserve, then walk through Botero's sculptures and the city's gardens in one day

This private full-day tour covers Medellín's main landmarks (Botero Plaza, the Botanical Garden, Arvi Park, the Metrocable cable car, and Comuna 13's street art) with a driver and guide included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of the booking, so you don't arrange your own transport. The tour runs eight hours and suits all fitness levels. Bring smart casual clothes and plan to walk at several stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Botero Plaza30m
2. Metrocable2h · entry included
3. Arvi Park and Piedras Blancas Park2h · entry included
4. Medellín Botanical Garden1h 30m

Explore Medellin's main attractions

• Visit Botero Plaza statues
• Walk Medellín Botanical Garden
• See city views at library station
• Ride the Metrocable cable car
• Explore Arvi Natural Reserve
• Enjoy colorful street art in Comuna 13

The experience

If you've just arrived in Medellín or have a full day free, this tour moves through the city's most recognizable stops without you having to piece together routes or timing. Your driver picks you up from your hotel and the day unfolds in sequence: first Botero Plaza, where 23 sculptures by Fernando Botero sit in the open air; then the Botanical Garden, where you walk through lush plantings; then the cable car, the Metrocable, that climbs the hillside and gives you views across the city before you reach Arvi Park and Piedras Blancas Park at the top. Along the way you see Comuna 13's colorful street art. The whole route is handled by one guide who speaks English or Spanish, so the stops connect without gaps.

The cable car is the pivot of the day. You ride it up the hill to Arvi Park, a natural reserve that sits above the city. The views from the station itself, especially from outside the library, frame the landscape before you step into the park. The Botanical Garden comes earlier in the day when you have energy for walking. Botero Plaza is a straightforward stop where the sculptures are the draw. Comuna 13's street art threads through the route, so you see it as the guide moves you between points rather than as a separate detour. Lunch is not included, so you'll want to eat before the tour starts or plan a break at a café near one of the stops.

The tour runs eight hours total. Your guide is live and speaks either English or Spanish depending on your preference. The vehicle is private, so it's just you and your group: no shared van, no other travelers' schedules. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means you don't navigate Medellín's public transport or negotiate a taxi fare at the end of the day. Dress in smart casual clothes. The walking is moderate and the sites are accessible for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private vehicle with driver and live guide in English or Spanish.
• entry and transport to Botero Plaza, the Botanical Garden, Arvi Park via the Metrocable cable car, and Comuna 13.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Medellin City Services

Is this one for you?The hotel pickup settles the transport question if you don't have a car or are staying in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Your guide arrives at your accommodation and you move through the city as a private group without waiting for shared departures or coordinating your own taxis between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What are the 23 sculptures in Botero Plaza?

Botero Plaza displays 23 bronze and stone sculptures by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, known for his distinctive rounded, voluminous figures. The plaza is an open-air gallery in downtown Medellín where you walk among the works. The tour stops here early in the day so you can see them without time pressure.

How does the cable car work and what do you see from it?

The Metrocable is a cable car system that climbs the hillside above Medellín. You ride it up to Arvi Park, and from the station (especially from outside the library at the top). You get sweeping views of the city spread below before you enter the park itself. It's the main transport link to the reserve, not a sightseeing ride alone.

What is there to do at Arvi Park once you arrive?

Arvi Park and Piedras Blancas Park form a natural reserve at the hilltop. You walk around the lush gardens and green spaces. The park is the highest point of the tour and gives you a different perspective on the city than the downtown stops. It's accessible for all fitness levels.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You'll want to eat before the tour starts or plan a break at a café near one of the stops during the eight-hour day.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to and from my hotel?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so your driver collects you from your accommodation at the start and returns you at the end. You don't need to arrange a taxi or use public transport to join the tour.