Private Medellín City Tour: Comuna 13, Botero & Metrocable

Skip the group tours and see Medellín at your own pace with a guide who knows the neighborhoods.

A private guided city tour of Medellín covers Comuna 13, Botero Square, Pueblito Paisa and Parques del Río over six hours, with transport, a bilingual guide and entry to the Metrocable and electric stairs included. You book in either Spanish or English and the guide accompanies your group throughout. Minimum two people required. Children from age one welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Medellín and Comuna 13

• Private guided city tour
• Visit Comuna 13 graffiti area
• Walk in Parques del Rio

The experience

The tour moves through Medellín's neighborhoods on a route built around what you want to see. Transport is included, so you're not navigating the city yourself. The guide handles the stops and the timing. You'll walk through Comuna 13, where graffiti murals now cover buildings that were once marked by violence. The electric stairs and Metrocable rides are part of the day, not add-ons you arrange separately. Botero Square and Pueblito Paisa round out the itinerary, and Parques del Río gives you a stretch of the city's riverfront.

A bilingual guide (Spanish or English, your choice at booking) stays with your group for the full six hours. The guide knows the history of each neighborhood and can answer questions as you move through them. Because it's private, the pace is yours. You're not waiting for a larger group to catch up or being rushed through a stop. Children from age one can come along. Strollers work for infants, and the guide can adjust the walk if needed.

Travel insurance is included in the price. You'll need to bring an identity document for the Metrocable and the insurance paperwork. Wear comfortable shoes (there's walking involved, especially in Comuna 13), and clothes that work in any weather, since the tour runs rain or shine.

What’s included

• Transport around the city.
• bilingual guide (Spanish or English).
• entry to the Metrocable and electric stairs.
• visits to Comuna 13, Botero Square, Pueblito Paisa and Parques del Río.
• travel insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private tour option, conducted in Spanish08:30Pickup is included

Private tour option, conducted in English08:30Pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Viaja Medellin

Is this one for you?Book the Spanish option if you want to practice the language with a guide who knows the city deeply. Choose English if you prefer to focus on the neighborhoods without the language barrier. Either way, the private format means your group sets the rhythm instead of waiting for a larger tour to move.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (1 to 3 years).

What is Comuna 13 like when I get there?

Comuna 13 is a neighborhood covered in colorful graffiti murals created by local artists. The walls tell stories about culture, religion, love and social issues in Colombia. The transformation happened over the past decade, when young entrepreneurs shifted the focus from violence to art. You'll walk through the streets with your guide, who explains the murals and the neighborhood's history.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay extra for?

Transport around the city, entry to the Metrocable and the electric stairs in Comuna 13, visits to Botero Square, Pueblito Paisa and Parques del Río, the bilingual guide, and travel insurance are all included. You don't arrange or pay separately for any of those.

How much walking is involved?

There's a moderate amount of walking, especially in Comuna 13 where you'll move through the neighborhood on foot to see the murals. Comfortable shoes are essential. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide can adjust the pace if needed.

What do I need to bring or know before the tour starts?

Bring a valid identity document. It's required for the Metrocable and the travel insurance. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and clothes that work in any weather. The tour operates in rain or shine. A minimum of two people is required for the reservation.