Medellin · FULL-DAY
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These are the 9 best full-day tours in Medellin right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earned the spot.
Full-day Medellín highlights with a bilingual guide: Metro+Metrocable views, Comuna 13 street art, Pueblito Paisa, lunch, and cremas for $57.
“Great experience - we had a full day tour going through Comuna 13, downtown, cable car and Pueblo Paisa. Lunch was typical and was very good. We had a wonderful time with Gustavo and Freddy! Recommendable!”
Private full-day Medellín tour with Botero Plaza, Metrocable, Parque Arví, Comuna 13 street art, gardens, and great city viewpoints.
“We had the best guide, Carlos! He was extremely knowledgable and hosted us for a great day of visiting Medellin. We appreciated that he made multiple adjustments during the day to accommodate the interests of our group. And we appreciated his perspective regarding the past, current and future of the city. Perhaps most endearing was the way he encouraged various you g people we met during the day to learn English and to join him in being a tour guide!”
A smooth, private full-day trip from Medellín to Guatapé and Peñol Rock, with free admissions, hotel pickup, and big lake views.
“My partner and I had an awesome time with our guide, Fabio. He suggested that we start the day early to avoid crowds and traffic (it was a great suggestion). Guatape is a gorgeous area! Views from the top of the rock are stellar, the surrounding terrain, lake, and village should not be missed! Fabio is a very knowledgeable, witty guide from the Medellin area. He shared tons of information about the Medellin/Guatape area with us. 😁”
Private Guatapé and Peñol rock day trip from Medellín with Wi‑Fi transport, a dam boat option, colorful Zócalos square, and big views.
“My friend and I booked a private tour to Guatape. Felipe our guide was excellent. He picked us up.@ our hotel and in two hours we were in Guatape. He was very informative and took us to all the important places around the area. Plazo de los Zocalos, old Penol town center, and of course Penol Rock where we climbed 742 steps to the summit. Amazing views!! Very fun and a must if you travel to Medellin. 👏👏”
Private Pablo Escobar tour from Medellín: Peñol’s 700 steps, Guatapé lake views, prisons and cemetery, plus a boat by La Manuela.
“Excellent trip very informative, good value for money. Julio our tour guide was very knowledgeable, spoke excellent English and a good and balanced view of events - highly recommend”
Private Medellín day trip to a coffee farm in Peñol, climb Piedra del Peñol’s 700 steps, then walk Guatapé with a guide.
“Hands down 5 stars! Carlos was amazing and felt like traveling with a long time friend. The coffee tour was very informative and allowed for a very personalized experience. Throughout the day, Carlos explained everything and answered every and all questions If you’re at all considering this day trip, don’t think twice, book it and you’ll be very happy”
Private Medellín adventure with ATV rides, forest horseback, and Arví zipline up to 984 ft, plus hotel pickup and all gear included.
“Our tour guide Steven was great! Got us everywhere safely and quickly and didn’t make us feel rushed or anything. My only complaint is that the zip lining is only two lines which for the price of the tour you’d expect a lot more. Horseback riding was fun but wear pants, we made the mistake of not and after riding definitely realized we should have. Atv’ing was by far the most fun, you go to a cool spot behind the airport with a clear view of it and some abandoned airplanes and just go wild so it’s a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Six hours of traffic-free mountain biking near Medellín, with tunnels, waterfalls, coffee, lunch, and a small-group guide.
“Had a great day out with Juan. Traffic free cycling through beautiful countryside with visits to two very nice waterfalls. You'll need a good appetite for the excellent lunch at the end of the ride!”
10-hour private tour of Medellín and Guatapé: Escobar history, Edificio Mónaco, El Peñol views, and a private boat at La Manuela.
“The tour was great. David was on time and made sure we left at a good time given Holy Week. He took care of us and knows a lot of people so was able to make sure our experience was great. He really took care of us and was very accommodating. Really friendly and had a lot to share about the city. I learned a lot and enjoyed getting the local perspective on Colombian history and what it’s like to live here. Guatapé was beautiful and David took us to a few other local spots. Overall, I really enjoyed the tour and I highly recommend David!”
