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The 11 Historical Tours in Medellin Worth Your Time

11 reviewed

Medellín: History & Local Life Essentials Tour on an E-Bike

Medellín: History & Local Life Essentials Tour on an E-Bike - Starting at NOI coworking: gear up and get rolling

1.History & Local Life Essentials Tour on an E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 3h 30m · from $48Our pick

3.5-hour e-bike tour of Medellín with street art, Botero squares, modern parks, and local life, led by a bilingual guide.

“There’s only one bike tour you need when visiting Medellin and that’s Turibike’s E-bike tour. Andres, Turibike’s CEO, took my friend and me on an unforgettable expedition through the city. We visited every side of Medellin — North, South, East and West — seeing a range of sights from beautiful residential neighborhoods to urban districts in Downtown. We tasted delicious coffee and fruit, and witnessed the charm of locals and business owners. Andres is incredibly warm and inquisitive (humorous too), making sure we got to visit new locations we hadn’t previously attended in our first three days here. That’s how we got to see Plaza Botero, the Tree of Life,…”

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Medellin Historic Walking Tour

Medellin Historic Walking Tour - Ferrocarril de Antioquia: the rail story that frames the whole walk

2.Medellin Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 3h 30m · from $14

A 3.5-hour Medellín historic walking tour with bilingual guides, street food and major downtown stops, ending at San Antonio Park.

“Brilliant tour! Our guide was highly knowledgeable and very good at making history come to life!”

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From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour

From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour - El Poblado’s Parque de la Memoria: the story begins with memory

3.From Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 84 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Private 4-hour Medellín tour tracing Pablo Escobar’s trail from El Poblado memorial sites to the house where he died.

“Our tour guide was an absolute legend and we would highly recommend him. Took us to all the famous Escobar spots and even to Comuna 13 as well at the end! Thanks a lot!”

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Pablo Escobar Historic Tour and Cable car

Pablo Escobar Historic Tour and Cable car - Stop 1: Parque Memorial Inflexion for victims, not myths

4.Pablo Escobar Historic Tour and Cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

See Pablo Escobar’s story in Medellín’s memorial sites, then ride the San Javier cable car near Comuna 13 on a 4-hour private tour.

“Jaime was our tour guide and he was EXCELLENT! The tour was very informative and we learnt a lot. We also enjoyed the tour to the fullest.”

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Commune 13 Guided Tour with Local Guides | Art & Local History

Commune 13 Guided Tour with Local Guides | Art & Local History - Stop 2: Mural tour through Comuna 13—how to read the walls

5.Commune 13 Guided Tour with Local Guides | Art & Local History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)

Explore Medellín’s Comuna 13 by electric outdoor escalators, mural stories, local snacks, and an urban dance show with small-group guides.

“Christian is a great tour guide who is obviously passionate about his neighbourhood. We saw everything that was promised and a few hidden gems. 10/10 would recommend.”

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History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13

History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13 - Stop 1: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13 and What You’ll Learn There

6.History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $12Best value

Comuna 13 street art tour with a local guide, the electric escalators, meaningful murals, and free local ice cream for $12.

“We were recommended this organization for the comuna 13 tour and they did not disappoint. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and grew up in the area. We learned so much and the tour was safe, fun, and interesting. This is a must do!”

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History of Pablo Escobar tour

History of Pablo Escobar tour - Getting picked up, getting oriented, and staying comfortable

7.History of Pablo Escobar tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $55

A private Medellín tour with a local guide on Escobar history, including the grave, plus hotel pickup. Around 4 hours for $55.

“It was an amazing trip. Super informative, very well ran, and generally nice and fun vibes the whole time. Would highly recommend to others!”

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Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive

Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive - Starting at Metro San Javier: how the tour sets your pace

8.Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

3-hour Commune 13 graffiti and street food tour with cable car views, the famous electric escalators, and mango ice cream in Medellín.

“Sebastian was a fantastic guide on the cable car and communa 13 graffiti tour in Medellin! He is super friendly, easy going and personable. Not to mention, his knowledge is extensive. Thank you for everything, Sebastian! I will definitely recommend this tour (and Sebastian) to friends in the future. The unexpected bonus is that it ended up being a private tour :)”

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Medellín: Flower Farm & Silletero History Tour

Medellín: Flower Farm & Silletero History Tour - The Estate Visit: Meeting a Silletero and Walking Through the Crops

9.Flower Farm & Silletero History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Medellín flower farm tour with Silletero history, orchid and sunflower views, a Santa Elena visit, and a $70 price that depends on expectations.

“Daniel was very nice but his English is not optimal. I would not consider him a bilingual guide. However, he was accommodating and responsive There were logistical issues and the first scheduled tour had to be cancelled and rescheduled for another day.”

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Medellín: Pablo Escobar Historical Tour Complete Experience

Medellín: Pablo Escobar Historical Tour Complete Experience - Hotel pickup, comfortable transport, and low-friction logistics

10.Pablo Escobar Historical Tour Complete Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

A full-day, private Medellín tour focused on Pablo Escobar’s real landmarks, with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and museum access.

“It was an amazing tour! Paola was very well informed and explained every single thing down to the small details. Meeting Roberto was also very cool, we were amazed by the things we leraned and also knowing the perspective of a colombian about Pedro. I love history this one was worth every single dollar! Thank you again Paola!!!”

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Complete Tour in Comuna 13: Graffiti, History and Street Delights

Complete Tour in Comuna 13: Graffiti, History and Street Delights - The One-Way Public Bus Ride: Getting Up Into the Neighborhood