Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food in Medellín, Colombia
Medellín, Colombia

Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food

Outty Ranking 45 3.0 · 2 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $189
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Outty Ranking

45/100

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Traveler rating

3.0/5

Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food worth booking?

Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food is a 8-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $189 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3/5 rating across 2 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
45 / 100
Rating
3/5 (2)
Duration
8 hours
From
$189 per person

Book this combo tour now and discover Medellín's main icon places while saving time and money, in company of our professional guides. This full-day tour takes you from top Medellín's attractions to the famous Christmas lights while providing a sense of the local gastronomy along the way. Tour may be steered around according to your preferences and stops can be made during your journey. You may steer the tour around so feel free to start with early lunch or you may also do an early dinner instead in order to catch the spectacular Christmas lights later at night.

What you get

    About this experience

    Book this combo tour now and discover Medellín's main icon places while saving time and money, in company of our professional guides. This full-day tour takes you from top Medellín's attractions to the famous Christmas lights while providing a sense of the local gastronomy along the way. Tour may be steered around according to your preferences and stops can be made during your journey. You may steer the tour around so feel free to start with early lunch or you may also do an early dinner instead in order to catch the spectacular Christmas lights later at night.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • Meals: Lunch or Dinner
    • Driver/guide
    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
    • All activities

    Not included

    • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Parque de los Pies Descalzos

      Stop and be bare foot

      15 minutes here

    2. Pueblito Paisa

      Enjoy views

      25 minutes here · Admission included

    3. Plaza Botero

      23 statues of Botero

      20 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Parque de la Luces

      Discover the story of this place that was the old city trash

      15 minutes here

    5. Metro de Medellin

      Entrance to cable car included Enjoy best views of Medellin

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra

      Walk around downtown historic district

      35 minutes here

    7. Envigado

      Sample local plates

      35 minutes here

    8. Sabaneta

      Walk around traditional local towns

      45 minutes here

    9. Parque Norte

      Walk around the largest setting for Christmas lights in Medellin

      45 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Medellin City Services

    Know before you go

    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Please note: single travelers may book, but must pay for 2 people
    • Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day
    • Periodic disinfection of vehicles

    Photos

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    Traveler reviews

    2 verified traveler reviews for Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    meaparicio · January 2018

    Awful! Don´t take it!

    One of the worst tours I´ve ever taken. Educated driver/guide but totally unenthusiastic. Took us to a neighborhood where half of the attractions were gone, and he knew it. Then took us to Parque Norte? into a long walk just to get into an overcrowded place where walking was a real problem. Missed three of the advertised attractions (Football stadium, Parque de las Luces, Itagui) without explanation and wasted our time in overcrowded, dark and unimpressive.

    Response from the operator: Dear Manuel, Thanks for your feedback, it is important to us. Light scenarios change every year and with half the city under construction sometimes we can not guarantee what has been advertised in previous years. Besides, the dates you have taken the tour are the busiest in the year so we can not guarantee is not going to be crowded. If sending one of our best guides With several reviews Like Julio does not earn you a decent review then I don’t know how to get a good review from you. Our policy is satisfaction guaranteed or not pay, so please let us know how to refund your fee. Sincerely, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services®

    via Tripadvisor

    JanDavetravelers · January 2018

    Christmas lights and Medillin city tour--Food! Lights! Excitement! Music!

    Silvio was an incredible guide! He took some time to get to know us and then planned our tour around our favorite foods. Chocolate? Took us to the best place in town. Christmas lights? We went to nearly every park and festival---all in one night! We sampled paisa food, food truck specialties, roasted corn, honeyed potatoes, and participated in the family festivities at each little park. It was incredible! The families, the children, the lights, the excitement! We loved it all. He took us to a local pub to sample the local beer and enjoy the local tango music. Then we enjoyed the citiy-sponsored light tour held in the amusement park. It was an absolutely incredible experience that I would not hesitate to recommend to others. Not to be missed!

    Response from the operator: Dear Jan, Thanks for your words, they are very important for us. We are glad to hear this was an incredible experience for you since you got to totally enjoy a quite unique approach to our local culture with one of our best guides. Please let us welcome you again soon. Sincerely, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $189 to $299
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Medellin City Services, who run 31 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.9.

    See everything Medellin City Services runs

    Why this scores 45

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)80
    Review evidence (18% weight)15
    Booking momentum (14% weight)11
    Value for money (12% weight)60
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)29
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.

    How much does Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food cost?

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    Prices start at $189 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Medellín usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Medellín is not rushed.

    Is Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Medellín can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Medellín and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Medellín within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Medellín?

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    On Outty we rank every Medellín experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Half Day Bike Tour in Medellin - Local snack, Coffee or Beer, Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Medellín?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Medellín?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Meals: Lunch or Dinner; Driver/guide; and Transport by air-conditioned minivan. Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase); Food and drinks, unless specified; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 160 listed pickup locations in and around Medellín. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Combo Tour: Christmas Lights and Medellin City Tour Including Traditional Food if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

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