Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars in Medellín, Colombia
Medellín, Colombia

Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars

Outty Ranking 63 4.7 · 21 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $79
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Outty Ranking

63/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.7/5

Based on 21 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars worth booking?

Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars is a 3-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $79 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
63 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (21)
Duration
3 hours
From
$79 per person

Experience the main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 3-hour guided tour. Visit the old churches, learn the historical and artistic context of the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero, hop on board the aerial cable cars and enjoy a spectacular view of the city, walk alongside your expert guide and feel the vibe in the comuna, or 'barrio', to see how people live and survive on a daily basis. Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.

What you get

    About this experience

    Experience the main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 3-hour guided tour. Visit the old churches, learn the historical and artistic context of the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero, hop on board the aerial cable cars and enjoy a spectacular view of the city, walk alongside your expert guide and feel the vibe in the comuna, or 'barrio', to see how people live and survive on a daily basis. Tour guides in other languages such as French and German are subjected to availability.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (El Poblado only)
    • All Metro and Metrocable fees
    • Transport by private vehicle
    • Professional certified guide

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
    • Guests staying in other areas will need to contact provider for a meeting point

    What you'll see and do

    1. Drive by parque del Poblado on your way to downtown.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Parque Ciudad del Rio

      We'll drive close to Ciudad del Rio a new modern neighborhood close to Poblado.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Plaza Botero

      The first stop is in downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. Bring a decent camera as your guides have all taken photography courses and will be delighted to take postcard perfect images of you embracing these larger-than-life sculptures for your memories. From here the tour continues on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and to experience old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more.

      40 minutes here

    4. Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture

      We'll walk around the palace and guests can learn the history of this magnificent neo gothic building while your tour guide will assist you in getting good quality photos.

      10 minutes here

    5. Walk inside one of the first colonial churches constructed in the city. Have your camera ready to take photos of the art and colonial balconies inside the church.

      10 minutes here

    6. We will take a short walk inside the park to see the first Botero statue donated in the city by Fernando Botero the famous Colombian artist and guest we'll learn the history of this park and it's relevance in the city

      10 minutes here

    7. Iglesia de la Veracruz

      Walk inside this charming small colonial church and learn the history behind it.

      10 minutes here

    8. Medellin Metrocable

      Next, climb aboard the Metrocable, an aerial cable car system, constructed for the purpose of alleviating traffic, improving overall city transport, and accommodating citizens, enabling them to enjoy connectivity from their respective barrios to the metro, and other means of transport. This sturdy, well-maintained cable car will take you to your next destination, the Santo Domingo Savio library, a modern edifice partially donated by the King of Spain. You will have the option of getting off here for a walk to see the real life in a comuna with your guide who knows the people and the neighborhood well. Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon.

      30 minutes here · Admission included

    9. Parque Arvi

      Lastly, guests will be dropped off at their accommodations in the same comfortable vehicle they were collected in at around noon. For guests that selected the Parque Arvi option as an upgrade the tour will continue from this point.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • City + Arvi Park upgrade

      City + Arvi Park am or pm tour: Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas from the aerial cable cars, a walk in the barrio, the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero and arvi's park. Pickup included

    • Medellin city tour Morning

      Medellin city tour Am option: Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas from the aerial cable cars, a walk in the barrio, and the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero! Pickup included

    • Medellin City tour Afternoon

      Medellin City tour Afternoon : Experience the main hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas from the aerial cable cars, a walk in the barrio, and the magnificent bronze statues of maestro Botero! Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    de, en, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Medellin Travels

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Bring Colombian pesos for souvenirs, water, tips, etc.
    • Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German and Portuguese are subjected to availability.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    21 verified traveler reviews for Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    anorth52 · April 2026

    Not to be missed

    Our guide was Natalia, she was fantastic! Great knowledge ofthe locations visited and she related interesting family history details which added relevance. It was a great opportunity to try out the metro, the biuses and of course the cable car.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for highlighting such a fantastic experience on your city exploration! At Medellintravels.com, we love hearing that our historical insights, combined with personal family stories, add that unique and relevant touch our guests appreciate. Navigating the local transit system including our modern Metro, the integrated buses, and the spectacular Metro Cable cars is truly the best way to immerse yourself in the culture and see the incredible transformation of the city from a local perspective. Our professional guides at Medellin Travels are deeply dedicated to offering high quality, authentic, and engaging journeys through the history and daily life of our beautiful city, ensuring every traveler gets an insider's view. We are so glad this experience was a highlight of your trip, and we hope to welcome you back for more exclusive and personalized private tours with Medellintravels.com in the future! Best regards, Lina Mora Manager Medellín Travels

    via Tripadvisor

    leighann_l · May 2023

    Review

    Carlos was excellent tour guide, we had a great time. He explained so much history, would help take photos. I would recommend him and this tour to anyone visiting Medellin.

    Response from the operator: Hello, thank you kindly for reviewing us. Carlos is a fantastic guide as are our other guides as well. We are proud to be the top private tour company in Medellin with the best trained guides who go through hurdles just to make our guests happy. Thanks for recommending us! Regards, Alex from Medellin Travels Medellintravels.com

    via Viator

    Carl_B · January 2023

    Botero A Must!

    Veronica, our tour guide, was friendly and informative. She showed us a variety of attractions downtown and she took us on a cable ride. We particularly liked the sculptures of Fernando Botero in Botero Plaza. Veronica even helped us make dinner arrangements at the end of the tour. The only issue we had was a lack of air conditioning in the vehicle used for transport. It was a hot day and the car ride became quite uncomfortable at times. Carl and Joe

    Response from the operator: Dearest Carl & Joe, thank you for your review. We are elated that you had a great time seeing a variety of attractions and that the guide helped you with concierge services that were not included. One of our vans had a flat, so instead of cancelling your tour, we paid more money to subcontract another transport service. Apparently, that guys window in his vehicle wasn't closing all the way to the top, thus the air conditioning was going out through that crack. We were unaware of the slight problem with his window. Nevertheless, Veronica should have informed us immediately and not after your review. She won't be eligible for the quaterly bonus, as we must maintain our level of 5 star excellence. However, she is part of the team so as a team, we all take the hit and apologize for the inconvenience. We just wanted to save your tour from being cancelled. Again, thank you, we appreciate you and your opinion is extremely valuable. Kind regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com

    via Viator

    Miguel_V · December 2022

    it was expensive in my...

    it was expensive in my opinión for what it was, it should include the acuarium and botánical guarden

    Response from the operator: Hi, first off, you were 35 minutes late! Normally we mark you as a no show, for being that late. We didn't even charge you extra for making our guide and driver wait and covered all the sites without cutting anything out. Also, don't forget that you added Arvi Park to your tour! Remember, this was a private tour, not a bus tour. As it is, this is the most inexpensive tour we have. Sorry, we don't work for minimum wage. We do quality tours in fluent English, are licensed, insured and make our guests happy. You can't please everyone, but 99.5 % of our guests appreciate us and love our tours. They are solid and great guests who come here to support our cause for sustainable tourism, not people who come and complain and nickel and dime for every single thing. Anyhow, cheers.

    via Viator

    kmarunic · October 2022

    From the bottom of the city, to the top via a cable car!!

    The tour was informative, it was fun to ride the Medellin subway, and the cable car was a unique experience that took you approximately 1000 meters above the city for amazing views. You shoukd be prepared though, Arvi Park is not what mist Europeans or North Americans would call a "park", but rather a conservation area. Overall it was an enjoyable tour.

    Response from the operator: Hi, thanks for your review. We are delighted that you found our tour fun and unique and that you enjoyed the amazing views. We at Medellin Travels thank you for your business and for chosing the top private tour company in Medellin. Regards, Alex from Medellintravels.com

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $79 to $239
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    7
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Medellin Travels, who run 12 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.9.

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    Why this scores 63

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)85
    Review evidence (18% weight)42
    Booking momentum (14% weight)33
    Value for money (12% weight)54
    Listing quality (10% weight)75
    Local standing (8% weight)38
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars cost?

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    Prices start at $79 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 Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars take?

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    Plan for about 3 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 Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 21 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars?

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    Around 7 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars 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 Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (El Poblado only); All Metro and Metrocable fees; Transport by private vehicle; and Professional certified guide. Not included: Food and drinks; Gratuities; and Guests staying in other areas will need to contact provider for a meeting point. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 67 listed pickup locations in and around Medellín. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars offered in?

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    It is offered in German, English, French 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 Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars?

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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 Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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

    What happens to Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Medellín. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars?

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    Across 21 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars?

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    There are 3 options to choose from, including City + Arvi Park upgrade, Medellin city tour Morning, Medellin City tour Afternoon. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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