Free tours in Medellin
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What landmarks and attractions are included in the free tour of Medellín?
Usually, each guide wants to reveal as much interesting information about their city as possible. In this case, you will see the downtown Botero Plaza, the Square of Lights, or Old Railway Station.
Do I need to arrive early, and what happens if I’m late?
Yes. It is best if you arrive 10-15 minutes before the tour starts. This way you can find your group on time and not fall behind if something happens.
Where is the meeting point for the tour?
Meeting points are always designated near the most famous central attractions of the city. This way you can open the tour description and find out all the detailed information about it there.
Are any extra bonuses or discounts included in the tour?
Some tours may include free tastings of local products. At the same time, you should check the tour description to clarify the details before booking this tour.
How large are the tour groups?
Group sizes vary depending on the guide. Usually, this number ranges from 7 to 10 people, but sometimes up to 25 tourists. You should check this information before booking your tour.
Amazing Medellin, the City of Eternal Spring: Free Walking Tours to Discover Its
Founded in 1717, this second-largest city in Colombia is considered a tourist cradle full of surprises even for those who have been to many other places in South America. Situated on the slopes of the Aburra Valley, Medellin boasts stunning jungle views, making it an ideal city for hiking. In particular, you can enjoy it with our free walking tour in Medellin.
Journey Through Medellin: Green Jungle Mixed with Urban Sights
Medellín is a city of eternal spring, located in a picturesque valley among the green mountains of Colombia. It attracts tourists with its mild climate, interesting culture, and vibrant nightlife, so you can immerse yourself in it in the format you prefer the most – be it walks in nature or visiting nightclubs. It should be noted that this city has a long criminal past, which, however, today, after its transformation thanks to local authorities, does not prevent it from being one of the most attractive tourist hubs. So, what attractions can you visit during our Medellin city tour?
Comuna 13
This is a former crime area that has now become a full-fledged center of street art and tourism. Here you will see colorful graffiti, ride high-tech open-air escalators, and feel the spirit of the city's transformation that took place during the last years.
Parque Arví
Parque Arví is a great place to relax in nature, which can be reached by cable car directly from the city. In the park, to enjoy the fresh mountain air, you can go cycling or hiking – for instance, on our free walking tours.
Plaza Botero
This is a square with 23 huge sculptures by the famous artist Fernando Botero. This is probably one of the best places to first get acquainted with the unique style of this worldwide-known Colombian master.
Jardín Botánico de Medellín
This is a world-famous botanical garden with more than 1,000 species of plants, an orchid pavilion, and eye-catching ponds. Entry to this botanical garden is free, so you can include it in your walking tour without worrying about inflating your budget.
Museo de Antioquia
This is one of the most important museums in Colombia, where an extensive collection of works by Botero and other Latin American artists is presented. The entrance ticket costs about $ 6 (it is worth noting that on the first Wednesday of each month, you can visit it absolutely free).
Practical Information and Tourist Tips
The Medellín city can provide you with a lot of options to get acquainted with its history and sights. In particular, you can choose our free walking tours to learn about this city those details that you definitely won’t find on Google.
Specifically, as for our Medellin walking tours, they last about 1-8 hours, so you can choose the option that will not tire you out and will allow you to see as many sights of this city as possible. Our tours are available in English, German, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. At the same time, for getting the most recent information and our free walking tours, you can check each of them on our website.
Let’s look at some tourists’ reviews on our free tour in Medellin:
Comuna 13 with Spray Painting & Street Food
“Amazing guide
We had a guide who was born and raised in Comuna 13, which led to very interesting stories. Amazing snacks and a great atmosphere. I would highly recommend”
Comuna 13 Free Tour: Discover the Transformation
“Excellent tour. Very pleased with the guide and the content of it”
We were very happy with the tour. Highly recommended. The guide lived in Comuna 13 and had knowledge of the place both historically and experientially which was a great plus.”
How to get to Medellín
There are several options you can choose to get to Medellín city. The first one is taking a bus from Bogotá, the capital of Colombia (the trip will last about 9-11 hours). Also, you can fly to this city on the airplane – the nearest airport to Medellín is Medellin Enrique Olaya Herrera (EOH) Airport (it is 5 km away). After landing, you will be able to choose one option from four to reach the city center – by bus (about 9 minutes), taxi (about 7 minutes), foot (about 1.20 hours), or subway (about 17-20 minutes). However, there are also several nearby airports, too – they include Medellin Jose Marie Cordova (MDE) (17.3 km), Quibdo (UIB) (134.8 km), and Pereira (PEI) (160.8 km).
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If you are interested in the nature characterized by the equatorial biome and Colombia’s unique culture, do not waste your time, visit Medellin to enjoy its outstanding views and mild climate.
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