Walking Tours in Medellin | Real City Tours

FREE

WALKING TOUR

Walk around Medellin’s downtown with a local guru and let it come to life through stories, explanations and urban legends. We don’t visit Comuna 13.

LOCAL

FOOD TOUR

Eat like a local in one of Medellin’s cool residential neighborhoods and learn about the traditions behind our favorite specialties!

BARRIO

TRANSFORMATION TOUR

Explore the most densely populated barrio (neighborhood) of Medellín and learn about the different faces of the city’s recent transformation.

EXOTIC

FRUITS TOUR

Visit one of Medellin’s main markets and see, feel and taste what makes Colombia the first country in the world in terms of fruit biodiversity.

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THE REAL

SIDES

OF MEDELLIN?

THEN YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE!

Let us share with you our love and passion for our city! All of our walking tours in Medellin are run by locals (born and raised in Medellin) who are eager to share their stories and experience with you.

Rather than guides, we are story tellers. We go beyond showing you the sights to offer you a different perspective, always aiming to be honest and open-minded.

Join us on one of our walking tours and discover the different facets of Medellin!

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SINCE 2013

Alex Bogdan

2023-02-08

One of the best free walking tours I’ve taken, and I’ve taken a lot. Pablo was absolutely the best. His knowledge of the city and its history is deep, and his passion for his people and storytelling is infectious. Highly recommend!

Juls L.

2023-02-08

Die Tour mit German war die wohl beste free walking tour die wir in Südamerika gemacht haben. Er war ein super Guide mit tollen Insights und vor allem einer ganz persönlichen Note, anstatt nur Fakten runterzubeten. Die Tour ist nichts für schwache Nerven, da man sicher auch durch das ein oder andere etwas „unheimliche“ Viertel geht, aber das gehört in Medellin einfach dazu und dank der Hinweise von German ist alles sicher verlaufen.

Nicole Feldman

2023-02-08

This is the best free walking tour I’ve ever been on, and I’ve done many in the 34 countries I’ve visited. Pablo was animated, knowledgeable, and loved to tell stories about his city. The host company also did a great job of organizing everything, allowing a way for those running late to join, breaks and sitting during the tour, and constant communication with staff. My friend and I were blown away by how good it was.

Guy Elchayani

2023-02-08

It was a really amazing tour! Above expectations! Carolina is very knowledgeable, friendly, energetic and always smiling. The way she explains the history of Colombia and of Medellin in particular is fascinating, showing different points of view for any controversial topic in Colombian politics. Carolina shared with us the good and the bad anecdotes and stories of Medellin, but the message was always positive and optimistic, and that’s what we are taking with us from Medellin! Definitely recommended, we had a wonderful time! Thank you Carolina! ❤️ Guy & Ziv from Israel 🇮🇱

Maximilien Forgeot

2023-02-08

Nous avons eu le plaisir de faire le tour avec Hernán et ce fut absolument bouleversant. On ressent tout l’amour du guide pour son pays et sa ville. On y apprend énormément sur l’histoire de Medellín. Nous avons même eu le droit à des messages de bienvenue de colombiens dans la rue avec des messages souvent très touchants. J’ai eu les larmes aux yeux plusieurs fois tellement c’était prenant et émouvant. A faire absolument si vous êtes dans la ville !

Vern Chiu

2023-02-08

Suzie was excellent. She is our guide for the Medellin walking tour. We had an amazing time. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Victoire Nier

2023-02-07

Pablo is the guide the most passionate that I met. I see the city with a total different view and opinion now. Go listent to his stories and spread them around, it’s beautiful !

Andrew H

2023-02-07

Pablo is amazing

DOWNTOWN

Medellin’s vibrant downtown is a definite must-see. History, culture and commerce converge to create a special backdrop for our stories throughout the tour.

FOOD

Want to eat like a local? You’ve probably heard of “empanadas” but have you tried “chicharrón” and did you know that “bocadillo” in Colombia is not a sandwich?

NEIGHBORHOOD

For a closer look at the city’s transformation and daily life of its inhabitants, visit one of its barrios (neighborhoods) and learn about the associated challenges.

MARKET

You don’t have to be a chef or major foodie to enjoy a visit to the market! And what better way to enjoy a country’s biodiversity than to taste your way through it?

GALLERY

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Where does the Free Tour start?

The free tour Medellin starts at the metro station ALPUJARRA. The meeting point appears as "real city tours" in Uber or any other map.

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Where does the Free Tour end?

The free tour ends at San Antonio park and we drop you off at San Antonio metro station. Very convenient to continue your day in Comuna 13, to take the cable car or to grab a beer at the famous Salón Málaga.

What does the Free Tour cover?

In terms of sights we cover the main spots of the city centre: Old Railroad Station, Alpujarra and the huge "Monumento a la raza", Square of lights, Vasquéz and Carré buildings, Carabobo boulevard, National Palace, Veracruz church, Botero square, Berrio Park and San Antonio park.

Our tour is more than just sightseeing though.

In terms of content we cover the origins, tragedy and resurection of Medellin. All told in an entertained way by certified local guides who lived much of the recent history. We also cover the colombian culture and the current social status.

How long does the Free Tour last?

The Free Tour is not all the time walking and includes break for snack and toilet. It takes between 3 and 3.5hours.

Do you cancel tours due to bad weather?

No, our tours run rain or shine!

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat/cap, water and a lot of questions – we love those! An umbrella or rain coat during the rainy season wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

Do you offer private tours?

Yes we do! However just under certain circumstances, such as group size bigger than 10 people and subject to availabilty.

Do you offer a Pablo Escobar tour?

Short answer: No.

Longer answer: Our Free Walking Tour does include the topic of drugs, but we go far beyond the times of Pablo Escobar, as we explore Medellín from its foundation up to the current days. Although we mention him it can definitely NOT be considered a Pablo Escobar tour.

Does the Barrio Transformation Tour include Comuna 13?

No, our Barrio Transformation Tour does not include Comuna 13 nor any of the cable cars. It takes place in a the Comuna 4, in an authentic non-touristic neighborhood.

Ofrecen tours en español?

Lastimosamente nuestra logística esta diseñada para operar tours en inglés únicamente, sin embargo conocemos colegas que hacen tours en español.