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.

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.

Do you cancel tours due to bad weather?

No, our tours run rain or shine!

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.

Ofrecen tours en español?

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

EXOTIC FRUITS TOUR

BOOKING REQUIRED

Curious to try some Colombian food which is not fried?

Nothing against empanadas and buñuelos (we LOVE them!), but why not explore the healthy and truly diverse side of our local gastronomy?

Join us on an exotic fruits tour, walk through 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. Learn about a variety of exotic fruits and try them with us…

** Vegan and vegetarian friendly **

INFORMATION

BOOKING
REQUIRED

Description:

In this tour we will guide you through the labyrinth of one of Medellín’s main indoor markets. We will stop at different fruit stalls to taste over 10 exotic fruits, most of which you are likely to never have seen before (we’re not talking mangos and pineapples!).

We will introduce you to some of the vendors, and explain the benefits of each fruit as well as how to recognize ripeness/quality. At the end, there will be a chance to sit down at Don Rigo’s “smoothie bar”, where you can enjoy a fresh fruit juice/smoothie. Join us on this tasty adventure and make sure to come hungry!

Duration:

2½ -3 hours

Language:

English

Schedule:

Monday to Friday at 9:30am. Booking is absolutely required! Some weekends too, but it is subject to guide’s availabilty

Price

90,000 COP + VAT per person (around US$18 + VAT) paid in cash to guide or through PayPal. Includes fruit tasting and a fresh juice.
Don’t want to pay the VAT? Read the section below.

VAT

Value Added Tax in Colombia is 19%. According to Colombian law, a VAT tax exemption can be applied on touristic services for non-residents who provide (1)a copy of the main page of their passport, (2) as well as the tourist entry stamp (types PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, PIP-10 or visas TP-7, TP-11, TP-12). Therefore, if you send us the required copies via email to [email protected] before you take the tour, we can apply the exemption and charge you the price excluding VAT. The exemption applies only to the tickets of the people from whom we receive the required copies.

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SINCE 2013