Colombia · CABLE CAR RIDES
Good cable car rides fill up in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
A 4-hour Medellín Comuna 13 tour with metro, metrocable views, graffiti stories, coffee, street food, and a drink with skyline views.
“excellent! the best part was the rapper at comuna 13 very talented and entertaining I laugh a lot”
Medellín Metro and Metrocable tour with Botero, Barefoot Park, Pueblito Paisa, and coffee for $26.
“Great city tour of Medellin with historical context and stopping at highlights throughout the city! Our tour guide Daniel was great and helpful. He was knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable! We learned a lot about the city. Jaime our bus driver was a smooth operator getting us to each location safely. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting the city.”
See Comuna 13 street art with local context, ride Medellín’s metro and cable car for skyline views, then return by bus and metro. 4 hours, $27.
“Comuna 13 was such a cool place to walk around and to get a tour of by a knowledgeable guide, Walter was amazing. fun guy to be around and knows alot about the place. Would recommend!”
Cable car views and graffiti street art in El Paraíso, Bogotá, with local guides, community leaders, and an included snack for $78.
“David was a fantastic host, he was very knowledgeable and passionate about the area and people which made the tour really impactful. Loved that we went on the cable cars, got to listen to Cosa Séria and try arepas along the way. Would recommend this tour to those that want to see a different side of Bogotá and connect to the culture/people here. Thanks David & Autenticos travel for a wonderful experience!”
Private Medellín tour combining Comuna 13, Metrocable cable car, Pablo Escobar sites, and a balanced guide, with tickets and water included.
“I did this tour with my uncle and 9 year old son, Jeimy was tour guide, from start to finish it was excellent and engaging, he arrived early and was very professional. Would recommend.”
A half-day Comuna 13 tour from Poblado, mixing Metro, cable car panoramas, and guided street art walks with local context.
“The tour and the guide was great. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Columbia and Comuna 13.”
Private Medellín city tour blending Metrocable views, Comuna 13 murals, Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero sculptures, and Parque del Río stroll.
“My guide Nelson Ortiz was espectacular. We had a very funny time together ! I highly recommend this tour, specially if this is with him !”
Medellín Barrio La Sierra coffee farm tour with trolley and cable car. Harvest berries, learn seed-to-cup, sip local coffee.
“I really had an amazing afternoon discovering the history of comuna 8 and end to end process of making coffee. Caro has been the most wonderful local guide with a passion for sharing the history of her region. I learned a lot from her and the coffee farmers. Would highly recommend this tour and glad to have found you.”
Transmicable cable car ride to El Paraíso, guided walk with social projects and murals, Bogotá viewpoints, snacks.
“I highly recommend this tour if you’re traveling to Bogotá. Totally safe and authentic. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our time and we got an unplanned private tour! We want to personally thank Jorge and Jhon for making this memorable for us.”
See Pablo Escobar Medellín sites on a private guided tour with Metrocable views above the city and a poignant memorial visit.
“We had a great day and Danny was an amazing, fun, nice and very knowledgeable guide.”
Private Comuna 13 tour in Medellín with Metro Cable, electric stairs, and a guided graffiti walk, including hotel transfers and tickets.
“My tour guide Oscar was top notch. He knows the history of Comuna 13 and of the city of Medellin very well. He also has a great connection to all the people there since he provides many tours which is a big plus because you are treated like family. He is able to get preferred parking locations to tour areas in addition to know where to go for the best empanadas along the tour route. I would highly recommend Oscar or one of his associates! Que Chimba !”
Private Comuna 13 graffiti walk, cable car ride to San Javier, and a local fruit tasting with snacks and hotel pickup in Medellín.
“My private guide Erika was fantastic on the tour . She was knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic regarding the history of places we visited .”
Private Medellín tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13. Botero Plaza, Pueblito Paisa, Parques del Río, murals and electric stairs.
“Mateo was an excellent guide - navigating us through the city at our own pace. Lots of interesting information on the art installations their meaning and history. All topped off with some wonderful drink and snack stops with great views and ambience.”
Private Comuna 13 tour in Medellín with a Metro cable car ride, electric escalators, and a graffiti-led story of resilience.
“Our Tour Guide, Juan Carlos was very professional, informative, and fun. We Highly recommend this tour. Beautiful scenery throughout the tour!!”
Ride the TransMiCable to El Paraiso, walk street art with locals, and get hilltop views. Includes ticket, snacks, and private guide time.
“Learning the history about the area and how things are attempting to change. Loved all the art "graffiti". It's great to see people who live within the community trying to change things for the better for everyone. .”
Pick a hillside, a coastline or a coffee farm.
