Top 11 Walking Tours in Medellín

1.Medellin Historic Walking Tour with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $16Our pick

Medellín historic walking tour with a bilingual guide, free-entry downtown stops, and major art, all for $16.

“This tour was very informative and enjoyable. Of all the tours we did over our week in Medellín, Julie was the stand out tour guide for us. She's knowledgeable, passionate and very skilled at her job. The way she laid out information made it easy to understand and follow, and she brought the city to life with her tour. We absolutely loved it and it helped us see the beauty and history of Medellín, as well as the perseverance and positivity of its people.”

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2.Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

A 3.5-hour walking tour of Medellín’s Comuna 4, led by locals like Gladys and Toto, with real stories of change and resistance.

“Toto and Gladys were fantastic guides. The history of Moravia being built on the garbage was shocking and very interesting. We also saw how the area is improving for the community such as the garden ran by women and La Casa de Todos. The community does still face challenges with overpopulation but it is good to get a true picture of this.”

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3.Medellin Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 3h 30m · from $14Best value

A 3.5-hour guided walk through downtown Medellín, Paisa culture, and key landmarks like Plaza Botero, with great local tips.

“Great, German gave a lot of cool insights of the city. Can 100% recommend the tour guide, but there is simply not too much to see”

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4.2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

2.5-hour Comuna 13 street art walk in Medellín, with outdoor escalators and views, led by Johan Giraldo, $24 per person.

“It's an awesome tour. Joe is so knowledgeable about the area and the art. The vibe in this area is so energizing.”

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5.Walking tour downtown Medellín

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

A small-group downtown Medellín walking tour with landmark stops, Bolivar Park and churches, Botero sculptures, snacks, and included Palace of Culture entry.

“Our guide Oscar was terrific. There were parts of the downtown that were uncomfortable for us due to street vendors on mass. However the sculptures and history were very well explained .”

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6.Walking tour, cable car & fruit tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $38

Half-day Medellín tour: tram and cable car, Malaga Saloon tango bar, Casa de la Memoria, and tropical fruit tasting at Placita de Flórez.

“I had a very enjoyable time with my tour guide, Oscar. He is very knowledgeable of Medellin and points out many items that could easily be overlooked by the casual observer. One of the highlights was the visit through the farmers market and the sampling of so many types of fruit, all delicious. Oscar also took time to explain the examples of economic disparity that is seen throughout the city.”

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7.Medellin City Walking Tour plus Metro Cable Cars

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $79

Medellín by foot and Metrocable, Botero statues, colonial churches, and the Santo Domingo Savio Library, with El Poblado pickup.

“Had a wonderful trip with my guide George - he did a great job explaining everything and showing me around in a limited time!!”

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8.Arvi Park Walking tour and city views from Metrocable.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $15

Walk Arví Park with a local guide, try local food and coca tea, then ride Metrocable back for Medellín valley views in Antioquia.

“The cable car was amazing and Giovanne was a great guide...extremely knowledgeable owledgable and entertaining. he introduced us to a wonderful restaurant in the compound where he lives where we enjoyed a fabulous lunch on the lawn altogether it was a great tour.”

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9.90 Minute Walking Tour of Guatapé

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $16

A 90-minute English walking tour in Guatapé with two local routes, flood-and-boardwalk stories, zócalos street legends, and a small-group pace.

“Astrid was an amazing guide. You’ll learn all about Guatapé straight from a local. Definitely do this tour. You won’t regret it!”

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10.Walking Tour with Cable Car and Botero Plaza

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Botero statues, downtown walking, and a Metro cable ride to Santo Domingo Savio Library, with hotel pickup and included transit.

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11.Botero Walking Tour: experiencing Medellin through the eyes of an artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

A 3-hour Botero walking tour in Medellín, from the Museum of Antioquia to Plaza Botero and the Pájaro de Paz memorial.

“The tour was very interesting, especially enjoyed Plaza Botero where many of Botero's sculputure are. Museo de Antioquia is very worth the visit and you can enjoy more of Botero's work.”

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