The best tours in Medellin with 100% native guides
Enjoy the guidance of truly knowledgeable local guides. We have been professionally exploring our territory since 2009.
The best tours in Medellin with 100% native guides
Enjoy the guidance of truly knowledgeable local guides.
We have been professionally exploring our territory since 2009.
The best tours in Medellin with 100% native guides
Enjoy the guidance of truly knowledgeable local guides.
We have been professionally exploring our territory since 2009.
Enjoy and learn more with us
- We have been exploring and studying our city and region since 2009.
- Hundreds of travelers from all over the world have praised the quality of our service and the information we provide.
- Our original book “Medellín Up Close – Medellín de Cerca” has been awarded twice by the Colombian Ministry of Culture.
Customers say we are excellent!
Medellin Close-up Moments
Unique tours with art book included
Our private tours and some shared tours include a copy of our original book “Medellín Up Close – Medellín de Cerca”, twice awarded by the Colombian Ministry of Culture.
You can also add it to your plan with a unique customer discount.
Limited time promotion.
Terms and conditions apply.
Our services
Tours in Medellin
Guided tours with well-trained, knowledgeable local guides. Choose between private and shared plans.
Plans (soon)
Activity packages that last several days. They include transportation, lodging, meals, guided tours and experiences.
Tours in and around Medellin
City Tours Medellín (several options)
Get to know the most essential of Medellín. Choose between different plans, private and shared, to get to know the main sites and stories of the city.
Walking Tour: Walking Downtown with an Art Book
Explore the historic center of Medellín and learn much more about the city, with the guidance of a bilingual guide (Spanish-English) and the book “Medellín up close”.
Graffiti Tour Comuna 13
Escalators and urban art tell a story of violence, struggle and transformation in a community that continues to celebrate life with joy and hope.
Guatapé and El Peñol Tour
Delight in the magic of the landscape and the exuberance of the Piedra del Peñol or Peñón de Guatapé, navigate the Peñol-Guatapé dam and immerse yourself in the traditional charm of a colorful town adorned with sockets.
Tours about Pablo Escobar (several options)
This tour does not praise, exalt or promote crime; neither does it assume the repressive and denialist attitude imposed by traditional institutions. Instead, we strive for a deep understanding of causes, context and consequences.
Hacienda Nápoles Tour from Medellín
Hacienda Nápoles is a theme park with animals, water and mechanical attractions, museums and exhibits. You will also visit “The Colombian Santorini”.
Santa Fe de Antioquia Tour
Considered one of the most charming and beautiful towns in Colombia. Old objects and constructions will make you imagine how people lived in the region up to four centuries ago. You will learn about some of the events of the Spanish conquest and colonization.
Flower Tour in Parque Arví and Fincas Silleteras
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the paisa tradition! Meet the silleteros directly and share with them at any time of the year. You will better understand what it means to be paisa and you will be able to make a silleta with your own hands.
Coffee Tour: Cultivation and Tasting
Immerse yourself in a traditional coffee farm, plant a bush, pick the beans and go through the process to obtain a delicious cup of specialty coffee. You will learn how to prepare and taste coffee as the experts do.
Shopping Tour
On this tour you will be able to purchase souvenirs, clothing (seasonal, classic, underwear), footwear, jewelry and accessories, made by the most prestigious local designers and brands, as well as by the most outstanding independent designers.
River and Railroad Adventure Tour
Enjoy a unique Colombian landscape: the tropical rainforest, an exciting day of rafting on a fast river, and a trip in handcrafted carriages along the railroad track of the old Antioquia Railroad.
Gastronomic Tour: City & Local Food
Explore the city while enjoying local foods, traditional preparations and the best export-type coffee, in carefully selected places recommended by Medellín de Cerca.
Unique benefits for our users
Excellent local guides
Our guides are native people who have traveled and studied the territory for years.
Personalized attention
You choose: schedules, meeting and ending point, time of stay, etc.
In English or Spanish
Choose the language you understand best to get more and better information.
Tailor-made
You can make variations or customize your tour, without exceeding the time of the service, without additional costs.
Guaranteed quality
We put our knowledge of the city at your service and choose the best for you. Good taste pays off!
Travel in comfort and safety
We transport you in comfortable and safe vehicles that comply with all the norms and standards for the provision of tourist services.
Support
You will be able to solve doubts and count on our support, through our customer service channels.
Medical assistance
In all our tours you are covered by an assistance policy, in case of a medical emergency.
Gift
For booking our private tours, you will receive as a gift a copy of our original book Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca. Restrictions apply.
Discount
When booking any of our tours, you will be able to add copies of our book with an exclusive discount for clients.
Private Tours
Increased comfort, customization and flexibility
With Medellín de Cerca you can take private or shared tours. These are the main advantages of the private service:
Personalized start time
You choose from a wide range of possibilities.
If you are late, there is no risk of missing the tour.
Passenger pick-up location
We pick you up at the address you specify.
You do not have to travel to a meeting point.
Additional stops
You can make unplanned stops.
Making a purchase or exchanging foreign currency are some examples.
Time in the activities
You decide how much time to dedicate to each activity.
The whole experience has a maximum duration; you manage the time.
Particular requests
Turning on the air conditioning or opening the windows; adjusting the volume of the music…
Simple things that make a difference, they are under your control.
Space and comfort
Use the space in the vehicle as you see fit.
Just remember to always use it responsibly.
Reservations
Have you already decided what your next experience will be? Click on the service category to start the reservation.
Book
Medellin Up Close – Medellin Up Close
Bilingual (Spanish-English)
It addresses aspects of the city’s traditions, history, landscaping, infrastructure, places, gastronomy, daily life, celebrations, rituals and art.
Practical, artistic and collectible
Its content and format are very useful for tourists, who can use it as a guide or as a souvenir.
For all
It reveals information that both residents and visitors to the city should master.
An ideal gift for your loved ones, anywhere in the world.
