Best places: Tourist Attractions in Medellin, Colombia

👍👍 This was an amazing walking tour of Historic Medellín. Daniel was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel welcomed. He had answers to all questions and highlighted the transformation of Medellín and Colombia as a whole.

👍👍 I highly recommend taking this tour! My tour guide Suzie was so funny and gave so much insight into the history of Medellin, the people who live here, and the sights and sounds that fill the city. I recommend taking this tour when you first get to Medellin (day 1) because it gives you so much histor...

👍👍 When I was there at the University of Antioquia for the first time I went to this museum, I was surprised that it was so lonely, the truth is that it has very valuable anthropological, social and biological historical pieces, it is a pleasant space to which I hope to return.

👍👍 I took the tour from medellin to Guatape. Amazing tour. Around 10 hours. Include tour, boat and Great lunch at Guatape. Price was 30 usd. Worth it. The English guide was Sandy, charming local young guy, bus driver John and spanish guide Helena

👍👍 Comuna 13 is known for its street art – but there’s a lot more to this neighbourhood than pretty murals and selfie spots. Here’s everything you should know before taking a Comuna 13 tour in Medellin. Just years ago, Comuna 13 was considered the most dangerous area in Medellin, which used to be one...

👍👍 Must visit in Medellin. Very beautiful peaceful green place with lake, ducks, turtles and fishes. An impressive diversity of green plants, flowers, trees, orchids, cactuses etc. Nice place to spend a day and relax from loud city, at the moment u get into, all around u change significantly. The garde...

👍 This place is small compared to other aquariums i visited around the world. But the types of fish available i have never seen before in other aquariums. I would say this is definitely a must visit in medellin if you are into this kind of places. It is very close to the science museum and there ar...

Gondola system connecting the valley to Medellín's steep hills with expansive views of the city.

👍👍 Great group of theater. One of the best of the city. Nice place, food store inside. Only spanish language. Tickets on place, better if order on website a week before. Street parking.

A steep trail leads to a hilltop viewpoint near 3 landmark crosses overlooking the city & mountains.

Cavernlike shrine to the Virgin Mary, where pilgrims pray for miracles & purchase holy souvenirs.

😐 We did this tour when we first arrived in Medellin and it was OK but I did not feel like things were explained well. So much so, we felt compelled to try another free walking tour to understand the city and we chose Real City Tours. That one was wonderful. My advice is to book with Real City, an...

Science museum with solar system exhibits & high-tech planetary dome shows, plus a cafe & gift shop.

Small, yellow-painted, colonial-style church with an adoration chapel & a modern Christ statue.

👍👍 This tour is a must for anyone visiting Medellin. Our tour guide Sara (English tour) was friendly and knowledgeable as she's a local to Comuna 13. I knew almost nothing about the unrest in Medellin outside of the broad strokes let alone Comuna 13. She explained the deep history of the expansive are...

Botanical garden offering a variety of plant species, educational exhibits & a butterfly house.

Modern museum featuring a massive freshwater aquarium, interactive science exhibits & a planetarium.

Public escalators & staircases covered in colorful street murals, lined with bars & souvenir shops.

Footpath & cycling route along a manicured riverside corridor of trees, flowers & public artworks.