What you'll do

Become an honorary Paisa thanks to a crash course on all things Medellín in the heart of the city teeming with history, like at the towering Metropolitan Cathedral opened in 1931 or on the cultural San Antonio Plaza lined with inspiring art and restaurants to try later (your host will point out the best ones for traditional Mondongo Soup!). Snap a pic with one of the many thought-provoking sculptures in Botero Plaza, before darting away to Casa de la Memoria for a look into Colombia's turbulent past. Discover why Medellín is the City of Eternal Spring at a bustling yellow flower market or at the forest-like butterfly haven, the Botanical Gardens. Snacky? Your host knows just the stop for a bite of delicious empanadas to try after your adventure.

Where you’ll go

You'll know the blooming Medellín's lively center like the palm of your hand after navigating the heart of the city with your savvy host, past a red-brick cathedral almost a century old and a bustling square representing the shift from violence to peace in the blossoming city. Next, head to a fountain-filled plaza dotted with the sculptures by famous-son-of-the-city artist Fernando Botero, before strolling past talented buskers to a concrete fortress stowing the intertwined history of the city. Navigate stalls overflowing with carnations and orchids unlike you've ever seen at Placita de Flórez, or wander the trails of a botanical wonderland, before hearing invaluable hints from your host on where to find the best traditional food in town.

- Welcome to Medellín 101: you'll know the heart of the city like the palm of your hand thanks to your local host.
- See bucket list landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral and Botero Plaza and get some invaluable advice on spots to visit on the rest of your trips.
- Take note of must-try foods spots for a helping of local food later on your trip.
- Your host is happy to answer all your questions about the history and blossoming present of Medellín and knows where all the best hidden spots are.
- This experience will be personalized to you!
- What’s included
- Private and personalized experience
- 3 hours with a host
- Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- What’s not included
- Food and drink
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities (optional)
Your hotel/apartment or any other central location
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