Medellin

Secret Medellín: Alley Studios, City Gardens & Soft-Spoken Stories

Hidden Gems • 3 hours 5

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Secret Medellín: Alley Studios, City Gardens & Soft-Spoken Stories

Uncover a slower rhythm of Medellín as your host adapts the pace and path to what draws you in most.

What makes this experience special

Every path is personal. Follow what sparks your curiosity, creative enclaves, reflective sanctuaries, or quiet gardens, on a walk shaped entirely around you.

Key highlights

Follow your interests into calm, creative backstreets
Choose between artists’ corners or peaceful green trails
Pause where plants and murals grow side by side
Dip into cultural spaces that open when you feel ready
Your host adapts to your energy and curiosity
Discover places that match your mood, not a checklist

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

Walking experience may use public transport for long distances

What’s included

Tailored itinerary based on your preferences

A knowledgeable host who knows the hidden gems

Flexible start times to fit your day

What’s not included

Food, drinks and shopping expenses

Transport fares or attraction entry fees

Meeting point

Café Zorba, Parque Lineal de la Presidenta, Calle 8 #42-33, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, 050021, Colombia

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

Here’s what your experience could look like

These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes

Meeting point

Café Zorba, Parque Lineal de la Presidenta, Calle 8 #42-33, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, 050021, Colombia

Creative Corners Near El Poblado

Lanes with texture, shaped by what pulls you in

Just beyond El Poblado’s buzz, your host may guide you into quieter lanes where creativity lingers in subtle forms, painted shutters, old posters, and layered walls. You might pause here if something catches your eye, with time to follow wherever that interest leads.

A Quiet Hilltop Hermita

A moment of stillness, if that’s what the day calls for

If the mood leans toward reflection, your host might guide you to a humble hermita above Manila. No signs, no crowds, just benches, bougainvillea, and a view. Some guests sketch, some reflect, others just breathe. How long you stay is entirely up to you.

Medellín’s Secret Garden Trail

Graffiti, staircases, and spontaneous greenery

Winding beside Parque Bolívar, you may follow paths where herbs grow from cracks and murals bloom. This walk isn’t mapped; it moves with your pace. You might pause to smell a plant or hear how a neighbor started a garden. Your host adapts as the moment unfolds.

Casa Cultural Between Walls

If the door’s open, you decide whether to enter

Your host may lead you into a residential block where quiet cultural spaces sometimes surface, an open door, a low table, a handwritten sign. If something invites you in, you might pause for a quiet moment. If not, you simply carry the rhythm forward.

Viewpoint Above the Tram Line

One last scene, if you still have space to wander

If there’s time and the moment feels right, your host might suggest a short tram ride east. A modest overlook becomes the perfect close, city sounds softened, sketches in progress, Medellín at rest. Stay for a chat or just take it all in before parting ways.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

City strolls and bright conversations

Exploring grand architecture together

A colorful embrace against iconic tiles

Laughs on the move

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Smiles Over the Mercado Sonora Skyline

Balcony views and happy family vibes

Capturing Moments by the Iconic Talavera Tiles

Lively Encounters in the Heart of the City

Toasting to Authentic Cantina Vibes

Taco Time and Local Flavors Shared Around the Table

Sun-Soaked Stroll Through Historic Mexico City

Good Company, Great Tacos, and Cold Cervezas

See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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