Tours We Recommend to Friends
Exploring Medellín isn’t just about ticking off tourist spots; it’s about diving into the city’s vibrant culture and history. Our curated list of tours has been vetted by us in the last year, ensuring authentic experiences without the tourist traps. From the colorful graffiti of Comuna 13 to the lush landscapes of Guatapé, these tours offer a genuine taste of Medellín.
We prioritize quality and authenticity over flashy sales pitches. Our recommendations include everything from adrenaline-pumping paragliding to serene coffee farm visits. We update this list quarterly, ensuring you get the freshest insights into the best ways to explore Medellín. Whether you’re here for a few days or planning a longer stay, these tours provide a deeper connection to the city and its surroundings.
We're still picking the list.
We’re curating this list out in the open. The first round ships next month. In the meantime, ping us on WhatsApp and we will share the working doc.
Want our actual shortlist? WhatsApp the team — they share the working doc with the people who ask.
What we won't list and why
Most lists chase volume. We chase quality. If a place is here, someone on our team has been to it in the last twelve months and would send a friend.
We do not accept payola. We do not list anything we have not personally tested. If we cannot vouch for it, it does not go on the page — even if the operator is a friend.
- No paid placements.
- No partner kickbacks.
- Re-checked every quarter.
From the journal
What pairs with this.
What are you doing this Saturday?
Tell us where you are staying and what you are into. We will send a 3-stop Saturday plan: coffee, lunch, dinner, and the route between them, by the next morning. WhatsApp or email, your call. No sales pitch, no upsell. Sometimes the right move is to just send the list.
We've sat across the table from 12,000 people just like you.
Most relocation, surgery, and property questions have one of about thirty answers. We've heard all the questions. We've also walked the city block-by-block. Tell us what you're trying to do — we'll tell you what's actually true.
