If you’re looking for an agency that offers guided tours of Medellín in english, you’re in the right place. We know that some of you don’t speak Spanish very well, and having a english-speaking guide is a real advantage. We get it!
In this post, you’ll discover all the tours our partner offers in Medellín and the villages of the Antioquia region. Of course, those who wish to immerse themselves in Medellín’s culture in Spanish will also find what they’re looking for.
Here you’ll find plenty of ideas for tours in and around Medellín, and most importantly, the contact details to connect directly with our trusted partner!
Disclaimer: we apologize in advance for any grammatical or syntactic errors, as our native language is not English (we're a Colombian-French couple), so we hope you'll forgive us and still enjoy the information we share with you! Please note that all the information on our blog is based on our own experience, and is checked and updated regularly.
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Responsible tourism in Medellín
Guided tours of Medellín in English
Our local partner in Medellín is a travel agency that offers a different way to discover Medellin and its region, in direct connection with local communities.
Cathy’s agency operates with a responsible tourism approach, and each guided tour has been designed to create encounters with a family, an association, or a local initiative. In this way, every activity truly benefits the local communities.
That’s where our partner’s work really takes on its full meaning.
It’s not just about visiting a neighborhood, a village, or a region. It’s about enjoying a genuine intercultural exchange that we probably wouldn’t have experienced otherwise, while your visit supports meaningful initiatives and Colombian families.
City tours of Medellin in english
Tour guide to discover Medellin and its region
For the past 10 years, Medellín has been a city in the throes of change, whose transformation is in itself an inexhaustible source of discovery for travelers. Our local partner offers guided tours of Medellin and its surrounding in english to discover the city, the region, its culture and its people.
For the past ten years, Medellín has been a city in constant transformation — a change that in itself offers endless discoveries for travelers. Our partner offers guided tours of Medellín in English to explore the region, its culture, and its people.
Comuna 13: Street Art and Lunch with a Local Family
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This tour starts in downtown Medellín, delving into its history, then continues up the hills of Comuna 13 to discover its Street Art, and ends with lunch at a local family’s home.
Manrique: Constellations, an Alternative to Comuna 13
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Once one of Medellín’s most violent neighborhoods, Manrique is now reinventing itself through street art and community initiatives. You’ll discover the “Constellations” project and the city’s largest mural, which covers 500 houses, while enjoying an authentic experience with the locals. A great alternative to the (maybe too?) touristy Comuna 13.
Moravia: Community Project
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An immersion in the Moravia neighborhood, once an open-air landfill, now transformed into community gardens. A fascinating visit where you’ll meet the members of the gardeners’ corporation leading the project — which we discuss in detail in our article Moravia and the Sowers of Life.
Market Discovery and Cooking Workshop
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A dive into the lively atmosphere of Medellín’s local market to taste regional products. The tour ends with a visit to a family’s home to learn the best recipes from the household chef.
Salsa Night
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Learn the basics of salsa in a family living room, then head out to practice your new skills in two of Medellín’s most famous salsa bars. The tour wraps up with a live concert!
Day Tour to discover Medellin’s surroundings
Guided tours of Medellin surroundings in english
Guatapé and the Piedra del Peñol
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Guatapé needs no introduction! This tour takes you to discover the highlights of the colorful village and the stunning view from the famous Piedra del Peñol.
Tour of a Coffee Finca
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By car, head to a coffee-producing finca located about 1.5 hours from Medellín. The family runs an organic production based on permaculture. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn about coffee cultivation, Colombia’s national heritage, and a more sustainable way to produce the country’s “black gold.”
Santa Elena and the Flower Farms
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As we mention in our article on things to do around Medellín, Santa Elena is the village of the silleteros! This traditional floral art reaches its peak each year during Medellín’s Feria de las Flores parade. This tour offers the chance to discover the entire process at a local flower farm and share a meal with the family.
Jericó and Its Colorful Houses
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This 2-day / 1-night tour immerses you in one of the most beautiful villages of Antioquia. Cathy, who lives there, will reveal all its secrets — including those of a stunning coffee finca perched above the village. Jericó was one of our favorite places during our 2018 trip!
Fredonia
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This 2-day / 1-night tour offers an immersion into the world of a Colombian artist who develops eco-construction and permaculture projects in Fredonia, a village located 1.5 hours from Medellín. It’s a participatory stay where you can take part in various workshops (ceramics, eco-building, cooking, and more).
Támesis, the Off-the-Beaten-Path Village
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Támesis is known for having one of the largest concentrations of pre-Hispanic indigenous petroglyphs in Colombia! You’ll visit the archaeological museum with a local guide, who will also accompany you through the village streets and to the most impressive archaeological sites in the area. You’ll see different types of petroglyphs and journey back to the time before Spanish colonization.
2 or 3-day stays in a beautiful village
Discover the Medellin area in english
Finally, the local travel agency also offers 2 or 3-day trips to villages a little further from Medellín, for a deeper immersion in the rural culture of the coffee region. Each of these trips is also an opportunity to support interesting and hopeful local projects.
Tamesis
Travel to Tamesis, a colonial mountain village offering stunning views of the Cauca Valley. Hike ancient “Camino real” through cloud forests, discovering petroglyphs, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife. Visit traditional coffee plantations and experience the warmth of local hospitality in Southwest Antioquia. An totally off the beaten path tour!
Jerico
Jerico was one of the highlights of our 2018 trip! It’s a sublime village lost in the mountains, where you can gently feel the days go by in an authentic local atmosphere. We recommend to spend at least 2 days and 1 night there and discover all its secrets.
Jardin
Visit the charming village of Jardín, nestled in Antioquia’s coffee region, surrounded by mountains and coffee plantations. Wander through colorful streets and admire traditional architecture. Start at the Clara Rojas museum to learn about the region’s history, and enjoy the stunning natural beauty and warm coffee culture of this beautiful village.
