Botanical Gardens and Medellin City walking Tour

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About this activity

Experience the exotic botanical gardens and our main hot spots of downtown Medellin during this 4 hour guided tour. Visit the old churches, learn the historical and artistic context of the magnificent bronze statues in Plaza Botero and much more.

Your bilingual tour guide will pick you up in a comfortable vehicle. You will then be transported to the Botanical Gardens where you will walk and explore the gardens, look at exotic plants, birds, animals and lakes of this hidden treasure then you will go to downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. From here the tour continues on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and to experience old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more.

At the end of the tour your tour guide will take you back to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Medellin Travels

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (El Poblado and Laureles only)
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Professional certified guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Guests staying in other areas of the city will need to contact provider for a meeting point

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Depending on your hotel and local traffic conditions we'll pass by El Poblado park.
Jardin Botanico de Medellin

45 min Admission included

Walk and explore the botanical gardens with your profesional tour guide, take a look at exotic plants, birds, animals and lakes of this hidden treasure.
Parque Explora

Passing by

Guests can get a nice photo of Parque explora from the main entrance of the Botanical gardens.
Stop 4

Passing by

We'll drive by the Parque de los deseos and guests can get a photo from the vehicle.
Planetario de Medellin

Passing by

Get a photo of the Planetario from the metro station.
Plaza Botero

30 min

Be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. Bring a decent camera as your guides have all taken photography courses and will be delighted to take postcard perfect images of you embracing these larger-than-life sculptures for your memories.
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture

10 min

Get amazing photographs of the Palace from plaza botero and walk around the palace while going to the colonial churches.
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria

10 min

Visit this colonial basilic in the heart of downtown.
Iglesia de la Veracruz

10 min

Visit one of the first colonial churches established in the city.
Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra

Passing by

We'll drive by while leaving downtown back to the hotel depending on local road conditions and your hotel location.