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The Orquideorama in Medellín's botanical garden

Private day tourMedellín in a Day: Private Tour with Botero, the Botanical Garden and El Poblado

8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Medellín (El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado and the centre)
Free cancellation, 24h

A whole day in Medellín: the view from Cerro Nutibara, Botero's square, the old San Ignacio quarter, the botanical garden and lunch in El Poblado.

The day

The hill first, while the air is clear. The centre and the garden after.

07:00

Your hotel

Collected anywhere in Medellín.

07:45

Pueblito Paisa

The copy of an old Antioquian village on Cerro Nutibara, with the valley below.

09:00

Plaza Botero

Botero's twenty-three bronzes, the Museo de Antioquia and the Palacio de la Cultura.
Museum entrance not included

10:30

San Ignacio

The old church and square of San Ignacio, a short walk through the centre.

11:30

The botanical garden

The Joaquín Antonio Uribe garden, with the Orquideorama, a timber canopy shaped like giant flowers.

13:00

Lunch in El Poblado

Bandeja paisa, the big plate of Antioquia, if you are hungry.

15:00

Back to your hotel

In the afternoon.

The Orquideorama in Medellín's botanical garden
The Orquideorama in Medellín's botanical garden
The top of San Ignacio church in Medellín, framed by plants
The top of San Ignacio church in Medellín, framed by plants
A main avenue in Medellín from above
A main avenue in Medellín from above

Photos by Oneil Williams, juan daniel guzman zapata, Juan Nino on Unsplash

In the price

  • Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
  • Fuel, tolls and parking
  • Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Museum entrances and lunch are not included.

Before you book

The centre
The centre is busy on weekdays. Keep phones and bags close.
Pace
Plenty of time on foot at each stop, and the car in between.
Start time
Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language
Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €310. Choose the number of people when you book.

Yes. It holds many more works by Botero. Tell us when you book and we leave time for it.

Yes. Your driver adjusts it to the traffic on the day.

Yes. José María Córdova airport is about an hour from the city. Tell us your flight time.

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.

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from €310 Up to 16 people, 8h