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Private day tour from MedellínSanta Fe de Antioquia Private Day Trip from Medellín
8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Medellín (El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado and the centre)
Free cancellation, 24h
The old colonial capital of Antioquia, down in the hot Cauca valley, and the long suspension bridge built over the river in the 1890s.
The day
Through the Túnel de Occidente and down into the warm valley, about an hour and a half each way.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Medellín.
08:30
Puente de Occidente
A suspension bridge of 291 metres over the Cauca, built from 1887 to 1895 by the engineer José María Villa.
09:45
Santa Fe de Antioquia
Founded in 1541 and capital of Antioquia until 1826: whitewashed streets, wooden balconies and the cathedral on the main square.
12:00
Lunch
On the main square or in one of the old courtyards.
13:15
Back to Medellín
Up the valley and through the tunnel.
15:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon.
Photos by Nicolás Pinilla, Carlos fernando Rojas Neira, Aarom Ore 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
Church and museum entrances and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- Heat
- Santa Fe is much warmer than Medellín, often above 30 °C at midday. Bring a hat and water.
- The bridge
- Walk across slowly and enjoy the views of the Cauca.
- 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 €240. Choose the number of people when you book.
Many hotels in town sell a day pass for their pool. Ask your driver.
Yes. Tamarind sweets are sold around the square.
Yes. We can drop you one day and collect you on another.
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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