The cultural side of the City Center
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The cultural side of the City Center
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Ages 18-90, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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- 2 beers will be provided!
- Entry/Admission - La Pascasia
- Start:
- El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaWe will meet at Poblado Metro station right at the ticket booth!
End:- La Pascasia, Cl. 47 #43 88, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaThis will be our last stop and the ending point of the tour. Its 15 minutes away from Poblado and a 4 USD taxi ride.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110253P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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- El Poblado, Medellin, Antioquia, ColombiaWe will meet at Poblado Metro station right at the ticket booth!
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- Cl. 47 #43 88, La Candelaria, Medellín, La Candelaria, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaThis will be our last stop and the ending point of the tour. Its 15 minutes away from Poblado and a 4 USD taxi ride.
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- Felipe R0 contributionsKite trip around the north of ColombiaRented the RV for a trip around the north part of the country. We did 2,200+ km without any problem. The host provided clear information regarding the use of the RV and checked on us every other day.Written June 24, 2022
- jojocorrea0 contributionsHike in EnvigadoI did a hike in Envigado (near Medellin) with Andres from Nomad and my friends and I were very pleased with the experience. Andres and his work team are very knowledgeable and they speak fluent Spanish and English. I highly recommend Nomad to experience Colombia. You can fin them on Instagram as @nomad_colombiaWritten April 24, 2022
- Sunnyeel0 contributionsMedellinI used Nomad for airport pick up and drop off, Comuna 13 and Guatape tours. Their staff is friendly and professional and I would highly recommend this company.Written April 22, 2022
- REDDY R0 contributionsExcellent.. worth it ..Tour guide, arrangements and attention to details are just few highlights of the trip. Thank you for taking care of all our requests during the trip. Key differentiator ... English speaking which is extremely hard to find in Colombia.Written April 22, 2022
- skew440 contributionsGreat Service - Great PeopleThe ease of setting everything up and the great tour guide had multiple tours! Gabriel was great and spoke really good English. Also have used the companies services for rides myself and friends at the airport without a hitch!Written April 20, 2022
- kayakgrl10 contributionsAmazing evening!I reached out to Andres on very short notice and he was kind enough to arrange a private evening culture tour of the city. He was a pleasure to learn from and showed my friend parts of the city that he would’ve never seen. Andres was accommodating and funny and really made my friends night.Written September 8, 2021
- 49ys0 contributionsGreat tour!I did a tour in commune13 and It was amazing! A tour is such a cool way to explore the city. Our tour guide Andres was really knowledgeable and could tell us all the ins and outs about the area. He showed us great places to have a drink or enjoy the view. Could def. recommend Nomads :-)Written July 27, 2021
- cfeuerbacher0 contributionsBest tour we had yet.Best tour we‘ve had so far! Andres is an amazing guy which is super friendly and has an incredible amount of knowledge of his hometown Medellin that he shared during his tour through Comuna 13 with us. He took us to amazing spots and we felt very save the entire time. The cherry on top of course is the cute dog Chepa that accompanies the tour.Written July 17, 2021
- mattdarken230 contributionsAmazing experience hiking the Cerro TusaI had an amazing time with Andres from Nomad! The experience was exactly as described. Andres put you at ease from the start. I sweat as hell during the hike but had an amazing time! I greatly recommend Nomad if you spend some time around MedellinWritten February 17, 2021
- CatrinaRae0 contributionsThe hike far exceeded expectations... highly recommended!Was such a great hike with Andres through the most beautiful trail with incredible, lush scenery the entire way. The swim at the waterfall at the end was so much fun and we had it all to ourselves on a sunny Saturday morning, ayo! Andre was an awesome guide through it all and made the hike super interesting with great, knowledgeable conversation. Highly recommended!Written November 18, 2019
- kieferrr0 contributionsBeautiful ViewsMy tour guide Gabriel gave this amazing tour during my first week in Medellin. I enjoyed some buñuelos downtown and local fruit from the marketplace before heading up to El Faro, where the graffiti was very artistic. Oscar, one of the local community leaders, along with his dogs joined us and told his story as we trekked to the top of the mountain to see a spectacular view of the city. Absolutely recommend.Written November 6, 2019
- Kamil B0 contributionsMedellín through the farmers eyes tourThis is the best tour I’ve ever been on. I highly recommend booking any of Andrés experiences. Very unique and original. Away from tourist traps and a way to see a different side of Medellín. There is nothing else like it. Meeting at El Poblado metro station was very convenient. Andres also helped me get back to my hostel at the end which is very much appreciated. I loved the steep bus ride to get to El Faro and seeing the local neighborhoods. The view from cerro pan de azucar was amazing and worth the hike. All around perfect experience. Book it now!Written August 20, 2019
- Gabrièla S0 contributionsAmazing graffiti tour!We did the grafitti tour through communal 13. It was really interesting, a good mixture of history about the quarter and some delicious local stuff. Thanks for the great experience!Written August 1, 2019
- lauragracea2170 contributionsHidden waterfall hikeA very enjoyable and challenging hike with an excellent guide to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole!Written July 24, 2019
- Ross M0 contributionsFluent in English and Fun GuideAndres is a tour guide full of enthusiasm. He is very professional, polite, friendly, and does the extra work to make sure you trips run smoothly. I was so impressed with his Comuna 13 tour that I hired him again to see Guatape. It was a pleasure doing business with himWritten July 15, 2019
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Brooke V
Atlanta, GA21 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
I had the most incredible experience on this cultural tour of Medellín! From the very beginning, our guide stood out for their thoughtfulness and deep knowledge of the city. They took us to areas that most tourists would never get to see, giving us an authentic glimpse into the true heart of Medellín. The highlight for me was the vibrant dancing and music—completely mesmerizing and a real reflection of the city's lively spirit and rich traditions.
What sets this tour apart from the others is the genuine focus on Medellín’s culture. It's not your typical sightseeing tour; instead, it dives deep into the music, the people, and the artistic soul of the city. You come away with a greater appreciation for the cultural layers that make Medellín so special. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an unforgettable and unique experience. This is a tour you cannot miss—it’s a window into the soul of the city that you won’t find anywhere else!
What sets this tour apart from the others is the genuine focus on Medellín’s culture. It's not your typical sightseeing tour; instead, it dives deep into the music, the people, and the artistic soul of the city. You come away with a greater appreciation for the cultural layers that make Medellín so special. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an unforgettable and unique experience. This is a tour you cannot miss—it’s a window into the soul of the city that you won’t find anywhere else!
Written October 12, 2024
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Cari Morales
14 contributions
Aug 2022
My husband and I got married in Colombia and we took our families out on the Pasado, Presente y Futuro tour to learn about Comuna 13. It was an absolutely incredible experience and we had about 13 people in our group. They coordinated transportation for us and our Tour Guide, Santiago, was an AMAZING guide and even a better story teller! He shared his own lived experience and allowed us to truly engage in meaningful conversations. Santi and the rest of the NOMAD team made us feel taken care of and ensured we enjoyed our time together. Whether you are looking to do this trip solo or with a group, I strongly recommend NOMAD. They were excellent and extremely flexible to fit our needs.
Written September 3, 2022
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Khushi
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Wow, what an experience! We started off with a drink from a rooftop bar in the town center (not part of the original itinerary but we all chose to do this) with a great view of the city and allowing the group to get a chance to get acquainted better with each other. Then we embarked on our journey of exploring the Centro neighborhood, hanging out at the square where Bohemians, artists, and people from all walks of life were congregated and simply having fun! Then we went went to a gallery/bar watching live rap performance and meeting Andre's friends. All the places where Andre took us felt very safe and was exciting at the same time - so much so that even after the official tour ended at 11 pm we didn't leave the area until 2 am! If you want to get a real flavor of a part of the city and the people you would normally not get to know as a visitor I would recommend going on this experience and finding out another reason that makes this city so special. In my week long stay in Medellin this was clearly the highlight of my trip!
Written March 1, 2020
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Miguel C
Clayton, NC1 contribution
Apr 2022 • Couples
Nomad Travel was easy to schedule & book with! Furthermore, the response time was phenomenal! ✅
Andres was a hospitable, respectful, & good-natured tour guide (who was truly a Columbian native)! 💯 He is an individual who is down-to-earth that wants to show you the unique parts of Medellín that you may have never known or stumbled upon. He is very knowledgeable and a personable individual that wants to see you have a great time! He is both fluent in English and Spanish. I'm very fortunate to have found him.
I highly recommend the "One Night In the Center of Medellín", "Explore Guatapé", & "Paragliding".
If you're looking for a great tour guide, give Andres a try!
Andres was a hospitable, respectful, & good-natured tour guide (who was truly a Columbian native)! 💯 He is an individual who is down-to-earth that wants to show you the unique parts of Medellín that you may have never known or stumbled upon. He is very knowledgeable and a personable individual that wants to see you have a great time! He is both fluent in English and Spanish. I'm very fortunate to have found him.
I highly recommend the "One Night In the Center of Medellín", "Explore Guatapé", & "Paragliding".
If you're looking for a great tour guide, give Andres a try!
Written April 23, 2022
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Oscar L
Mission, TX26 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
This was one of the most exciting city tours I've done in Colombia. Our guide took us to downtown Medellin at night, which was exhilarating for me since everyone knows the downtown area is not safe for tourists at night time! If this is a concern to you, I recommend you don't partake in this particular tour. However, if you're open-minded and are willing to take the risk, something like this can turn out to be a lot of fun! We ended up having drinks on some street downtown with nothing but locals hang out. I did not see a single tourist in that area, and it was just great! We got to ride the metro at night which was also exciting! I will admit, this type of activity is not for everyone, but if do this with an open mind, you might end up having a lot of fun! 5 out of 5 stars from me!
Written November 17, 2023
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DG1
111 contributions
It was a dope time getting to see a different side of Medellìn’s nightlife. Went to three different locations, switched it up due to the rain. The second Venue we went it was my favorite Out tour guide was cool as well.
Written December 4, 2024
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Leonhardt
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Solo
An overall great experience for a single guy with an adventurous spirit or for friends, couples & families. Tour guide was great, especially exploring the central plaza and comuna13. First time trying an Arepa was a phenomenal experience as well. Will definitely come back!
Written April 22, 2022
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Valeria C
4 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
The tour with Andres is a MUST for someone who wants to experience real Medellin at night and want a fun evening that goes beyond partying. You get to visit the Centro at night, a neighbourhood that you probably won't go if it wasn't with a local. You get to see cultural life with a different perspective. Live music, photo exhibits and if you are lucky dancing to finish the night. Highly recommend it!
Written February 11, 2019
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Jimmy S
15 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Our trip with Andres to the City Center of Medellín was excellent! He showed us a side of the city we would have never discovered on our own. If you want a truly authentic experience with a local, Andres at Nomad is the guide for you. He took us to local bars and cultural houses where he provided us with an extensive history of the area all while enjoying a few beers. There’s no better way to learn about the city! Andres is super fun to hang out with and passionate about what he does. I highly recommend this tour.
Written December 25, 2018
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