Cable Car Rides in Medellín: 6 That Fill a Day Properly

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 for a four-hour visit to Comuna 13, traveling by metro, cable car, bus, and foot. Guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, and Melina explain the neighborhood’s past, graffiti, coffee, dance, and daily life. The tour includes transport, coffee, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“The tour was amazing! Santiago shared a lot of knowledge about the history of Comuna 13. Knowing more about the past and how it shaped the culture was fascinating. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Spend four hours exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide such as Christian, Walter, Camilo, or Angel. Ride Medellín’s metro, cable car, and a local bus, then walk past graffiti, outdoor escalators, shops, and a community library. Expect plenty of stairs, strong local stories, and excellent city views.

“We loved our tour!! Angel definitely make the difference. He’s more than a guide, because he shared the story of the Comuna lived by himself what is very real and touching. We definitely recommend this tour, special with Angel like a host. Congratulations, dude!!”

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3.Medellín Coffee Farm Tour with Trolley and Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 4h 30m · from $56

Spend 4.5 hours traveling from San Antonio by electric tram and cable car to Barrio La Sierra. Walk with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, harvest coffee berries, visit Casa Finca de La Sierra, learn each step from seed to cup, and taste locally grown coffee with a welcoming local family.

“This coffee tour in Medellín was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. Melisa was amazing, she took the time to explain everything and made sure nothing got lost in translation between Spanish and English. We learned so much about how much work actually goes into making coffee and it gave us a whole new appreciation for it. What really made it special was meeting the family in Barrio La Sierra. They welcomed us so warmly and being able to share that moment with them made the experience feel really personal and unique. If you’re in Medellín and want to experience coffee beyond just drinking it this is definitely…”

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4.Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 4h 30m · from $73

Spend 270 minutes with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Inflexión Memorial Park, Montesacro Cemetery, Pablo Escobar’s former neighborhood and Los Olivos. You’ll hear the local story behind Medellín’s cartel years, then ride the Juan XXIII cable car for broad city views. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and metro tickets are included.

“It was the best decision to make this Trip. We had a great time!”

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5.Graffiti Tour comuna 13 and cable car (made by local guides)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Meet guides such as Laura, Samuel, or Jonathan at San Javier Metro Station for a three-hour walk through Comuna 13. Ride the cable car and bus, see murals, enjoy rap and break dance, try graffiti, visit the escalators and 3D houses, and hear how the neighborhood changed.

“Samuel was a great tour guide. He took time to answer all our questions, allowed me to take photos and shared all his information about his beautiful country and community. We loved waking through the community and hearing its heartbreaking but triumphant history.”

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6.Pablo Escobar Historic Tour and Cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Follow Pablo Escobar’s story through Medellín with a private guide, visiting Parque Memorial Inflexión, his family graves, La Catedral’s ruins, and the Los Olivos rooftop. Finish with a one-hour cable-car ride near Comuna 13. Jaime is one guide named in the feedback, and the tour includes water and admission fees except at the monastery.

“Jaime was our tour guide and he was EXCELLENT! The tour was very informative and we learnt a lot. We also enjoyed the tour to the fullest.”

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