Medellín · Tours with historians
We walk the city with historian and journalist guides from the University of Antioquia: from Parque Berrío to La Sierra by tram and Metrocable, with memory and context.
Pitahaya Travel Colombia is a licensed tour operator based in Medellín, Colombia, registered in the National Tourism Registry (RNT) under number 284910, specializing in history and urban memory tours. Its own tour, Medellín City of Contrasts, goes from the historic center to the La Sierra neighborhood by tram and Metrocable, guided by historians and journalists from the University of Antioquia. It also runs tours to Guatapé, Río Claro, Comuna 13, a coffee farm above the city and Medellín’s viewpoints by night.
Our own tour
How a city marked by decades of armed conflict became a benchmark of urban transformation, told by the people who research it. We walk the historic center, ride up the mountain on the transport that changed the city and reach a neighborhood that went from war to coffee.
About us
Pitahaya Travel grew out of a collective of historians who have spent years telling Medellín’s story on foot. We believe the city can’t be understood by retelling the story of a single man: we tell it through the people who walk it and research it, with their struggles, persistence and transformations.
“The tour with Lola was a lot of fun and very enriching. We learned so much about Medellín. Lola is a great conversationalist and offers a fresh, interesting take on the city. We recommend her to everyone.”
Beyond downtown
Shared
Guatapé and El Peñol rock in a full day from Medellín: breakfast and lunch, a guide all day long, a boat ride on the reservoir and the stops that make the trip worthwhile.
COP 141,000 per person
BookRuns every day
Private
Guatapé and El Peñol rock just for your group, with no rush: private transport from your hotel, a personal photographer guide, El Alto del Chocho, free time at the rock and in town, a paisa lunch, a party boat on the reservoir and complimentary perks in Provenza for the night.
COP 455,000 per person
BookRuns every day
Shared
From plant to cup: metro, tram and cable car up to a 180,000-plant coffee farm above the city, where you process your own coffee.
COP 216,000 per person
BookRuns every day
Shared
Medellín’s best-known sights and a hands-on visit to Comuna 13, with graffiti, the outdoor escalators and a hip-hop show; transport and lunch included.
COP 133,000 per person
BookRuns every day
Shared
Jungle, crystal-clear water and real adventure: rafting, river hiking and the Cóndor Cave, with breakfast and lunch included.
COP 280,000 per person
BookRuns Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Semi-private
Medellín lit up from its best viewpoints, with traditional food with a view, drone photos and perks to keep the night going in Provenza.
COP 255,000 per person
BookRuns every day
Staying a few days? Add several tours to the cart and pay for them in one go.
Pitahaya Travel Colombia is a licensed tour operator based in Medellín, Colombia, registered in the National Tourism Registry (RNT) under number 284910, specializing in history and urban memory tours. Its own tour, Medellín City of Contrasts, goes from the historic center to the La Sierra neighborhood by tram and Metrocable, guided by historians and journalists from the University of Antioquia. It also runs tours to Guatapé, Río Claro, Comuna 13, a coffee farm above the city and Medellín’s viewpoints by night.
City of Contrasts is guided by historians and journalists from the University of Antioquia who research the city. That’s why the tour is a conversation: you can ask anything you want.
Same team, same rigor, but with a reserved, prepaid spot: small groups, a guaranteed departure on the date you choose and travel assistance insurance included, with no obligatory tip at the end.
At the Parque Berrío Metro station, south exit, which opens right onto the square. On the private version with pickup, we collect you at your hotel.
Yes. City of Contrasts runs in English on Saturdays, and the private version with pickup has a bilingual guide. On the Guatapé tour you can request a bilingual guide when booking, and the private Guatapé and Viewpoints by Night tours offer English- or Portuguese-speaking guides.
When you book, you choose how to pay: in Colombian pesos with Bold (credit or debit card, PSE, Nequi or Botón Bancolombia) or in US dollars with PayPal. The dollar price uses the day’s official exchange rate (TRM) plus 12% to cover PayPal’s fee and the currency conversion.
Yes. Add the tours to the cart with their dates and pay for everything at once.
Yes. You can cancel up to 12 hours before the tour’s start time and we refund 100% of what you paid. Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your booking code. If you cancel less than 12 hours before or don’t show up, there’s no refund.
Your booking is confirmed with a code. On your booking page you’ll see the tour, the date, the time and the payment status, and we email you the itinerary.
Hi! Which tour are you interested in? Message us and we’ll help with dates, pickup and booking.