El Picacho Tour in Medellín: Sunset and Night at the Lookout (shared)
El Picacho Viewpoint Tour Medellín
Features of this service
Fixed start time
Every day at 4:00 p.m.
You must travel to a meeting point
To start the tour. The tour will end there.
Public Transportation
Shared tour. You’ll use public transportation.
The rhythm is defined by the guide
Passengers must comply with the times established for each activity.
Presentation
From the summit of El Picacho, the hilltop viewpoint known for offering the most comprehensive panoramic view of the city, you can watch the sun set over Medellín, take in the grandeur of this metropolis of more than 4 million people as its lights come on at night, and observe the daily life of residents in a traditional working-class neighborhood.
We’ll show you around the city and its main historical and contemporary landmarks from a prime vantage point (about 2,100 meters above sea level) that will allow you to take in the entire valley at a single glance. We’ll use binoculars to view certain spots in greater detail, which will be both enlightening and fun.
On this tour, you’ll connect with nature and visit a popular residential area, away from the commercial and tourist hubs that travelers usually visit.
Highlights
⭐ We’ll take a closer look at key sites in the city’s history using binoculars.
⭐ You’ll watch the sunset and the night unfold, with a panoramic view of all of Medellín.
Real moments with our users
Unique gift!
By taking this tour you will receive:
- Access for all passengers in your group to download the book Medellín de cerca in digital version.
Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca is the most beautiful and complete collection book and tourist guide about the city. This work has received a double award from the Colombian Ministry of Culture. Its retail price in tourist sites and bookstores in the country is COP ($) 75,000.
Approximate duration
3 hours and 15 minutes
From the start time until the tour ends at a subway station.
Itinerary for the El Picacho Tour in Medellín (shared)
• Pickup at the Poblado Metro Station: You’ll meet the guide at the north entrance of this station.
⏱ Scheduled wait time: 15 minutes
• Transportation by subway, cable car, and car: We’ll use various modes of transportation to get to the lookout point. Along the way, we’ll get a close-up look at some of the places we’ll later see from a distance once we’re on the hill.
⏱ Definite permanence: 1 hour
• El Picacho Lookout: Once we reach the hill, we’ll climb the stairs leading to the summit. There, we’ll take photos, observe the surroundings through binoculars while discussing the city’s history, development, and current state, and enjoy the onset of night.
⏱ Scheduled duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
• Return: We’ll take the cable car and the subway again to take you to the Acevedo subway station, where we’ll give you directions to reach your destination.
⏱ Estimated duration: 30 minutes
Available languages
- English and Spanish
Tour Price for El Picacho in Medellín (shared)
Price per person
Applies to adults and children 3 years of age and older.- Children under 3 years of age: COP 35,000, corresponding to travel insurance and taxes. They must be loaded in the vehicle and their caregivers will assume all their expenses.
What does it include?
- Subway and Metrocable ticket.
- Tour guide in Spanish or English.
- Binoculars available for loan at the lookout point.
- Access to each passenger to download the book Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca in digital format.
- Medical assistance policy.
Does not include
- Unspecified food or beverages.
Meeting points and pick-up times
- Poblado Metro Station, North Entrance (Carrera 49 # 9-69). Every day at 4:00 p.m.
You must be at the meeting point fifteen minutes before the scheduled time.
