4-5 hours
Medellín City Tour
Botero Plaza, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Pueblito Paisa lookout — private, at your own pace.
PriceUSD $110≈ $350,000 COP · per vehicle, up to 4 people
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Medellín Christmas lights tour (Alumbrados)
More than 35 million lights along the river. A private night tour, December and January only.
4-5 hours (extra hour available)
Up to 4 people
Hotel pickup
USD $125 per vehicle
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5.0 on Google · 33 reviews · reviews written in Spanish, shown as posted
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Tour at a glance
- Duration
- 4-5 hours (extra hour available)
- Pickup
- At your hotel or Airbnb in Medellín, at the time you choose
- Group
- Private: just your group, up to 4 people per vehicle
- Language
- Local driver who speaks Spanish and conversational English; a fully bilingual guide on request
- Price
- USD $125 per vehicle (≈ $400,000 COP), the same for 1 or 4
- How to book
- On WhatsApp at +57 314 361 5483 or with the form on this page; we reply on WhatsApp
- Deposit
- You hold any service with a 30% deposit; the rest is paid at the end of the service.
About this tour
Every December Medellín switches on more than 35 million LED bulbs and becomes the biggest Christmas display in Latin America — National Geographic has listed it among the best in the world. The main installation runs along the Medellín river, and the city fills with families walking, eating buñuelos and taking photos until late at night.
Seeing it by taxi is a nightmare: the streets close, traffic crawls and parking disappears. With a private vehicle and a driver who knows which route works on which night, you go from installation to installation, get out where the photos are good, and get home when you decide. The tour runs from late November through mid-January.
The route, step by step
- Evening pickup at your accommodation (7-8 p.m. recommended)
- Main installation along the Medellín river
- Parque de las Luces and the city centre
- Walking stops for photos at the best points
- Christmas food: buñuelos, natilla, hot chocolate (optional)
- Neighbourhood installations depending on the year's route
- Panoramic viewpoint over the illuminated city
- Return to your accommodation
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle, just for your group
- Local driver for the whole route
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or Airbnb
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Entrance tickets and meals
- Optional activities
- Tips
Tips from people who do this every week
- Go on a weeknight: the weekend crowds are serious
- Bring a light jacket — Medellín cools down at night in December
- Cash for buñuelos and natilla at the stalls along the river
Questions about this tour?
Ask Helbert about timings, what to bring or how to combine it with another plan. He answers instantly.
Frequently asked questions
When can I do the Christmas lights tour?
From the last week of November to mid-January, which is when the installations are switched on. Outside that window the tour does not exist.
What time is best?
Between 7 and 9 p.m. Earlier and it is not dark enough; much later and some food stands start closing. Weeknights are far calmer than weekends.
How much does it cost?
USD $125 (about $400,000 COP) for the private vehicle, up to 4 people, for 4 to 5 hours. Each extra hour is USD $19 if you want to keep going.
Is it good with children?
It is one of the best family nights in the city. Bring a light jacket, and expect to walk in stretches between stops.
How do I book, and how fast do you reply?
Message us on WhatsApp at +57 314 361 5483 or send the form on this page with your date and group size. We reply on WhatsApp within minutes with availability and your pickup time.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?
You hold any service with a 30% deposit and pay the rest at the end of the service, in cash, by credit card or by bank transfer (Nequi, Bancolombia), in Colombian pesos. If you are outside Colombia, you can pay the deposit by credit card. We send you the deposit details on WhatsApp when we confirm.
Does the driver speak English?
Our drivers are native Spanish speakers who handle conversational English for the key points of the route. If you want a fully bilingual guide, tell us when booking and we arrange one.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you have your dates. In high season (December and January, Holy Week and the Flower Festival in August) message us several days ahead; the rest of the year, write to us even if it is for tomorrow and we will tell you if there is availability.
What if we are more than 4?
The car, a Renault Sandero, comfortably carries 4 passengers. For larger groups we arrange a second vehicle with its own driver.
Can I change the date or cancel?
Yes. Moving the date or cancelling is just a WhatsApp message; we only ask for as much notice as you can give.
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