Yes — there is no ticket. Free walking tours are tip-based: you book a free spot (or just join), and at the end you give the guide what you think the tour was worth.
What is the best free walking tour in Medellín?
The most reviewed one on GuruWalk is "Graffiti Tour Comuna 13 "Magical" Walking Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 by 4,264 walkers. 13 free tours run in Medellín in all.
Are there free tours in Medellín in other languages?
Yes — besides English, free tours here run in Spanish. Each tour below lists its languages.
Do I need to book a free walking tour in Medellín?
Booking a free spot is the safe way: groups have a size limit and guides plan for the bookings.
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Where this comes from
GuruWalk · tours, ratings and times, week of Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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FreeTip-basedGraffiti Tour Comuna 13 "Magical" Walking Tour★★★★★ 4.9 · 4.3k reviewsStarts 09:30, 13:30, 16:30English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Complete Tour of the Historic Center of Medellín with Wireless Audio System★★★★★ 4.8 · 580 reviewsStarts 10:00, 14:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedThe Famous Free Tour downtown - Real City Tours★★★★★ 4.8 · 546 reviewsStarts 10:00, 14:30EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedComuna 13:Graffiti Tour, History, and Hidden Gems with a Local Guide★★★★★ 4.9 · 313 reviewsStarts 10:00, 11:00, 14:30, 16:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedThe Great Poblado Free Tour: from Provenza to Manila★★★★★ 4.6 · 166 reviewsStarts 16:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Violence & Post-conflict of Medellin's Cartel Tour★★★★★ 4.9 · 163 reviewsStarts 14:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree tour Discovering Medellín★★★★★ 4.9 · 154 reviewsStarts 10:15, 13:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree tour first contact with the city, locate yourself in Medellín★★★★★ 5.0 · 147 reviewsStarts 09:00, 14:00, 15:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree foodie tour Tasting the eternal spring★★★★★ 4.6 · 116 reviewsStarts 09:30English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedEnjoy the Medellin fruit market★★★★★ 5.0 · 63 reviewsStarts 09:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree tour Medellín post Escobar (A transformation route through the city)★★★★★ 4.6 · 39 reviewsStarts 11:00, 14:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedMedellín, city of contrasts★★★★★ 4.5 · 15 reviewsStarts 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 14:30English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free