Private Tours Medellín
Illustration of Medellín's river lined with glowing Christmas figures at night

Taking December requests now. The 2026 switch-on date isn't announced yet.

Christmas lights tours in Medellín

See the city's famous alumbrados without fighting the crowds for a taxi home. Your car, your host, your group only.

  • Hotel or apartment pickup
  • Private group
  • Flexible stops
  • Evening tours
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Three ways to do Christmas

Each one is private, built around your hotel and your pace. Send a request and you'll get a confirmed plan and price on WhatsApp.

Illustration of light figures and boats along the river corridor
Evening, about 4 hours1–6 guestsEasy walking

Alumbrados Night Tour

The classic. Walk the river corridor at Parques del Río while the lights come on, then head up to Pueblito Paisa for the whole valley glowing below you.

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or apartment
  • Arrive in time for the 6 p.m. switch-on
  • Snack stop for buñuelos and natilla, the season's treats
  • Your host handles parking and the ride home

Price on requestQuoted for your group and date when you send a request

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Illustration of musicians and kids dancing on a decorated Comuna 13 street
Evening, about 4 hours1–6 guestsSome stairs

Barrio Lights & Comuna 13

Christmas the way neighborhoods celebrate it. Lit-up local parks, then Comuna 13's outdoor escalators, murals and music in their December dress.

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or apartment
  • Neighborhood park lights most visitors never see
  • Comuna 13 with a local host
  • Snack stop along the way

Price on requestQuoted for your group and date when you send a request

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Illustration of Guatapé's decorated painted houses with El Peñol rock
9–10 hours1–6 guestsLunch included

Guatapé Day Trip, December Edition

The painted town of Guatapé and El Peñol rock by day, with lunch included. Ask about ending your day at the river lights on the way back.

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or apartment
  • Guatapé's zócalos and the lake
  • Time to climb El Peñol if you want to
  • Lunch around the halfway point

$500 for 1–2 guestsFrom $575 for 3–6 guests. Admissions, boat rides and tips are extra. Full tour details

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How it works

No payment to send a request.

  1. Send your request

    Pick a tour, a night and your group size. It takes about a minute.

  2. Confirm on WhatsApp

    We reply with availability, the plan and your price in dollars, with pesos confirmed at booking.

  3. We pick you up

    Your host meets you at your door and brings you back when the night is done.

Request your night

The weeks around Christmas and New Year's book up first. If your dates are flexible, say so and we'll suggest the calmest nights.

Prefer to just message? Write us on WhatsApp.

When do the lights switch on in 2026?

The date isn't announced yet. In 2025 the lights went on November 28 and stayed on until January 12, 2026. Send your request anytime; we'll confirm once the date is official.

Are the tours good for kids and grandparents?

Yes. Tell us who's coming and how much walking works for your group, and we'll shape the route around it. The Barrio Lights tour has the most stairs.

Can we change the plan on the night?

It's a private tour, so yes, within the time you've booked. Want a longer stop or an extra viewpoint? Just ask your host.

What's not included?

Admissions, meals not listed as included, and tips. Your quote spells out exactly what's covered.

Which tour, which night?