Medellin Indigenous Social Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Step off the beaten path and into the living story of Colombia’s Indigenous people.

This experience offers a chance to meet an Embera community member, learn about their culture, visit their dwellings to gain insight into the realities faced by indigenous people in Colombia today and visit the NGO that is doing an heroic effort to help them — all with the guidance of an indigenous person and a professional local guide.

By signing up, you're supporting the NGO and in consequence, the Indigenous people in Medellin. (50% of the profits go to the NGO).

Why Join This Tour?

Meet and learn directly from Embera community members

Gain insight into Colombia’s indigenous cultures, often ignored in mainstream tourism

Learn how armed conflict and discrimination have shaped indigenous realities

Support a local NGO helping displaced indigenous families — part of your ticket funds direct aid.

Includes: Local guide, Embera-led cultural encounter, Embera snack and a donation to NGO

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Snacks

Donation to NGO

What To Expect

Meet and learn directly from Embera community members

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Medellin

This experiences takes place in totally off the beaten path are of Medellin. Most locals don't know it and don't dare to go. We visit the Niquitao Inquilinatos

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Medellin Indigenous Social Tour

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Amazing cultural experience!
ckellyone,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour! The guides were very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English and Spanish. The pace of the tour gave us time to interact with the Indigenous people. It was an enlightening cultural experience. I would highly recommend this tour to others!
Unique and impactful experience
O9080PXlaurag,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was a unique and impactful experience; it provides an insight into life in Medellin that you will not get with any other tour. Pablo and Luz were excellent guides. They talked to us about the history of the Embera people, their struggles, and their resilience. We visited the places where they live and the community center where they gather and receive support. I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to better understand the complexities of life in Medellin for indigenous people.
A once in a lifetime tour that will leave lasting impressions.
globegal,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Medellín and Colombia carry layers of history, some beautiful, some painful. Exploring the underbelly of any culture is sometimes how we experience it best. If you are looking to do something a little bit different and out of the ordinary, this tour peels a little deeper, offering a glimpse into the struggles of its indigenous people through the voice of an engaging guide and the work of a foundation that’s making a real difference. I never would have learned, nor experienced, what I did on this tour without it. The neighborhood is dicey, and the story is heavy and should only be done with a guided tour. However, we felt safe the entire time. It was one of the most memorable tours. I’ve done anywhere, in my 30+ years of travel. Not to be missed.
Great tours and really nice people.
Boaz v,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the Downtown city tour with our guide German who did a wonderful job showing around the neighborhood and had a really good way of showing and explaining the history and the social struggles of this beautiful city. We had a great time and overall a good experience. I would definitely recommend.
Meet the Embera Community in Medellin and do it with a purpose
256anacristinav,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a unique and deeply insightful experience. You’ll visit an area where some members of the Embera community live in Medellín — families who continue migrating from different parts of Colombia in search of better economic opportunities, medical care, or safety from violence and discrimination. But once they arrive in Medellín, they are met with a harsh reality: a city known for its good weather and friendly people, yet still struggling to fully accept and embrace cultural diversity. This experience opens your eyes to the ways in which society often ignores, marginalizes, or pushes people aside simply because they don't fit a dominant idea of identity. You will see what many choose not to see — and in doing so, you become part of a movement to support, empower, and amplify the voices of those who have been silenced. The tour is organized in collaboration with a local NGO that runs La Casa Embera — a community space providing a safe environment, educational opportunities, and essential resources for Embera families. If you’re someone who cares deeply about others, eager to better understand Colombia’s Indigenous communities, and ready to be part of meaningful change — if you’re willing to accept discomfort in order to embrace the idea that we are all part of a connected community — then this is an experience that will not only move you but stay with you long after it’s over.
A journey into invisible realities
Ana C,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a unique and deeply insightful experience. You’ll visit an area where some members of the Embera community live in Medellín — families who continue migrating from different parts of Colombia in search of better economic opportunities, medical care, or safety from violence and discrimination. But once they arrive in Medellín, they are met with a harsh reality: a city known for its good weather and friendly people, yet still struggling to fully accept and embrace cultural diversity. This experience opens your eyes to the ways in which society often ignores, marginalizes, or pushes people aside simply because they don't fit a dominant idea of identity. You will see what many choose not to see — and in doing so, you become part of a movement to support, empower, and amplify the voices of those who have been silenced. The tour is organized in collaboration with a local NGO that runs La Casa Embera — a community space providing a safe environment, educational opportunities, and essential resources for Embera families. If you’re someone who cares deeply about others, eager to better understand Colombia’s Indigenous communities, ready to be part of meaningful change, if you’re willing to accept discomfort in order to embrace the idea that we are all part of a connected community — then this is an experience that will not only move you but stay with you long after it’s over.