Discover Medellín on an accessible, inclusive city tour where everyone explores using specialized MATT mobility devices. Whether you use a wheelchair in your everyday life or are simply curious about experiencing the city differently, this journey brings the whole group together to explore its streets, landmarks, and everyday life on equal terms.
One city. One shared experience. A different way to move.
What to Expect
With MATT electric mobility devices for every participant, the whole group explores the city on equal terms.
Explore Medellín Using MATT Mobility Devices
- Every participant uses specialized electric mobility equipment provided by MATT, regardless of their usual mobility needs.
Discover the Historic Center
- Navigate the streets and landmarks of downtown Medellín as part of one shared group experience.
See the City from a Different Perspective
- Visit Plaza Botero, Parque de las Luces, Avenida Carabobo, and other landmarks along the route.
Understand Accessibility in Urban Life
- Experience how mobility solutions and public spaces influence the way people move through a city.
Share the Journey
- Everyone uses the same type of mobility equipment, creating a common experience for friends, families, and other travelers.
Low Physical Demand
- The experience is designed around electric mobility equipment. The route includes urban streets, pedestrian areas, public spaces, and some cobbled surfaces.
Route & Location
The tour takes place in the Historic Center of Medellín, from the commercial area of San Diego toward the Metro Viaduct and Salón Málaga. The exact route may vary according to local conditions.
Accessibility & Good to Know
- Designed as a shared experience for travelers with different mobility needs. Equipment is assigned according to each participant’s requirements, which should be discussed with MATT before the tour.
- Wheelchair users can transfer to a MATT chair or, when compatible, use a motorized attachment on their own wheelchair.
- Travelers who transfer can leave their personal wheelchair safely stored at MATT’s facilities during the tour.
Duration
This tour lasts 2 hours
Accessible Medellín City Tour: A Closer Look
A city is best experienced when everyone has the opportunity to explore it together. In this tour, every participant uses specialized MATT electric mobility devices to move through Medellín as part of the same group, with no separate route or accompanying experience for travelers with different mobility needs.
Developed in Colombia, MATT creates mobility solutions that make urban spaces more accessible. For this experience, MATT provides the necessary equipment, including adapted wheelchairs and electric assistance devices. Participants who use a wheelchair regularly can transfer to a MATT chair or, when compatible with their equipment and needs, use a motorized attachment on their own wheelchair. Their personal chair can be safely stored at MATT’s facilities during the tour.
The route takes you through the heart of Medellín, from the commercial area of San Diego toward the Metro Viaduct and the lively surroundings of Salón Málaga. Along the way, discover the monumental sculptures of Plaza Botero, the pedestrian energy of Avenida Carabobo, the open spaces of Parque de las Luces, and the historic architecture of Iglesia de la Veracruz.
Moving through these streets with the same type of equipment as the rest of the group, the experience becomes about more than visiting landmarks. It offers a chance to notice how urban spaces are designed, how people move through them, and how accessibility shapes the way a city is experienced, while sharing the streets, discoveries, and conversations along the way.
A Glimpse of the tour
Discover Medellín together, one shared journey at a time.
Experience the city in a different way and discover how making space for everyone can change the way we explore.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Accessible Medellín City Tour
What is the Accessible Medellín City Tour with MATT?
It is an inclusive city tour through Medellín’s historic center where every participant uses specialized MATT electric mobility devices. Rather than separating travelers according to their mobility needs, everyone explores the city together using the same type of equipment.
Is there a wheelchair-accessible city tour in Medellín?
Yes. This experience is an accessible city tour through Medellín’s historic center where every participant, whether they use a wheelchair every day or not, moves with specialized electric mobility equipment provided by MATT. Equipment is assigned according to each participant’s needs, so please share your requirements before booking.
Do I need to use a wheelchair to join?
No. The experience is open to everyone. You do not need to use a wheelchair in your everyday life to participate. MATT provides the mobility equipment for all travelers, so the entire group can share the same experience.
Can friends and family with different mobility needs take part together?
Yes. All participants use specialized mobility equipment provided by MATT, regardless of whether they usually use a wheelchair or have reduced mobility. This allows friends, families, and other travelers to explore Medellín together under the same conditions.
What mobility equipment is provided?
MATT provides specialized electric mobility devices, including adapted wheelchairs and motorized assistance solutions. The equipment is assigned according to each participant’s needs and the available options.
Can I use my own wheelchair?
You can transfer from your personal wheelchair to a MATT-adapted chair for the experience. Depending on your wheelchair model and individual needs, it may also be possible to attach an electric MATT motor to your own chair. If you transfer to a MATT chair, your personal wheelchair can be safely stored at MATT’s facilities during the tour. Please discuss your equipment and mobility requirements with us before booking.
Do I need previous experience with a wheelchair or electric mobility device?
No. You do not need previous experience using a wheelchair or electric mobility device. MATT provides the equipment and guidance needed to get familiar with it before starting the tour.
Is the tour suitable for groups of travelers with different mobility needs?
Yes. The experience is designed for groups of travelers with different mobility needs. Everyone uses the specialized equipment and follows the same route, making it possible to share the experience rather than splitting the group into separate activities.
What route does the tour follow?
The route explores Medellín’s historic center and includes landmarks such as Plaza Botero, Avenida Carabobo, Parque de las Luces, Iglesia de la Veracruz, the Metro Viaduct, and the surroundings of Salón Málaga. The exact route may vary according to local conditions.
How physically demanding is the tour?
The physical demand is low because participants use electric mobility devices throughout the experience. However, the route takes place in an active urban environment, with pedestrian areas, street crossings, and different surface conditions.
Is the experience suitable for every type of mobility need?
The experience is designed for travelers with different mobility needs, but the appropriate equipment depends on each person’s individual requirements. Please share details about your mobility needs and wheelchair model in advance so the MATT team can confirm the most suitable option.
What happens to my personal wheelchair during the tour?
If you transfer to a MATT-provided wheelchair, your personal wheelchair can be stored at MATT’s facilities while you take part in the experience.
What languages is the tour available in?
The experience can be arranged in English or Spanish. If you require another language, please let us know in advance so we can check availability.
What should I bring?
We recommend bringing sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and comfortable clothing. A light rain jacket is also useful, as short showers can occur in Medellín.
What should I tell you before booking?
Please share your mobility requirements, the type of wheelchair or mobility equipment you usually use, and any relevant considerations before booking. This allows the MATT team to review the available equipment and prepare the most appropriate solution for your participation.
