Medellin Historic Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Over 280,000 satisfied travelers have experienced the first free walking tour in Medellin since 2013. Don’t miss out on this authentic local adventure, guided by passionate experts who offer eye-opening insights, captivating stories, and the best insider tips. Our tour covers the main highlights of the city center, but it’s much more than just sightseeing. We delve into the origins, tragedies, and remarkable resurrection of Medellin. Renowned for exceptional storytelling, our certified local guides bring history to life in an engaging way. They share personal experiences and simplify complex histories. Additionally, we explore Colombian culture and the current social landscape. The amount you pay here is equivalent to the suggested tip per person for our guide’s efforts. This payment, minus the commission, goes to your guide. You won’t be expected to give any further contribution at the end of the tour. If you didn’t enjoy the tour, you can request a refund to the booking platform.
What you'll see & do
- ✓We visit the Old Medellín Train Station. The place where the modern Medellín started.
- ✓Your certified guide will give you a generous and entertaining context of the history of Medellín and the paisa people.
- ✓We will see and understand the meaning of the gigantic Monumento A La Raza made by Rodrigo Arenas. A huge monument of concrete and bronze dedicated to the Paisa People. The locals of Medellín and Antioquia
- ✓Get surrounded by 300 pillars that light up at night, understand what they mean and why it's a place that has a significance in the transformation of Medellín
- ✓Vasquéz and Carré buildings, together with the square of lights have a deep significance in the resurrection of Medellín. We explain why they are a showcase of the renown Social Urbanism of Medellin
- ✓Once a polluted and noisy street, Carabobo Street is now a green tunnel and pedestrian boulevard, full of colors, people, and street vendors. It leads us into the pumping heart of Medellin downtown.
- ✓Dating back to 1920s, this is an architectural gem of Medellín. It used to house the courts and even a jail, now it's a shopping mall with art galleries on the upper floors. We visit the place and take a break for coffee and toilet here.
- ✓You'll have a chance to see the largest collection of local art in the city.
- ✓We discuss the contradictions of modern Colombian society by explaining the reality of what happens in front of what many argue is the city's second oldest church.
- ✓We'll talk about the role of Fernando Botero in the resurrection of Medellin, we'll explain his art, and walk through the 23 sculptures he donated to the city
- ✓We'll show you the main Art Museum in Medellin and explain why Fernando Botero is so important for the city
- ✓We'll explain why the building looks halfway built and its connection with a Belgian architect
- ✓Right between the police station and the metro station Parque Berrio there is a hidden gem of Medellín, the frescoes painted by Pedro Nel Gómez. We'll talk about the significance of the Metro system to the paisa people
- ✓This is the oldest square of Medellin and although it's not a colonial square anymore, we will explain how the old-school spirit lives here in the shape of folk music.
- ✓We'll see the Birds of Peace by Fernando Botero and your local guide will explain how, after the bombing of 1995 they became symbols of resilience and resurrection for the city.
What's included
- ✓Activities Recommendations
- ✓Bilingual Tour Guide
- ✓Group Picture
- ✓Restaurant Recommendations
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Medellin Historic Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Over 280,000 satisfied travelers have experienced the first free walking tour in Medellin since 2013. Don’t miss out on this authentic local adventure, guided by passionate experts who offer eye-opening insights, captivating stories, and the best insider tips. Our tour covers the main highlights of the city center, but it’s much more than just sightseeing. We delve into the origins, tragedies, and remarkable resurrection of Medellin. Renowned for exceptional storytelling, our certified local guides bring history to life in an engaging way. They share personal experiences and simplify complex histories. Additionally, we explore Colombian culture and the current social landscape. The amount you pay here is equivalent to the suggested tip per person for our guide’s efforts. This payment, minus the commission, goes to your guide. You won’t be expected to give any further contribution at the end of the tour. If you didn’t enjoy the tour, you can request a refund to the booking platform.
What you'll see & do
- ✓We visit the Old Medellín Train Station. The place where the modern Medellín started.
- ✓Your certified guide will give you a generous and entertaining context of the history of Medellín and the paisa people.
- ✓We will see and understand the meaning of the gigantic Monumento A La Raza made by Rodrigo Arenas. A huge monument of concrete and bronze dedicated to the Paisa People. The locals of Medellín and Antioquia
- ✓Get surrounded by 300 pillars that light up at night, understand what they mean and why it's a place that has a significance in the transformation of Medellín
- ✓Vasquéz and Carré buildings, together with the square of lights have a deep significance in the resurrection of Medellín. We explain why they are a showcase of the renown Social Urbanism of Medellin
- ✓Once a polluted and noisy street, Carabobo Street is now a green tunnel and pedestrian boulevard, full of colors, people, and street vendors. It leads us into the pumping heart of Medellin downtown.
- ✓Dating back to 1920s, this is an architectural gem of Medellín. It used to house the courts and even a jail, now it's a shopping mall with art galleries on the upper floors. We visit the place and take a break for coffee and toilet here.
- ✓You'll have a chance to see the largest collection of local art in the city.
- ✓We discuss the contradictions of modern Colombian society by explaining the reality of what happens in front of what many argue is the city's second oldest church.
- ✓We'll talk about the role of Fernando Botero in the resurrection of Medellin, we'll explain his art, and walk through the 23 sculptures he donated to the city
- ✓We'll show you the main Art Museum in Medellin and explain why Fernando Botero is so important for the city
- ✓We'll explain why the building looks halfway built and its connection with a Belgian architect
- ✓Right between the police station and the metro station Parque Berrio there is a hidden gem of Medellín, the frescoes painted by Pedro Nel Gómez. We'll talk about the significance of the Metro system to the paisa people
- ✓This is the oldest square of Medellin and although it's not a colonial square anymore, we will explain how the old-school spirit lives here in the shape of folk music.
- ✓We'll see the Birds of Peace by Fernando Botero and your local guide will explain how, after the bombing of 1995 they became symbols of resilience and resurrection for the city.
What's included
- ✓Activities Recommendations
- ✓Bilingual Tour Guide
- ✓Group Picture
- ✓Restaurant Recommendations
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.