Medellín Historic Walking Tour with Expert Guide
by Real City Tours
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This three-hour walking tour in Medellín is led by an expert, certified local guide who provides detailed explanations throughout. The tour starts at the Old Medellín Train Station (Edificio del Ferrocarril de Antioquia), the site considered the beginning of modern Medellín, where the group spends about five minutes. Next, the guide offers a twenty-minute overview of Medellín’s history and the Paisa people at the Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra. The tour continues with a five-minute visit to the Monumento a La Raza, a large concrete and bronze sculpture honoring the locals of Medellín and Antioquia. After that, the group spends ten minutes at Plaza de Las Luces, surrounded by 300 illuminated pillars that represent the city’s transformation. The Vasquéz and Carré buildings and the adjacent square are visited for five minutes to explain Medellín’s Social Urbanism approach. The tour then walks along Carabobo Street for fifteen minutes, a green pedestrian boulevard leading into downtown. A twenty-five-minute stop at Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional, a 1920s building now housing a mall and art galleries, includes a break for coffee and restroom access. The guide then shows the city’s largest collection of local art for ten minutes near Iglesia de la Veracruz, the city’s second oldest church, where the group discusses aspects of modern Colombian society. Plaza Botero is next, with a ten-minute visit to see 23 sculptures donated by Fernando Botero and an explanation of his influence on the city’s resurgence. The Museum of Antioquia, Medellín’s main art museum, is visited to further explain Botero’s importance. The Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture is also explored, focusing on its unfinished appearance and connection to a Belgian architect. Around Parque Berrio metro and police stations, the group spends ten minutes viewing frescoes by Pedro Nel Gómez and discussing the significance of Medellín’s Metro system. The oldest square in Medellín is visited for five minutes, where folk music represents the city’s traditional spirit. The final stop is Parque San Antonio, where the guide explains the meaning of Botero’s Birds of Peace statues, symbols of resilience following the 1995 bombing. The tour includes a bilingual guide, recommendations for activities and restaurants, and a group picture. Lunch is not included but can be arranged separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edificio del Ferrocarril de Antiooquia
Visit the Old Medellín Train Station, considered the starting point for modern Medellín.
5 min
Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra
Certified guide explains Medellín’s history and the Paisa people with detailed context over 20 minutes.
20 min
El Monumento a La Raza
View the large Monumento a La Raza by Rodrigo Arenas, a concrete and bronze tribute to the Paisa people.
5 min
Plaza de Las Luces
Surrounded by 300 pillars that light up at night, learn why this place is important in Medellín’s transformation.
10 min
Edificio Vasquez
See Vasquéz and Carré buildings with the square of lights, key examples of Medellín’s Social Urbanism.
5 min
Paseo Carabobo
Walk through Carabobo Street, now a green pedestrian boulevard with colors, people, and street vendors.
15 min
Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional
Visit the 1920s Palacio Nacional, once a court and jail, now a shopping mall with art galleries; includes coffee and toilet break.
25 min
Local Art Collection
Opportunity to see Medellín’s largest collection of local art during the tour.
10 min
Iglesia de la Veracruz
Discuss modern Colombian society near the city’s second oldest church, focusing on social contradictions.
5 min
Plaza Botero
Explore Plaza Botero and its 23 sculptures donated by Fernando Botero, with explanations of his role in the city’s renewal.
10 min
Museum of Antioquia
Visit Medellín’s main art museum and learn why Fernando Botero is important to the city.
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
Explanation of the unfinished appearance of the building and its connection to a Belgian architect.
Pedro Nel Gómez Frescoes
See frescoes painted by Pedro Nel Gómez between the police station and Parque Berrio metro, with discussion of the Metro’s significance.
10 min
Oldest Square of Medellín
Visit the city’s oldest square and learn about its ongoing folk music traditions despite changes.
5 min
Parque San Antonio
View Fernando Botero’s Birds of Peace statues and hear about their symbolism after the 1995 bombing.
20 min
Meeting point
We meet on the pedestrian bridge of Alpujarra metro station.
End point
We finish at Parque De San Antonio. There is Police Station there where it's easy to get an Uber or we can drop you off at San Antonio Metro Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Medellín Historic Walking Tour with Expert Guide
by Real City Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$35Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Medellín is led by an expert, certified local guide who provides detailed explanations throughout. The tour starts at the Old Medellín Train Station (Edificio del Ferrocarril de Antioquia), the site considered the beginning of modern Medellín, where the group spends about five minutes. Next, the guide offers a twenty-minute overview of Medellín’s history and the Paisa people at the Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra. The tour continues with a five-minute visit to the Monumento a La Raza, a large concrete and bronze sculpture honoring the locals of Medellín and Antioquia. After that, the group spends ten minutes at Plaza de Las Luces, surrounded by 300 illuminated pillars that represent the city’s transformation. The Vasquéz and Carré buildings and the adjacent square are visited for five minutes to explain Medellín’s Social Urbanism approach. The tour then walks along Carabobo Street for fifteen minutes, a green pedestrian boulevard leading into downtown. A twenty-five-minute stop at Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional, a 1920s building now housing a mall and art galleries, includes a break for coffee and restroom access. The guide then shows the city’s largest collection of local art for ten minutes near Iglesia de la Veracruz, the city’s second oldest church, where the group discusses aspects of modern Colombian society. Plaza Botero is next, with a ten-minute visit to see 23 sculptures donated by Fernando Botero and an explanation of his influence on the city’s resurgence. The Museum of Antioquia, Medellín’s main art museum, is visited to further explain Botero’s importance. The Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture is also explored, focusing on its unfinished appearance and connection to a Belgian architect. Around Parque Berrio metro and police stations, the group spends ten minutes viewing frescoes by Pedro Nel Gómez and discussing the significance of Medellín’s Metro system. The oldest square in Medellín is visited for five minutes, where folk music represents the city’s traditional spirit. The final stop is Parque San Antonio, where the guide explains the meaning of Botero’s Birds of Peace statues, symbols of resilience following the 1995 bombing. The tour includes a bilingual guide, recommendations for activities and restaurants, and a group picture. Lunch is not included but can be arranged separately.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edificio del Ferrocarril de Antiooquia
Visit the Old Medellín Train Station, considered the starting point for modern Medellín.
5 min
Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra
Certified guide explains Medellín’s history and the Paisa people with detailed context over 20 minutes.
20 min
El Monumento a La Raza
View the large Monumento a La Raza by Rodrigo Arenas, a concrete and bronze tribute to the Paisa people.
5 min
Plaza de Las Luces
Surrounded by 300 pillars that light up at night, learn why this place is important in Medellín’s transformation.
10 min
Edificio Vasquez
See Vasquéz and Carré buildings with the square of lights, key examples of Medellín’s Social Urbanism.
5 min
Paseo Carabobo
Walk through Carabobo Street, now a green pedestrian boulevard with colors, people, and street vendors.
15 min
Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional
Visit the 1920s Palacio Nacional, once a court and jail, now a shopping mall with art galleries; includes coffee and toilet break.
25 min
Local Art Collection
Opportunity to see Medellín’s largest collection of local art during the tour.
10 min
Iglesia de la Veracruz
Discuss modern Colombian society near the city’s second oldest church, focusing on social contradictions.
5 min
Plaza Botero
Explore Plaza Botero and its 23 sculptures donated by Fernando Botero, with explanations of his role in the city’s renewal.
10 min
Museum of Antioquia
Visit Medellín’s main art museum and learn why Fernando Botero is important to the city.
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
Explanation of the unfinished appearance of the building and its connection to a Belgian architect.
Pedro Nel Gómez Frescoes
See frescoes painted by Pedro Nel Gómez between the police station and Parque Berrio metro, with discussion of the Metro’s significance.
10 min
Oldest Square of Medellín
Visit the city’s oldest square and learn about its ongoing folk music traditions despite changes.
5 min
Parque San Antonio
View Fernando Botero’s Birds of Peace statues and hear about their symbolism after the 1995 bombing.
20 min
Meeting point
We meet on the pedestrian bridge of Alpujarra metro station.
End point
We finish at Parque De San Antonio. There is Police Station there where it's easy to get an Uber or we can drop you off at San Antonio Metro Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.