Walking tour downtown Medellín

5.0
(36 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This experience is for those who want to discover the city walking on it and feeling as locals.

We'll visit the places that made the history of Medellin, visiting "La Alpujarra", the administrative center of the city, then going to the first railroad station of the city.

After that we'll go to Lights square, also we will see the first skyscrapers of the city.

We'll walk through a pedestrian street full of commerce, where you can get the local soccer team's jersey, after that I'll show you a beautiful building with more than 1300 arches in its architecture and also a new art gallery located there.

Continuing going to downtown, we'll cross in front of one of the oldest churches in the city.

We continue walking to Botero's square, there you will enjoy the 23 sculptures that make Medellin unique, also we’ll enjoy an amazing view from the rooftop of one of the oldest palaces of the city.

Our last stop will be at the first square of the city where Medellin started.

What's Included

Salpicón (mix of fruits)
Coffee at the coffee lab is own expense

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in the ticket booth

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We start the tour in this point knowing everything from the "paisa" culture and the history of Medellín

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Known by the people as Light's square, in the same place we will see the first skyscrapers in the city

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    One of the most beautiful buildings of Medellín, with more than 1.300 arches in its structure.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The second oldest church in the city

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The 23 sculptures by the master Fernando Botero

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The most important hotel in Medellín in the 80's

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Break to enjoy a cup of Colombian coffee

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Palace from 1929 in the heart of downtown

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The first main square

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The first building with elevator

    Admission ticket free
  • 9

    The first church of Medellín

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tallest building

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We recommend you to arrive on time 5 minutes before the tour starts
Supplied by Tourguides Medellín

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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