Medellín Botero City Tour: Art, Culture & Iconic Sculptures

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Medellín, Colombia

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

In Medellín, Fernando Botero’s art is not just seen—it is experienced throughout the city. Our tour is designed to go beyond a typical visit: we help you understand the history, context, and meaning behind each piece, connecting Botero’s work with Medellín’s cultural transformation.
Unlike other tours, here you won’t just visit the famous Botero Plaza and the Museum of Antioquia—you will walk through key places where art, history, and local life come together: San Antonio Park, the traditional Boston neighborhood, La Playa Avenue, and the Palace of Fine Arts, revealing the artistic soul of Medellín from an authentic and insightful perspective.
An immersive experience that shows how Botero’s legacy helped transform the city into a world-class destination for art and culture.

What's Included

Hydration
Guide (bilingual Spanish - English)
Entrance to Antioquia´s Museum
Medical aid
Private transport
Feeding
Unspecified expenses
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up at the hotel indicated by you, as long as it is located in the area of El Poblado neighborhood.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parque San Antonio

    Our first stop will be San Antonio Park. In this park, you can find 23 sculptures of Botero. But without a doubt, the most known sculpture is a broken bird.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Here we will visit the main park

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We will take a panoramic tour along one of the most important avenues of the city.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plaza Botero

    we will cross the Botero Square, where we will see more of Fernando Botero’s sculptures. Also, we will pass by the Palace of Culture, which is one of the most photographed buildings in Medellín.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture

    It is a Colombian public building located in the center of Medellin, on the Plaza de Botero.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Museum of Antioquia

    But Fernando Botero not only donated the sculptures to the San Antonio Park and Botero Square. He also donated paintings to the Museum of Antioquia, which shows an exhibition about the artist.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Colombia Travel Operator SAS
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Volunteer Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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