Guided Walking Tour in Medellin

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This Walking Tour in Medellin explores the city’s history through its public spaces and landmarks. See Botero’s bronze sculptures in an open-air museum, witness the contrast of two identical Bird of Peace sculptures, one shattered by a bombing and the other standing intact and visit a memorial built on a former landfill used during violent times. Walk through a shopping center with a retractable roof and stop by a small shrine where locals leave offerings, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted beliefs and traditions.

What's Included

3-hour guided walking tour
Professional tour guide
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the exit of Aguacatala Metro Station, where the turnstiles are. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    See 23 bronze sculptures by Fernando Botero, donated to the city and displayed in an open-air museum.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Find the damaged remains of Botero’s Bird of Peace sculpture, which was bombed in 1995, alongside a new identical sculpture placed by the artist as a symbol of resilience.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Walk through a space dedicated to the memory of conflict victims, built on the site of a former landfill used to dispose of bodies during violent periods in Medellín’s history.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Virgen Rosa Mistica

    Visit a small shrine where locals leave offerings and prayers, believing the Virgin grants miracles and protection.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Walk through one of Medellín’s largest malls, featuring a retractable roof, international brands, and a central area for seasonal exhibitions.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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