Walking tour downtown Medellín

5.0 (47 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Walking tour downtown
Private tour

Private tour

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra
    30m
    We start the tour in this point knowing everything from the "paisa" culture and the history of Medellín
  2. Plaza Cisneros
    20m
    Known by the people as Light's square, in the same place we will see the first skyscrapers in the city
  3. Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional
    15m
    One of the most beautiful buildings of Medellín, with more than 1.300 arches in its structure.
  4. Iglesia de la Vera Cruz
    5m
    The second oldest church in the city
  5. Plaza Botero
    30m
    The 23 sculptures by the master Fernando Botero
  6. 5m
    The most important hotel in Medellín in the 80's
  7. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Break to enjoy a cup of Colombian coffee
  8. 25m · Admission ticket included
    Palace from 1929 in the heart of downtown
  9. Pass by
    The first main square
  10. Pass by
    The first building with elevator
  11. 5m
    The first church of Medellín
  12. Pass by
    The tallest building

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the entrance of the tram.

Meeting point

The meeting point is in the ticket booth

End point

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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