Free Tours
Free Walking Downtown Tour Medellin
- 3 hours
- Monday – Sunday at 10:00, 14:00
- Medellín
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
- Based on tips
The historic center of Medellín is the best living example we have to show what we were and who we are. Come with us and discover the stories of its streets!
We will immerse ourselves among the streets of Medellín and its people to understand the history, development, conflict and the social commitment of an inclusive and innovative city!
From the hand of local “Paisas” guides, you will understand how we reverted our dark and violent past, product of the drug trafficking of the 80’s and 90’s, into a bright future that made us stronger.
Thanks to the collective resilient effort and social investment that today allows us to walk, and live in the city of “Eternal Spring”, we will visit the unmissable places of the city such as the “Plaza de Botero” and “La Libertad”, “Parque de las Luces” and “Los Pies Descalzos”.
During the tour, we will move between passages, we will cross the famous Junin street, and we will discover the essence of the center of Medellín. Do not miss our unique and original tour where we continue to write history together!
Highlights / What you will learn
- Art in Botero’s Square, a reference point of the city.
- Paisa industry and culture, the pillars to understand its importance in the country.
- 80’s & 90’s in Medellín, the history without taboos.
- The railroad and La Alpujarra, the symbols of the development of the city.
- Park of Lights, a homage to the father of railroads in Medellín.
- “El Hueco”, the shopping area of Medellín.
- And much more!
Experience preview
Meeting point
Find us right in front of Museo de Antioquia at Botero Plaza with our red umbrellas! GMaps
Finishing point
Parque de las Luces
Monday to Sunday at 10am and 2pm
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Accurate and objective knowledge of the history of Medellín. We promise not to take sides.
- Sightseeing of essential places in the historic center of Medellín.
- Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show the wristband we give you at the end of the tour, exclusive for our participants.
- Recommendations of local allies where you can have lunch, buy coffee, souvenirs, and more.
- Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show our Free Walking Tour Map in our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bcmedellin
Not included
- Drinks, food or souvenirs.
- Transportation to and from your hotel.
- Transportation in the tour. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops.
- Tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
- Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Recommendations
- An open mind to comprehend all our history.
- Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
- Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 5 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
- Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
