Medellin Historic Walking Tour with Bilingual Guide

Centro Administrativo La Alpujarra

Your certified guide will give you a generous and entertaining context of the history of Medellín and the paisa people.

El Monumento a La Raza

We will see and understand the meaning of the gigantic Monumento A La Raza made by Rodrigo Arenas. A huge monument of concrete and bronze dedicated to the Paisa People. The locals of Medellín and Antioquia

Plaza de las Luces Medellin.

Get surrounded by 300 pillars that light up at night, understand what they mean and why it's a place that has a significance in the transformation of Medellín

Edificio Vasquez

Vasquéz and Carré buildings, together with the square of lights have a deep significance in the resurrection of Medellín. We explain why they are a showcase of the renown Social Urbanism of Medellin

Paseo Carabobo

Once a polluted and noisy street, Carabobo Street is now a green tunnel and pedestrian boulevard, full of colors, people, and street vendors. It leads us into the pumping heart of Medellin downtown.

Centro Comercial Palacio Nacional

Dating back to 1920s, this is an architectural gem of Medellín. It used to house the courts and even a jail, now it's a shopping mall with art galleries on the upper floors. We visit the place and take a break for coffee and toilet here.

Galería de Arte Palacio Nacional

You'll have a chance to see the largest collection of local art in the city.

Iglesia de la Veracruz

We discuss the contradictions of modern Colombian society by explaining the reality of what happens in front of what many argue is the city's second oldest church.

Plaza Botero

We'll talk about the role of Fernando Botero in the resurrection of Medellin, we'll explain his art, and walk through the 23 sculptures he donated to the city

Museo de Antioquia

We'll show you the main Art Museum in Medellin and explain why Fernando Botero is so important for the city

Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture

We'll explain why the building looks halfway built and its connection with a Belgian architect

Right between the police station and the metro station Parque Berrio there is a hidden gem of Medellín, the frescoes painted by Pedro Nel Gómez. We'll talk about the significance of the Metro system to the paisa people

Parque Berrío

This is the oldest square of Medellin and although it's not a colonial square anymore, we will explain how the old-school spirit lives here in the shape of folk music.

Parque San Antonio

We'll see the Birds of Peace by Fernando Botero and your local guide will explain how, after the bombing of 1995 they became symbols of resilience and resurrection for the city.