Walking tour: walking through downtown Medellín with Guidebook

Presentation

Explore the historic center of Medellín and learn much more about the city, with the guidance of a bilingual guide (Spanish-English) and our agency’s original book “Medellín Up Close – Medellín de cerca”, an artistic and collectible guidebook, also written in Spanish and English.
You will enjoy learning about events from the pre-Columbian, colonial, republican and industrial eras, as well as the dynamics of the city today.
You will receive an original copy of our book, a work that was awarded by the Colombian Ministry of Culture.

Real moments with our users

Gift

Each traveler will receive a copy of our book Medellín up close.

This work was awarded by the Colombian Ministry of Culture. Its retail price in tourist sites and bookstores in the country is COP ($) 59,900.

Approximate duration

3.5 hours
From the start time to the end of the tour at a subway station.

Ideal for…

– Explore key places in the city center and listen to the stories that allow us to understand its birth and evolution.

Itinerary

• Berrío Park: know the place where the city was born and the stories about its origin and evolution.
• Plaza de las Esculturas: walk among the sculptures of the world-renowned Fernando Botero and understand the impact of his work on international art.
  You will also observe the esoteric and religious stores and the mix of beliefs that are evident in these places.
• Paseo Peatonal de Junín: mingle with the locals on one of the most authentic streets.
• Coltejer Building: See the flagship building of the city and understand its relationship with the economic development of the population.
• Casa Barrientos: walk along Avenida La Playa to this house that is a jewel of architectural heritage.
• San José Tramway Station: pass by the station and observe the line that is integrated to the Medellín metro.
• San Antonio Park: come to this place where you can comment on the unfortunate events of the terrorist violence that occurred in the 1990s.
• National Palace: enter this imposing building about which superstitious stories and legends are woven.
• El Hueco” sector: stroll through this area of bustling commerce, where a variety of imported and locally manufactured products are offered.
• Plaza de las Luces: walk through this architectural and urban reference where modern constructions are mixed with centenary buildings.
• Former Antioquia Railroad Station: learn about the history of the Antioquia Railroad and its role in the economic development of this region of the country.
• La Alpujarra Administrative Center: walk through the central square of the administrative center, where the main offices of the Mayor’s Office of Medellín, the Governor’s Office of Antioquia and other civil and administrative authorities are located.
• Alpujarra metro station: we will accompany you to the “Alpujarra” metro station, where you will have different transportation options to continue with your personal activities.

Available languages

• Spanish
• English (at no extra cost)

Rates

What does it include?

• A bilingual tour guide (Spanish-English).
• Medical assistance policy.
• A copy of the book “Medellín up close” for each attendee.

Does not include

• Unspecified food or beverages.

Meeting points and pick-up times

• Parque de Berrío subway station

Departures are carried out as follows:

• Every day, at 10:00 a. m.

You must be at the meeting point at the defined time.

Recommendations

• Once you complete your reservation, we will send you a complete list of recommendations to your email or Whatsapp.

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