Medellin Historic Walking Tour with Expert Guide

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. We visit the Old Medellín Train Station. The place where the modern Medellín started.

   5 min

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

   20 min

3. 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

   5 min

4. 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

   10 min

5. 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

   5 min

6. 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.

   15 min

7. 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.

   25 min

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

   10 min

9. 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.

   5 min

10. 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

    10 min

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

    Passes by

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

    Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 539 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Real city walking tour

  Diomer was incredibly insightful, shared personal and historical stories in an extremely interactive way. A real tour of hope despite a dark past. Dio was also excellent at English! An incredible tour!

  jessicarD701VVSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A must-do tour with Dio!

  This tour is a must-do! Which I already heard from other people. Diomer makes the experience so much fun. He talks about the city, its residents, and life in Medellín in a humorous and entertaining way, making the fascinating information easy to remember. Be sure to ask for Dio, he's really a great guy! The tour lasts three hours, but fortunately, you don't spend all that time walking.

  annettekapteynSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great time in Medellín

  Germán, was a great guide. Very informative and helpful, and most definitely fun. I would recommend

  631bridSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent

  Excellent knowledge base of information Friendly Patient Knew the area well Provided a lot answers to questions Very helpful

  Azury_SSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Great First Stop in Medellín

  Dealing with Real City Tours was very easy, and they were in contact with us leading up to the tour to make sure everything went smoothly. Our tour guide Julio was incredible. His knowledge and passion for teaching and sharing his experiences helped make the tour very enjoyable. It was a perfect balance of learning about the history and seeing the current sights. Take this tour early in your Medellín stay - it gives context to the city and Julio is happy to make recommendations for restaurants and other activities.

  15parkergSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Super interesting!

  Definitely our best tour guide so far! He was very caring during the tour and it included everything for a good tour: amount of information, humor and some breaks. Highly recommended if you wanna get to know about the people from Colombia! Thanks a lot.

  lotter765September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Medellín

• Its from-price is 81% below the median of the 182 city tours we list in Medellín.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 182.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Medellín

Medellín is Colombia's spring-like city in the Andes, known for its cable cars, vibrant neighbourhoods and remarkable story of transformation.

The city fills a long Andean valley, with brick houses climbing the slopes and a climate mild enough to earn it the name City of Eternal Spring. Its metro and Metrocable cable cars link hillside communities to the centre and give sweeping views on the ride up toward the forests of Parque Arví.

Top-ranked sights in Medellín: Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos), Plaza Botero, Pueblito Paisa .

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