Memory House Museum

We begin with a unique experience: enter the metro system, a key piece in the urban transformation. Admire the monumental sculptures of Fernando Botero in Plaza Botero, where art comes to life in imposing figures. Next, we explore the bustling commercial area, where Medellín's energy is on full display. The National Palace opens its doors to reveal the city's rich history, witnessing significant events throughout time. We continue to the Casa de la Memoria, a moving space that honors the history and narratives of those affected by violence. The atmosphere transforms as we reach the Plaza de las Luces, an emblematic place that blends modernity and tradition. Here, we enjoy a refreshing drink or snack, immersing ourselves in the local atmosphere while reflecting on the day. This tour is not only a journey through iconic places, but also an opportunity to feel the pulse of a city in constant transformation, an invitation to understand its past, celebrate its present and glimpse its vibrant future. Join this unique experience in the heart of Medellín!

Explore indigenous history, paisa culture, and recent Colombian history by walking along its main sites. Besides, all these experiences will be enriched by visiting several places in downtown such as Botero Park, San Antonio Park, Placita de Floréz, Memory House Museum, a gastronomic experience at a local market and more. At first, you will be picked up by our guide at the hotel. Soon after you will be heading downtown where the tour takes place. Your first stop will be at the Memory House Museum. If you are into learning the country’s history and understanding more about the complexity of the conflict of last decades, this is the best place to do so. After visiting the museum, you will have a fun local experience at the most emblematic markets of Medellin’s history: Placita de Flórez. Here, you will have a gastronomic experience and you will get to try some fruits and walk along the halls full of local and national products, as you learn about the traditions and stories of this place. Your next stop is San Antonio Park, a sort of open-air gallery that includes some Botero's sculptures. Botero is a famous Colombian artist, known for playing with proportions of the images. Here you will be able to walk around the place as you learn more about the city with your guide. You will tour along gastronomic places where you will also get to have some treats! Continuing with Botero’s topic you will head to the last stop: Botero Square. The only open-air place in the world with 23 sculptures by the artist. Here, you will not only learn more about his work and life, but you will also get to know more about the city center of Medellin, the Metro system and culture, and much more. Having finished this visit, the guide and the driver will take you back to your hotel. Take this tour as a starter and finish it wanting to know more about this fascinating city in this magical country that offers you everything.

At first, you will be picked up by our guide at the hotel. Soon after, you will head downtown where the tour takes place. Your first stop is San Antonio Park, a sort of open-air gallery that includes some of Botero's sculptures. Botero is a famous Colombian artist known for playing with the proportions of his subjects. Here, you will be able to walk around as you learn more about the city with your guide. You will also visit gastronomic spots where you will get to enjoy some local treats! Next, you'll visit the Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, an iconic Gothic Revival building located in the heart of Medellin. You will explore its grand architecture, learn about its fascinating history, and appreciate the cultural exhibitions housed within. The building also offers great views of the nearby Plaza Botero and the city center. Continuing with Botero’s theme, you will head to Botero Square, the only open-air space in the world featuring 23 sculptures by the artist. Here, you will not only learn more about his work and life but also gain deeper insights into the city center of Medellin, its Metro system, and local culture. Your last, but certainly not least, stop is a must-visit in Medellin: Comuna 13. You’ll take the Metro cable car to the comuna, where you will participate in its famous graffiti tour. You will see vibrant urban art, engage with street artists, and experience the warmth of the locals who love sharing their joy with visitors. After this visit, the guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. This tour will serve as an excellent introduction to Medellin, leaving you wanting to discover more of this fascinating city and magical country.

Discover the hidden history of Medellín on a guided walking tour. Medellín is a city in constant transformation. While other Latin American capitals have preserved their historic centers, Medellín took a different path—demolishing much of its colonial past to make way for modernity. But what was lost in the process? On this tour, we will explore what remains of the old city center and understand how Medellín was built on the ruins of its own memory. Start your tour in La Alpujarra, the political and administrative heart of the city, where the Monumento a la Raza stands. Nearby, see the old train station, which reminds us of the railway’s crucial role in the region’s industrial development. Next, explore Parque de las Luces (Cisneros Park), a symbol of Medellín’s urban transformation. This space was once a bustling market square, later replaced by towering light posts that attempt to illuminate a history now erased. Surrounding it, see the Carre and Vásquez Building, EPM Library, and other modern structures that showcase the clash between past and present. Dive into El Hueco, a chaotic commercial district where old buildings stand alongside new constructions with little architectural identity. Here, street vendors and musicians provide a glimpse into the everyday life of modern Medellín. Visit the Palacio Nacional, a neoclassical structure that once housed the judicial system but is now a shopping center. Nearby, find the Church of La Veracruz, one of the few surviving colonial structures, standing resilient against relentless modernization. In Plaza de Botero, admire the sculptures of Fernando Botero while exploring the grand Palacio de la Cultura Rafael Uribe Uribe, a striking Gothic Revival building. Reflect on how art and politics have shaped Medellín’s identity. From the Coltejer Building, the city’s most emblematic skyscraper and a symbol of its industrial era, to the traditional Junín Street, with its lively "juniniar" culture (strolling, shopping, and enjoying coffee), see how economic progress has gradually displaced the city’s urban memory. Conclude your journey on La Playa Avenue, a remnant of Medellín’s aristocratic past, where historic mansions, theaters, and cultural spaces still stand, including the Casa de la Memoria Museum—an essential place to understand the city’s recent history.

-Pick up -Memorial park -Historic district -National palace -Plaza Botero -Sculptures -House of memory museum -Tramway -Cable car -La placita de Flórez Marketplace -Drop off This is a tour designed to explore the dynamics and history of the city of Medellin, getting into emblematic sites such as the city center, the most representative buildings, house of memory museum and memorial park. The city center is a place of convergence, social, economic and political and considering that this is a private tour, it is easier to understand the context, without haste and as if you were among friends.

Learn about the past and present of Medellín on this guided private tour of the city. Your expert local guide will give you an in-depth look at the city's darker past and its brighter present. See the modern innovation that has helped transform Medellín into a cultural hub, with stops at the giant electric escalators and the Metrocable. Stop to take in the ambiance and admire the shops and street art in Comuna 13. Follow in the footsteps of The Godfather, Pablo Escobar, and learn about the darker history of the city's drug wars. Visit the Monaco memorial park, built on the site where Pablo Escobar's residence once was, now a memorial to the victims who died in the Medellín and Cali Cartel War. Then head to the church where his men blessed bullets for perfect hits. Enjoy a snack at Escobar's favorite eatery. Finally, visit the rooftop house where he died, and the cemetery where he lays.