Essential Free Tour Asuncion

Asuncion is a young and vibrant city that often, unfairly, falls off tourists' must-see lists. The Essential Free Tour Asuncion is designed as the perfect introduction to the city, visiting the main landmarks as well as giving guests insights into its fascinating history and best-kept secrets. Most tours will start around the enchanting Metropolitan Cathedral. Originally built in 1687, it is a stunning example of Neoclassical architecture. Visitors will find it situated in a picturesque plaza in the historic center of Asuncion, where the tour will focus. As you wander around, your guide will give you an introduction to the origins of the city as part of the Spanish Empire to being one of the first countries in South America to declare independence from Spain.

The Essential Free Tour Asuncion will take you along the historic streets of Asuncion where you will come across the gorgeous Old Train Station where you will be transported back to the romantic heyday of train travel. A short walk from here is the National Pantheon of Heroes, an incredible mausoleum dedicated to Paraguayan heroes, as well as the tomb of the unknown soldier. Here, guests will learn of the tragic wars that Paraguay has suffered and the importance of commemorating the fallen. Among the most important highlights of the tour is Lopez Palace, one of the most impressive buildings in the city. This stunning example of neoclassical architecture took over 100 years to complete! It is now the seat of Paraguay’s National Government.

This tour also offers guests the opportunity to visit some of Asuncion’s modern architecture, including the striking post-modern Legislative Palace, opened in 2003, and the iconic Hotel Guarani. This was one of the most buzzing hotels in South America back in the 1960s, hosting filmstars, musicians, and heads of state. This is a place with plenty of salacious stories to tell, some of which you may hear on the tour... During the tour, please feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you like; they will be more than happy to answer. It also goes without saying that guests on the tour will come away with a plethora of recommendations and tips on where to eat and where to enjoy some of Asuncion's best nightlife.