Medellin is a city whose altitude and geography allow tourism throughout the whole year. Despite its convulse and violent history, the second biggest Colombian city has recently become one of the hippest tourist destinations in South America. If you are an adventurous traveler who wants to explore this amazing city in the safest way, join a local guide for a walk on the best Essential Free Tour of Medellin. You will see the best landmarks of the old town and discover how its pre-Hispanic origins, and the subsequent Spanish colonization in the 16th century, provided this mountain town an undeniable charm. And all this, among spectacular mountains and with a pleasant climate all year round.

Your Free Tour of Essential Medellin will focus on the best monuments around the old town, in the neighborhood of La Candelaria. One of the highlights of the tour is the iconic Barefoot Park, a quirky oasis where you’re encouraged to kick off your shoes and reconnect with nature right in the heart of Medellín. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and feel the city beneath your feet! Just a short walk away, guests will also have the chance to cross Bolivar Park, dedicated to the memory of Simon Bolivar: the “liberator” of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama and Peru. Nearby, guests will surely take many photos of the surprising statues at Botero Square. Medellin is known for being the birthplace of Fernando Botero, the painter of volume, whose sculptures are intended to break limits, open words, redefine shapes and magnify us all.

During the tour, your local guide will also explain the most important keys of contemporary daily life in Bogota, the gastronomic richness of the country (“bandeja paisa”, ”arepas” or “perras”), the key role of music and salsa, and much more. There will also be time to talk about Medellin’s devotion to flowers in bloom, expressed through the Festival of the Flowers, a yearly ceremony that is as important to its inhabitants as it is joyful to its visitors. All in all, this introductory free walking tour around Medellin will provide travelers with an eye-opening experience that will certainly dispel many preconceptions about the city. This will be a unique opportunity to see the city through the eyes of a local and feel the citizen’s hopes for a better, brighter future.