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“Hey man, have you gone on the walking tour yet?”

I’d been asked this question frequently since arriving in Medellín a few weeks ago. All three of my roommates had been fervently recommending the tour to my wife and I, almost from the moment we got here.

And so I used the city’s metro for the first time in order join one of the free walking tours in El Centro by Real City Tours .

I exited the metro and scanned the crowds of people for the trademark red shirt, clipboard and white hat I’d been told to expect. After a moment, I spotted the tour guide sitting nearby and went over to sign up.

Pablo is an enthusiastic man in his late twenties. He’d lived in Europe for almost a decade before returning to his native Colombia.

He directs half of the people who’ve shown up to go with him and the rest to go with his associate, a woman with the same clipboard and hat combo.

Known as a Panama hat in the U.S., this signature piece of headgear is a traditional Paisa fashion.

He tells our group of fifteen or so his name is Pablo. After walking with us down some stairs to an area with a giant black and gold painted 19th-century steam engine, he begins to tell us the early history of Medellín using the railroad track as a timeline.

Instead of writing a simple synopsis, my aim here is to describe how the tour made me feel, how brilliantly it blended pre-written material with unscripted interactions, and how I felt any question I asked was met with a thoughtful response more nuanced and less speculative than the answers I’m accustomed to receiving from tour guides.

Pablo is passionate about his home and its history, however complicated, from the migration of European people that kickstarted the age of conquest to the “criminal with my name” as our tour guide called him, that cast such a pall over the late 20th century.

I appreciated the way the stories of the past are gracefully weaved into the realities of the present. Nothing happens in a vacuum.

The Colombian government chose some of the most violent and poverty-stricken places in the city to stage its comeback, so often the same building will show this twin history. A den of prostitution and hopelessness becomes a civic building while the drug dealer’s plaza is transformed into the main public square.

This transformation is at the heart of the new Medellín, and Pablo shows us the city he loves, warts and all, in order to illustrate that change.

As we walked, I had my first Colombian michelada from a street vendor. It’s a refreshing drink, combining the juice from a lime with a Colombian beer (usually Pilsen), served in a cup with a salted rim.

It was better than the Melcocha, a taffy-like candy that is probably the most sugary sweet substance on earth.

A highlight for me was getting to see Botero Plaza .

Of course, I’d read about it before and seen pictures, but standing before the giant black sculptures was as beatific and transcendent as being inside one of Medellín’s many gold leaf ensconced cathedrals.

The sculptures are large, yet inviting. Friendly, yet heroic. The enormous figures don’t dwarf the viewer, but rather remind them of the bigness, the largesse, inside of themselves.

The smiles on the human figures are as inscrutable as the Mona Lisa. The giant black cat is a riddle; a sphinx hiding an ineffable secret.

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The tour has a good mix of famous spots and off the beaten track moments.

After Botero Plaza there’s the colorful textile district, street food vendors, long alleyways full of folks selling sunglasses and pirated DVDs, and this incredible relief sculpture, hard for me to even describe, that arcs towards the heavens with the story of Colombia in bronze and concrete.

I appreciated how Pablo would draw our attention to things happening around us, little snippets of day to day life that let us into aspects of Colombian culture.

The tour becomes whatever’s happening that day, like when we turned a corner into a crowded square where people were gambling on what was for me a most unusual game.

A guy was laying multicolored little bowls numbered 1 to 10 on the ground in a circle around an unnumbered yellow bowl. The crowd placed their bets on the numbered containers; the anticipation in the air was electric. Something was about to happen.

In an instant, the middle bowl was flipped to show a guinea pig, who after a moment of trepidation, sprinted to hide under the bowl marked with an 8. There was a celebration as people claimed their winnings.

As we continued on there were more vendors selling pendants, belts, jewels, posters, even violins, antiques, various bric-à-brac and fruit.

A boy and his father were singing songs for a small audience that seemed to know every word. We walked further through the noisy streets, stopping for a quick empanada or to grab a beer for the walk.

The last moments of the tour were spent with two Botero sculptures that both illustrate and make real the terrible violence that gripped the city, as well as the dizzying hope for a better tomorrow, for a more peaceful future, that is already being born.

Our very presence as tourists was proof enough of a monumental change. We were evidence of the shift. After the tour was over Pablo led us back to the metro. The sun was setting in the city, yet the new day had already arrived.

The tour must be booked in advance through the Real City Tours website, where you can also find the days, times and meeting points.

The tour is free, but after the three plus hour extravaganza, you would probably feel like a cheapskate for not leaving a donation. The donations are anonymous. You may also want to wear sunscreen or a hat.

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The Best Free Walking Tour in Medellin (Real City Tours Review)

Updated on December 9th, 2023

The Real City Walking Tour in Medellin is top-rated and the best way to see the city with an expert guide! Learn what to know about taking this tour in downtown Medellin during your trip.

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• What is the Medellin Free Walking Tour?
• How to sign up for a Medellin walking tour
• Who are the Free Walking Tour guides?
• How to stay safe during the walking tour
• What to expect during the Free Walking Tour (where does it go?)
• Tipping the Free Walking Tour guide (“propina”)
• Tips for taking the Medellin Free Walking Tour
• More tour ideas for Medellin

One of the BEST things we did on our second trip to Medellin was to take the Free Walking Tour from Real City Tours.

There is no better way to learn about a big city than directly from a local, and this was true for our insightful and wortwhile experience walking on this tour with our group and guide.

Is the Medellin Free Walking Tour something you should book for your trip or getaway in Medellin, Colombia? Read on, and hopefully you’ll be inspired to put it on your list!

What is the Medellin Free Walking Tour?

The Medellin Free Walking Tour is the best way to see and experience Medellin, especially at the start of your trip. I think I just keep wishing we did it on our first trip to Medellin, rather than our second!

This walking tour is much like others, if you’ve done walking tours around the world. You probably know that if you take a free tour, it is expected to tip the guide at the end. At the bottom of this review, I comment on how to tip your guide (in cash).

The Medellin Free Walking Tour will hit all the most famous sights in Medellin’s downtown Centro area, and your local guide will tell stories, give you historical facts and answer questions. Truthfully, I never could’ve figured out Medellin’s Centro and how to see everything, and I speak advanced Spanish! The walking tour was awesome for packing in all those landmarks and more.

It’s no wonder that this walking tour has thousands of 5-star reviews on TripAdivsor !

How to sign up for a Medellin walking tour

Sign-ups start approximately 36 hours in advance before tour times. We were serious about this, and knew that we wanted to do an early Saturday tour. You can do your sign-up at the Real City Tours booking page .

Sign-ups start at 6:15pm for the tours that happen two calendar days later, so on Thursday night, we could sign up for any Saturday tour. Spots are first-come first-serve, and that’s to keep the groups intimate. It’s also safer for everyone to be in a small group, going through crowded areas of downtown Medellin Centro.

During high travel season, spots can fill up rather quickly. If you’re interested in taking the walking tour, sign up early! If you cannot attend, make sure to cancel your reservation to help out someone else if the tour is all booked.

Who are the Free Walking Tour guides?

Free Walking Tour guides are talented Colombian locals who are fluent in English, and of course, native in Spanish. They are helpful, passionate, well-spoken and all-around awesome. They want to help you understand the city of Medellin as well as the country of Colombia and they are typically able to answer any question you have.

Our guide Maribell was a phenomenal guide. Her theatrical background helped her explain the history of Medellin in a captivating way. She called the main players ‘actors’ and used clear hand motions to describe the timelines of the conflict, the war and the developments afterward. She answered all our questions about the Colombian identity, Medellin and its people, Medellin today and where to go for the best food or soccer matches.

How to stay safe during the walking tour

If you are staying in El Poblado or Laureles and haven’t been to Medellin’s “Centro” yet, the difference in these areas will be quite obvious. Even though you will be with a guide, keep in mind that as a foreigner, you might stand out, as a tourist with a nice camera or phone.

In order to avoid theft or scams, read our Medellin safety guide before your day out. (Don’t be alarmed, though! The threat of crime is quite low, especially when touring the sights with a guide.)

What to expect during the Free Walking Tour (where does it go?)

The Medellin Free Walking Tour took us through Medellin Centro. Here are a few of the memorable stops and what we learned.

Visit the Old Railway Station & Parque de las Luces

Our first stop was the Old railway station, and we learned that trains used to play a part in the Colombian economy. From there, we passed the Alpujarra administrative center, where we sat down for a history discussion, and then we crossed a major road to see the Park of Lights (Parque de las Luces).

This is a fascinating area that used to be a large city market. After a fire, the square fell into disarray and had some bad times. The city revamped it and created the tall installations that light up at night, giving the park its new name.

A stop in Botero Square

Botero Square is another memorable place, and it was here that we had a snack break and got to enjoy the wacky Botero sculptures! They’re popular with locals, too.

Fernando Botero is perhaps the most famous ‘paisa’ (name given to those who come from the Medellin region) artist, and his art is rather prevalent all over Colombia. His signature style reflects “unnatural proportions,” so his sculptures are humans and animals, and are worth seeing in this public collection of his works.

Berrio Park

In Berrio Park, we saw local Medellin life and Maribell brought us to a circle of men who were playing guitar and singing. They played some tunes for us and we felt very welcomed.

See local Medellin street vendors

As we walked past the shopping arcades, we marveled at street vendors selling our favorite fruits: pitahayas (yellow dragon fruit), pineapples, papayas, bananas, small oranges and mangoes.

Parque San Antonio

The tour ended at San Antonio Park, where we listened to the striking story of the 1995 bomb that was placed under a Botero sculpture of a bird during a concert. The terrorist bombing resulted in the deaths of 20 innocent people.

Instead of removing the bird sculpture that was half blown apart by the explosion, the city kept the original and placed a new sculpture next to it. Together, they are a reminder of the past and hope for a peaceful future. This was an emotional story to hear from Maribell, and she told it very well.

Tipping the Free Walking Tour guide (“propina”)

At the end of the Real City Walking Tour, it is customary to tip the guide. All the guides are truly excellent, so it was a pleasure for us to tip our guide for her hard work. Recommended tips are between 20,000 and 40,000 pesos (between $5-10 USD).

While it may sound daunting to set aside 3-4 hours of your sightseeing time in Medellin, the Real City Walking Tour is both an efficient and meaningful way to spend your trip. We learned so much about Colombia and the city of Medellin through our guide and through seeing parts of Medellin we would not have visited on our own.

Tips for taking the Medellin Free Walking Tour

• You’ll be walking for a long time, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. See what I recommend in my travel shoes guide .
• Look at the weather forecast before you leave. Although Medellin’s weather can be very unpredictable at times, you might want to bring a travel-sized umbrella or a rain coat.
• Drink lots of water, especially if you take the tour during the summer, because it can be hot and humid. Don’t worry, though: you’ll have plenty of opportunities for bathroom breaks if needed.
• There are opportunities for snacks, but if you’re not feeling adventurous to eat street food, bring snacks of your own.

More tour ideas for Medellin

visit the free walking tour website from Real City tours to book this particular tour. For more ideas, there’s the Barrio Transformation Tour , and more tour ideas in our Medellin travel guide as well as our list of the best day trips from Medellin , some of which are half-day tour ideas.

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When my tour guide Carolina (Real City Tours) asked for all those who’ve taken a free walking tour in the past to raise their hand, I did. I was going to mention that I’ve done a walking tour before, but it wasn’t free. Little did I know her emphasis was on the FREE part versus the walking tour part. The point that she was getting to was the difference between paid and free tours. With paid tours, it’s a set price whether or not you like the tour and whether or not the guide was good. With free tours, you pay what you want and not only will the guide most likely be amazing, but they’ll go out of their way to be great because their “tips” depend on how pleased you were. I didn’t think of any of this when booking my Free Walking Tour of Medellin, Colombia with Real City Tours.

Let me first say that I can’t give you the entire spiel because then you’d have no reason to take it. Just like any other tour I’ve done, whether they be food tours or another , you should take the tour to find out every stop along the way. What I can say is that I’m not surprised that Real City Tours is the #1 walking tour company in Medellin, Colombia.

We met up in downtown Medellin – well eventually since my map got me a little lost – and headed out in a group of no more than 20 to explore the area. Over the course of 4 hours we walked around downtown learning the history of Medellin, which seemed to span hundreds of years. In no way was it a boring history lesson (I love history), but we needed to know how Medellin developed a booming economy without the help of Voldemort, aka Pablo Escobar, and his drug money.

Real City Tours gets my stamp of approval because not only are the guides knowledgeable about the city, but they don’t hide or sugarcoat the juicy facts you want to know. Some guides simply want to sell you on their city and let you know just how amazing it is, but I didn’t get the cookie cutter version during my 4 hour walk with Carolina. Having such an open and honest guide made following her around for 4 hours even more bearable. I even loved that she kept encouraging us to ask questions when we really just wanted to hear her speak.

The best part about this particular tour was that we went to the “not so glamorous” parts of downtown Medellin. Seeing hardcore pornography DVDs being sold next to a historical church just wasn’t on my itinerary that day, but it managed to fit in. I wasn’t taken aback being in parts of the city where nobody sane should be caught after the sun goes down, but I love that she took it there. She took US there. And after being in that same exact area the day before and swearing off a second visit, I’m so glad I booked with Real City Tours. Downtown Medellin is my new go to place, even if it’s only for the best empanadas I’ve ever had.

Real City Tours has other tours that I’ve heard are great. Several people even mentioned booking more than one with them. I met a woman who said she’d taken the same tour earlier in the day and it was different, which is something you can expect with different guides. The night before I’d met a woman who said she cried (the good kind of tears) during her tour because it was just that great.

To be honest, I’m not trying to sell you on this tour because I don’t need to. Their testimonies speak for themselves but I will say that the Free Walking Tour with Real City Tours should be the first thing on your itinerary when visiting Medellin, Colombia and I know you’ll enjoy it just as much as I did. If you don’t, well then you lost nothing but 4 hours of your time and it was FREE.

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Best things to do and see in Medellín

Medellin is one of those places you just have to visit if you go to Colombia. It is the c apital of the Antioquian Province and it is known as the city of “eternal Spring” due to the climate it enjoys. This South American city also has a large exposition of local artist Fernando Botero, both in the city, Botero Square, as in it’s museums, like the Museum of Antioquia. In addition to this artistic character, the gondolas (Metrocables) connect the outlying neighborhoods as a fast and efficient form of transport for this mountainous city connecting with viewpoints that offer some of the best views of the Valley of Aburra. In this amazing place, there is definitely a long list of mandatory stops for you to visit on your vacation. 

You’ll find a great deal on all the free tours in Medellin where you can get to see all the best parts of the city in about 3 hours, and some tours will even focus on specific neighborhoods or districts if you want to check out an area a little more with your guru. Take a walk over to Arví Park, or Explora Park (which is a science museum with a large aquarium), through the Parque de los Pies Descalzos (barefoot park) or through the Berrio Park with the Church of La Candelaria, travel in the Medellín Metro (the only one in Colombia) , go to Pueblito Paisa, or choose to visit Comuna 13 (neighborhood where Pablo Escobar lived, since some of our tour guides offer specific tours of the Narcos series), let yourself be impressed at the Mirador de las Palmas (Palm tree Viewpoint) or visit the Terrace of the Palace of Culture.

Get to know more about what it’s like to do a free walking tour by reading the opinions and reviews of other walkers who have already done these tours. 

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Visitors to Medellín in the Antioquia region of Colombia will be enamored by a backdrop of rugged mountains and high-rise buildings jutting from the rolling Aburrá Valley. 'The City of Eternal Spring' offers year-round temperate climate, rich culture & history and exudes a particular attitude - a buzzing metropolis with a tactile sense of character unlike the rest of Colombia, informed by its people, the Paisa.

Hanging out with an authentic local Antioqueño is the perfect way to get an in depth look at this remarkable city and the freetour.com recommended free walking tours are ideal for this. Join a friendly local guide to get an unrivaled insight, tips & recommendations, hear the history & see sights such as the downtown Botero Plaza, adorned with amazing sculptures by Fernando Botero, the Square of Lights, National Palace, Pedro Nel's murals, Old railway Station & much more.

Come evening, enjoy local delicacies, such as bandeja paisa, before hitting Poblado to absorb the exciting nightlife & social bustle of this happening city, especially among the pubs & clubs of Parque Lleras. Medellín, once dubbed the most dangerous city on the planet, has had a remarkable regeneration to become fascinating, very safe and increasingly tourism-friendly. It's a real city, pulsing with authenticity & local charm, still devoid of much of the trappings of a modern tourist destination.

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The Best Walking Tours to Take in Medellín

Medellín is a beautiful city with a long and often tragic history and is becoming more and more popular with travellers each year. There are plenty of different ways to experience this destination, but one of the best is on a walking tour of the city. There are loads of excursions to choose from, so here are the very best walking tours to take in Medellín.

Real city tours’ free walking tour.

The undisputed champion of the Medellín free walking tours, the Real City Tours’ Free Walking Tour is the most popular one in the city – and with good reason. As the company has informative, engaging guides, a tried-and-tested route through downtown Medellín, and great customer service, you can practically guarantee a good experience. Covering the entire modern history of Medellín, the tours are informative and fascinating, and well worth a good tip.

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Comuna 13 graffiti tour.

This unique and engaging tour explores how street art and local community projects have transformed the formerly no-go Comuna 13 neighbourhood of Medellín. With passionate guides, many of them from the area itself, and a real commitment to exploding the myths surrounding Medellín’s poorer district, the tour is a must for anyone with an interest in art, social projects, and exploring a different side of the city.

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Exotic Fruits Tour

Another Real City Tours initiative, the Exotic Fruits Tour is the best walking tour in Medellín for any foodie travellers, or for anyone wanting to get to grips with the incredible wealth of delicious fruits that Colombia has to offer. Operating from Monday to Saturday at 9:45 am and lasting up to three hours, the tour visits one of Medellín’s main markets and gives you the chance to sample loads of local fruits and juices.

Barrio Transformation Tour

An excursion on foot through Medellín’s most densely populated barrio , this tour by Real City Tours is a glimpse into the various ways in which the city’s poorest and most deprived neighbourhoods have been transformed through both social and innovative architectural projects.

Bloom Travel Experiences

Bloom Travel Experiences offers a variety of excellent Medellín excursions, including a graffiti walking tour in Comuna 13, historical tours through downtown Medellín and – probably their most unique and fascinating option – a walking tour to see the city’s world-famous Christmas lights, which includes street food and local coffee.

Paisa Tours Medellín

Paisa Tours Medellín offers a walking/metro excursion that takes in the most important cultural and historical parts of the city and ends with a lovely hike along the trails of Arvi Park, a stunning natural park located on the hillsides outside Medellín. The trek passes through a delightful forest full of local flora and fauna and is a perfect way to end a tour of the city.

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El tour virtual es una experiencia que te permite cambiar de ambiente y conocer mejor el centro de Medellín. Nuestro tour virtual es una actividad flexible y para todo público. Familias, amigos o equipos de trabajo, ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Creamos espacios de encuentro en los que compartimos nuestros conocimientos sobre la ciudad de manera interactiva y divertida.

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Es una experiencia en línea de una hora, en la cual usamos imágenes 360° para recorrer los parques, monumentos y edificios principales del centro de Medellín. A través de una video llamada se conectarán con uno de nuestros guías quien compartirá sus historias y datos curiosos favoritos sobre cada lugar.

Más que ser solo un video, se busca crear una experiencia interactiva en la que los participantes pueden hacer preguntas y conversar con el guía. El tour virtual puede ser tanto en español como en inglés para fortalecer el bilingüismo.

Se usará una plataforma que permite varias conexiones simultaneas para permitir que el tour se pueda hacer entre varios participantes en diferentes lugares. Perfecto para que compartas una experiencia con tus amigos y/o familia.

¿Qué queremos con nuestro tour virtual?

Queremos ofrecer una experiencia que te permita cambiar de ambiente y conocer mejor el centro de Medellín. Nuestro tour virtual es una actividad flexible y para todo público. Entre nuestros clientes se encuentran padres de familia, grupos de amigos y equipos de trabajo. Se trata de crear espacios de encuentro en los que compartimos nuestros conocimientos sobre la ciudad de manera interactiva y divertida.

¿Quiénes somos?

En Real City Tours llevamos 7 años enamorando de nuestra ciudad a más de 200 mil turistas. El 14 de marzo hicimos nuestros últimos recorridos y no ha sido fácil aceptar que probablemente pasará mucho tiempo antes de que podamos realizar el próximo. ¡Más allá del factor económico, nos encanta nuestro trabajo y lo extrañamos mucho!

Nos sentimos afortunados de vivir en una época que nos permite seguir conectándonos con otros, aunque sea de manera digital, y queremos aprovecharlo para reorientarnos y atender a las necesidades actuales del mercado local.

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