Free Walking Tour of Asuncion

This walking tour of Asunción is the best way to explore the Paraguayan capital's historic centre and discover its most iconic landmarks with an expert English-speaking guide. You can't miss it!

Free Walking Tour of Asunción

We'll meet at the scheduled time at the Pantheon of the Heroes, a monument and mausoleum dedicated to the national heroes of Paraguay, located in the city centre. This is the starting point for the free tour of Asunción.

Walking a couple of steps we'll arrive at Plaza de la Democracia Square, a public space ideal for observing daily life. This area has historical and political significance which will be discussed during the tour.

Next, we'll visit the historic Cathedral Pharmacy, one of the oldest in Asunción, followed by the Metropolitan Cathedral of Asunción, known for its remarkable architecture.

We'll continue to the Casona de Lynch and the National Archive, where you can learn about the colonial era's history and architecture.

Our next stop is Plaza Uruguaya Square and the old railway station, which serves as a museum. Here, you will learn about the history of railways in Paraguay and view some old trains.

After around 3 hours, we will conclude the tour at the Agustín Pío Barrios Music Museum, dedicated to the renowned Paraguayan guitarist and composer, featuring an impressive collection of instruments and documents related to Barrios' life and works.