Asunción with art and history: a tour that will take you back in time

Asunción, art and history: a tour that will take you back in time

Discover Asunción beyond the typical postcards on a unique tour led by a passionate historian who transforms every street into a living story. It's not just a stroll: it's an immersive experience that will take you to the heart of the Paraguayan capital, reliving its colonial past, learning anecdotes about national heroes, urban secrets, and curiosities that few locals know.

The tour begins at Turista Roga (National Tourism Secretariat) , a key point for all tourists visiting Asunción, where they have the support of the National Government to obtain information. From there we go to the emblematic Calle Palma , a historical and commercial axis with its iconic architecture. We go to the Museum of Economics , housed in the elegant Palacio Alegre . From there, we cross over to the Oratory of the Virgin of the Assumption and the National Pantheon of Heroes. Then we enter the complex of the Four Plazas ( O'Leary, Heroes, Democracy, and Liberty ). Asunción speaks to us through art, literature, and architecture, revealing a diverse history ranging from the social and cultural to the political and military. We then visit the Cathedral , the main church of the city of Asunción, with its sober Neo-Baroque style. We continue through the other four important plazas ( Plaza de Armas, Plaza Juan de Salazar, and Plaza del Congreso ), with sculptural groups that display the scars of the civil wars that shaped the political agenda of 20th-century Paraguay. There, we will see the historic buildings that surround them ( Police Headquarters, Municipal Theater , Post Office , National Congress , and Cabildo ). Then we go to the Founding Site of Asunción , before heading to the Palace . The Presidential Palace and the Manzana de la Rivera heritage complex. To conclude, we will visit the House of Independence , a colonial building and the most important museum in Paraguay. We will end our tour back at Turista Roga , where you can get more information about other tours and cultural activities.

Duration: 1h 40min | Distance: 20 blocks
Available: in day or night mode
Ends at: Turista Roga (Headquarters of the National Tourism Secretariat)

Why choose this tour? Because it combines art, history, culture, and entertainment in a single tour, with an expert guide who transforms facts into memorable stories. Ideal for your first time in Asunción or to rediscover it with a fresh perspective.

Limited spaces available . Reserve your spot now and experience the hidden magic of the Paraguayan capital like never before!