Asuncion Tour

If you’re looking for a pleasant tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks, you’ve come to the right place. I’m an official guide for SENATUR (National Tourism Secretariat), which the Ministry of Tourism. I speak Spanish, English, French, and some Italian, Portuguese, and Catalan.

This tour will take you from the founding of Asunción and its colonial architecture to the present day, covering the War of the Triple Alliance, the Chaco War, and the Stroessner dictatorship. I’ll tell you about the people who have shaped the history of this country, as well as the places and their significance in the city. You’ll also learn about typical Paraguayan dishes, how to enjoy a traditional asado, and where to go to sample the best of Paraguayan cuisine.

Itinerary

The tour begins at Plaza Uruguaya, next to the Artigas sculpture. We’ll talk about Augusto Roa Bastos, Cervantes Prize winner and the greatest exponent of Paraguayan literature, the convent that once stood here, and the train station.

We’ll continue along Mariscal Estigarribia Street, where you can see the house of Madame Lynch, an Irish woman who played a significant role in Paraguay because she was the lover of Marshal López, one of Paraguay’s leaders who led the country into the War of the Triple Alliance.

We’ll descend to the Cathedral of Asunción so you can see the city’s original esplanade, as well as the Cabildo (Old City Hall) and the National Congress.

Afterward, we’ll visit the Pantheon of Heroes, the only one in the world with a dual function, and the House of Independence, from where Paraguayans reclaimed their power from the Spanish crown.

We’ll finish by visiting Palma Street, with all its mansions and emblematic architecture, and the López Palace, the government palace. You can also visit the city’s history museum if you wish.

This tour is available any day of the week. It’s an individual tour, the price is per person but if you’re part of a bigger group, contact me to quote. Please always contact before booking the tour to check availability. Send a WhatsApp message to this number. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours, but if you need to stop and sit down, we can, and I’ll adapt to your pace.

Booking the tour

Available by advance reservation only. Private, personalized tours of Asunción. Please check availability via WhatsApp.

Cancellation policy

Visitors normally pay at the beginning or the end of the tour In guaranis. Just bear in mind to let me know in advance if there’s any problem and you can’t be at the meeting point at the established hour.

The meeting time will be confirmed via WhatsApp at this number.

The weather in Asunción is generally hot year-round, but there are days with torrential rain that can compromise the safety of participants. If your scheduled tour falls on one of these days and we are forced to cancel, you will be offered an alternative date.