Take a trip to Comuna 13, once Colombia's most dangerous neighborhood and now a bustling art district. Ride the cable car, see graffiti art, admire the view, and savor a Colombian street food snack.
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Discover the transformative graffiti art of Columna 13 on a guided tour in Medellin. Ride the metro, climb up to the houses on the mountain top with the metro cable, and take the public bus into the graffiti district for a walking tour full of art, music, food, and friendly neighborhood vibes.
Start at the Poblado metro station and meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Jump on the metro train to reach Medellin's cable car the metrocable and ride all the way up to the mountaintop. Enjoy the spectacular viewing point and learn about the city's transportation system.
Continue on with a bus to the graffiti district, where your walking tour will begin. Visit a Coffee Museum, drink a high-quality cup of coffee cup, and learn about coffee processing and the hard work done by the farmers of Medellin. Then, let your guide lead you through the streets filled with expressive art, including graffiti, oil paintings, and graffiti-printed clothes. Encounter good food, music, and dance shows in this traditional neighborhood.
Learn about the meaning of the graffiti created by local artists and how this area has been transformed over time. Try a tasty Colombian "arepa" which is the most popular Colombian street food, then go to a bar with the best views in the city for a drink to get to know your fellow travelers.
Sightseeing tour
Guide
Metro, cable car, and bus tickets
Walking tour in Comuna 13 with graffiti explanation
1 arepa with cheese, the most famous Colombian Street Food (drink not included)
1 drink (beer, soda, or water) at a bar
Street dance show (subject to weather conditions)
Visit a bar with an amazing view of the city
Recommendations on the best activities to do in Medellin
Amazing. Natalia was an amazing tour guide and host. She’s also super knowledgeable about Medellin and Colombia in general. She gave clear directions and expectations for the tour.
para mi todo fue perfecto...la guía Orle excelente...calidad de persona...muy profesional...nos dio un recorrido por la comuna 13 qué fue de lo mejor...tal vez el tiempo del recorrido es lo que se podría ampliar pero todo estuvo muy bien...pura vida...
Really good!
We had a great experience with Melina . She was very knowledgeable and professional and made everything easy for us . Thank you Melina for the wonderful service.
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Amazing value and experience. 10/10 you will not regret it.
Our Comuna 13 experience was one of the highlights of our Medellín trip. A huge thank you to our guide Sebastian, who made the tour unforgettable with his incredible knowledge and passion for Colombia’s history. He shared the story of Comuna 13 — from the difficult years of conflict to the community’s powerful transformation through art, music, and hope.
Awesome.