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A group of people posing with a large stone sculpture of a face, with a cityscape in the background. 1
A person pointing at a colorful mural with geometric patterns and a heart shape. 2
A group of people standing on a rooftop overlooking a densely packed hillside residential area. 3
A group of people standing on a street, some looking at a mural on a building. 4
A mural on a building, a person painting, and a street scene. 5
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Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 40m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • We are not guides who simply studied Comuna 13… we are part of it.

    Our guides were born and grew up in the community, lived their past, and were first-hand witnesses of its transformation. What you are about to hear is not a memorized speech: they are real stories told by those who lived them.

    As you walk through its streets with other travelers, you will not only see graffiti, escalators, and viewpoints; you will understand what is behind them. You will learn the meaning of their murals, connect with local artists, discover community projects, and enjoy cultural expressions and flavors of the area.

    This is not just a tour to know Comuna 13. It is an experience to understand it through the people who call it home.

Activity location

  • Medellin
    • Medellin, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cra. 99 #45-25
    • 4525 Carrera 99
    • 050033, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Guided tour of Comuna 13 by locals

  • Earn $0.75
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 40 minutes2h 40m
    2h 40m
  • English
Price details
$25.00 x 1 Adult$25.00
Total
Price is $25.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Urban dance show
  • Inclusions
    Insurance policy
  • Inclusions
    Visit a local art gallery
  • Inclusions
    Comuna 13 souvenir
  • Inclusions
    One-way bus transportation (the tour ends in our neighborhood).
  • Inclusions
    Tasting of artisanal mango biche ice cream
  • Exclusions
    Anything not specified is not included ❌

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Medellin

  • 15m
We will start with a brief introduction in San Javier to know the context of Medellín and understand why Comuna 13 holds such an important place in the city's history.

Comuna 13 Tours

  • 1h 15m
We will tour the most representative corners of Comuna 13 with our local guide and other travelers. We will know its history, the community's experiences during the most difficult years, and the transformation process that turned its streets into spaces of art and culture. The tour includes public transport with the residents of the area.

Galeria Primavera

  • 15m
We will visit a local gallery to see the work of local artists and discover how art has become a form of expression and transformation for the community.

Mirador comuna 13

  • 15m
We will make a stop at one of the viewpoints in Comuna 13 to enjoy the view of Medellín and learn more about the urban and social transformation of the territory.

Cremas Doña Alba

  • 10m
We will take a break to try a delicious artisanal mango biche ice cream, one of the local gastronomic experiences we share during the tour.

Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

  • 30m
We will get to know the famous escalators and their impact on the mobility of the inhabitants. As we tour this sector full of murals, our guide will share stories about the transformation of Comuna 13 and the meaning of its artistic expressions.

Location

Activity location

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    Medellin
    • Medellin, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cra. 99 #45-25
    • 4525 Carrera 99
    • 050033, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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