Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour: Explore Iconic Graffiti Art and Enjoy Local Street Food in Medellin
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Medellín
Immerse yourself in the vibrant street art scene of Medellin's Comuna 13 on this graffiti tour. Explore iconic murals, indulge in local street food, and learn about the neighborhood's fascinating history.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cl. 38a #108-74 - First we will take the bus to go to the Barrio called 20 de Julio, then we will go up the mountain called Independencia 1, which is the Barrio with the most graffiti in all of Medellín, and we will be explaining the history behind many of those graffiti.

Then we will enter my grandmother’s house to try a special and typical mango ice cream with salt and lemon which is included in the tour, and inside my grandmother’s house I will explain everything about the painful past of Comuna 13, Our personal stories, just like the stories of the locals of this commune.

Then we will take the electric stairs that lead to the top of the mountain and I will show you an incredible viewpoint to see the entire city of Medellin.

Then we will go to Independencia 2 to see more about the second part of the story, We will be explaining to you about the largest urban mass grave in a neighborhood in the whole world, Just like the Present and Transformation of Commune 13.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Tour of escalators with artistic shows, viewpoints, and graffiti
  • Amplified guidance with a speaker for large groups
  • Local guides fluent in Spanish or English
Additional Information

Our company is officially licensed to host tours in Comuna 13, which is currently the most popular site in Medellin.

What does the tour encompass?

  • Guided tour in either English or Spanish,
  • Tasty empanadas from Church
  • Patacon with Hogao
  • variety of Sausages
  • Ice-cream flavored with mango, salt and lemon
  • An exploration of the most graffiti-filled neighbourhood in Medellin (we’ll unveil the stories behind many of such graffiti arts),
  • A visit to the escalators of Comuna 13,
  • A tour of an art gallery situated in Comuna 13,
  • Witnessing art performances in Comuna 13 We will also visit a viewpoint with stunning views of the entire city of Medellin,
  • A trip to ‘Independencia 2’: a location teeming with graffiti and rich in history,
  • An informative insight into the history of the biggest urban mass gravesite in the world located in Comuna 13.
Location
Cl. 38a #108-74
Calle 38a
How do you eat? Taxi: Say to the taxi driver you go to: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour - Barrio 20 de Julio Uber: Type in the uber app this address: Calle 38a #108-74 We will be wearing a gray shirt with a logo that says: "Visit Medellin Tours".
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kaliffao
Jun 22, 2024
Super cool - This tour was amazing. We had Jamerson as our guide and he was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable, I highly recommend him.
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Chantal_s
Jun 22, 2024
Best value for money - Julian was great at showing us his home town and all the hidden gems. Had the BEST empanadas (I actually woke up thinking about it the next day lol). Coffee was also included in the tour. Got to see great art and bought some nice pieces. I did the late tour and Julian allowed us to stop at one of the coolest little bars I’ve ever been to. It had amazing views of Comuna 13 and equally great music. I would definitely go back whenever I’m in Medellin.
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Carmen_m
Jun 22, 2024
Overall informative - Lots of walking so being the right shoes and don’t Forget the sunscreen ! Overall really informative / personal experiences. Great if you want to get to know more about comuna 13
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James_t
Jun 21, 2024
Awesome - It was a great experience. We learned a lot and the host Andrea was amazing... i will definitely do it again .
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Dianalny
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful tour with Andres - I had a great time on this tour learning more about Comuna 13 and its history and experiencing the vitality and energy of the neighborhood today. Not to be missed! Thanks Andres for the excellent tour.
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Clatchm
Jun 21, 2024
A time! - My friends and I did the Communa 13 tour; our tour guide was Lucho!! Lucho was the best ever! very knowledgeable of the area, patient with everyone on the tour, allowed us break because the walking was a lot, answered all questions that we had with no problem! If you book the Communa 13 tour, please request Lucho as your tour guide.
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Michael
Jun 21, 2024
Best Tour Guide Lucho - Amazing guide super fun and made us feel so welcomed. Felt like walking with family with how warm, caring and kind Lucho was. Loved how proud he is of his community.
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E4983iushayb
Jun 21, 2024
Wonderful - Lucho was amazing such a great time. Bring your sneakers. So much information and history. Way to experience the culture. Book it
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Anateresa_p
Jun 21, 2024
Comuna 13 - Our tour guide Esteban was very informative. His personal stories made you really understand thier past and current lifestyle. We were able to see so much of Comuna 13. We enjoyed it immensely. And we would highly recommend this tour.
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Florisb449
Jun 20, 2024
Awesome experience! - This was a great tour! It’s a combination of sightseeing, grafitti, streetfood, history and local experiences like breakdance and stand-up rap. The stand-up rap was hilarious! Our guide Carilyn was very knowledgable and made us feel very at ease. Her english is also excellent. Thanks a lot Carilyn!
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