⭐ Rated 4.8/5 · based on 69,568 verified traveller reviews
Comuna 13 is the most booked half-day in Medellín, and the reason is the story as much as the murals. The hillside district on the western edge of the city was long cut off from the rest of Medellín and went through a violent period, including the military Operation Orión in 2002. Today it is known for graffiti, the outdoor escalators that replaced hundreds of steps, and a viewpoint over the valley. Most tours take three to four hours.
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (11,318)
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 Col…
from €18 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (7,049)
Experience Medellín’s powerful transformation on a guided tour through Comuna 13. Meet inspiring locals, taste street food, and ride the cable car for unforgettable views.
from €17 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (2,564)
After enjoying typical snacks from the neighborhood, we'll tell you the real story of Comuna 13 and even take you to the best spots for taking photos for your social media.
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (1,592)
"Learn about the history of Commune 13 from local guides, the meanings behind the murals, try typical snacks from the area, and create your own graffiti in the area."
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (1,570)
Explore the Comuna 13 district, learn about the troubled history of Medellín while checking out amazing street art and meeting artists and local residents in the community.
from €22 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (1,432)
Explore Comuna 13’s street art, ride the escalators, enjoy local snacks, spray your own graffiti, and hear inspiring stories,
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (505)
3 hours to explore Comuna 13 with local guides, discover its stories, taste local flavors, paint your own graffiti, and support social work in the community.
from €20 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (448)
Delve deep into the rich history of Comuna 13 to explore how art, graffiti, and culture have transformed this vibrant community on a guided walking tour that is led by local res…
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.9 (345)
Enjoy a private guided tour through the vibrant city of Medellín and explore many iconic and local hot spots such as the Comuna 13 and the Botero Plaza.
from €65 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.9 (259)
Gain a nuanced view of Colombia's complex history on a private tour. Take in key sights in the life of drug lord Pablo Escobar and discover Comuna 13 and its street art thro…
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⏱ 9 hours · 4.6 (80)
Explore the best of Medellín in a single day: Botero Square, Pueblito Paisa, Metrocable, and Commune 13 with a live dance show. Includes lunch, bilingual tour guide, and pick-up…
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.8 (66)
Enjoy a private tour and feel the vibe as you walk in El Centro. Be mesmerized with elaborate street art in Comuna 13, feel the giant Botero statues, visit stunning churches, ex…
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.9 (52)
Discover Medellín’s places of interest and hear its transformation story from a local. Our goal is to make you feel as though you are exploring the city with a friend.
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.5 (42)
Once we meet at the San Javier metro station, we start by introducing each other. You will go to our office, StarShakes, and then we will take the cable car.
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.7 (35)
Discover Medellín on a tour of Pueblito Paisa, Botero Square, Comuna 13, and iconic vantage points. Culture, street art, and unique views on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of…
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.6 (23)
Comuna 13 has become a place full of magic, resilience, triumph, and art. Enjoy a wonderful neighborhood full of life, colors, stories, live shows, art galleries, and more.
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (22)
"Explore the vibrant murals and history of Comuna 13, guided by locals who will show you its rebirth, while you enjoy the typical flavors and authentic culture of the neighborho…
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (20)
Experience much more than a graffiti sightseeing tour. Discover Comuna 13 with street art, music, dance, the Metro, the Metrocable, local culture, and a group video with a drone…
from €21 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (16)
Learn how to make authentic Colombian empanadas from scratch! Enjoy with drinks and stunning views of Medellin! Easy hands-on cooking class ideal for solo travelers, small group…
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (15)
Explore the unique essence of Comuna 13 with our local guides. Immerse yourself in its culture, street art and make your own graffiti on a wall in one of the most important plac…
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⏱ 3 hours · 4.1 (14)
Explore the most historic and cultural neighbourhood in Colombia, Comuna 13. Learn the history, experience the culture and art of the graffiti masterpieces. Try local food, frui…
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 5.0 (12)
Escape the crowds and explore an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood with a local community leader, learn about its powerful story of transformation, and understand Colombia beyond…
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 5.0 (11)
Would you like to have the real local experience in a comuna of Medellin come and visit my Neighboorhood. We will show you the best views of this part of the city, this is an un…
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⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (7)
Admire Comuna 13 from the Metrocable on the way to Cerro El Picacho. Experience a unique sunset, walk through a traditional neighborhood, and connect with the local culture in a…
from €44 per person
Check availability →Good to know: People live here, so the best tours are the ones that treat it as a neighbourhood and not as a set. Look for guides from the area and for stops where your money stays locally. Wear shoes with grip: the lanes are steep and can be wet. The cable-car ride and the street-food snack are included only in some listings – read the booking page.
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You can. Buses to Guatapé leave from the Terminal del Norte in Medellín and take about two hours, longer on a weekend afternoon. A tour costs more but takes care of the transfer between village and rock, usually adds a boat ride and lunch, and gets you there and back without planning. The Piedra del Peñol is around 700 steps, which you climb either way.
It is one of the most visited places in Medellín and guided tours run there every day. It is also a residential neighbourhood, not a theme park: the safest way in is a guided tour with a guide from the area, and the least safe is wandering off the route with a phone in your hand. Check the current travel advice of your government before you go.
The city sits at roughly 1,500 metres, so it is mild all year, with daytime temperatures that hardly change. The rainier months are roughly April to May and October to November, while December to February and June to August are drier. Showers can come at any time, and open-air tours such as paragliding depend on the day’s wind and cloud.
The international airport, José María Córdova, is in Rionegro, roughly 35 km from the city centre, and the drive takes about 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. Olaya Herrera airport lies inside the city and handles domestic flights. Allow for the transfer when you book an early tour on the day of arrival or departure.
It is a matter of taste, and it is argued about in Medellín itself, because the violence of the 1980s and 1990s is within living memory. The tours differ: some centre on the victims and on how the city changed, others are built on the legend. Read the description to see which kind you are booking, and treat promises of access to private or demolished places with caution.
Three to five days cover the main bookable things: Comuna 13 and the city in half a day each, Guatapé in a full day, and one more of coffee, paragliding or food. Keep the long days apart so you do not book Guatapé and a coffee-town trip back to back, and leave an evening for El Poblado or Laureles.
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