Colombia · COMUNA 13 TOURS
Comuna 13 was among the most dangerous neighbourhoods in Medellín, and the outdoor escalators, the murals and the guides who grew up here are what came after. These 15 are compared on group size, how long they run, what they cost and who leads them.
Ride Medellín’s metro and cable car, trace Comuna 13’s graffiti stories, taste coffee and arepas, and enjoy a rooftop drink.
“This tour really made our trip! Amazing guide with lots of knowledge and history to share. The tour was visually stunning and an experience I would recommend! We had just one day to choose a tour and we were so pleased with Comuna 13 tour. Amazing!”
Explore Comuna 13 with local guides, street food, art, viewpoints, escalators, and rap or breakdance for $14 in three hours.
“Jorge is an spectacular guide who does his trade with passion and living experience highly recommended”
Explore Medellín’s Comuna 13 by metro, cable car, and bus, with local guides, vivid street art, city views, and stories of renewal.
“Perfect way to explore a part of the city that we probably wouldn’t go if it wasn’t in a tour! The history says a lot of this place, thanks to our guide for giving the information and the assurance for being there. Great experience, highly recommend it”
Explore Medellín’s Comuna 13, Botero Plaza, Pueblito Paisa, Metrocable, and Parques del Rio with a private local guide.
“Thank you for a wonderful Comuna 13 tour experience. Our guide Natalia was knowledgeable and friendly, and knows all the process of transformation of Comuna 13. We learned a lot about Colombian recent hystory and had a great time exploring the city. If travel is a University this tour is a required Sociology class.”
Explore Comuna 13 with a local guide, street art, breakdance, viewpoints, family snacks, galleries, and your own graffiti for $11.
“Nice spots with valuable information from a well-informed and cheerful tour guide. Thanks for the experience and the local delights.. and special remarks to Lucho, great job!”
Explore Comuna 13 with a local guide, street art, hidden alleys, dance, city views, ice cream, and a rooftop stop for $16.
“The tour was super interesting. Our guide was a true story teller. It made a great impact on us. If you want to go to Comuna 13, please take this tour.”
A thoughtful private Medellín tour linking Pablo Escobar sites with Comuna 13, local stories, street art, and Colombia’s hard-won renewal.
“Highly recommend this trip with Juan for our tour of Comuna 13. He was informative, with an incredible breadth of knowledge about Medellin, the history of Colombia and the impact of Escobar. He was attentive to our needs and patient with all our questions. Comuna 13 in particular is a really special place and incredible community with a vivid history. Being on a private tour made this even more special, with stops at a recommended grafitti galleries and brilliant local coffee shop. We felt safe for the entirety of the trip and in great hands with Juan. He also gave us some top restaurant recommendations too. Thank you so much!Read…”
Spend nine hours seeing Medellín landmarks, riding the Metro Cable, tasting local food, and exploring Comuna 13 with a Spanish-speaking guide.
“Excelente!!! Es un tour muy completo, se visitan los lugares emblemáticos de Medellín, se conoce bastante, dan reseñas con los detalles más importantes para conocer la historia de cada lugar. El tiempo de permanencia en cada una de las paradas me parece adecuado, suficiente. El guía Steven fue súper amable, EXCELENTE!!, logra generar un ambiente super ameno y cordial, es súper atento, dispuesto a aclarar todas las dudas sobre medellin, como funciona, a donde ir si uno necesita algo específico y maneja muy bien los tiempos de cada parada del Tour. La Chiva que nos transportó en el recorrido super bien, buenisima musica tradicional colombiana. Tour 100% recomemdado.”
Explore Medellín through Comuna 13 murals, local stories, cable-car views, and a mango ice pop on a private five-hour tour.
“Easily one of the best tour experiences we had in Medellín. Our guide was outstanding - warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the story of Comuna 13. Walking through the neighbourhood where he grew up gave the tour an authentic and personal feel. His insight and honesty made the history come alive. We left feeling informed, welcomed, and inspired. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough. A brilliant guide and a brilliant person.”
Review of Medellín’s Comuna 13 tour, with street art, local stories, electric stairs, graffiti, dancing, ice cream, and city views.
“Visiting Commune 13 was much more than just a tour... it was a transformative experience. From the first sights to the latest colors of urban art, everything has life, history and soul. The guide was simply wonderful: attentive, friendly and with an energy that makes you feel at home. He shared the history of the community with so much heart that every word remained engraved. In addition, he gave us some delicious ice cream and took us to know the local businesses, where you feel the strength and hope of the neighborhood. The moment of graffitiing the wall was unforgettable: leaving my stroke between so many colors was almost like…”
Explore Medellín’s Pablo Escobar sites and Comuna 13 with a private guide, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a four-hour route.
“The experience was great. Camilo was a good tour guide. He was informative and he was eager to show me places.”
Explore Medellín’s Comuna 13 by cable car and on foot with a private guide, learning its past, murals, community life, and remarkable renewal.
“Our Tour Guide, Juan Carlos was very professional, informative, and fun. We Highly recommend this tour. Beautiful scenery throughout the tour!!”
Review of Medellín’s private Comuna 13, cable car, and Botero tour, with practical details on sights, guides, price, access, and value.
“Great experience, the guide was extraordinary and allowed us to enter the Museum of Antioquia and see the art work of Fernando Botero on the date he passed. That definitely was the highlight of the trip for us. The guide is super knowledgeable and engage with us. She brought us to the greatest sport of the Comuna to see the most inspiring art work.”
Explore Comuna 13 in Medellín with a private guide, hotel pickup, local art, neighborhood views, and a clear look at the area’s transformation.
“We had such a great time exploring Comuna 13 with our tour guide, Ray. He picked us up from our hotel and told us about the history of Medellin on our way to Comuna 13. As we walked around the neighborhood, Ray told us about the history and pointed out interesting artwork and view points. He even introduced us to a local artist and toured us through his gallery. This tour was our favorite thing we did in Medellin!”
Review of Medellín’s private Comuna 13 tour, with cable-car views, electric escalators, street art, local guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“Our tour with Juan Carlos was a wonderful addition to our trip, from pick up to drop off Juan Carlos took care of all of our needs and told us all about the incredible history of Comuna 13! I would absoutlely recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience communa 13 in a real way and seeing the large area that C13 covers. Taste the delicious treats, see the arts and culture, the real community and the aerial view from the cable car”
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