Graffiti, history and taste : a journey through the commune 13

5.0 (88 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Discover Medellín's Comuna 13 in an exciting tour that will immerse you in its history, art and culture. Join a group of expert local guides and explore the colorful streets lined with murals, graffiti, and artistic expressions that characterize this area. On this tour, visitors will be able to appreciate the transformation that Comuna 13 has undergone, overcoming its dark past and becoming a symbol of resilience and hope in Medellín.

The guides will lead you through streets full of expressive art, such as murals and oil paintings. During the tour, visitors will learn the meaning of the graffiti created by local artists and enjoy the best views of Medellín.

The guides will narrate captivating stories that show the transformation and resistance of this community. Finally, learn to make a graffiti and create your own design, send a message to your family, friends or your home country. You can not miss this experience.

Options

English

spray paint

Spanish

make your own graffiti

What's included

  • Aerosol sprays
  • do your first graffiti
  • Local guide
  • street dance show
  • Art Galeries
  • Typical ice cream of Comuna 13
  • Murals and Graffiti
  • Interactive activity with prizes
  • History of Commune 13

What to expect

  1. 2h
    Enjoy the street art of the commune through murals, graffiti, dances and beautiful views. On the tour, you will visit local art galleries where you will be able to see the transformation of Comuna 13 and its great resilience. Each of the places you will visit will tell you a story on its walls, in its alleys you will be able to see the secrets that the past hides. Finally, at the viewpoint of the commune and accompanied by its beautiful views of Medellín, you will have the opportunity to leave your own mark in the form of graffiti and you will be able to appreciate the change in the city where violence predominated and the only language spoken was Spanish. of the war and which is now a cultural space full of dreams and hopes.
  2. Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
    1h
    On the escalators, the only public escalators in South America, you will enjoy many colors and learn the history of the construction of the stairs.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be located on the second floor of the house that has the sign "Gallery Foundation" Our guides will be waiting for you and welcome you

End point

We will be located on the second floor of the house that has the sign "Gallery Foundation" Our guides will be waiting for you and welcome you

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobile disabilities

Cancellation policy

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

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5.0 (88)

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