Comuna 13 History and Graffiti Tour with Cable Car

4.6 (11 reviews) Medellín, Colombia
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

The tour starts and ends at Poblado metro station, and our groups are small so you will be comfortable.

Included: transportation tickets, an ice cream, and a beer. There is a lot to see at the Comuna 13, so 4 hours are perfect to explore amazing spots ;)

After taking the metro, you will enjoy riding the metro cable to visit a spectacular viewpoint. Then you will take a bus to the graffiti neighborhood, from where the walking tour will begin. You will be amazed by all kinds of art expressions, such as graffiti, oil paintings, handicrafts, graffiti printed clothes, and dance shows.

You will see spectacular graffiti, which are painted by local artists. The guide will explain the meaning of the main graffiti and answer any questions you may have.

You will also enjoy street performances such as break dance, rap, or trova (traditional musical genre).

Finally, the guide will take you to a bar with the best viewpoint of Comuna 13 and a big part of Medellin.

Options

Tour en inglés 2pm
Tour en español 2pm
Tour en español 9am
Tour en inglés 9am

What's included

  • Metro, cable car, and bus tickets
  • Soda or water

What to expect

  1. Comuna 13
    3h
    Columna 13 went from being the most dangerous neighborhood in Colombia to a bustling art district. Here you will enjoy multiple expressions of art such as graffiti, street dance shows, paintings and handicrafts; this is the most authentic neighborhood in all our country!
  2. 1h
    At the meeting point you will take the metro and then the metro cable to reach the viewpoint of the Juan XXIII station, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of the city and the entire Comuna 13. In this place the guide will explain the social context of Colombia to understand the specific history of Comuna 13.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Poblado Metro station CALLE 10, north entrance steps from the ticket booth, the guide will be next to the painting of the virgin Mary.

End point

Poblado Metro station CALLE 10, north entrance steps from the ticket booth, the guide will be next to the painting of the virgin Mary.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • infant seats and strollers are not allowed since we use public transportation, parents should bring only baby bags
  • Not recommended for people with mobility problems.
  • If you bring children under 4 years old, please bring a baby bag, infant seats and strollers are not allowed since we use public transportation.
  • Pets are not allowed

Cancellation policy

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

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