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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour is a decision not to think twice. In this 5-hour tour, you will understand a big portion on how war was in Medellín due to narcotraffic and how art and social work had a great positive impact on the whole community. Get a local perspective and understand how great art can overcome negative labels such as vandalism. The most spectacular graffiti and history behind them are awaiting for you. Don’t miss it.
● A personalized tour around San Javier neighborhood and Comuna 13
● Historical landmarks about war and transformation of the zone
● Getting to see outstanding street art while the guide shares insight into the murals you might miss on your own
● An authentic travel experience immerses you in the local culture
What's included
All Risk Insurance
Gran Colombia Tours Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch
What to expect
Pass by
First of all, the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and he will take you to the comuna 13 to the famous graffities. Along this trip the bilingual local guide will talk to you about metro system, its history and how commuting in Medellín is.
Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
30m
Once there, you will walk along the brick made houses and San Javier neighborhood, understanding the war that terrified its families due to narcotraffic and guerrillas and how this, combined with poverty, made it one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Latin America in the past.
Comuna13
3h · Admission ticket included
As the tour gets immersed in the graffiti area, you will get to listen to the history on how a kind of art which started like action of vandalism, even punished with jail, grew into the most iconic features of this comuna. As well as getting an idea on how the neighborhood was and how it is nowadays. After going over the graffiti in depth, you would finish the tour by coming back using metro and remembering that art opens frontiers when nobody else could.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Medellin city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at José María Córdova International Airport.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
