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Learn about Pablo Escobar from his direct family members on this tour of his former penthouse. Get up close and personal and learn about his rise to power and the facts and myths about his treasures, and hear personal family anecdotes. His relatives will answer questions as well. You'll be able to grab coffee and snacks before heading to the house.

Bogota's La Candelaria neighborhood is known for its colorful mural and graffiti. On this private tour, you'll have a professional guide on hand to show you some the neighborhood's most impressive examples of street art and explain to you their significance. For added convenience, round-trip transportation from your hotel or the airport is included.

Explore Buenos Aires and capture its best angles on this private photography tour of the city. Your guide will take you to some of the most iconic places and neighborhoods, and also get off the beaten track. Your photographer will take several photos of you, based on what you’re interested in. Within a week of the tour, you’ll receive 10 high quality images emailed to you.

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world. Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will discover what day to day is like at Downtown Medellin, where approximately 1'200.000 people move daily. We will start our trip using the public transportation, first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us to some of the communities in the hills. At the Comuna 13, we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in Medellin, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will understand the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced.

Pablo Escobar had a dramatic impact on Medellin during the late 1980s. On this small-group tour, get insight into the life and effects of Don Pablo from the locals who witnessed his reign firsthand. Visit landmarks from his life—his childhood neighborhood, private prison, final hideout, and cemetery, and get insider information from your guide. Plus, unlike other similar tours, this excursion includes a visit to one of Escobar’s former mansions on Guatapé Lake.

Meet the Barranco district, considered the artistic and bohemian district of Lima, starts from street art and its perfect locations to take the best photos.

Medellín is known for its flourishing street art scene—see it first hand on a 3-hour tour. Your bilingual guide will take you to view some of the city's best street art and graffiti while sharing stories about local artists along the way. Learn how Medellín has transformed into one of South America's coolest cities, and visit Comuna 13, a now-hip neighborhood that was once Medellín's most dangerous. Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle en route.

Dive deep into Medellin’s present-day art and culture on a private half-day tour of Comuna 13. This excursion is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond the typical tourist itinerary and immersive themselves in everyday life. After a visit to Plaza Botero, follow your guide to Comuna 13. There, you’ll explore kaleidoscopic murals, ride the electric escalators, and take a cable car to a spectacular viewpoint.

Delve deeper into the contemporary culture of Medellín than you would alone on a private tour that focuses on street art and food. Cross popular attractions off your sightseeing list and then ride the aerial tram to the hillside neighborhood of San Javier for a walking tour of local street art that expresses the neighborhood’s identity.

Explore Bogota’s street art scene on this private guided tour with a local. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit sites like La Candelaria, Parque de los Periodistas, Chorro de Quevado, and 26th Avenue. Learn about the imagery from an informative guide and capture memorable photos of murals, graffiti, and other types of creative street art.

Discover São Paulo’s street art with a private guide to discuss the lifestyle, motivations, and techniques of the artists. Head off the beaten path to find graffiti and murals in the alleys of Vila Madalena, Paulista Avenue, and historical downtown. Panoramic sightseeing is included aboard a private vehicle while your guide explains the origins of this underground global phenomenon.

Learn about how Medellin went from one of the world’s most dangerous places to Colombia’s favorite city on a private tour of Comuna 13—a neighborhood that’s undergone the most radical transformation. You’ll enjoy the chance to ask your guide unlimited questions as you visit street art murals and overcome the language barrier during meetings with local residents.

Have your Cartagena adventure captured in high-definition on a small-group walking tour. As you explore the city’s highlights and hidden corners, your guide will take pictures of you against the most photogenic landmarks. Highlights and backdrops include Plaza de la Trinidad, Barrio Getsemani, Torre del Reloj, and the Cathedral of Cartagena. This experience allows you to soak in the city’s magic without being stuck behind a camera lens.

Feast your senses on all aspects of Medellin during a sightseeing tour that includes fruit tasting at a local market. Ideal if you’re visiting for the first time, this tour covers top attractions such as Comuna 13 and Plaza Botero, and helps you overcome the language barrier with the help of your Spanish-speaking guide.

Discover Buenos Aires’ growing urban art scene as you explore the Palermo neighborhood on a guided walking tour. Learn how local street artists have expressed their culture and creativity as you view several different graffiti artworks, then stop to enjoy a wine tasting at a local bar. Sip four distinct Argentine wines, including Malbec, Torrontes, and Pinot Noir, accompanied by a selection of picada – tapas-style meats, cheeses, and olives.

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and Caribbean flair of Cartagena on a 3-hour historical tour of the city. Visit all of Cartagena’s significant sites and UNESCO World Heritage-listed structures accompanied by a knowledgeable guide; absorb the sacred ambiance of San Pedro Claver Church; and gain insight in to the colorful culture of the Colombian area.

Learn about Medellin’s turbulent history through the medium of street art on a tour of Comuna 13, a neighborhood that’s undergone a radical transformation. Before you discover the colorful murals of the area, you’ll sample different varieties of exotic fruit, take a cable car to the hills, and ride an electric escalator to an elevated vantage point. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

Get a glimpse into the local street art scene in Rio de Janeiro during this small-group arts and culture walking tour. Follow your local guide around Copacabana, stopping to view popular works of art in unlikely places like a hidden passageway, a cemetery, and murals outside a tunnel. Learn about the local arts scene and the cultural impact it has on the city through your guide's informative, engaging commentary.

The historic small town of Embu, located just outside São Paulo, is nicknamed the Brazilian City of Art thanks to its diverse galleries, studios, and street art. If you’re an art enthusiast, this private tour gives you the chance to explore an art scene more diverse than just about anywhere else in Brazil and take home unique pieces of original Brazilian art.

Celebrate Medellin’s creative culture on this half-day private sightseeing tour focusing on the city’s burgeoning graffiti and art scene. Explore the work of artist Fernando Botero by visiting his 23 sculptures in Botero Plaza, and admire the colorful artwork of the muralists in Medellin’s ‘Comuna 13’ neighborhood. You’ll also take a walking tour of the city’s historic downtown and enjoy a scenic cable car ride.

Get to know the historic center of Quito in just a few short hours on this walking tour. See many of the highlights of the city, including Independence Square, San Agustin Church, the catacombs, the change of the presidential guard (Mondays only) and much more. A bilingual guide (speaking English and Spanish) ensures you can ask questions and understand the historical sights you are encountering.

Learn all about the rise and fall of the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during a themed tour in Medellín. Visit the infamous character’s final resting place, see the lavish high-rise complex where Escobar once rubbed shoulders with Colombia’s elite, and learn about the mysterious circumstances of December 1993, when Escobar met his end, with plenty of add-on packages available.

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Discover Commune 13 like never before. We pick you up from your hotel in private vehicles, starting a journey that goes beyond the touristic. Accompanied by local bilingual guides with a deep cultural and global understanding, you will live an enriching and close experience. Our tour includes a metrocable journey, where we will tell you the inspiring story of transformation of the community. Upon reaching the escalators, you will be greeted with smiles and greetings from residents, thanks to the genuine relationships we have cultivated in the area. Enjoy art shows, explore local art galleries and sample artisan fruits and shoulders. We differentiate ourselves by our flexibility and attention to detail, adapting to your interests so that every moment is unforgettable. Our commitment is to offer you an authentic, safe and deeply human experience. Book now and be part of this story of resilience and art that defines Commune 13!