Top Medellín Arts & Design

Discover the powerful story of Medellín’s transformation through a real-life walking tour in Comuna 13 — one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Walk vibrant streets filled with breathtaking graffiti, community art, escalators, and local performers. Learn how this once-dangerous area became a global symbol of hope through resilience, art, and youth leadership. Your bilingual local guide will share true stories from the community while you ride the cable car for a panoramic view of the city. You’ll also enjoy a traditional snack — either a mango-ice treat or a handmade empanada. Ideal for travelers who want to go beyond tourist clichés and connect with the real Medellín. – 3-hour guided experience – Includes cable car ride and snack – Group limited to 10 for a local vibe – Real stories, powerful murals, and unforgettable views

Much has been said about Medellín's turbulent history and its notorious Comuna 13 neighborhood, but this private tour offers insights beyond the sensationalism. As your guide takes you walking through streets that were once declared the world's most dangerous, see with your own eyes how Comuna 13 has transformed into the colorful, vibrant neighborhood it is today.

Get a unique take on Medellin’s turbulent past on a walking tour of Comuna 13 that includes a ride on the Metrocable. Delve deeper into the meaning behind the street art than you would on your own and navigate the neighborhood with ease, without having to keep checking your phone for directions.

Explore Medellin at your own pace on a private tour that covers top city attractions such as Comuna 13, home to the famous escalators and politically-charged street art. You stay cool and relaxed as you travel in air-conditioned comfort, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide, who’ll offer cultural and historical information that you’re not likely to find in the guide book.

Discover Comuna 13 with the help of local guides who were born and grew up in this territory. In this private tour, you will learn about its history and transformation through its streets, murals, galleries, and escalators, while we share stories that go beyond the photographs. We will travel by public transport with the community, try an artisanal ice cream, and get to know Comuna 13 from the experience of those who live there.

Enhance your experience of Medellin on a private tour that allows you to explore the City of Eternal Spring at a pace that suits you. With your private guide, devise an itinerary that includes only the sights you wish to see. Choose to visit Pueblito Paisa, a miniature replica of a typical Colombian village, and admire the disproportionate sculptures in Plaza Botero.

Comuna 13 was once a dangerous neighbourhood where few tourists dared to step foot. Nowadays, it’s the place to go to see first hand how this underdog of a city has been revitalized into one of South America’s cultural hubs. Ride the Medellin MetroCable for fabulous aerial views of the city tour the city’s vibrant street art and stop by street markets to try authentic local fare and peruse handmade arts and crafts.

Immerse yourself in the true essence of El Poblado with our tour! Do you want to know El Poblado beyond stereotypes? Join our shared tour and discover a neighborhood full of life, history and contrasts! Along with an authentic local guide, you will explore hidden corners, learn about the history of the neighborhood and live a unique experience.

Learn about the transformation of Medellín, from its troubled past to the vibrant city it is today. This tour will take you through commune 13, up the urban escalators. Our bilingual, knowledgeable guides will teach you all about the history of the area and the graffiti art that is all around. See a side of Medellín you’ve never seen before!

Delve into Medellin’s rich cultural heritage on a half-day tour of the city’s best museums. Learn about Medellin’s radical transformation—from a perilously dangerous city to a thriving metropolis—and visit the San Pedro Cemetery Museum and the Museum of Antioquia. Head straight to the museum highlights and learn much more than by looking at the info panels alone.

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.

See a different side of Medellín, away from the tourist crowds, on this 3-hour trip following the innovative urban escalator of Comuna 13. This one-time hillside slum has been revitalized in recent years by a massive influx of money and innovative new building projects that will redefine how you think about poverty. You’ll enjoy beautiful views of Medellín from above at San Javier, then explore Comuna 13, a formerly rough area that’s been transformed by social and government building projects like its new electric escalator. Your Comuna 13 visit also includes round-trip hotel transport, a driver-guide and all entrance fees.

Experience the real Comuna 13 with a local guide who grew up in the area and knows its true story beyond the surface. This is not just a graffiti tour it’s a cultural journey through history, transformation, and community. We take you off the typical tourist path to show you hidden spots, meaningful street art, and the stories behind each mural. You’ll learn how Comuna 13 evolved from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods into one of the most vibrant and inspiring places in Medellín. What makes us different? We keep our groups personal, our storytelling authentic, and our experience full of local flavor. During the tour, you’ll enjoy a traditional snack and refreshing mango ice cream a small but delicious way to connect with the neighborhood’s everyday life. By the end, you won’t just have great photos you’ll leave with a deeper understanding, real connections, and a memorable experience that feels truly local.

On this tour you will have the opportunity to do two tours in one, there are two different stories, you will learn about the transformation of Medellin, we will visit several points in the city, at each point we will explain its data and history in detail, it is a very complete tour and with the best attention so that you enjoy this experience

The San Javier and Comuna 13 neighborhoods were once some of the most dangerous places in the world. Today, the enclave has undergone a radical transportation and is more renowned for its vibrant street art and strong sense of community. Get the inside scoop on the area on a private tour that lets you explore at a pace suited to you and your party.

See how one of Medellin’s most dangerous areas has been transformed by artwork on a tour of Comuna 13, downtown Medellin, and Pueblito Paisa that includes a ride on Medellin cable cars. From open-air sculptures by Botero to street painting and graffiti, this tour explores the city’s creative side; while navigating the city’s public transit can be time-consuming, round-trip transport from your hotel gets you straight to exploring.

This activity offers a complete experience in Medellín’s Comuna 13, with professional staff accompanying you throughout the entire tour. We operate our own fleet of vehicles in excellent condition, including hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring comfort and punctuality at every stage of the experience. The tour is led by expert local guides and includes the option to join an interactive graffiti workshop, providing direct contact with the neighborhood’s urban culture. During the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to design and paint your own cap to take home as a unique souvenir. Everything is carefully designed to provide travelers with an authentic, safe, and well-organized experience from beginning to end.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant transformation of Commune 13 into a shared tour that will take you through its colorful streets and allow you to get a first-hand look at the history of resilience and urban art that has characterized this neighborhood. Like a private walking tour, this tour offers you a more authentic and personal experience, but with the advantage of sharing it with other travelers passionate about knowing the city. This tour gives you the opportunity to thoroughly explore Commune 13, beyond stereotypes. You will learn the story of how this neighborhood has overcome challenges and become a global reference for urban art and social transformation. You will interact with local guides who will tell you personal stories and give you an authentic view of life in the commune. Finally you will enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the Metrocable de La Aurora

In recent years, Medellin has undergone a radical transformation from world’s most dangerous city to a thriving metropolis. Get an insider’s account of the city’s social revolution on a private sightseeing tour that focuses on Comuna 13 and La Paz—two neighborhoods that have metamorphosed most dramatically. A private guide means you’ll receive undivided attention and have the chance to customize your itinerary according to personal preferences.

Travel in comfort to El Peñol from Medellín on this private tour that includes transportation in a new air-conditioned vehicle. Get a personalized experience on a fully narrated tour that can be catered to your interests regarding the history and culture of the region.

The Grafiti Tour in Medellin - Commune 13 is a historical, cultural and artistic tour that will take you to know the transformation of one of the most iconic neighborhoods of the city. Guided by local artists and connoisseurs of the history of the place, you will discover how the Hip Hop movement and urban art have turned Commune 13 into an international benchmark for social innovation and urban regeneration.

With Transporte y Turismo del Aje explore one of Colombia’s most colorful and charming destinations with this full tour to Guatapé from Medellín. Whether in shared or private mode (on 40-passenger buses, the Guia speaking Spanish and English), this tour offers you a unique cultural, historical and scenic experience, ideal for travelers who want to know the best of the Antioquian East without worries. Pick-up points for shared tour: Populated station Parque El Poblado Stadium Station Centre area Hotel 47 Medellin Street Northern Terminal Zamora bomb For private tours, pick-up can be done directly from your hotel within the urban area of Medellin, at no additional cost (depending on location). Tour Schedule: Daily departures from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM approx. This tour is perfect for those who want an unforgettable experience, without rush and with the best attention from the first moment.

There is no other place like Comuna 13, it captures how a transformation is possible by connecting communities. In this tour we will take in amazing views over Medellin, see unique street art graffiti and street rap.

With miles of lush forests and backcountry trails, the countryside around Medellín offers an idyllic backdrop for a horseback riding adventure. This half-day ride is suitable for both complete beginners and experienced riders, and will take you to parts of the Andes mountain range that cars can't reach, with views over Rionegro and Llanogrande.