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See the street art of Medellin's Comuna 13 neighborhood with a local guide by booking this group tour. You'll learn about how the neighborhood transformed itself from one of the most dangerous spots in the city to a thriving tourist attraction as you walk through the area. You'll also check out all sorts of street art and get the chance to interact with local artists and snack vendors.

Opt for an intimate look at the creative culture of Comuna 13, formerly one of Medellín's most dangerous areas, during a small-group tour that takes you deeper into Colombia's heritage. You'll explore with a small group limited to 15 travelers to ensure you receive personalized attention from your guide, and you'll explore the area on foot, allowing you to spend more time admiring the vibrant street art.

Comuna 13 is currently the most visited site in all of Medellin and our company has the title of those qualified to make this tour. What does the tour include? - Local guide in Spanish or English, - Delicious Church Empanadas - Patacon with Hogao - Sausages - Mango ice cream with salt and lemon - Visit the neighborhood with the most graffiti in all of Medellin. (We will know the history behind many of these graffiti), - Visit the escalators of Comuna 13, - Visit an art gallery in Comuna 13, - Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 We will also go to a viewpoint where the entire city of Medellín is displayed, - Visit Independencia 2: this is another place full of graffiti and history, Learn about the history of the largest urban mass grave in the world, which is in Commune 13.

This tour does not glorify or promote crime, nor does it adopt the repressive stance of traditional institutions. Instead, we strive to deeply understand the causes, context, and consequences. Visit some of the places that shaped Escobar's life, learn about key anecdotes and historical moments, and understand the drug trafficking phenomenon objectively and neutrally, as if you were making a documentary. Our agency uses journalistic approaches and techniques. This tour allows you to analyze history and reflect on drug trafficking, violence, and corruption in Colombia. It employs an independent journalistic approach, free from media bias, censorship by authorities, or the personal feelings of those closest to the head of the Medellín Cartel. All locations visited on the tour are public and admission is free.

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 ready to discover Medellin like never before. On this private tour we mix street art, vibrant history and epic views, all with good vibe and zero rush. We take you to the most iconic places — yes, Commune 13, Plaza Botero and Pueblito Paisa are included — but what’s really special is how we live it: with cool guides, comfortable transportation, total flexibility and time to take the best photos (or a beer if you feel like it). This tour is perfect if you want to learn, laugh, be surprised and take not only photos, but stories worth telling.

Explore Medellin through the story of Pablo Escobar on a guided tour that reveals the most emblematic places of his life. Start at Parque de la Poblado and enjoy a local Colombian beer tasting as you explore the Escobar Family Museum, which houses an intriguing collection of personal items. Visit the roof where his death occurred and the Montesacro cemetery, where his remains rest and those of Griselda Blanco. It culminates in the Inflection Park, a tribute to the victims in the former center of his empire. - Includes tasting of local beer or water. - Visit to the Escobar Family Museum with historical objects (admission included). - Visit the Montesacro Gardens cemetery where you will see the tomb of Pablo Escobar and Griselda Blanco. He knows the roof where Pablo Escobar was shot down. - The guides are specialized and trained with the help of Pablo Escobar's family. -Culmination in the Inflection Park, former operations center.

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.

Discover the story behind the myth on a stunning tour of the most representative places linked to Pablo Escobar. Join us on this journey through time to learn how this character left an indelible mark on the history of Colombia. We will visit the neighborhoods where he operated, the sports courts he lit and built, and the emblematic Inflection Park, where the famous Monaco Building once stood. Then, we will head to Montesacro Cemetery, the final resting place of Escobar, his cousin and right hand man, along with other key characters of this turbulent time. Here, you can immerse yourself in the stories of those dark years that marked the country. We will finish in the cove house, now converted into the Pablo Escobar Museum, where you will have the option of exploring its interior or simply photographing this iconic house from the 80s. A tour full of history, reflection and real events that will allow you to understand beyond fiction.

This is not another Escobar selfie tour. This is a respecful tour with unique perspectives on the matter. Yes, we talk about him — but this experience goes far beyond. Beyond Escobar shifts the spotlight from the man to the system: from myth to context, from glorification to understanding. This walking tour explores the natural, historical and economic forces that shaped Medellín’s and Colombia's recent history — beginning with ancient traditions and tracing their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon with lasting social impact. Discover untold stories, gain fresh perspectives, and see how local events became part of a global narrative. Thought-provoking and deeply researched, Beyond Escobar is about history, economics, and the human cost of a complex chapter in Colombia’s past — without glorifying crime, and always keeping victims at the center.

Explore Pablo Escobar's legacy and Medellin's history of violence on this private tour with a local guide. Visit key sites related to Escobar's life, then immerse yourself in the vibrant street art of Comuna 13. Finally, experience a different perspective of the city with a ride on the Medellin cable metro.

Get a personalized look at some of Medellín’s top attractions during this private sightseeing tour. Explore the downtown area using a mix of car, walking, metro, and aerial cable cars, then ascend to Pueblito Paisa—a replica of a colonial Colombian town—where you enjoy panoramic city views.

The now vibrant neighborbood of Commune 13 used to be one of Medellin's most dangerous; this tour traces its transformation by giving you the inside scoop on its murals, street food and viewpoints. Explore on foot for a more immersive experience and discover parts of the area that you’d likely miss on your own.

From arepas to traditional drinks and tropical fruits, there’s so much to taste in Medellin that it’s hard to know where to start. Join a private guide for a Medellin food tour that tailors local flavors to your preferences; you’ll try a curated list of foods with a guide to help explain the backstory behind every bite.

Discover the vibrant charm of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellín. Explore its colorful streets and climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol for panoramic views of the lake-dotted landscape. Enjoy a scenic boat ride past Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela, visit a historic church in Marinilla, and stroll through the picturesque town of Zócalos. Please note: departure times may be adjusted slightly during holidays and high seasons.

Visit Colombia’s colorful, mural-filled Comuna 13 with a local guide on this small-group tour of the famous neighborhood. You'll get a bird's eye view of the area from aboard a cable car and have the chance to get down and check out the comuna's many colorful murals. You'll even get to sample some delicious local fruit.

Learn the true story of Pablo Escobar on a half-day, small group tour of Medellin and Comuna 13 that explores his early days, time in prison, dramatic escape, and death, as well as the impact of drug cartels on the local community. You'll hear stories from the years when drug cartels ruled the city, visit the grave sites of the Escobar family, and see the extraordinary recovery and street art of Comuna 13, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

Make your journey to or from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport smooth and stress-free with a private arrival or departure transfer. You'll be able to skip the hassle of long lines at the taxi rank and the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transport systems. And, you'll be picked up or dropped off directly at your accommodation, instead of having to wait for multiple other travelers to reach their destination.

Comuna 13 is one of the best-known areas in Medellin, and it draws in visitors with its electric escalators and abundance of street art. On this small-group tour, led by a local guide, you'll get familiar with the neighborhood and its story of transformation while you explore areas you might not be able to find on your own.

Exploring Medellin by bike means access to hidden back roads, quiet parks, and viewpoints, but local knowledge is essential for finding a safe and fun route through the city. Join a local guide for a Medellin bike tour that includes colorful neighborhoods, stops for drinks and snacks, and plenty of photo breaks along the way.

With its turbulent history, Comuna 13 is one of Medellin's most fascinating districts. This private tour helps you delve deeper into the history and culture than you could alone at a pace that suits you and your group. You'll decipher some of the famous street art, see the city from a fresh perspective at a viewpoint, and sample classic Colombian street food.

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.

Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian drug lord, had a colossal influence on Medellin’s culture and history. Delve deeper into Escobar’s infamous life on a private tour by air-conditioned vehicle. While you receive an unbiased account of Medellin's turbulent history, you visit significant sites such as the Los Olivos district and El Catedral Jail. Upgrade your experience and learn more about Escobar's life when you meet his family members.