Top Medellín Street Art Tour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Medellín Like Never Before – Culture, Art & Transformation This is more than a tour – it’s an immersive journey into the soul of Medellín. We go beyond the usual stops to give you a truly authentic experience: Personalized Guidance – Passionate local guides share stories and insights you won’t find online. Comuna 13 Experience – Walk the famous escalators, explore powerful street art, and meet local artists. Panoramic Views – Ride the Metrocables for stunning views of the city and unique photo opportunities. Live Culture – Enjoy the rhythm of Medellín with vibrant Breakdance and Rap performances. This isn’t just sightseeing – it’s a deep connection with Medellín’s resilience, creativity, and people. Book now and take home memories that last a lifetime!

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.

What makes our tour different? This is not a typical tour—it’s a real story told by the people who lived it. We are not guides who studied Comuna 13. We were born and raised here. We experienced its past and witnessed its transformation firsthand. What we share with you isn’t a script—it’s our own story. As you walk through the neighborhood, you won’t just see graffiti or escalators—you’ll understand what they truly represent. Every mural, every corner, and every story has a deeper meaning that only locals can reveal. But we go even further. Beyond the main spots, you’ll connect with local artists, explore community projects, and experience the energy that turned Comuna 13 into one of the most powerful symbols of transformation in Medellín. If you’re looking for something real, authentic, and unforgettable… this is the experience you’ve been searching for.

Don’t just visit Commune 13 – experience its transformation. Explore with a local its history, graffiti, escalators, culture and flavors in a small group of up to 14 travelers. During the tour complete your own Transformation Card collecting 5 values that tell the story of the neighborhood: Hope, Art, Community, Resilience and Future. Afterwards, we continue to Commune 13 and visit the Mirador La Pacha Mama, with entrance included, to enjoy a panoramic view of Medellin and take photographs. Plus, receive your free GoTouristPass, with benefits to continue discovering Medellin after the tour. An experience that combines history, culture, interaction and panoramic views in one tour.

Unfamiliar areas can be daunting to tackle alone, but this walking tour offers an insider’s perspective on one of Medellin’s most historically and culturally rich neighborhoods, Comuna 13. Explore with confidence as your guide shows you street art you'd struggle to find on your own, and sample local foods, including empanadas and mango ice cream. Finish by riding escalators to a mountain-top viewpoint to admire views across the whole city.

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 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.

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.

If you’re visiting Medellin for the first time, get a comprehensive introduction to the City of Eternal Spring on a private tour that covers Comuna 13—formerly one of the world’s most dangerous neighborhoods, which has undergone a radical transformation. This private tour includes hotel pickup, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience with the undivided attention of your guide.

This tour has a bilingual guide who will accompany and assist travelers throughout the tour. We start at the pick-up point chosen by the traveler (hotel or Airbnb) from there we go to our first stop, the Medellin cable car or metrocable where we can admire the beauty of the city from above. Then we will walk through the transformation neighborhood (comuna 13) where travelers will be able to share with some of the local characters and artists, making this an unforgettable experience. a beautiful place to take lots of photos of its colorful houses and street art along the way and also to enjoy the best coffee and delicious artisanal ice cream famous in this area of the city and most importantly we will get to know all the details behind the transformation of a neighborhood that is an example of coexistence, full of good energy, music and lots of color.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.