Medellín: Comuna 13 with Local Guide, Snacks, and Create Your Graffiti
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Medellín, Colombia
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Opt for a tour that focuses on the creative street art of Comuna 13
- Learn about an area that was dangerous in the past and that you will not find in any travel guide
- Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 15 people
- Choose from several start times the one that best suits your schedule
What's Included
- SnacksYou will have the opportunity to try typical gastronomy of Medellin by enjoying delicious empanadas and a mango ice cream with lemon and salt typical of the 13 commune
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cra. 108 #38-12, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
The meeting point is in the store called MEMORIES TRAVELERS. Your guide will be there waiting 15 minutes before the tour begins.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Tour Comuna 13 | Graffitour, Guía Graffiti Tour (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Fun, interesting, and delicious - Mateo answered all our questions and gave us his personal story and perspective!
Mateo was the perfect tour guide. Very informative, patient, and friendly. I highly recommend booking him as your tour guide. He explained the history of Comuna 13 perfectly and allowed us to try our first graffiti experience. Will recommend to friends and family.
Place had a sick call. Then they tried to reschedule. I showed up then they said I had to pay again. Was relieving messages from like 4 different people with where to go. Anyways got double charged and im disputing. Very unprofessional.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Marcus you agree to reschedule for the 4:30 tour, the guide texted you different times to pick u up and start the tour but you decided to pay a different company to do the tour, we could not do anything else for you
This was a great way to see the Comuna 13. It is nice to go with someone who is very familiar with the area and can show you all of the different elements. It was also great to get a lot of information about the history of the comuna.
The Tour was excellent. Very informative. Learnt a lot. Tour guide had good English and was pleasant.
Such an amazing experience. Our outdoor guide was super knowledgeable! Fun, exciting and engaging. He traveled with our three kids age of 6, 14 and 16. Would highly recommend! We had to listen to at first because of the kids. But they loved every single bit of this excision! Definitely makes sure appreciate communa 13 and it’s history a lot more! Do not miss this excursion
Amazing experience the guide was welcoming, informative, and I’d recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit Comuna 13.
We messaged the tour guide at 4pm to say we’d be 4 minutes late, there was unexpected traffic in Medellin. We received no response. So we showed up (again just 4 minutes late) and it was absolute chaos at the coffee shop. Everyone told us that no one was our tour guide and that maybe they would be on their way soon. 4:45 rolls around and no one was there. Another guide from a different company finally found us and paired us with a different guide that was great - I requested a refund from this company because they never communicated once even to this day - but they rejected the refund. So we paid $24 for absolutely nothing. Not worth it. Find a different company.
Lucho was great, great personality, a lot of humor. He educated us on the history of the Comuna 13 history before the tour. We had great snacks, empanadas (vegan) and sweet treat. He gave us time to walk alone and meet back at a certain time for those who wanted to wander off. I took my 4 yo and he was perfectly fine as the snacks really set the tone for him lol. There is a very decent amount of walking as well, so dress appropriately.
It was a great experience! I would recommend this tour. It is a great experience and a great value!!
Lucho was super nice and funny. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed his company. The tour was educational and he happily answered all of our questions.
I showed up at designated meeting point early. There was another group there and i showed them my reservation and they told me they knew this guy amd he is not here yet but confirmed i was in the righr spot. I tried contacting via viator app no reply. I even called the tour company's number, no answer. The other group leader gave me the gentleman's whatsapp #, he eventually replied and said the group left. I believe this was a lie as two different people confirmed they did not see tour group today. Plus i was there early and did not see anyone. I have a feeling i may have been the only participant and the manager felt it easier not to show up then give one person a tour.
Loved learning about la comuna 13 today my tour guy Lucho was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and very popular lol
The tour was great!! We went at a relaxed pace, lots of great information, and an excellent guide! Lucho took us to many viewpoints without the crowds, gave us an opportunity for relaxation and shopping, and we did not just have one snack we had three!! Lucho was probably my favorite part of the tour. He is well known in the neighborhood, great personality, and captures the spirit and pride of being a Colombian. We were also late due to traffic and Lucho waited for us, communicated our meeting point, and made us feel so relaxed when we arrived. We are so happy with this experience and would recommend this tour to anyone!
The guide was very knowledgeable about Comuna 13 and made sure we explore the most popular places in this comuna. It is totally worrh the visit
It was a really fun excursion! I am so glad we booked this tour! Lucho our tour guide was very nice and friendly. We got different snacks homemade from locals. Thank you so much for all of the insights. Way better than going on your own.
This is a very authentic tour of the area with a true local of the neighborhood. He walks you through a variety of spots, giving general history and includes a lot of personal anecdotes that really add a lot of meaning to the stories told. Would very much recommend this tour for anyone looking for a small group experience in comuna 13!
We had an amazing experience on the Comuna 13 graffiti tour. Daniel was our guide and he was absolutely fantastic — his English was excellent, he was extremely knowledgeable, and you could tell how passionate he is about sharing the history and culture of the area.
The tour started with a formal introduction and Colombia’s maracumango ice cream, which was such a fun and thoughtful touch. Throughout the tour, Daniel explained the significance behind the graffiti, took us to incredible mural spots and beautiful miradores, and made the entire experience feel meaningful and engaging. We also stopped to eat empanadas, which made it even better.
What made this tour even more special is knowing that the profits go toward an amazing organization that supports the community’s youth. From start to finish, everything felt safe, well-organized, and enjoyable. Pickup and drop-off were in safe zones, which will make tourists feel very comfortable.
If you’re visiting Medellín, I highly recommend this tour — you’ll be in great hands and have a truly memorable experience.
One of the best tour this year. Esteban was amazing sharing the history of Comuna 13, its past present and the future expectations of the community. He was professional, caring deeply about this community since he was born and raised there.
Estaban was a fantastic tour guide. He was personable, knowledgeable, and patient. The snacks were tasty and we had a great time. Thank you so much for sharing and showing us your home ! We learned so much and enjoyed every minute.
Great and safe way to get to know the famous, colorful Comuna 13 neighborhood of Medellin along with some of its history. Ask for Mateo
Amazing experience. Luis did a great job explaining the history and significance of each point along the way. Thank you!
Unfortunately, this experience was a letdown. The host rescheduled our original booking at the last minute, citing bad weather—but the day turned out to be absolutely beautiful. When we agreed to the new date, we showed up as planned, but the host never did. No communication, no explanation. Really disappointing, especially after rearranging our plans twice. Complete waste of time and money. Scam!!
Highly recommend this tour! Our guide Lucho was funny and very knowledgeable. It was so helpful to have a local guide us around the area (could get very confusing if you're on your own) and share some of the important history of Comuna 13. Also, the empanadas were delicious, as was the paleta-type sweet treat.
Really interesting walk around the Comuna area with history and street art information. Very informative 👏🏻
Luis was knowledgeable, his speaking was clear, he could answer many questions and had a good sense of humor- highly recommend him!
Luis was a fantastic tour guide and we absolutely loved our tour, we'd highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Terrific experience learning about the history and development of Comuna 13. Lucho is an absolutely terrific guide. Highly recommend.
This place was amazing, the joy, the hustle, the food and the structure of this place was just beautiful. All the arts and the story behind this place is incredible. I would definitely recommend you do this in the afternoon for a way better experience. Thank you Diego for an amazing experience.
Lucho was very knowledgeable about the area. It’s a great place to come and spend the day, a real feast for the eyes.
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