Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Medellín, Colombia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Includes street food samples to keep you energized
- Get off the main tourist trail with a neighborhood tour
- Listen to your guide clearly through a speaker, if required
- Get your bearings as you explore in the company of a local
What's Included
- SnacksINCLUDES: Delicious Empanadas, Patacón with Hogao, Butifarras, Mango ice cream with salt and lemon
- Speaker, (In case the group is large, the guide will have a speaker to amplify your voice).
- It also includes: Getting to know the escalators, artistic shows, viewpoints, graffiti and more...
- Local guide: All our guides in Spanish or English are local
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cl. 38a #108-21, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
To get there: By taxi : Tell the taxi driver that you are going to the graffiti tour of Commune 13 - Barrio 20 de July. By Uber : Type this address in the Uber app: 38th Street #108 - 21 (We'll be in a coffee shop called Garden Coffee.) We'll wear a green shirt with your guide's name on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Cl. 38a #108-21
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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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Sarah_M, Jul 2026
Such a wonderful experience! Definitely would not have understood or appreciated Comuna 13 without Joe to lead the way! We had so much fun
Anonymous, Jul 2026
We had a great tour with Joe! He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the neighborhood and gave a pretty detailed overview of the history. We learned a lot about Medellín from this trip and it was definitely a highlight.
Ingrid_B, Jul 2026
Really enjoyed our tour with Kevin! The snacks and the views were very nice! I would recommend this tour.
AshokBharadwaj_V, Jul 2026
great experience and good food. i had fun and learnt a lot in this trip. I have respect for how people overcame
Emily_P, Jul 2026
Duvan was a delight. The tour was just the right combination of history, walking, food and epic views. The comuna is sensory overload, so would recommend booking a tour and saving time to amble around afterwards. Our 9 year old was fine with the steep inclines and we carried the smaller one. Both relished trying this hand at graffiti!
Elizabeth_R, Jul 2026
Kevin did an awesome job🙌🏼 he was very kind, patience, thoughtful and the way he explained us everything about the tour was really good. Definitely recommend it!
Michael_M, Jun 2026
Carlos was an amazing tour guide. He brought such passion and knowledge to the tour. I would highly recommend.
Bodie_W, Jun 2026
I hate leaving bad reviews, but this was not a great experience. I can’t recommend it. There were way too many people and it just felt like we were being pushed through gift shops. Our guide was great, but that’s about it.
Peter_D, Jun 2026
We had a very insightful and laid back experience with Carlos in a group of 12. He had amazing energy and explained the historical background of the district. We learned a lot, and tasted local street food along the way. I definitely recommend booking this trip if you are in Medellin.
Shemar_D, Jun 2026
Very educational tour. Learnt a lot about the neighborhood and the history. Love to see the social revolution of the area and people and how accommodating they all were. Food as good along with the street dance and rap session we had. Beautiful area!
Alan_C, Jun 2026
A must do whilst in Medellin. My recommendation is to do the 16:30 tour and watch the city lights come on after sunset.
If you are lucky, you’ll get Carols who is clearly a local. Great guy. Great charisma and I lost count how many people came up and greeted him and then us whilst we were walking. Awesome job.
Shannon_H, Jun 2026
Carlos made this tour amazing!! Lear king the history was so powerful! He truly is the best tour guide ever!
Francisco_C, Jun 2026
Amazing tour. Must do. Jorge was the absolute best. So knowledgeable. Him being from there made it that much better. He was phenomenal. Thank Jorge for such a great experience.
Caroline_C, Jun 2026
Best experience we had in Medellin! Culturally rich and a snap shot of the controversial history of Columbia in the 1980s-2000s. It’s a MUST do!!
Zackhary_F, Jun 2026
Kevin was great! We walked through Comuna 13 and saw many organized performances and local attractions.
Kristina_R, Jun 2026
What a great experience! This was the highlight of our trip. Know that you will be walking through the coffee bushes/field so wear pants and shoes that can get a little dirty on this day.
Zoe_D, Jun 2026
The communa was amazing and the food we tasted awesome. We did learn a bit about the place but my only downside is that I wish we had more stops to talk about the Communa in detail. However, I do recommend this tour
Angela_W, Jun 2026
Kevin was a great guide! Very informative while also being friendly and funny. He guided us through Comuna 13 with a lot of attention to detail.
Xavier_H, May 2026
The tour to Comuna 13 in Medellín was incredible. Kevin was an extremely patient, informative, and passionate guide who brought the community’s history to life in a very palpable way. It was inspiring to see the transformation and resilience of the people. We also loved the colorful artwork, dance, and cuisine that immersed us in the culture through all 5 senses. A worthwhile experience.
Qasim_B, May 2026
This was a great 3 hours spent. Carlos was very informative and gave a very personal history of Communa 13.
The food was an awesome bonus.
Wendy_C, May 2026
Fantastic! Kevin was an amazing guide. A must for anyone visiting Medellin. The art and the community are inspiring.
Laura_L, May 2026
The tour was interesting, but there were two things I wasn't prepared for/didn't like. 1) The tour group is very large and moving with such a large group through the small streets is difficult, and hearing the tour-guide can be difficult as well. 2) There were too many stops waiting for things that did not add to the experience.
Ania_K, May 2026
Excellent tour, very informational giving a window to the history and current reality of the migrants escaping rural poverty and settling on the mountains of Medellín.
Georgia_J, May 2026
Our tour guide Kevin was very knowledgeable and inclusive with the entire group. It was a very busy day being a Saturday and he managed to make it a personal experience for all of us and his English was excellent.
Shirley_L, May 2026
Alex was an awesome guide! Loved seeing how involved he is with the community. Enjoyed all the snacks along the way while learning about the history of Comuna 13 from a local perspective. Only wish we stopped a tad more to enjoy the street art.
AnnaMaria_V, May 2026
What an experience. Dejuan our tour guide was fabulous. His English was amazing and he was so enthusiastic about showing us Comuna13.
Cindy_C, May 2026
Great knowledgeable guide who took time to answer all our questions. Very vibrant area. I especially enjoyed the street food and rap demonstration. There are lots of stairs and uphill/downhill walking, so be sure to wear appropriate shoes.
Romario_B, May 2026
The Graffiti Tour in Comuna 13 was one of the best experiences I had in Medellín. What makes it special is that it’s not just about seeing street art — it’s about understanding the history, resilience, and transformation of the community.
The guides were passionate, knowledgeable, and deeply connected to the area. They explained the meaning behind the murals and shared stories about how Comuna 13 went from one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Colombia to one of the city’s biggest cultural symbols. Hearing that directly from locals gave the tour a level of authenticity you can’t get from reading online.
The artwork itself was incredible — colorful, emotional, and full of meaning. Every wall tells a story. The atmosphere was energetic with music, dancers, local performers, and food vendors throughout the neighborhood. The outdoor escalators also made it easy to explore while giving amazing views of the city.
What stood out most was the sense of pride the community has in its identity and progress. The tour felt inspiring rather than overly commercialized. I’d recommend it to anyone visiting Medellín, especially people who want to experience something beyond the typical tourist spots. It’s a powerful reminder of how art and community can transform a place.
Tamiesha_H, May 2026
I had such a great experience with tour Kevin! Very informative, patient and kind! I would definitely recommended this tour to friends!
Jami_Z, May 2026
Highly recommend this tour! Carlos was an excellent tour guide and gave us great insight on the history of Comuna 13. He was energetic with great enthusiasm for his community and culture! We really appreciated the learning, beautiful scenery and some delicious bites! Thanks Carlos.
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