Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour: Explore Iconic Graffiti Art and Enjoy Local Street Food in Medellin
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Medellín
Immerse yourself in the vibrant street art scene of Medellin's Comuna 13 on this graffiti tour. Explore iconic murals, indulge in local street food, and learn about the neighborhood's fascinating history.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cl. 38a #108-74 - First we will take the bus to go to the Barrio called 20 de Julio, then we will go up the mountain called Independencia 1, which is the Barrio with the most graffiti in all of Medellín, and we will be explaining the history behind many of those graffiti.
Then we will enter my grandmother’s house to try a special and typical mango ice cream with salt and lemon which is included in the tour, and inside my grandmother’s house I will explain everything about the painful past of Comuna 13, Our personal stories, just like the stories of the locals of this commune.
Then we will take the electric stairs that lead to the top of the mountain and I will show you an incredible viewpoint to see the entire city of Medellin.
Then we will go to Independencia 2 to see more about the second part of the story, We will be explaining to you about the largest urban mass grave in a neighborhood in the whole world, Just like the Present and Transformation of Commune 13.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Tour of escalators with artistic shows, viewpoints, and graffiti
- Amplified guidance with a speaker for large groups
- Local guides fluent in Spanish or English
Additional Information
Our company is officially licensed to host tours in Comuna 13, which is currently the most popular site in Medellin.
What does the tour encompass?
- Guided tour in either English or Spanish,
- Tasty empanadas from Church
- Patacon with Hogao
- variety of Sausages
- Ice-cream flavored with mango, salt and lemon
- An exploration of the most graffiti-filled neighbourhood in Medellin (we’ll unveil the stories behind many of such graffiti arts),
- A visit to the escalators of Comuna 13,
- A tour of an art gallery situated in Comuna 13,
- Witnessing art performances in Comuna 13 We will also visit a viewpoint with stunning views of the entire city of Medellin,
- A trip to ‘Independencia 2’: a location teeming with graffiti and rich in history,
- An informative insight into the history of the biggest urban mass gravesite in the world located in Comuna 13.
Location
Cl. 38a #108-74
Calle 38a
How do you eat?
Taxi: Say to the taxi driver you go to: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour - Barrio 20 de Julio
Uber: Type in the uber app this address: Calle 38a #108-74
We will be wearing a gray shirt with a logo that says: "Visit Medellin Tours".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Levi
Apr 25, 2024
Communa 13 worth it - Communa 13 was worth the visit! Our guide Carilyn was kind and helpful showing us around. Would recommend if you are visiting Colombia!
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Samhc3061nq
Apr 25, 2024
Muy bien. - The tour was very informative and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The food that is served in the locations that are visited are very interesting.
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Maddisenm2024
Apr 25, 2024
Don’t skip this tour! - My tour guide was amazing at making me feel welcome even when I was alone. I loved the street food we tried. The empanadas were amazing. It’s well worth the experience to learn more about the history and culture in Medellín.
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Deborah_e
Apr 25, 2024
Fabulous? - Pictures can never prepare you for the real thing. Lucho was fabulous! Hearing his story made the community come alive for me.
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Yiftah_n
Apr 24, 2024
Don't think, just book it. Incredible. - The guide was incredible (Julio/Julien), he knew every single person in the neighborhood having being born and raised there - everyone stopped to greet him. He spoke excellent English and knew everything about the area and every single establishment and store, went into detail about every piece of art we saw and every bite of food we ate. The food was great and authentic, the breakdancing group was so much fun and even the cofee and ice-cream were awsome. Just an authentic experience that I recommend everyone take the time to do in Medellín.
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Brianna_j
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing Tour! - Alex was an absolutely incredible guide! You felt his passion through every story and every experience he shared with us. The Tour of Communa 13 was one of the highlights of my trip I truly loved it. Alex gave us incredible information about the area, the transformation it has undergone, and the history it had. We had some small snacks and walked through the bustling streets of Communa 13.
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Matthewrg8858ko
Apr 23, 2024
Great time in the 13 - this was a wonderful tour, mixing personal stories with narrative and history, and really bringing the community and life of the neighborhood to the perspective of folks walking the tour. Letting us experience how the place has grown and changed over time and really understand the importance of such a wonderful space within the city. I was so happy to be there to experience the art the culture of the people it was really a wonderful adventure and would highly recommend to others looking for Something that is authentic and true to the city
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K3710wpkateg
Apr 23, 2024
Great experience! - The tour with Carilyn was amazing! Very informative about the history and lots of stops for photos. The tour was varied with performers, food, information and amazing views.
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340dejam
Apr 23, 2024
Amazing experience - It was such a great time, really informative, new experiences and I was definitely taken out of my shell! Carolyn, or tour guide was wonderful.
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Qastudio3
Apr 22, 2024
So so street food and fun performances - Most of the time on this tour was spent watching two performances by local dancers and rappers and going to two places for street food. Our guide Carilyn did an ok job but could have provided a lot more history and information about the neighborhood. I felt she only scratched the surface. The street food was not at all healthy (fried empanada and sausage) so I passed on most of it. Although the street food tasting was included in the price, the drinks were not and I felt that going to 3 establishments was more to provide income to the places. We were grouped with other tour groups to watch two street performances (again bring some extra money as tipping is strongly encouraged). Although the neighborhood is interesting to learn about, unfortunately is has become packed with hundreds of tourists on many groups which comes along with hundreds of vendors selling similar items (hats, etc).
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