Comuna 13 Tour: Graffiti, History, and Transformation

Learn about the sad history of Comuna 13, the present and the transformation. Take photos at the best graffiti and viewpoints in the neighborhood, learn about the socioeconomic importance of escalators, and watch artistic breakdancing shows.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Comuna 13 - Learn the history of Comuna 13 as well as the story behind many graffiti.
  • Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13 - Learn the history behind the escalators and their socioeconomic importance for the transformation in Comuna 13.
  • Independencia 2 - See artistic shows, viewpoints, art gallery and eat typical snacks such as: Empanadas, Butifarra, Patacon con hogado and mango popsicles.
What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
Location
Cl. 38a #109-5
Calle 38a
The guide will be in a black or gray shirt waiting outside the Parche Hermos store. You will also recognize the guide from the photo that we will send you.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Leonorg927
Oct 30, 2024
13 Tour - Luisa was an excellent guide very knowledgeable and took the trip in a slow pace. Do not recommend anyone with knee issues as it’s allot of stairs up and down
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232jamals
Oct 28, 2024
Tour guide comuna 13 - Julián was amazing he is everything a tour guide needs to be. I highly recommend everyone to try him as a tour guide ! Told us the history of the place as well took us to traditional eateries.
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Connector601479
Oct 26, 2024
Commune 13 - Thank you Jorge for the excellent tour and attentions. I recommend it 100% very patient and very knowledgeable of the whole area. We had a great time!
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Sheylap932
Oct 26, 2024
Jorge was great! Best tour guide - Jorge was OUTSTANDING! HIs knowledge was second to none. He is clearly passionate about the landmarks he showed me and goes above and beyond to gain and share his knowledge of them. In all of my travels, I truly rank jorge as one of my top tour guides. Thank you jorge for everything!
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Jvega1104
Oct 25, 2024
Review - I went with friends to see column 13 and Jorge was the guide for us, SUPER EXCELLENT! We learned a lot from the area. Thanks to Jorge!
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Maria
Oct 25, 2024
Recommend - Jorge, is an amazing tour guide. He gave back ground history. Took us to many many places with great background history. Recommend him & this tour along with the food was amazing.
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Covereddigitalm
Oct 25, 2024
Best tour ever ! - Best tour in all of Medellin!! Nancy is the best ! If you want a good tour with a good person go with Nancy !!! I loved the whole tour !!
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Danielmf8852cz
Oct 24, 2024
Impressive - A very complete experience, being a local person provides too much valuable information that only they know Super recommended!
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Mariafernandat717
Oct 23, 2024
Nice experience - The story is very interesting and full of hope. Murals, urban art are loaded with talent. We took a lot of pictures.
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Ivanrz8167uo
Oct 23, 2024
Nancy is the best! - We had a great time with Nancy, it was super informative. You can see he really enjoys his work. 100% recommended! I'll be back...
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From $18
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).