Medellin Comuna 13 Street Art Tour with Cable Car Ride

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

This walking tour starts in the centre of Medellín and takes you to a once run-down neighbourhood: Comuna 13. Situated on top of a hill, it is known today for its numerous graffiti by local and foreign artists. The tour lasts about 4.5 hours and includes a local guide, public transport (metro, funicular and bus) and snacks.

  • Delve into the history of Commune 13 with an expert guide
  • Discover how the neighbourhood has changed thanks to street art.
  • Admire Medellín from the funicular railway

What’s included

  • Street Art Tour
  • Expert guide
  • Snacks
  • Metro ticket

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Step by Step

This walking tour takes place in Commune 13, a once run-down neighbourhood that has been reborn thanks to street art and tourism. The route departs from the centre and reaches the neighbourhood by a combined route that also includes a cable car and a bus ride.

The route lasts approximately 4.5 hours and includes both an expert guide and typical snacks. As a bonus, Comuna 13 is located high up in the western part of Medellín and, once there, you will be able to admire a splendid panorama of the Colombian city.

For many years, Comuna 13 was synonymous with violence and drug trafficking. During Pablo Escobar's criminal empire, the district was the epicentre of cocaine trafficking and things didn't change even after his death.

The neighbourhood has changed radically thanks to two factors: the construction of free escalators and the funicular railway, as well as the impressive Operation Orion in 2002, which eradicated guerrilla militias from the area.

Reviews

4.8
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  • D
    D.
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    It was an enriching experience that I will never forget.
  • O
    O.
    5
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    I loved being able to enjoy the gastronomy of the area at no extra cost.
  • K
    K.
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    I was impressed by the quality and variety of street art to be found in Comuna 13. Each mural told a story and conveyed a powerful message. It was a visually captivating experience.
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    I.
    5
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    The tour was very informative and emotionally impactful. Meeting the local residents and hearing their personal stories was truly moving. The resilience and determination of the community is truly inspiring.
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