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History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13
5.0
36 Ratings
Medellín
Our tour guides have lived there for their entire life. They are the best at this. Come to see the transformation of the community from the perspective of a local. Thanks to street art we have been able to show the best of our neighborhood to citizens from all over the world, be one of them.
Our tour guides have lived there for their entire life. They are the best at this. Come to see the transformation of the community from the perspective of a local. Thanks to street art we have been able to show the best of our neighborhood to citizens from all over the world, be one of them.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13 - You will walk through this project and will get to know details about the construction and the purpose of it. You will see a lot of street art and will get to know the meaning of it.
- Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13 - You will walk through this project and will get to know details about the construction and the purpose of it. You will see a lot of street art and will get to know the meaning of it.

What's Included
- Local guide
- Graffiti experience
- Local ice cream
- Tea and coffee
- Local guide
- Graffiti experience
- Local ice cream
- Tea and coffee
Location
Cl. 45 #98-80
Calle 45
En la entrada principal de la estación San Javier del metro. Como punto de referencia se puede tomar a PanMetro.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(36 Ratings)
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Soniaca1657nc
Dec 17, 2025
Insightful Small-Group History Tour of Comuna 13 - A thoughtful and educational tour that prioritizes depth and authenticity over rushing through photo spots. A great choice if you want meaningful insight into Comuna 13 and a guide who truly cares about both the community and the people visiting it.
Highlights:
- Small group: made the experience personal and interactive
- Excellent historical context: helps understand Comuna 13 beyond what you’d get on a typical tour
- Timeliness: tour stayed on time, which I really appreciated (many other Comuna 13 tours reportedly run well over schedule)
- Sergio is a fantastic guide: fluent English, eloquent, personable, genuinely engaging, down to give honest recs for things around Medellin - Delicious homemade food
- Opportunity to see some less touristy paths and areas of the comuna
- Proceeds support the Insiders Foundation, so your participation directly benefits the local community
Constructive Feedback:
- I would have liked to see more of the comuna overall - maybe do more of the taking while walking
- The pace felt a bit slow at times; some repetition in explanations of mural meanings, which could have been more concise
Overall highly recommend! :)
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Christinerx5543si
Apr 21, 2025
Such wonderful insight. - So interesting to learn the history of this Comuna from someone who grew up there and shares his personal experiences. The murals and other art are impressive. Sergio was so thoughtful and attentive to the needs and questions of our group members. Excellent experience! Also meaningful to support such a worthwhile youth education organization.
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Jiamarie89
Jan 22, 2025
MUST DO THIS TOUR WITH THIS FOUNDATION! - We were recommended this organization for the comuna 13 tour and they did not disappoint. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and grew up in the area. We learned so much and the tour was safe, fun, and interesting. This is a must do!
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Ugljesaa
Jan 4, 2025
Beyond the Tourist Spots: A Real Look at Comuna 13 - This tour with Sergio, a lifelong resident of Comuna 13, offers an authentic and unforgettable experience. Beyond the typical tourist sights, you'll explore the neighborhood's hidden corners and gain valuable insights into the daily lives of its people. Sergio's passion for his community is evident, making this tour both informative and inspiring.
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128elijahr
Oct 23, 2024
Authentic Tour - Best experience - This is the best tour I’ve ever done. Sergio was the kindest guy, so passionate and knowledgeable about the area and the history. He took us to some incredible places outside the main hotspots that only a local would know. On top of that the foundation uses the tour money to help educate local kids and you can see the great work they do. Highly recommend
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X2371fxliamf
Aug 10, 2024
SO SO WORTH IT - The trip was amazing, Sergio was so nice, chatty, and had amazing English. He is a local, and seems to know everyone the place. The icing on the cherry is knowing any profits go to his foundation to help kids. AMAZING
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Getatahere
Jun 6, 2024
Great experience, greater guide! - We had an amazing time touring the streets of Comuna 13 with our guide Sergio and learning about the history from someone who was born and raised there. He went into great detail and answered all our questions. Amazing to see all the murals, performances and culture! Highly recommend as the proceeds help a not-for-profit for the youth in the community!
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Hfen623
May 7, 2024
BEST C13 TOUR !!!!! - The best tour of Communa 13. SO ESSENTIAL TO GET A GUIDE!!!! Sergio was the best guide, so friendly, funny and knowledgeable about the area. One of my favourite days 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
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Footprints750883
May 7, 2024
Communes 13 - We had the most incredible tour. Our guide Sergio was amazing and made the tour so interesting and fun at the same time! I HIGHLY recommend
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Voyage36786566265
Jul 23, 2023
Comuna13 Dia Espectacular! - We really enjoyed the street performers Trovadela13 and the rappers. The history, art and vibe was great. The paleta was amazing! Our guide was such an amazing guide we felt like our family was walking us through! He was awesome!
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