Colombia · COMUNA 13 TOURS
The escalators, the murals and the guides who grew up on those stairs. These 15 differ on group size, whether food and the cable car are included, and what time they start, which matters more here than anywhere else in the city.
Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, or Melina. Travel by metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13 for coffee, street art, a dance show, an arepa, local stories, and a drink with city views.
“excellent! the best part was the rapper at comuna 13 very talented and entertaining I laugh a lot”
Walk Comuna 13 with local guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Esteban, hearing firsthand stories of its difficult past and recent change. Taste empanadas and mango with lime, visit galleries and viewpoints, ride the famous escalators, and catch a rap or breakdance show during this three-hour tour.
“It was amazing to visit the Comuna 13 with a guide who can explain you the history behind the evolution of this commune so full of life and beauty. Jorge was the best guide we’ve had in 1 month visiting Colombia ! Full of energy, knowledge and pedagogical. Gracias Jorge mejor guia !”
Join an English- or Spanish-speaking local guide for a four-hour journey from Poblado through Medellín’s metro and cable-car system to Comuna 13. Walk past murals, ride the outdoor escalators, meet residents, and hear how the neighborhood changed. Guides may include Christian, Walter, Camilo, Angel, or Sebastian.
“Perfect way to explore a part of the city that we probably wouldn’t go if it wasn’t in a tour! The history says a lot of this place, thanks to our guide for giving the information and the assurance for being there. Great experience, highly recommend it”
Spend about five hours with a private Spanish or English guide exploring Medellín by car, cable car, and on foot. See Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, Comuna 13’s graffiti and escalators, and Parques del Rio. Guides such as Hector, Natalia, Jorge, and Nelson are praised for flexible, personal storytelling.
“Andres was amazing, guiding us all day and making us feel secure. Highly recommended!”
Walk Comuna 13 with local guides such as Lucho, Esteban, Enrique, and Luis. Hear personal stories, ride the famous escalators, visit art galleries, watch breakdance, meet a guide’s family, taste local snacks, and spray your own graffiti.
“Enrique is the best tour guide ever!!!! So sweet & so passionate about his job. Made the tour so interesting. Thank you :) Ella”
Spend about eight hours exploring Medellín by air-conditioned vehicle, Metro, and Metro Cable. Visit Botero Plaza, Barefoot Park, Pueblito Paisa, River Parks, and Comuna 13, where local guides explain the graffiti, electric stairways, music, and neighborhood change. Lunch and bilingual guidance may be available.
“Very nice experience, you know many important points of Medellin and meet the places described in the itinerary. As a suggestion it would be good not to only put reggaeton on the bus at high volume, many of us resent listening to such vulgar songs.Auto-translated”
Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect colorful murals, tucked-away alleys, personal stories, a street dance show, a city-view bar, traditional ice cream, and a small souvenir. Guides may include Christian, Juan, Alex, Jason, or Primo.
“Our guide was incredible, kind, attentive and explained the history of the place in great depth. 10/10 tour”
Spend five hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as César, Daniel, Andrés, or Juan. Visit Escobar’s grave, the rooftop where he died, a victims’ memorial, and Comuna 13, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and time to ask questions.
“Highly recommend this trip with Juan for our tour of Comuna 13. He was informative, with an incredible breadth of knowledge about Medellin, the history of Colombia and the impact of Escobar. He was attentive to our needs and patient with all our questions. Comuna 13 in particular is a really special place and incredible community with a vivid history. Being on a private tour made this even more special, with stops at a recommended grafitti galleries and brilliant local coffee shop. We felt safe for the entirety of the trip and in great hands with Juan. He also gave us some top restaurant recommendations too. Thank you so much!Read…”
Spend nine hours seeing Medellín’s main sights, riding the Metro and Metro Cable, eating lunch, and exploring Comuna 13’s street art and electric stairs. Spanish-speaking guides such as Jani, Steven, and Juan Esteban are known for clear explanations and careful group management.
“Our guide Jani was wonderful, always taking care of us, specially because some of the places we visited were in dangerous regions. Unfortunately, it rained after lunch so we couldn't either enjoy all the attractions at Comuna 13 or take the teleferico at San Javier station.”
Start with hotel pickup and street art in Poblado and downtown, then ride the cable car to Comuna 13. Your bilingual guide explains the murals, the neighborhood’s past, and Medellín’s changes. Guides such as Manuel, Cristian, Luis, and John are praised for personal stories and warm local connections.
“You can’t leave Medellín without visiting comuna 13 and listening to all the history behind it. John was an excellent guide.”
Walk Comuna 13 with guides such as Diego, Ari, Greys, or Majo, learning how the neighborhood changed through art and community work. You’ll visit galleries, ride the famous outdoor escalators, watch music and dance, try spray painting, enjoy ice cream, and return to the starting point in about three hours.
“We did this tour with Diego and it was really great. We learned so much about Comuna 13. Diego was really informative and very polite. He even brought us to his aunt's restaurant where we had some typical Colombian snacks, another place for coffee, and of course the ice-cream. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Spend four hours with a private guide tracing Pablo Escobar’s story and visiting Medellín’s Comuna 13. Camilo is one named guide associated with the experience. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and air-conditioned transport make this a simple choice for a focused introduction.
“The experience was great. Camilo was a good tour guide. He was informative and he was eager to show me places.”
Explore Comuna 13 with a private guide such as Daniel, Juan Carlos, or Kevin, then ride Medellín’s cable car for broad city views. Expect local stories, meaningful murals, electric stairways, community encounters, hotel pickup, snacks, and room to adjust the pace.
“A friend and I went on this trip with our guide, Daniel. This is a must-do tour for anyone interested in the history of Colombia and Medellin. Such a complicated history which really shows the resiliance and strength of the Colombian people. Daniel was a superb guide, and told us all about the history of Medellin and Comuna 13. I know we bombarded him with questions and he answered them all thoroughly with patience and enthusiasm! He showed us the many murals throughout Comuna 13, which were spectacular and full of symbolism, and was just fascinating (that was my favorite part). We also took the escalators which helped transport the…”
Meet a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Andres, Jaime, or Daniela, at your central Medellín hotel. Visit Botero Plaza, ride the metro cable, walk Comuna 13, and return by private vehicle. The tour includes transport, cable fares, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
“The visit to Comune 13 is the high point of the tour. The graffiti murals are beautiful!”
Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Comuna 13 with a private driver-guide and professional guide. Learn how Medellín’s once-dangerous neighborhood changed, see local artwork and viewpoints, and possibly meet an artist in a gallery. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included.
“We had such a great time exploring Comuna 13 with our tour guide, Ray. He picked us up from our hotel and told us about the history of Medellin on our way to Comuna 13. As we walked around the neighborhood, Ray told us about the history and pointed out interesting artwork and view points. He even introduced us to a local artist and toured us through his gallery. This tour was our favorite thing we did in Medellin!”
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