Only a few years ago, the Comuna 13 neighborhood was the most dangerous community in the city of Medellin but today it's the most colorful and vibrant communities in the city. After the government and private sector invested in social and youth programs the local residents and artists reclaimed the neighborhoods and contributed to the miraculous transformation which we see today, the streets filled with incredible street art, music, street performers, many suprises. A great opportunity to explore the lively streets in Comuna 13 while meeting local residents and artists, a unique cultural and memorable experience.

Comuna 13 Tour with Cable Car Ride

Come and learn about the transformation of the comuna 13, a place that was once the most dangerous in the world and evidence of its current process, visit its streets with the help of a local guide and learn about the different históries that have made this place the most famous of Medellin. 

Use the biggest type of transportation in Medellin where you will travel by cable metro and you will be able to know different places of the city; taste one of the traditional foods of Colombia, and enjoy the different shows that we have prepared for you.

The most important thing for us is your safety, for that reason we will take you to the safest places in Comuna 13, where you will enjoy its great energy.

Comuna 13: Graffiti tour & Street Food/drink with telesferic

This is a tour organized in a family cafe in an urban area not far from the city center, where you will have the experience of processing coffee from seed to cup.
We'll drink a lot of coffee and get to know the whole transformation process.
The tour will start at San Antonio Metro Station; from there we will board a tram for 20 minutes and then arrive at Estacion oriente where we will board a cable car for 15 minutes where we will have a panoramic view of the city, we will arrive at Barrio La Sierra located in commune 8 where we will have a 20-minute walk and climb stairs since the farm is located in a popular area; where the history of transformation and culture of this community will be told, then we will arrive at home where the coffee family will be waiting which will tell them their life story and explain practically all the processes that are required for the elaboration of the coffee.

Medellin Coffee Farm Tour with Cable Car Ride

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world.

Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will discover what day to day is like at Downtown Medellin, where approximately 1'200.000 people move daily.

We will start our trip using the public transportation, first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us to some of the communities in the hills. 

At the Comuna 13, we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in Medellin, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will understand the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced.

Comuna 13 & Downtown: From violence to innovation

Discover Medellín 360° during a full day of immersion. DE DE Buenos Aires' colourful neighbourhood, you DEpart for Placita de Flores for an exotic fruit tasting, before exploring the historic centre with its iconic squares and lively markets.

You will then take the metro and cable car, symbols DE Medellín's urban transformation, to Comuna 3. There you will share a homemade lunch in a quiet location surrounded DE nature, and meet Javier, Committed Community Leader who has contributed to the creation DE more DE 14,000 m2 DE murals.

This small group EN tour with French Guide combines history, street art and human encounter. More than just a visit, it is an authentic immersion in the Medellin of yesterday and today.

More authentic visit to Medellín + Comuna 3 (alternative)

This is the first and only night-walking tour in the city center of Medellín. We will have a close approach to the cultural dyanmic of this area by visiting non-touristic bars but purely locals places. This is not a bar hopping or a pub crawl because we have a reason to visit each project, to recognize their work help spread it and support their actions for recovering the downtown and promoting culture.

The cultural side of the City Center

We are the first to create an experience in the Comuna 8 of Medellin since 2016, a neighborhood that has had a great urban and social transformation in recent years due to the arrival of the first modern streetcar in Colombia, two metrocables to connect the farthest neighborhoods and the Circunvalar Garden being a park full of beautiful nature, birds and one of the best views of the city. In addition, we work hand in hand with the local community so that tourism has a positive impact on the territory.

Paris is famous for its tower, London for its clock, New York for its skyscrapers and Medellín for its social and urban transformation. That's why we want you to learn about its history, growth, development and understand why in 2013 we were listed as "the most innovative city in the world" by the City Bank and the Wall Street Journal. And what better place to learn first-hand about this transformation than the famous but still secret Comuna 8?

Discover a secret place with locals (Comuna 8)

The Grafiti Tour in Medellin - Commune 13 is a historical, cultural and artistic tour that will take you to know the transformation of one of the most iconic neighborhoods of the city. Guided by local artists and connoisseurs of the history of the place, you will discover how the Hip Hop movement and urban art have turned Commune 13 into an international benchmark for social innovation and urban regeneration.

Graffiti tour Commune 13 in Medellin with other travellers

Discover the powerful story of Medellín's transformation through a real-life walking tour in Comuna 13 — one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.

Walk vibrant streets filled with breathtaking graffiti, community art, escalators, and local performers. Learn how this once-dangerous area became a global symbol of hope through resilience, art, and youth leadership.

Your bilingual local guide will share true stories from the community while you ride the cable car for a panoramic view of the city. You'll also enjoy a traditional snack — either a mango-ice treat or a handmade empanada.

Ideal for travelers who want to go beyond tourist clichés and connect with the real Medellín.

– 3-hour guided experience
– Includes cable car ride and snack
– Group limited to 10 for a local vibe
– Real stories, powerful murals, and unforgettable views

Medellín Comuna 13 Tour Graffiti Culture and Cable Car Ride

As a sign of resilience and social union, today the Commune 13 is unveiled as a territory that faced violence and found in art, culture and social work tools for historical memory that allowed to activate sensations around memory, peace and truth, as a company we are dedicated to highlight the great changes, transformation and great effort of young people, our tour is Memory and Transformation

City tour in Medellin + Commune 13 + Metro and Metrocable

Graffitour in Commune 13 – Medellin

Commune 13 is a global symbol of resilience. What was once one of the neighborhoods hit hardest by violence today is a space of urban art, music and culture that inspires the world.

What will you live in this experience.
For 3 hours we will walk the most emblematic streets of Commune 13, exploring its murals, outdoor escalators and cultural spaces. Our guide is 100% local, which means you will learn authentic stories, real anecdotes and true community transformation.

 Includes

Custom Guided Tour
Snacks during the tour
Safe and close accompaniment
 Details
 Location: Commune 13, Medellin
⏱ Duration: 3 hours

 Public : Travellers of all types, national and international

 Why choose us
It is not just another tour, it is a unique cultural experience, told by those who live the Commune 13 days a day.
Recommendation : shoes suitable for walking, carrying water

Graffitour Medellín: History, Transformation and Overcoming"

Enjoy a historical, aesthetic and political tour that was designed and executed in Commune 13 of Medellin, by some street artists of the Hip Hop movement of that area of the city. Through graffiti, the stories that move and inspire hope and the search for better living conditions for the community are revealed and how the transformation of urban furniture such as Electric Stairs and Metro Cable has changed the aesthetics and quality of life of the inhabitants of this sector of the city.

Explore the 13th commune of Medellin its history and Graphitis 

Why only visit one emblematic place in Medellín at a time, if we can combine them all in one tour?

Join this fantastic experience to learn about the history, violent period, transformation, art and innovation of my beloved Medellín. The idea is that you enter iconic places of the city and some others not explored by regular tourism, we will eat, we will laugh, we will dance and the best we will form international ties, become partners, you will not regret that I promise you.

CITY TOUR + COMUNA 13 complete tour!

Moravia was the old municipal dump of Medellin for many years. This mountain of waste, which has reached up to 40 meters in height, has today been transformed into a magnificent garden on the initiative of the inhabitants.

By taking this tour accompanied by a social leader, you will discover this district of Moravia by walking through the magnificent landscaped garden located on the hill. Then, you will walk on the path illustrated with photos which retraces the impressive history of Moravia. You will visit the different nurseries run by gardening cooperatives. Finally, you will go to the hillock to admire the 360-degree view of the city of Medellin.

With this tour you contribute to the transformation of the district thanks to the reforestation workshop. Travelers are therefore invited to plant a tree or plant on the side of the mountain to continue to give life to this surprising colorful garden.

Moravia : el jardín inesperado de Medellín

Enjoy the experience of going through the beautiful transformation of Comuna 13, one of the most dangerous and violent communities in South America, now a symbol of transformation and progress of the city, take the metro system and see how important is for the city, you will know the history of this extraordinary transformation, take the integrated bus to the neighborhood where you will experience a walking tour full of art, music, traditional food, and local environment; you will continue until you reach a bar located at the top of the area where you will have a privileged view, at this place you will have a refreshing drink while you meet your fellow travelers and the locals.

Comuna 13 Tour with cablecar trip and snacks

We'll speak with an expert Botero connaisseur learning about the style, history and influence of his work. After sipping a great coffe or the drink of your choice, we'll head over for a mind-bending experience and see the works of one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Later on, we'll probe into Colombia's war-torn history, and uncover the developing peace agreement between left wing guerillas and the government understanding pieces of Maestro Botero related to these dark times. Lastly, we'll head over an important cultural center, where we'll probe into the history of Colombia, and end our tour with a stunning view of Medellin. 

Colombie Immersion Cultural Tour

Dive into the vibrant, authentic soul of Comuna 13 on a walking experience that goes beyond the surface. This community, once marked by violence, now stands as a powerful, ungoogleable example of transformation, driven by local creativity and an unwavering spirit of resilience. This isn't just a sightseeing trip; it's a profound journey of meaningful human interaction that connects you with the changemakers redefining Medellín's future.

Medellin's Comuna 13 Struggle and Splendor

Dare to discover one of the most powerful transformation stories in Colombia! The Complete Tour of Graffiti and Commune 13 of Medellin is not only a tour, it is a living experience of art, culture and resilience. Accompanied by a local guide, you will walk through colorful streets, where each mural has a story to tell. You will climb the iconic escalators, enjoy panoramic views from the viewpoints, be amazed by rap or breakdancing shows and enter unique spaces such as Casa 3C3D, where art comes to life. Do not miss this opportunity to see Medellin from an authentic, human and hopeful perspective. Book now and live the most inspiring side of town!

Full Graffiti and Commune Tour 13 with Dance Shows

Walk around Medellin's heart "El Centro" and get to know everything about the second largest city in Colombia. The Medellin City Tour will take you to the most important places in downtown. 

With the Medellin City Tour will be walking you to the administrative quarters, the old railway station, the Square of Lights (Parque de Las Luces), the famous pedestrian walkway full of tiny little shops and vendors "Carabobo", the old National Palace, Botero Park, Bolivar Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral. We will be finalizing the walking tour by visiting San Ignacio Plaza and San Antonio Park.

Medellin City Tour

This is more than a traditional tour. It is a sensory experience that connects you to the soul of Medellin through coffee, culture and its most resilient neighborhoods. Walk through streets full of urban art, sample specialty coffee prepared by local baristas and discover inspiring stories. We share flavors, knowledge and realities in a city that transforms from within. You will learn about the metro, the history of coffee, the social dynamics of the communes and the strength of their communities. We will guide you with respect, authenticity and warmth. Ideal for conscious travelers seeking meaningful and memorable human experiences. Medellin is not only observed: it is heard, tasted and felt. Come live it with all the senses, from its roots to its deepest aroma.



Experience Medellin with Coffee Flavor

This transformation day will allow you to get to know the history and culture of the city of Medellin. You will discover the Comuna 13, symbol of discover the historic center of Medellin.

One-day-tour at Medellin: Tour of the Transformation

On this tour we will be exporing the city by public transporation, getting to know the routes of the locals, share with them. 
Taste some local snacks with us, exploring the city with a local that will show you several places in the city

Public Transportation Half and Full Day City Tour

Discover Medellin with the Full Tour of the Most Attractive Places in the city in a beautiful and new 2-story Bus. Start at Parque del Poblado, continue along the Regional Avenue – Ciudad del Río, a modern and artistic sector. Visit the Metro Stadium Station and the Girardot Athanasio Sports Unit. Then explore the Barefoot Park and River Parks, ideal for connecting with the city. In the center, tour La Alpujarra, the old Railway Station, the Park of Lights and the historic Vasquez and Carré Buildings. Climb to the traditional Pueblito Paisa, where you will enjoy spectacular views. Continue along the South Highway, passing Bancolombia and the Bridge of 4 Sur. Then visit the Santa Fe Shopping Center, the emotional Inflection Park and finish at the exclusive Golden Mile. This tour combines culture, history, nature and modernity in one experience.



Full Tour of the Most Famous Places in Medellin

Our tour stands out by offering you an immersive experience that goes beyond the typical sightseeing. In the vibrant city of Medellin, known as the "City of Eternal Spring," you'll delve into the daily lives of its residents and uncover the rich history that shapes this remarkable place. We'll take you to enigmatic locations that are off the beaten path, allowing you to discover hidden gems and stories that only locals know. Whether it's the lively markets, historic neighborhoods, or scenic spots, each destination on our tour has been carefully selected to provide you with a deep and authentic understanding of Medellin. Join us and experience the warmth and spirit of the city like never before.

Public Transportation Tours in Medelln