Comuna 13 and social innovation in Medellin
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a journey full of history, transformation, and authentic experiences that will connect you with the soul of the city. We will visit the Casa de la Memoria Museum, a key place to understand the processes that have shaped Medellín’s social change. Then, we’ll head into Comuna 13, one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods, where, accompanied by a local guide, you’ll discover its powerful transformation firsthand.
The experience continues aboard the Metro and Metrocable (San Javier), offering you a unique perspective of the city from above. After that, we’ll explore the famous Electric Escalators, a true symbol of urban innovation and progress. To top it all off, you’ll enjoy a local treat: a refreshing mango popsicle, courtesy of your local guide.
A tour designed for you to experience, feel, and fall in love with every story along the way.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility
What To Expect
Museo Casa de la Memoria
Museum with exhibits that offer diverse perspectives on Colombia's wars and armed conflicts. This museum is not open on Mondays
We will take the cable car to go to commune 13.
Options
Socialinnovation 4h
Duration: 4 hours Car and Cable Car Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Bilingual guide
Medical assistance
Private transportation
Local guide at comuna 13
Ice cream
No mentioned items
Personal expenses
Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience, worth it!
940jasminep,Jul 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, worth the price we paid for a thorough tour and dynamic approach. While other tours may be cheaper, they seemed to focus on graffiti, drinks, and views for photo ops. This tour included transportation, entry to the Museo de la Memoria which I wouldn't have gotten a lot out of without a guided visit, and an additional Comuna 13-specific guide in that neighborhood. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and was intentional about the social, historical, and political framing of Medellin's history and narrative.
Fantastic trip!
Nomad41006698876,Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a week in Colombia and our four days in Medellin with tour guide Sebastian Valencia Serna was the best part of our trip! Not only did we see the coolest parts of the city - Comuna 13 was definitely a highlight, but we got so many incredible insights from Seb everywhere we went! We leaned so much about beautiful Medellin and had so many laughs too! We can’t wait to go back and explore more. Thank you Colombia Travel Operator (and Seb)! ❣️
Excellent Tours
suebillcanada,Aug 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed 2 amazing tours of Medellin City and Communa 13 with Colombia Travel Operator. Our guide, Julian, was great. He was punctual, knowledgeable, friendly, flexible, and helpful. Julian ensured we were comfortable, safe, hydrated, and enjoying each experience. Our driver, Victor, was the best driver we had during our time in Colombia. And Ari, the young guide who showed us around her home community, Communa 13, was amazing - willing to share the history and her experiences of this fascinating community while answering all of our questions with insider knowledge. All the staff at Colombia Travel Operator were great and ensured we had memorable experiences in an amazing city. Highly recommended during your visit to Colombia.
Medellin es una chimba
dimiandre1,Oct 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sebastain was literally amazing answering all our questions about Medellin and Colombia in general. Very good english as well. 100% reccomend!
100000% recommend
paulopez89,Jun 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Growing up in Medellin until the age of 10 and coming back to be part of this tour was an incredible experience.. and the way it was set up and the story it told was unforgettable. This tour is unique since it gives you the perspective of how the city has fought to change and become what it is today. Also our guide was a phenomenal young man whom I can tell has passion for what he does and his city. 100000% recommend
Medellin to another level
kakomangani,Jun 9, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour outside the traditional, showing in essence what is the good people of Medellin.Our excellent guide, Nicolas Zapata, conveyed all the enthusiasm and security of what has become your city, we must repeat it!
Great afternoon!
T01er,Apr 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just finished an afternoon tour all over the city including Communa 13. Andres was super knowledgeable and BBoy with Casa Kolacho was great. Highly recommend this tour to learn about the city and all they are doing to improve the quality of life for many.
Go to District 13
gabodon,Mar 1, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good care from the first contact and excellent main guide and local guide in District 13. They definitely have very good Customer Service and the Social Innovation Tour is very worthwhile.
Excellent leadership of the Social Innovation Tour in Medellin
michelineaebersold,Feb 3, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent care and guidance from John. Very pleasant to deal with and his comprehensive and interesting explanations on the various topics of politics, culture and society were excellently presented. Four very interesting hours, also at Comuna 13. Excellent and polite driver.
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Operated by Colombia Travel Operator SAS