Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Comuna 13 is currently the most visited site in all of Medellin and our company has the title of those qualified to make this tour.
What does the tour include?
- Local guide in Spanish or English,
- Delicious Church Empanadas
- Patacon with Hogao
- Sausages
- Mango ice cream with salt and lemon
- Visit the neighborhood with the most graffiti in all of Medellin. (We will know the history behind many of these graffiti),
- Visit the escalators of Comuna 13,
- Visit an art gallery in Comuna 13,
- Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 We will also go to a viewpoint where the entire city of Medellín is displayed,
- Visit Independencia 2: this is another place full of graffiti and history,
Learn about the history of the largest urban mass grave in the world, which is in Commune 13.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
INCLUDES: Delicious Empanadas, Patacón with Hogao, Butifarras, Mango ice cream with salt and lemon
Speaker, (In case the group is large, the guide will have a speaker to amplify your voice).
It also includes: Getting to know the escalators, artistic shows, viewpoints, graffiti and more...
Local guide: All our guides in Spanish or English are local
What To Expect
First we will take the bus to go to the Barrio called 20 de Julio, then we will go up the mountain called Independencia 1, which is the Barrio with the most graffiti in all of Medellín, and we will be explaining the history behind many of those graffiti. Then we will enter my grandmother's house to try a special and typical mango ice cream with salt and lemon which is included in the tour, and inside my grandmother's house I will explain everything about the painful past of Comuna 13, Our personal stories, just like the stories of the locals of this commune. Then we will take the electric stairs that lead to the top of the mountain and I will show you an incredible viewpoint to see the entire city of Medellin. Then we will go to Independencia 2 to see more about the second part of the story, We will be explaining to you about the largest urban mass grave in a neighborhood in the whole world, Just like the Present and Transformation of Commune 13.
Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
We will talk about the electrical stairs of the commune 13, the change and transformation of this commune through this innovative construction, We will talk about why they built these escalators, and why in the now benefit a Commune with more than 150,000 inhabitants .
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Reviews
6,145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pointless
Leo C,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
2.00here’s the number of graffiti our guide stopped to show and explain, in this graffiti tour: 0 the street food was mediocre it lasted 2 hours instead of “approx” 3 of this two hours 10 mins explaining the history of colombia, 40 mins walking, the rest sitting somewhere waiting a complete waste of money i give two instead of one because our guide was a really good kid, Mateo you don’t see anything that you wouldn’t have seen if you go alone and as for the history of colombia, wikipedia would be as good.
It was awesome, had a...
Philip F,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was awesome, had a great tour guide and we got to see it all! Without a question of it’s your first time visiting I would advise you check it out!
Terrible operator
Maria G,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
1.00After the terrible yesterday, I'll rather lose the money. Not going in a a tour with this operator. They were disrespectful and arrogant. No idea what customer is about.
The Comuna 13 Graffiti...
Krystell M,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00The Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food was a truly educational and memorable experience that highlighted the incredible transformation of the community over time. The graffiti art on the walls tells powerful and diverse stories, which our guide explained clearly and thoughtfully. We also had the chance to try a variety of local snacks, which gave us a deeper appreciation for the culture of Comuna 13. Our tour guide was kind, attentive, and made sure we returned safely to the meeting point. He even waited until we were securely in our transportation before leaving, which we really appreciated. That said, I do have a few suggestions for improvement: Meeting Point Clarification: The name of the meeting point restaurant is “Mestizaje”, not just “Mixture.” When we asked locals for directions using the name “Mixture,” some didn’t recognize it, which made it harder to find. Tour Guide Identification: Upon booking, we weren’t provided with the name of our guide, which made it difficult to get help from other tour staff in the area. Sharing this detail in advance would be helpful. Tour Guide Visibility: It would be useful if the guides wore shirts with the tour company’s name in a noticeable color. This would make it easier for guests to identify their guide in the busy Comuna 13 area and stay together during the tour. Audio Clarity: At times during the tour, it was difficult to hear the guide due to music playing in the background from local residents. Investing in a small microphone or portable speaker to amplify the guide’s voice would really enhance the experience and ensure everyone can follow along. Lastly, tourists should be aware that this tour involves walking up several stairs and steep inclines, so wearing comfortable shoes and being prepared for some physical effort is important. Overall, my family and I had a great time and truly enjoyed the tour. It's a meaningful experience I would recommend with just a few tweaks that could make it even better.
Worth the price of admission
Kathleen B,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00Colorful walk through vibrant hilly neighbourhood with lots of history. Would do again but wish we got more information and history. The focus was on photo ops for insta etc
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