Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Avoid Tourist Crowds In Medellin: Comuna 4
Dare to go beyond the tourist-packed streets and delve into the heart of Comuna 4, a Barrio that for decades the government did not recognize, where now authenticity thrives and local stories come to life. Our immersive tour is not just a stroll; it's an intimate exploration led by a passionate guide and a local community leader who grew up in the barrio and who calls this vibrant community home.
What Sets Us Apart:
• Respect: This is not "poverty tourism", quite the opposite, it's an opportunity for locals to show you how proud they are of their barrio.
• Experience: We have been running this experience since 2016, amplifying the voice of the locals and the Transformation of Medellin.
• Knowledge: We are professional tour guides who have lived abroad, and are not satisfied with over-simplified explanations. We explain the Colombian education system, the health care system, the welfare system, and more.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our guide and the community ambassador with meet you there and will give you the historical context of the Barrio Moravia, explain its origins in the 60's as an illegal neighborhood and explain one version of the "transformation of Medellin"
Visit La Resistencia de Moravia. Get to know the "other side of the transformation of Medellin" which is the version no one talks about and understand why hundreds of families have resisted for more than a decade the reallocation plan set by the government.
What‘s Included
Snack
Local community leader
Professional bilingual tour guide
Hotel pick up / Drop off
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Comuna 4 Walking Tour Medellin
Reviews
244 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique and really terrific!
kristinem145,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique, wonderful look at a historic neighborhood. Beautiful people, good food, and Toto was the most amazing guide EVER. Knowledgeable, energetic and fun. You will never forget this off-the-beaten-path experience!
The real Medellin
905mustafab,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Must-do tour in Medellin to learn about it's authentic past, present and future.
Community tour
NielsV1333,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour, with a leader from the community. Genuine stories told by a leader from the community. Highly recommend doing this tour.
Gracias!!
joanabrtz,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am super happy with the tour. Totto did an amazing job contextualizing every single corner of the bairro Moravia. I can only recommend the tour!!
Transformation
shantellp667,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toto and Rosa were amazing guides. They was very informative and answered all questions. I am definitely glad I decided to book this tour. I left with a better understanding of the people of that community and their resilience as a people.
Toto is the absolute...
OanaAmbrus,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Toto is the absolute best. We really enjoyed getting to understand the history of Comuna 4. We will recommend this to everyone!
Great Tour!
willfX5857BS,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent and highly informative tour. Everyone treated as family Toto and Gladys were great guides, always energetic and super friendly
Insight
955janep,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Can’t recommend highly enough to anyone visiting Medillin. What an insight into the community and the amazing people who live there. So fortunate to have such a great guide and wonderful, inspiring community leader for our tour. ‘Well worth’ the cost (and more)!
Authentic tour of Comuna 4
379tashib,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn't recommend this tour more. An emotional and informative tour following the creation, journey and fight of Moravia that is still going on, told through the first hand experience of a community leader and resident. This is perfect for those who want to see past the tourist attractions and learn about the real community fight of one of Medellín's Comunas.
A greater depth of understanding of medellín
emmapH2116SI,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the most beautiful morning here walking around comuna 4 and learning more about Colombian culture and the incredible resilience of its people. I would highly recommend this tour for a much deeper understanding of Medellín than just tourist hotspots.
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