Private Tour
Inside the real Comuna 13 and Graffiti Private Tour from Medellin
Overview
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4 hours
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Let us take you to the most iconic neighborhood in the city where you will learn and live a lot about its history, traditions and culture.
The Comuna 13 was one of the most dangerous places in the world many years ago, its people were in the middle of a very dangerous war between illegal groups from exteme left and right parties and the government did many military operations in this area causing a lot of pain, dead and suffering. With the new process of peace, a huge transformation has taken in the whole country and too many places are opened and safe which ones were impossible to go in the past. The comuna 13 is not the exception and with a lot of art, this neighborhood transformed itself from WAR to ART.
Our professional guide will explain all the details about the graffities, history of the place, stops in interesting spots like The 13´s museum, 3D graffities, neon house, comuna 13 banner, electric stairs, hip hop dancing and singing shows, taste local food, ice creams
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
Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
Many electric scalators were built by the government to help this place to increase its tourism
Comuna 13 Historia y Transformacion
Let´s walk through the Comuna 13 that was considered one of the most dangerous places in the world and now it has been transformed into tourism generating employees to the local people.
What‘s Included
Comuna 13 tour
Snacks
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Bilingual Guide
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Inside the real Comuna 13 and Graffiti Private Tour from Medellin
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic Medellín Experience with Ecoventure
charlesi635,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Here’s a polished, **informative 5-star review** rewritten for U.S. travelers looking for an authentic Medellín experience: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Authentic Medellín Experience with Ecoventure** We were looking for a truly local way to experience Medellín—something that combined history, food, neighborhoods, and everyday city life, not just tourist highlights—and **Ecoventure** absolutely delivered. The day began with an **electric bike tour**, which turned out to be an excellent way to see multiple parts of the city without feeling rushed or exhausted. The e-bikes make it very accessible, even if you’re not an experienced cyclist. We went well off the typical tourist routes and covered a lot of ground over about four hours. Our guide **Mike** did a fantastic job keeping the group together and safe while sharing insightful history and local context along the way. Riding through different districts really gave us a sense of how the city functions day to day. The **downtown market** was especially memorable—full of energy, color, and hustle. You truly feel immersed in Medellín life rather than just observing it. After the bike tour, we transitioned to a **walking tour of Comuna 13**, a hillside neighborhood known for its powerful transformation story. The atmosphere there is vibrant, with incredible views over the city. Our guide **Julian** was excellent—his storytelling about the area’s past and renewal added real depth to the visit. He also helped us try local foods and shop for souvenirs, which made the experience feel personal and relaxed. This tour struck the perfect balance between learning, exploring, eating, and interacting with locals. If you’re visiting Medellín from the U.S. and want a meaningful, well-organized introduction to the city beyond the usual tourist stops, this experience is absolutely worth it.
Great Part of our Medellin Trip
F1979LSjakem,,Aug 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour had a good mix of both structured and unstructured activities that gave us time to shop and explore. Julian was a great guide!
QUEPARCHE !!!
E9490BFalejandron,,Aug 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To be able to visit a site with so much beauty and talent from such professional people QUEPARCHE .
Absolutely incredible tour through Colombia.
elliew1425,,Aug 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great crew to show us around and give us an amazing history lesson of Comuna 13! It was such an incredible experience and would recommend to anyone and everyone!!!
Great tour!
miznomad,,Aug 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour. Highly recommend! Julian and the local guide took us through the streets of Comuna 13. We saw incredible graffiti, learned the history of the neighborhood, watched amazing dancers, did a little shopping, drinking, and snacking. Couldn't have asked for a better way to spend the day!
Not only for art lovers
L8615ZGsamk,,Aug 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved walking through Comuna 13. I was thankful that we arrived early in the day. As we were walking back to our starting point, I noticed tour group after tour group going through Comuna 13. I highly recommend hanging out for the rap battle as they troll through the tourists!
Highly recommend!
carriehaha,,Aug 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best! Very informative tour with Julian and good local history throughout Comuna 13. I would definitely recommend this to anyone going to Colombia!
Great Experience!!
allisonkF8939TB,,Aug 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great time! Julian took our large group through Medellin, Guatape, Santa Elena, Comuna 13 and several other places! He was very knowledgeable and made the entire experience fun and safe!!
Awesome time in Medellin w/ Julian
869amrutag,,Aug 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a large 30+ person tour with Julian around Medellin which included Guatape, Santa Elena and Comuna13. Julian was a great tour guide and organized the day very well. He was patient with our large group of people and showed us around, took us to great restaurants. The tour bus was awesome - great seating and AC. I had an amazing time in Medellin thanks to Julian and his crew!
Really fun tour of comuna13!!
lauran326,,Aug 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was extremely fun! We had ice cream, beers, danced, sang, took amazing pictures, bought incredible art, and learned a ton about the history of the comuna. It was my third time doing the same tour, but QParche’s was the best one by far! I will definitely be hiring them for future tours throughout the city.
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