Private Tour

Private Tour to Comuna 13 & Exotic Fruit Market in Medellin!

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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This is not the typical Comuna 13 - Graffiti tour, we decided to add a visit to a vibrant, colorful, cultural and diverse "PLAZA DE MERCADO" to our experience, in Colombia "Plazas de Mercado" refers to traditional marketplaces where farmers and locals buy and sell a wide variety of fresh fruits, plants, vegetables, flowers, handicrafts and other goods.

These markets are not only places to shop but also vibrant hubs of cultural, social and economic activity, where we can experience the city's real culture and atmosphere, we'll immerse into the daily life of Medellín residents nicknamed "Paisas", and really understand their collective background and culture.

And of course! we'll have the opportunity to try some delicious exotic fruits surrounded by friendly locals, life and traditions!!

So, if you're planning to visit Comuna 13, why not make the most of it and visit another unique highlight and discover two completely different and fascinating worlds right beside each other?

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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

Private transportation

Entrance to the metro system

or any non-alcoholic drink

Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

1) Following a convenient pick-up from your Hotel/AirBnB in a comfortable and private transportation, our tour will start at a vibrant local Farmers Market. Here, we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the authentic Paisa culture, brimming with an array of natural products. From exotic fruits and beautiful flowers to charming minimarkets, coffee shops, and indigenous tribes' curing herbs, simply fascinating! And of course, we cannot miss the chance to sample some of the exotic fruits, further enhancing our sensory exploration, we'll try some gulupa, tomate de arbol, pitahaya, curuba, uchuvas, granadilla and several more, Colombia is home of over 400 varieties of fruits!!

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Graffiti tour COMUNA 13

2) Our next destination is the captivating, multicultural, and vibrant Comuna 13—a true testament to transformation and resilience. Once plagued by the control of drug dealers, guerrillas, and paramilitary groups, today it stands as the shining jewel of Medellín. We'll have a walk through the graffiti route to witness the remarkable fusion of art and history. The graffiti and murals scattered throughout the neighborhood vividly depict its tumultuous past, remarkable present, and its inspiring future. Ascending to the highest point of the mountain is a breeze, thanks to the electric escalators—so no worries for those who prefer an easier climb. Once at the top, we will be rewarded with an extraordinary and strategic view of the city, allowing us to understand why various armed groups sought control over Comuna 13. We'll have the chance to visit art galleries, witness mesmerizing breakdancers, Rap shows, and indulge in the diverse local cuisine that can be found in every corner.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Private Tour to Comuna 13 & Exotic Fruit Market in Medellin!

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Reviews

5.00

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Medellín necessity
Alicia P,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Seabastian our tour guide was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about his city. We got to do fruit tour, metrocable, Communa 13 and took our time with him. Thank you for showing us some of the staple items we had to do in Medellín
Unforgettable cultural experience!
Ariel C,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an incredible time on a private tour with our guide, Carlos. He hosted the tour in English so we could communicate more easily. The experience itself was amazing— filled with a bunch of local bites, history, and incredible views and art through the barrio. Highly recommend, you won’t regret it!
Great tour with Juan Carlos!
N S,
May 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a blast on this tour with Juan Carlos! We loved his vibe from the start and knew we were going to have a great afternoon with him. We started off at the Fruit market sampling fruits from Panama which were absolutely delicious. We then took the metro cable car and learned all about how it transformed the Comunas in Medellin. We ended the afternoon in Comuna 13 which is bright and vibrant. Juan Carlos had a great sense of humor and his story telling was top notch. This tour is a must and please request Juan Carlos!
Very unique place to visit.
Farzeen A,
Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Juan Carlos is a great guide. Took us to a very interesting vibrant area. Knows tons about Colmbia. Was very flexible and patient with us- and went at our pace.
Great private tour of Comuna 13 & a fruit market
Joanne C,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Juan Carlos from The Andes Adventure Travel co was an excellent guide for our combined tour of a fruit market and Comuna 13. We booked a private tour with transit to/from our hotel. Juan Carlos was on time with a comfortable vehicle. He was very knowledgeable about local history which made the tour much more worthwhile vs just visiting the sites alone and good value for money. Would recommend everyone to see Comuna 13 on a trip to Medellin and to be sure to understand the history of the place. We typically travel independently but are glad we booked a guide for these sites and would highly recommend Juan Carlos.
Stop searching and book this tour
KevinCrawford,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was by far one of the best tours we have ever been on. Daniel was amazing. It's safe, informative, and extremely unique in every way. We travel around the world and this is by far one of the best experiences we have ever had. Save yourself some time from continuing to search and just book it. If you abake to get Daniel as your guide, that's even better! He picked us up in a comfortable car with ice cold AC. We had some fruit at the market that we have never had before and he showed us a couple other spots in town. Having your own guide and no one else on the tour allowed us to ask all the questions we wanted. 10/10 tour.
Perfect experience to do...
Amanda L,
Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Perfect experience to do privately! Comuna 13 was very crowded so I was glad that it was just my friend and the guide, who was very knowledgable. Carlos seemed to know so many people there, so he is very much part of the community. The fruit and market was also great. The fruits were very tasty and unique!
Amazing Tour. Amazing guide.
diploj,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The stream of 5 star reviews on here tell you everything you need to know, but I’ll just echo how good this company is. We loved every minute of our tour with JuanCarlos and couldn’t be happier that we decided to do a private tour. We learned so much and got to move at our own pace. It’s the best way to see Comuna 13.
Great Day In Medellin!
Marc S,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Diego was amazing! Comuna 13 is such a wonderful experience. The tastings at the market, so fantastic. Highly recommend and ask for Diego!
Great tour with Daniel!
Cindi M,
Jul 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Such a great day with Daniel! We started at the market, getting to sample a wide variety of exotic fruits. Then we headed to Comuna 13 for a very interesting and informative tour. Daniel was so knowledgeable and personable. We were so happy with this tour and especially Daniel. Highly recommend!