Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks and a Local Guide
Comuna 13, Colombia
Check out Comuna 13 with a local guide, try some yummy snacks made by locals, and discover the electric stairs and the stories behind the murals and galleries.
Overview
This guided tour explores Comuna 13 in Medellín, ideal for visitors interested in local history, street art, and cultural experiences.
Highlights
- Visit to the guide’s grandmother’s house
- Snacks prepared by the guide’s grandmother included
- Over 8 years of tour experience
Description
The tour begins at the meeting point in Comuna 13, where the guide provides an introduction covering the key sights of the neighborhood.
Participants learn about Comuna 13’s dark past and origins, the significance of its graffiti, and enjoy a breakdancing performance.
The group then ascends a colorful mountain while hearing stories behind many murals and graffiti artworks.
Riding the electric escalators, guests taste traditional snacks made by the guide’s grandmother, and visit a viewpoint with wide views of Comuna 13.
The tour continues to the Independencia #2 neighborhood and discusses 'la escombrera,' known as one of the world’s largest mass graves located in Comuna 13.
The experience concludes back at the original meeting point.
Includes
- Colombian empanadas
- Patacón with Hogado (fried plantain with tomato sauce)
- Butifarras (traditional sausages)
- Mango popsicle with salt and lemon
- Visit to the guide’s grandparents’ house
- Use of Comuna 13’s electric escalators
- Exploration of two neighborhoods
- Art show attendance
- Insights on graffiti stories
- Access to top viewpoints in Comuna 13
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Wear comfortable shoes for walking and climbing. The best time to visit is during daylight hours for clear views and safer conditions. Booking in advance is recommended due to popular demand.
