Medellín Tour: Comuna 13, Graffiti, and Metrocable

Villa Hermosa, Colombia



Discover Medellín on foot with a tour full of art, culture, and landscapes. Visit Comuna 13, travel by Metro and Metrocable, try a typical ice cream, and be amazed by its history and color

Highlights

  • Tour Comuna 13 and its famous graffiti full of history
  • Ride the Metro and Metrocable with panoramic views of Medellín
  • Enjoy a typical ice cream and learn about the local culture with an expert guide
  • Graffiti tour in Comuna 13 and ride the iconic escalators

Description

Start your adventure at the San Javier metro station, the starting point for one of Medellín's most vibrant experiences. After a brief introduction and a refreshing break, you'll board the bus that will take you to the 20 de Julio neighborhood, in the heart of Comuna 13. As you wander its streets, you'll discover the Independencia 1, 2, and 3 sectors, key scenes in the history of the armed conflict and the social transformation of the neighborhood. Your local guide will tell you how the community turned violence into art and hope, as you walk among murals and graffiti full of color, symbolism, and messages of resilience. During the tour, you'll stop to enjoy a typical mango ice cream, courtesy of the house, and you'll have time to chat with local artists and neighbors. Then, you'll climb the famous outdoor escalators, a symbol of progress and unity, to the top, where breathtaking panoramic views of Medellín await. To top it all off, you'll visit a local art gallery, where you'll learn about the work of a renowned artist from the commune and understand how art has transformed the neighborhood's identity. Finally, you'll head back to San Javier station, taking with you a new perspective on Medellín's history, creativity, and indomitable spirit.

Includes

Cable car ride with panoramic views of the city Bus ride from San Javier station to the tour's starting point A refreshing welcome drink Typical mango ice cream, complimentary during the tour Your expert local guide, fluent in both Spanish and English Experience urban art and graffiti, with an explanation of the meaning of the works

Excludes

Food and drinks Tips

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