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Comuna 13 Tours in Medellín: 15 Walks Compared

52 tours  ·  from $11

What you are paying for here is the guide, not the route. These 15 compare walks led by people from the barrio against the bus-window versions, with prices, group sizes and which ones include the cable car and the street food.

Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food - From Poblado to Medellín’s mountain views
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Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Join a small group of up to 10 with guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, Melina, or Lina. Ride Medellín’s metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13, then explore murals, coffee, dance, street food, and hillside views. The four-hour tour includes transport, an arepa with cheese, and one drink.

“It was nice experience for me. The guide was Natalia she explained many of Comuna13 and Colombia. Also the members were very kind and friendly,I’m happy that I made great memories. Thank you.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour - Meeting at Garden Coffee
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Medellín: Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

2.Comuna 13 True Story and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,779 reviews · 3 hours · from $14

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with a Spanish or English-speaking local guide. Walk the famous outdoor escalators, taste empanadas and mango with lime, watch rap or breakdance, and hear how the neighborhood changed. Guides such as Mateo, Jorge, Alex, and Esteban may share personal memories of growing up here.

“excellent guide with a lot of insight and stories. thank you Jorge. lo pasamos super rico.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride - Meeting at Poblado and learning the metro
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Medellín: Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

3.Comuna 13 District Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Poblado metro station for a four-hour trip through Medellín by metro, cable car, bus, and foot. In Comuna 13, expect colorful murals, outdoor escalators, hillside views, local shops, and stories of change. Guides such as Christian, Walter, Camilo, and Sebastián are known for personal, engaging tours.

“Awesome tour! Camilo was such a great tour guide, super friendly and highly recognized in the community. Highly recommend”

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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13 - Riding the Metrocable over Medellín
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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

4.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 330 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $76

Spend about five hours with a private Spanish or English-speaking guide exploring Medellín by vehicle, foot, and Metrocable. Visit Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, Parques del Rio, and Comuna 13, where local stories and graffiti explain the area’s difficult past and remarkable change. Guides such as Hector, Nelson, Natalia, Jorge, and Luis are often praised for warmth and flexibility.

“I highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Medellin. Our guide Natalia was so knowledge and passionate about sharing the history.. She was excellent I highly recommended her. The experience was amazing ! It was experience I will never forget !!”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti - Starting at GRADEN COFFE
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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

5.Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 3 hours · from $11Best value

Spend three hours walking Comuna 13 with local guides such as Lucho, Esteban, Enrique, Luis, or Dori. Hear personal stories, see the famous escalators, visit art galleries, watch breakdance, sample empanadas and ice cream, meet the guide’s family, and spray your own graffiti.

“Very interesting, fun and informative experience. The highlight was the guide - Luchos. He was amazing - so funny. Really made the experience! Would highly recommend this experience to learn more about comuna 13. Also the snacks were DELICIOUS and vegan friendly. Thanks all!”

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City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin - What the electric stairs reveal about Medellín
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City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

6.City Tour + Commune 13 Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 295 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about eight hours seeing Medellín by air-conditioned vehicle, Metro, and Metrocable. Visit Botero Plaza, Barefoot Park, Pueblito Paisa, River Parks, and Comuna 13, where local guides explain the graffiti, electric stairs, rap, and break dancing. Guides such as Juan David, Steven, and Janeth may lead the day, with lunch included.

“This excursion was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish! 🌟 We had a group of 33 people, and somehow our guide, Juan David, managed everything flawlessly — no one lost, no confusion, just smooth organization all day long. From the moment he picked everyone up that morning to the final drop-off, everything was seamless and well-coordinated. We had plenty of time at each stop, never felt rushed, and received so much interesting and detailed information throughout the tour. His English was excellent, and he kept us informed every step of the way. I also truly appreciated how accommodating he was regarding my food allergy. He ensured the restaurant provided a…”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local - First look: murals, galleries, and the public face of Comuna 13
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Medellín: Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local

7.Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at San Javier Metro and walk through Comuna 13’s murals, galleries, side streets, dance culture, and past. Guides such as Christian, Juan, Alex, and Jason share personal connections to the neighborhood. The three-hour tour includes one-way transport, a traditional ice cream, a small souvenir, a dance show, and a rooftop bar stop.

“We loved the tour, and found it was definitely worth it!! Tomas was a great guide. Would recommend for sure.”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour - The private car makes the five-hour route practical
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

8.Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $81

Spend five hours tracing Medellín’s painful Escobar-era past and hopeful present. Visit Pablo Escobar’s grave, the rooftop where he died, and the Inflexión memorial before exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide. Private transport, hotel pickup, English or Spanish guiding, and time to stop for art, coffee, and questions are included.

“We had a great day with Cesar. He was very friendly and informative. We were able to take our time on the tour and we learned a lot about the history of Colombia. I recommend this tour.”

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Medellín City Tour and Comuna 13 Experience - Parks, public art, and a quick look at central Medellín
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Medellín City Tour and Comuna 13 Experience

9.Medellín City Tour and Comuna 13 Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 216 reviews · 9 hours · from $41

This nine-hour Medellín tour combines Pueblito Paisa, Plaza Botero, Parque de los Deseos, local lunch, the Metro Cable, and two hours in Comuna 13. A Spanish-speaking guide such as Jani, Steven, or Juan Esteban leads the day, with round-trip transport, lunch, and travel insurance included.

“Excelente!!! Es un tour muy completo, se visitan los lugares emblemáticos de Medellín, se conoce bastante, dan reseñas con los detalles más importantes para conocer la historia de cada lugar. El tiempo de permanencia en cada una de las paradas me parece adecuado, suficiente. El guía Steven fue súper amable, EXCELENTE!!, logra generar un ambiente super ameno y cordial, es súper atento, dispuesto a aclarar todas las dudas sobre medellin, como funciona, a donde ir si uno necesita algo específico y maneja muy bien los tiempos de cada parada del Tour. La Chiva que nos transportó en el recorrido super bien, buenisima musica tradicional colombiana. Tour 100% recomemdado.”

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Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour - El Poblado: learning to notice the art around you
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Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

10.Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Start with hotel pickup and street art in El Poblado and downtown, then ride Medellín’s cable car to Comuna 13. A private bilingual guide such as Manuel, Cristian, Luis, or John explains the murals, local history, and community change. Walk the outdoor escalators, meet residents, enjoy city views, and try a mango ice pop.

“What an utterly amazing tour! The private tour with Epic Tours Medellín is the way to go! Today’s tour was of Comuna 13. Manny was my guide and took me through the city of Medellín explained the history of the city, their on going social programs, and with the bonus of sampling local cuisine along the way. Next up a ride on the metro cable which was thrilling and then on to Comuna 13. It was like exploring with an old friend. Comuna 13 was the crown jewel of this experience. Finding out about the violent past and the significance behind the artwork in the murals and listening to the…”

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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Spray Painting and ice cream - The history lesson is the heart of the tour
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Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Spray Painting and ice cream

11.Comuna 13 Tour with Spray Painting and ice cream

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $12Top rated

Spend about three hours walking Comuna 13 with a local guide such as Diego, Ari, Chispa, Greys, or Enrique. See murals, galleries, dance and rap, learn how the neighborhood changed, taste a Medellín popsicle, try spray painting, and ride the famous outdoor escalators. The tour costs $12 and returns to its starting point.

“Ari was an excellent guide. If you want to know commune 13 this tour is a very good option to doAuto-translated”

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Pablo Escobar Tour And Comuna 13 - Following Pablo Escobar’s story for two hours
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Pablo Escobar Tour And Comuna 13

12.Pablo Escobar Tour And Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $100

Spend four hours with a private guide tracing Pablo Escobar’s story and visiting Medellín’s Comuna 13. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and air-conditioned transport keep the route simple. Guide Camilo has earned praise for his clear explanations and personal attention, though the Comuna 13 portion may feel brief for some visitors.

“The experience was great. Camilo was a good tour guide. He was informative and he was eager to show me places.”

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Comuna 13 tour and cable car - How to make the most of your three to four hours
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Comuna 13 tour and cable car

13.Comuna 13 tour and cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private guide exploring Comuna 13, its electric stairways, murals, and social history, then ride Medellín’s cable car for wide city views. Guides such as Daniel, Juan Carlos, and Kevin are praised for clear English, local connections, and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, private transport, and snacks are included.

“Danny was generous with his time. He was very engaging and his English is excellent. Danny did not share history with depth. Very disappointed with the lack of detail. Wanted to sit, have coffee, but we left with little knowledge and understanding of this rich history.”

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Medellín: Comuna 13, Cable Cars and Botero Statues Tour - Botero Plaza and Medellín’s historic center
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Medellín: Comuna 13, Cable Cars and Botero Statues Tour

14.Comuna 13, Cable Cars and Botero Statues Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $89

Start with hotel pickup, then visit Botero Plaza’s 23 sculptures, walk Medellín’s historic center, ride an aerial cable car, and explore Comuna 13 with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Private transport, metro, cable, and toll fees are included. Guides such as Andres, Daniela, and Jaime have led this experience.

“Andres was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and exuded pride for his city. I particularly enjoyed our cable car ride and venture into Botero Plaza. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Social Transformation Tour Comuna 13 - Meeting local creativity with a gallery visit
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Social Transformation Tour Comuna 13

15.Social Transformation Tour Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Comuna 13 with a private driver-guide and professional guide. You’ll ride from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, hear about Medellín’s past, see public art and viewpoints, and may meet a local artist, as Ray did with one group.

“We had such a great time exploring Comuna 13 with our tour guide, Ray. He picked us up from our hotel and told us about the history of Medellin on our way to Comuna 13. As we walked around the neighborhood, Ray told us about the history and pointed out interesting artwork and view points. He even introduced us to a local artist and toured us through his gallery. This tour was our favorite thing we did in Medellin!”

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