The 15 Street Art Tours in Medellín People Come Back For

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 2-hour-30-minute walk through Medellín’s Comuna 13 with local guide Johan Giraldo. You’ll see colorful street art, learn how the neighborhood changed, ride its outdoor escalators, and take in city views. The tour starts and ends in San Javier.

“It's an awesome tour. Joe is so knowledgeable about the area and the art. The vibe in this area is so energizing.”

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6.comuna 13 graffitour & cable car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend about three hours touring Comuna 13 with a private guide such as Carlos, Andres, Jaime, or Juan. Walk the electric stairs and mural-lined streets, hear how the neighborhood changed since the 1980s, then ride the cable car for broad views from above. Hotel pickup and private transport are included.

“Carlos is the best tour guide we have ever had!! Highly recommend if you can get him. He took us through Comuna 13 he may as well be the Mayor of Comuna 13. We had a wonderful and memorable experience!! He knows so much history and we learned so much. Speaks English and Spanish.”

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7.Graffiti Tour comuna 13 and cable car (made by local guides)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $33

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at San Javier Metro Station for a 3-hour visit to Comuna 13. Ride the cable car and bus, walk through Independence sectors, see murals, dance and rap, taste coffee and ice cream, try graffiti, and learn how the neighborhood changed after years of conflict.

“great experience but the place was super over crowded - not in the control of the guides. the guide was very helpful, answered all questions and gave us relevant details. Thanks!!”

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8.History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $12

Walk Comuna 13 with a guide raised in the neighborhood, often Sergio for English or Evelyn for Spanish. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll learn how the district changed, see murals and performances, visit the electric stairs, explore less-touristed corners, and enjoy a local ice cream at no extra cost. Groups are capped at 12.

“We were recommended this organization for the comuna 13 tour and they did not disappoint. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and grew up in the area. We learned so much and the tour was safe, fun, and interesting. This is a must do!”

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9.Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Spend about three hours exploring Comuna 13 with a local guide such as Sebastián, Manuela, Luis, or Andres. Ride the cable car for city views, walk the Independence neighborhood’s graffiti route, visit galleries and viewpoints, learn how art and hip hop shaped the community, and enjoy mango ice cream. Expect hills, stairs, and a group of up to 20 people.

“The tour of Comuna 13 was absolutely fantastic, and our guide, Manuela, was amazing. She provided us with an insightful and memorable experience. Highly recommended!”

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10.Comuna 13: Graffiti tour & Street Food/drink with telesferic

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $22

Spend 210 minutes moving from Poblado Metro Station to Comuna 13 by metro and cable car. A local guide explains the neighborhood’s transformation, leads you through graffiti-lined streets and escalators, and introduces street food, a dance show, and a lookout-bar stop. English and Spanish tours are limited to eight people, with guides such as Ezequiel and Melina.

“El guía fue excelente. Sabía mucho de la historia del lugar y fue muy amable y alegre. Pero los medios de transporte excesivamente congestionados. La subida en metrocable absolutamente innecesaria. Tocó montar en todos los transportes públicos lo cual demoró excesivamente la actividad. Ir un fin de semana es la peor experiencia. Yo había ido en otra época y el sitio es muy interesante. Ayer fue imposible de disfrutar. Solo en transporte nos gastamos 2 horas. Y el sitio tratando de caminar otras 2 horas. Tuve que tomar un Uber para volver al hotel, estando en un sitio que no parece tan seguro. No recomiendo la actividad de esa manera”

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11.Graffiti Tour Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Spend three hours exploring Medellin’s Comuna 13 with a private English-speaking guide and SUV transport from your hotel or Airbnb. Walk among major graffiti works, hear local stories, and sample Colombian foods, fruits, drinks, and desserts at your own expense. Mauricio and Andres are named guides associated with especially strong service.

“Mauricio was awesome! He paced the tour to what I wanted, he was super knowledgeable and just great to be around a good photographer too)! Comuna 13 was really cool. One of my top experiences in Medellin!”

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12.Medellín Comuna 13 local guides snacks and your own graffiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $22

Spend three hours in Medellín’s Comuna 13 with a private local guide such as Ana, Paula, or Luisa. Walk through 20 de Julio and Las Independencias, hear personal stories of the neighborhood’s past, visit viewpoints and galleries, watch breakdance, taste a typical ice cream, and add your own graffiti.

“Paula, una Guía muy atenta, me supo indicar la historia de comuna 13, muy atenta, super amable y se nota que lleva su trabajo impregnado en la piel, ya que el fiel testimonio de la transformación de la comuna, recomiendo 100% a viajeros Mac. muy lindo el recorrido y la atención perfecta”

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13.Comuna 13 Neighborhood & Street Art Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Spend four hours exploring Medellín’s Comuna 13 with hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, a 25-minute cable-car ride, and guided time among colorful murals and local shops. English and Spanish service is available. Guide quality matters here, so confirm that your driver will also provide proper commentary.

“our tour guide made this experience very special and memorable”

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14.Complete Tour in Comuna 13: Graffiti, History and Street Delights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2h 30m · from $16

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide under the green umbrella at San Javier metro station. Ride one public bus into Comuna 13, hear how the neighborhood changed, watch a dance show, taste handmade ice cream, see galleries and graffiti, then climb the outdoor escalators for city views. Guides include Cristian, Johana, Thomas, and La Flaca.

“El guía Tomás se portó super bien El trato 20/10 Una experiencia única Recomendado al 200%”

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15.Comuna 13 (Graffitour) Discover the Transformation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $19

Spend 150 minutes in Comuna 13 with a Spanish-speaking local guide. Hear personal stories of the neighborhood, see meaningful murals, ride the outdoor escalators, visit galleries and viewpoints, try mango biche or maracumango ice cream, and make your own graffiti. Guides may include Andres, Mirley, Catherine, or Fernanda.

“la guía es excelente, nos compartió su vivencia a través de su experiencia. vale mucho la pena”

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