Colombia · STREET ART

The 15 Best Street Art Tours in Colombia

31 tours  ·  from $11

Medellín paints its own history, Bogotá paints its politics, Cali paints its music. The 15 below cover all three cities on foot, priced by length, with a note on which guides are from the neighbourhood they walk.

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 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

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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Bogotá: La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour - Reading La Candelaria one wall at a time
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Bogotá: La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour

3.La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 2h 30m · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with a guide from Gran Colombia Tours, stopping for major murals, La Concordia Market, Journalist’s Park, and a coca leaf tea at Café Herencia. Guides such as Juana, Luis, Christian, and Bernardo explain the artists, symbols, and political ideas behind Bogotá’s street art in English or Spanish.

“Excellent street art and graffiti tour, with a knowledgeable guide. So much vibrant art to see in Bogotá. It was a delight”

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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

4.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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Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali - Parque de las Piedras and the city’s meeting places
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Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

5.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14Top rated

Walk through central Cali with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Cristian or Juliana, linking salsa, graffiti, and popular resistance. You’ll visit ten city landmarks, learn dance steps, play instruments, see murals, and finish at Cimarrón Salsa Bar. The three-hour tour costs $14, excludes food and drinks, and accepts up to 30 people.

“The tour guide Cristin was amazing he was very knowledgeable and made what would be a boring experience fun. I would highly recommend doing this tour”

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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

6.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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Fun Graffiti Workshop: The Art of Aerosol and Color - Marker sketches before the spray cans
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Fun Graffiti Workshop: The Art of Aerosol and Color

7.Fun Graffiti Workshop: The Art of Aerosol and Color

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58

Meet at OCIO Gallery in Bogotá for a two-hour beginner graffiti workshop led by artists such as Cali, known as TET, or Diego. You’ll invent a graffiti name, practice dots and lines, plan a design on paper, then paint a throwup 3D tag on a courtyard wall using spray cans and markers.

“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work, and a chance to take home an exceptional souvenir. (If you don't take the workshop, you could still have a super visit to the gallery, which is close to the La Perseverancia Market and lots of eating options.) The grafitti workshop took place in a courtyard behind the building, with walls covered by experiments and…”

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Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá with Transportation - La Concordia, where art meets daily life
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Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá with Transportation

8.Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Walk through La Candelaria with a private guide such as Myra, Luis, Camila, or Daniel, learning how Bogotá’s murals reflect politics, history, and daily life. Hotel and airport pickup, a local tea tasting, and flexible pacing are included. Plan on three hours of walking, with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“Daniel was our tour guide. And he did a excellent job. He showed my wife and I all the beautiful murals around the city. He also explained the history behind the murals.”

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2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13 - Street art beyond the photo stop
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2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13

9.2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13

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

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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Shared Tour Cali's Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience - Starting at Plazoleta Jairo Varela
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Shared Tour Cali’s Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience

10.Shared Tour Cali’s Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13

Walk through central Cali with Beyond Colombia guides such as Cristian or Chris, tracing salsa from African and Caribbean roots to its role in local protest and popular culture. See the Jairo Varela area, Calle del Pecado, river boulevard, World Cup Tunnel, and resistance murals. Expect about 150 minutes and roughly 8 km on foot.

“The tour was very interactive and amazing! Cristian was great! Very enthusiastic and knows his stuff about Cali. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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comuna 13 graffitour & cable car - What the guides add to the experience
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comuna 13 graffitour & cable car

11.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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Graffiti Tour comuna 13 and cable car (made by local guides) - Riding the bus into 20 de Julio
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Graffiti Tour comuna 13 and cable car (made by local guides)

12.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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Bogotá: Graffiti Tour el mejor recorrido de arte urbano - Starting at Parque de los Periodistas
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Bogotá: Graffiti Tour el mejor recorrido de arte urbano

13.Graffiti Tour el mejor recorrido de arte urbano

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Start at Parque de los Periodistas for a two-hour English walk through Bogotá’s street-art scene. Your guide may be Lifred, Ivonne, Luis, Giovanni, Christian, or another local specialist. Expect murals, graffiti basics, artist stories, Colombian history, and discussion of art as protest and community change.

“The guide was incredible. she was articulate informative, considerate and made sure that everybody 's questions got answered”

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History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13 - Reading the murals instead of just photographing them
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History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13

14.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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Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive - The bus ride keeps the tour connected to daily Medellín
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Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive

15.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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