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See the street art of Medellin's Comuna 13 neighborhood with a local guide by booking this group tour. You'll learn about how the neighborhood transformed itself from one of the most dangerous spots in the city to a thriving tourist attraction as you walk through the area. You'll also check out all sorts of street art and get the chance to interact with local artists and snack vendors.

Explore the rise and fall of the notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during this 4- or 8-hour excursion to his former hangouts in Medellín. See the lavish high-rise complex where Escobar once rubbed-shoulders with Colombia’s elite. Then learn about the mysterious circumstances of December 1993, when this elusive criminal finally met his end. Finish your Escobar-themed trip at his grave site. Your Pablo Escobar trip is private and also includes a professional guide and round-trip hotel transport.

The tour starts and ends at Poblado metro station, and our groups are small so you will be comfortable. Included: transportation tickets, an ice cream, and a beer. There is a lot to see at the Comuna 13, so 4 hours are perfect to explore amazing spots ;) After taking the metro, you will enjoy riding the metro cable to visit a spectacular viewpoint. Then you will take a bus to the graffiti neighborhood, from where the walking tour will begin. You will be amazed by all kinds of art expressions, such as graffiti, oil paintings, handicrafts, graffiti printed clothes, and dance shows. You will see spectacular graffiti, which are painted by local artists. The guide will explain the meaning of the main graffiti and answer any questions you may have. You will also enjoy street performances such as break dance, rap, or trova (traditional musical genre). Finally, the guide will take you to a bar with the best viewpoint of Comuna 13 and a big part of Medellin.

Learn the true story of Pablo Escobar on a half-day, small group tour of Medellin and Comuna 13 that explores his early days, time in prison, dramatic escape, and death, as well as the impact of drug cartels on the local community. You'll hear stories from the years when drug cartels ruled the city, visit the grave sites of the Escobar family, and see the extraordinary recovery and street art of Comuna 13, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan.

Exploring Medellin by bike means access to hidden back roads, quiet parks, and viewpoints, but local knowledge is essential for finding a safe and fun route through the city. Join a local guide for a Medellin bike tour that includes colorful neighborhoods, stops for drinks and snacks, and plenty of photo breaks along the way.

Combine visits to Guatape Rock and a local coffee farm in a single day tour from Medellin. With a guide in the lead and transportation included, this multi-stop tour is stress-free, creating a much easier and more in-depth experience than doing these activities on your own. Learn about the traditions of Zocalos and the story of the old flooded town in Guatape, then head to the coffee farm to see the process and taste the brew.

See another side of Colombia on this trip to Guatape. Just outside Medellin, this town is known for its colorful buildings and charming cobblestone streets. Climb the 740 steps of the Piedra del Peñol for stunning views of the surrounding lakes and hills. This tour includes a boat ride offering a panoramic view of Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda La Manuela, a picturesque church in Marinilla, and the town of Zócalos. Please Note: During the holiday and high season, the meeting time will be brought forward 15 to 30 minutes max. to the stipulated time. We'll notify you about it.

Make your journey to or from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport smooth and stress-free with a private arrival or departure transfer. You'll be able to skip the hassle of long lines at the taxi rank and the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transport systems. And, you'll be picked up or dropped off directly at your accommodation, instead of having to wait for multiple other travelers to reach their destination.

With miles of lush forests, gurgling streams, and backcountry trails, the countryside around Medellín offers an idyllic backdrop for a horseback riding adventure. This half-day ride is suitable for both complete beginners and experienced riders, and will take you through the foothills of the mighty Andes mountain range, with views over Rionegro and Llanogrande. Hotel pick-up and transfers are included.

Learn all about coffee and its production on a full-day tour to San Sebastián de Palmitas from Medellin. Don the clothes of a traditional coffee worker and see what a typical day is like. Then sample various coffee drinks and snacks from the local area before sitting down to a delicious lunch to complete your immersive experience.

Experience Medellin after dark with this guided bicycle tour of the city. Your local guide will take you and a small group of fellow cyclists through some of the prettiest parts of town, including Pueblito Paiso, Plaza Cisneros, Estadio Atanasiao Giardot, and Parques del Rio, showing you plenty of off-the-beaten-track sights along the way.

Escape metropolitan Medellin in favor of Guatapé (Pueblo de Zocalos), home to the magnificent Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol) on a full-day tour from the City of Eternal Spring. As well as ascending the 742 steps leading to the summit of Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol), you’ll explore the colorful streets of Guatapé and the famous Guatapé Zocalos as well as an exclusive boat tour of Guatapé Lake. Typical Antioquian lunch is included in the tour.

Travel in comfort to El Peñol from Medellín on this private tour that includes transportation in a new air-conditioned vehicle. Get a personalized experience on a fully narrated tour that can be catered to your interests regarding the history and culture of the region.

Get a personalized look at some of Medellín’s top attractions during this private sightseeing tour. Explore the downtown area using a mix of car, walking, metro, and aerial cable cars, then ascend to Pueblito Paisa—a replica of a colonial Colombian town—where you enjoy panoramic city views.

Focus on the life and times of Pablo Escobar and the Comuna 13 on this private tour of Medellin. Booking a private tour means you'll get personalized attention and you can enjoy a flexible itinerary, moving at your own pace through the attractions. You'll have plenty of time to ask questions of your guide regarding the city's history, culture, architecture, and arts.

Immerse yourself in the culture and art of Medellin's Communa 13 on this urban tour. Join a group and travel with a dedicated guide, who answers all your questions about the colorful neighborhood and its transformation. Learn about the vibrant street art and graffiti, take plenty of great photos, and how love, hope, life, resistance, and resilience have shaped the district. In the end, receive a gift of gourmet coffee from a local brand.

Enjoy hassle-free transport from Medellín Airport to your Medellín hotel. Simply book ahead and a driver will greet you at airport arrivals, then take you directly to your place of lodging in a private vehicle. This ground transfer service is available 24/7.

Enhance your experience of Medellin—known as the ‘City of Eternal Spring’—on a private, full-day custom tour of the beautiful city. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, devise an itinerary that includes only the sights you wish to see. Choose to visit Pueblito Paisa, a miniature replica of a typical Colombian village, and admire the disproportionate sculptures in Plaza Botero. Learn about the history of areas such as Comuna 13 and Parque de las Luces, and receive undivided attention from your guide throughout this private tour.  

Comuna 13 is currently the most visited site in all of Medellin and our company has the title of those qualified to make this tour. What does the tour include? - Local guide in Spanish or English, - Delicious Church Empanadas - Patacon with Hogao - Sausages - Mango ice cream with salt and lemon - Visit the neighborhood with the most graffiti in all of Medellin. (We will know the history behind many of these graffiti), - Visit the escalators of Comuna 13, - Visit an art gallery in Comuna 13, - Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 We will also go to a viewpoint where the entire city of Medellín is displayed, - Visit Independencia 2: this is another place full of graffiti and history, Learn about the history of the largest urban mass grave in the world, which is in Commune 13.

Explore Medellin at your own pace on a private tour that covers top city attractions such as Comuna 13, home to the famous escalators and politically-charged street art. You stay cool and relaxed as you travel in air-conditioned comfort, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide, who’ll offer cultural and historical information that you’re not likely to find in the guide book.

Dive deep into Medellin’s present-day art and culture on a private half-day tour of Comuna 13. This excursion is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond the typical tourist itinerary and immersive themselves in everyday life. After a visit to Plaza Botero, follow your guide to Comuna 13. There, you’ll explore kaleidoscopic murals, ride the electric escalators, and take a cable car to a spectacular viewpoint.

Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city; live, walk, smell and taste the culture of Medellin while sharing your time with a local, discovering the fascinating urban and social transformation of what was once the most dangerous city in the world. Initially in our tour we will experience Downtown Medellin; we will recognize it's history, it's culture and it's art, we will discover what day to day is like at Downtown Medellin, where approximately 1'200.000 people move daily. We will start our trip using the public transportation, first we will take the train to the Comuna 13, then we will transfer to the cable car that will take us to some of the communities in the hills. At the Comuna 13, we will go to the famous Outdoor Escalators, a unique project in the world framed by the greatest amount of graffiti in Medellin, previously one of the most dangerous areas in the city, we will understand the incredible history and the transformation process that it's inhabitants experienced.

We are local Guides of the Commune13 Medellin, we have experienced the changes that our neighborhood has given which we know all the history that has been lived in it, going from being the most conflictive and dangerous place in Medellin to now be number 1 place to visit, Its streets, its people, its art, the electric scales and its Graffiti Tour are an example that can be reborn after living so many armed conflicts. We want to show you this great change and be your guide to tell you this excellent story. look at us on youtube Aictourcomuna13