Medellín

Top Medellín landmarks

Private Comuna 13 tour and cable car

Badge of ExcellenceMedellín, Colombia

3 to 4 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Delve deeper into the turbulent history of Medellin on a private tour
An ideal introduction if you’re visiting the city for the first time
Relish the flexibility to customize your private itinerary
Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Driver/guide
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snacks

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick you up at the same place where you are staying as long as it is in Medellin

What To Expect

Cable Metro Station

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Graffitour, Comuna 13

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable clothes and the best attitude
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

59 reviews

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Incredible

Sal, Feb 2024

A truly insightful tour and Daniel was such a passionate guide and the perfect person to lead you through this incredible example of a resilient community.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Greetings Sal, thank you for supporting our work, we are passionate about what we do and we always give more, doing everything we can to help you.

MUST GO TOUR TO COMUNA 13

Priya_M, Nov 2023

Tour guide was excellent. He shared in depth knowledge about Comuna 13. Great experience. Must go when visiting Medellin

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks Priya for helping us gain exposure and ranking, we are fully committed to customer service and the best experiences.

Excellent private tour

nicole_v, Aug 2023

Danny was a wonderful tour guide. We are a family of four and we all loved spending the day with him. His English is amazing and he beautifully explained medellin’s complicated history. He emailed immediately upon making the reservation and promptly picked us up at 9am. He shared his own experiences from his childhood as well as the current situation in Medellín. It was fun exploring Comuna 13, the graffiti, dancing and music was exciting. Danny also helped us make tickets for the Independente Futbol game which was so helpful.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks a lot for trusting us!

Tour was not up to Viator standards

jill_b, Aug 2023

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.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello Mrs. Jill, thanks for your message, we are sorry the tour didn't meet your expectations. You state that we lacked some detail and history, let us say that we covered the history from the very beginning: the settlement process, the civil conflict of the guerrillas and paramilitaries, the process by which the neighborhood changed urban and socially, from the military takeovers to the arrival of public policies, transportation system and the graffiti as a means of expression, what exactly did we miss?, this is a tour stipulated for 3.5 to 4 hours, we took over 5 hours with you, you should have booked a full-day tour then. Let’s recap: 1. You showed up 20 minutes late because you were changing clothes, it is fine, we have been late too. 2. We sat down by the football field to give you an introduction and after 10 minutes, you said you didn't feel comfortable there (because of the people and dogs around), but this is a neighborhood, we cannot tell the residents to leave. We picked the least frequented spot there, anyways the guide cooperated and kept going, and every time the guide asked if you had any questions, not only did you not say anything but you told your husband to "let the guide do his job" when he asked a question (the guide was talking by the first mural, remember?), the tour turned hostile. Things happen, we understand... 3. You constantly argued with your husband along the way, the guide remained respectful, patient, and doing his job (while you were not listening) 4. We walked you to a local marketplace (not included in the tour) because the neighborhood was busier than usual (due to the city festival and high season) after refusing to take a break/sit at the café because the place was noisy, which is true, but it was YOUR choice, not his. You stating the opposite is ill-intentioned and inaccurate. 5. When we were finishing the tour and sharing with you some details, you interrupted the guide, once again, requesting to buy a hat ASAP. That took at least 20 minutes. Bottom-line: we respect your point of view, but we believe you are the one who didn't allow the guide to share his knowledge, he conveyed his information even when you were cutting off and prompting him to leave, you even wrote that the guide was generous with his time (the tour took over 5 hours!) and also that you left without sitting nor drinking café? that is not consistent, and you can read the rest of the reviews, everybody highlights how we take it easy with the times, never rushing up people. You are the one who is not up to viator and our standards, the least we expect from a visitor is to listen, be willing to learn, and be respectful, we were within our right to cancel the tour for not letting us do the tour as we had planned, however, we were considerate, patient and adapted to you. Every time your husband tried to ask something, you cut him off too. We all have bad days at work, and this was definitely not one of those, we have been doing these tour for 7 years, the guide is a professional tour guide and even your partner congratulated and tipped him, not to mention he invited him to have lunch too... thanks for your feedback, we'll work on finding a quieter place in the neighborhood during peak season. All the best to you...

Great Experience

Anna_S, Jul 2023

Juan was an excellent tour guide - very knowledgeable, patient, and attentive to anything we needed. He took us to all the major sites, was able to answer our many questions, and followed our lead in what we wanted to see and do. He even let us stop for an hour-long breakfast before getting started at a great restaurant! Thank you Juan ☺️

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hey Anna! thanks a lot for taking your time to leave this review, we work hard and strive to ensure you have a good experience. This comments are very rewarding and keep us focused on the good customer service and to do our best with every group. Thanks and we hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here

Detailed local tour and private guided experience

Joel_S, Jun 2023

Very good and customizable tour with Daniel our local guide. Our guide did a great job explaining the area, helping explain the backstory and history (particularly to be 11 year old) and showing us a lot of commonly seen and unseen parts of Community 13.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Highly appreciated, thanks for trusting our job, your kid is such a smart, curious and easy going being, thank you both for this amazing day!

Juan Carlos in the Best Tour Guide!!

Eloy_A, Apr 2023

Our Tour Guide, Juan Carlos was very professional, informative, and fun. We Highly recommend this tour. Beautiful scenery throughout the tour!!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you very much for trusting and endorsing our work. Being recommended makes us feel very proud and committed, thanks again!

MUST DO: Amazing Tour!!!

Carlissa_V, Apr 2023

My friends and I had a wonderful time being guided on a tour of Comuna 13 with Daniel. From the moment we were picked up and throughout the experience Daniel was concerned, attentive, and accommodating to our group and everyone else he encountered along the way. Daniel’s storytelling was captivating. He shared from a sincere place the story of Columbia and the resilience of the people who settled into that particular community. He spoke with pride of the hard work that was required to reestablish their lives there, and the street art that remains a reminder of the “Revolution of Love” they continue to pursue. We took a beautiful cable car ride through Medellín and we’re provided with snacks and water. We would recommend that anyone who takes the tour bring along Colombian pesos to buy and support the beautiful products, souvenirs, and street food provided by local vendors.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks Carlissa, what and insightful and moving review. This is the best tip and motivation for us. We appreciate your time and attitude!

Do not miss this place!

Rebecca_C, Mar 2023

Danny was an amazing guide with genuine connections to the community which made the tour so special. What a magical place with a fascinating history. Definitely recommend this tour!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello Rebecca, thanks a lot for trusting this tour, its content and experience. Hugs from Medellin.

Great tour with guide Juan Carlos

JacquelynCabban, Mar 2023

Juan Carlos was a great guide and very knowledgeable- we had a very good tour of Comuna 13 and the cable car. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Jacqueline, thanks a lot for trusting us. We are glad we keep growing (without being this mass tourism) thanks to people like you. Hope you arrived back home safe!

Excellent Day with our awesome guide, Daniel!

Kris, Mar 2023

A friend and I went on this trip with our guide, Daniel. This is a must-do tour for anyone interested in the history of Colombia and Medellin. Such a complicated history which really shows the resiliance and strength of the Colombian people. Daniel was a superb guide, and told us all about the history of Medellin and Comuna 13. I know we bombarded him with questions and he answered them all thoroughly with patience and enthusiasm! He showed us the many murals throughout Comuna 13, which were spectacular and full of symbolism, and was just fascinating (that was my favorite part). We also took the escalators which helped transport the locals throughout the community. After Comuna 13, we went to ride the cable car which is primarily a mode of transportation for the locals, but it also gives tourists another good view of the neighborhood. We are so glad we took this tour and highly recommend taking the time to see Comuna 13. We would also highly recommend requesting Daniel. He was so interesting to talk to and gave us great insight into the Colombian culture. We also talked about a variety of philosophical topics and we could have chatted all day! Also it was very apparent how much he was respected in Comuna 13 as many of the residents greeted him around every corner. Thanks for everything, Daniel!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Criss, this is by far one of the best reviews so far. We truly appreciate the time and accuracy and the words you use above. We promise we will keep the hard work and love towards the city, community and the world. Regards

Best Tour in Medellin

Kurt_M, Feb 2023

Fabulous not to miss experience in Medellin! If you have a chance, ask for Daniel, the best local guide in the City.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Mr kurt, we feel flattered, just thanks for your vibes, your respect and openness, it was a pleasure enjoying this day with the 4 of you. All the best to you

Enlightening and fun!

hojotap, Feb 2023

We were fortunate to spend the afternoon with Daniel as our tour guide. Through his knowledge and connections within the community, we were able to learn so much about the people, the history and especially the art. He took his time to answer our many questions and highlight the positives about the area and people. I highly recommend spending the extra money for the private tour as we saw others on groups and felt we were getting much more out of it. But either way Comuna 13 should not be missed if you are visiting Medellin. It was a highlight of our 11 day travels through Colombia.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi there, thanks for taking the time describing your experience. That is what the tour is about.

Daniel made the...

Amandine_C, Feb 2023

Daniel made the experience at La Comuna 13 unforgettable, his knowledge and passion about the neighbourhood was remarakable. Nothing seems to be a problem for him and goes out of his way to make us feel speacial on this private tour. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks for picking us, this is the best reward we can get as a company. Thank you very much for endorsing our job

Comuna 13 is a must!

Noelle_B, Jan 2023

Our guide Cesar expertly led us through the colorful maze of Comuna 13. We saw vibrant street art, galleries, and a local bar 😁. We also learned about how the community project was successfuly implemented. The cable car ride was the perfect end to our day. I highly recommend this experience!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Noelle, we appreciate your time and review above: we are glad you learned a bit more in detail about the community and what is going on here, in terms of projects, development, etc. Feel free to text us anytime, all the best to you!

Excellent tour

Tanisha_P, Oct 2022

Mateo was very good and knowledgeable of the history. The cable cars were closed the day we did tour for maintenance. However, Mateo made up for it by taking us downtown to makeup for that part of the tour. What I loved most was that tour was private and personal. Definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

Thank you for acknowledging the effort to make up for this situation, our goal is always to provide the best service and even though we couldn't make it to the cable car, we got to see the historic center and find another landmark. Thanks for trusting us!

Experience the exciting life of the Comuna 13

Tiago_A, Sep 2022

This tour was memorable! Our guide, Daniel, was incredible, so informative and helpful but also very nice and funny. We loved to get to know the history of the Comuna, how it developed to what it is now. All the stories Daniel told us were amazing, the life of the Comuna was exciting. Finally, the cable car trip was the perfect ending in order to see the full extension of the Comuna and the surrounding comunas! We definitely recommend this tour if you come to Medellin!

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hey Tiago, thank you very much for your time and good vibes! people like you make our job enjoyable and encourage us to be committed to our city, its people and culture.

This is a must-so cultural experience. An up-close experience of The people, the art, the spirit of Comuna 13

Ray_F, Jul 2022

Danny was an amazing rout guide. He was wise, knowledgeable, kind and professional. This was a phenomenal cultural tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Hello Ray, you are a fantastic group, and made us have fun with you. Thank you for giving us the chance to show you around and changing for the better, the perspective and narrative of our culture. Regards!

Trip I’m medellin

Robert_N, Jun 2022

The guide was amazing !! He made things very educational and very Interesting because he knew many of the locals

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Mr. Robert, we appreciate your time and your review, it is very concise. We are ambassadors of this beautiful land, and we are glad you enjoyed your time with us. Feel free to reach out anytime, hugs to you and your wife!

Great tour!

Chad_P, Jan 2022

Our tour guide Kevin was awesome, very knowledgeable, Interesting and fun. Made the tour feel more like a walk with friends.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Hello Chad, that is exactly how we felt on this tour: among friends, and it is so encouraging and relieving to have tourists like you guys, respectful, friendly and willing to learn from our culture. Don't hesitate to reach back anytime, we will show you around, hiden details that are unperceived even by locals