Comuna 13 Hidden Gems: Unique Graffiti & Views

Embark on a unique journey through parks, alleys, viewpoints, and undiscovered graffiti in Comuna 13. Experience the hidden gems that most tourists miss and indulge in local delights.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Comuna 13 - Comuna 13 is the district that will be showcased, renowned as the most touristic area in Medellín due to its remarkable transformation and rich history.
  • Escaleras Eléctricas De La Comuna 13 - These are the first public escalators in Colombia. Their significance lies in the transformation and development they brought to the community, which also hosts the city’s largest urban art gallery.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Contribution to Wayacan Art Walls community art project
  • Tea and coffee
  • Optional reflexology: a relaxing foot bath with herbs, led by a local practitioner
What's Not Included
  • We do not include the bus tickets from the Metro Station
  • Tips are not included.
Additional Information

Bypass the usual Comuna 13 tours and uncover its hidden essence with local narrators who have grown up in the area.
Traverse secret paths away from the crowds, explore vibrant alleys, and listen to compelling stories of Colombia’s political and social history — all shared through the lived experiences of this resilient community. Along the journey, enjoy…

Location
Estación metro San javier
Calle 45
Eastern exit of San Javier Metro Station, next to the cable car. Go upstairs to the second floor, pass the Metrocable entrance, and exit to your right. Your guide will be waiting at the exit near the tickets booth.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B-cindydj
Mar 31, 2026
Great Salsa lessons! - We loved Salsa's class with Alex. He explains very well, takes the time with everyone and makes the steps accessible even for beginners. Fun and rewarding experience. We recommend!!!
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Camper66932483442
Mar 31, 2026
Salsa Dance - We booked a one hour salsa class with Alex, and it was an hour of pure pleasure! Alex is very nice, funny and especially he had patience. It was a great experience, thank you very much. See you soon!!
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Traveler43071151712
Mar 31, 2026
Great experience with Alex! - We took a salsa class with Alex, and highly recommend super introduction to salsa. Alex speaks English, Spanish and French in addition to being super friendly! Thank you 💃💃
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Kylewq2006jw
Mar 21, 2026
Alex was great - Alex was very friendly and very informative. I highly recommend utilizing his services if you go on this tour. He even gave me extra information on places to go out and dance which was cool.
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832irlandam
Jan 27, 2026
Excellent excursion through the commune13 - I did not know medellin and we have done a tour with friends from Spain, the truth was incredible this walk, the commune 13 we loved..what colorful in the murals, local crafts..musical atmosphere, restaurants, bars of drinks etc... It is worth touring!!
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Adam_r
Jan 25, 2026
Amazing tour - Really cool experience. OUr guide was funny and super passionate. Lots of stories and interactions with locals. Highly recommend
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Ryan_p
Jul 10, 2025
Experiencing the Culture of Comuna 13 - One of my favorite guided tours ever. Our guide Teo was very friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the city of Medellin and Comuna 13 and made us feel very welcome. Instead of a traditional tour where everything felt like it was off a script, it felt like we were able to get a real look at the city and see not only its history, but the current urbanization and the direction Comuna 13 is going. Overall could not recommend more highly if you are looking for a way to walk the streets and learn about the history and culture of Comuna 13 and Medellin.
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Eric_o
May 8, 2026
Scam - This has been the most disappointing agency experience I’ve ever had. I booked a trip to the Comuna and received a confirmation email with the exact meeting point and time. I arrived early, waited, and no guide ever showed up. Later, they tried to shift the blame onto me, claiming I should have contacted them to coordinate—despite having already provided clear instructions. When I asked for a refund, they first said no guide was available and suggested rescheduling. But the moment I insisted on a refund, they suddenly claimed a guide was available—by then I had already left. I am still waiting for my refund. This feels like a deliberate scam. Save yourself the frustration and avoid this agency.
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Andrea_c
Apr 8, 2026
book, pay...and no tour - we arrived there and there was no one. we contacted the assitance and we were told we shuould have contacted them earlier... while in the confirmation of the tour no request of confirmation was asked. totally unprofessional and disappointing
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Sonia_s
Jul 13, 2025
TERRIFYING experience in Medellin. Abuser guide!! I do not recommend it at all!!! - HORROR Experience!Very abusive and dangerous guide!!I travel alone and felt extremely uncomfortable throughout the tour.The guide was most rude, high-spirited and abusive! Start to finish asking me for money. He didn't explain anything to me on the tour, he was smoking marijuana and cannabis beer. I went to eat and aggressively told me that he would leave me alone eating and that I didn’t pay him anything to eat, that I was a bad person and that he couldn’t because he was paid the minimum of the tour and he wouldn’t spend it. He yelled at me in front of people and that I made him embarrassed not to pay anything to eat, even if it was potatoes or a beer he said.Then he told me that he either grabbed the wave and I made him feel good or I wouldn’t get out of there alive. He walked away from me repeatedly to talk to a guy. Something they were planning because they both looked at me so much. He wanted to take me down a dark road and I didn't want to. Then he got drunk and told me he liked men and women, to kiss him by grabbing my face and trying to touch me. I ran down the street and he kept threatening me that he was going to die there and blackmailing me and laughing that he wouldn't send me the pictures he took of me for my report. And I want my pictures! He also wanted to get in my cab so that I would pay for it and threatened me again to tip him that's what he earned. Not with the tour, which he didn't like that job. That he knew where I lived and that I would go. It is a real shame and a danger that this application has put me in danger and allowed me to hire someone like that. I felt very harassed and abused. I intend to report this situation to the police. Worst water experience in my entire life. I leave a photo of this "guide" for SAFETY to tourists and especially girls traveling alone.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).