15 Medellin Street Art Tours Worth Booking

1.Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour, Cable Car & Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9,046 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Our pick

Travel from Poblado by metro, cable car, and bus to Comuna 13. With guides such as Natalia, Santiago, Martin, or Melina, you’ll learn the neighborhood’s story through murals, coffee, music, dance, arepas, and mountain views. The four-hour tour costs $18 and includes transport, food, and one drink.

“Santiago was the best, he has a big knowledge of the whole place and its history! The whole tour was really good, would totally recommend it!”

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2.Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Snacks And Your Own Graffiti

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 311 reviews · 3 hours · from $11Best value

Spend three hours in Comuna 13 with local guides such as Lucho, Esteban, or Enrique. Hear personal stories, visit art galleries, watch breakdancing, taste empanadas and ice cream, meet a guide’s family, enjoy hillside views, and spray your own graffiti.

“Great tour with lots of historical information about the comuna. The snacks were very tasty (and I’m a picky eater). Great guide as well.”

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3.Medellín: Comuna 13 and Graffiti Guided Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Walk Comuna 13 with local guides such as Christian, Juan, or Alex, hearing personal stories, seeing murals and galleries, visiting quieter alleys, watching street dance, tasting traditional ice cream, and ending near 20 de Julio after three lively hours.

“our tour was amazing! Juan, our guide, was very detailed with his explanations about the area history. luckily, we only had 3 in our group, so felt more like a private tour. Definitely our favorite tour in Medellin so far. Thanks!”

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4.Medellín: Private Comuna 13 Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Spend five hours with a bilingual private guide exploring Poblado, downtown Medellín, and Comuna 13. Learn the meaning behind the murals, ride the cable car, meet local residents, hear personal stories from guides such as Manuel and Luis, and try a traditional mango ice pop.

“Easily one of the best tour experiences we had in Medellín. Our guide was outstanding - warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the story of Comuna 13. Walking through the neighbourhood where he grew up gave the tour an authentic and personal feel. His insight and honesty made the history come alive. We left feeling informed, welcomed, and inspired. Couldn’t recommend this experience enough. A brilliant guide and a brilliant person.”

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5.Medellín: Comuna 13 Tour with Spray Painting and ice cream

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $12Top rated

Walk Comuna 13 with guides such as Diego, Ari, Chispa, Greys, or Majo, learning how the neighborhood changed through art and community action. Visit galleries, ride the famous electric stairways, watch dance or rap, paint graffiti, enjoy ice cream, and return to the starting point in about three hours.

“The street churros and maracu mango were amazing! The tour guide Diego was very knowledgeable about the history of Comuna 13. The tour was worth every penny and we even left w/gifts. My only concern was and is for the elderly who wish to come. Steps do vary in size and the tour involves steep inclines and declines presenting high fall risk and over exertion issues.”

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6.2-Hours Street Art Walking Tour in Medellin Comuna 13

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

Walk Comuna 13 with a local guide for about 2.5 hours, seeing bold street art, hillside views, and the famous outdoor escalators. Johan Giraldo provides the experience, with groups capped at 10 people. The tour begins and ends in El Danubio, 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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7.Graffiti Tour comuna 13 and cable car (made by local guides)

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

Meet Laura, Samuel, Jonathan, or another local guide at San Javier Metro for a three-hour Comuna 13 tour. Ride the cable car, explore Independence neighborhoods, see murals and performances, try a graffiti activity, visit the 3D House, and hear how the community changed after years of conflict.

“Our guide, Samuel, was amazing - very knowledgeable, kind and patient. Walking through Comune 13, appreciating its complicated and sad history, seeing the changes were all really wonderful. We stopped for delicious ice lollipops, and amazing coffee. I recommend you try the cold and refreshing lemon coffee. There are many steps to climb, both up and down. Take your time. Seeing the many artists perform was great. It is important to understand their role in transforming Comune 13. The moving escalators are a great experience. The cable car is worth doing. If you can, do it both during the day and at night. These experiences are vastly different and worth…”

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8.History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $12

Walk Comuna 13 with Sergio, a local guide raised in the neighborhood, and hear how it changed from a troubled district into a center of art and community life. You’ll see the electric stairs, interpret murals, visit less-touristed corners, and enjoy local ice cream. Spanish tours may be led by Evelyn.

“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 three hours exploring Comuna 13 by cable car, public bus, and foot. A local guide such as Sebastián, Luis, or Manuela explains the neighborhood’s past, graffiti, hip-hop culture, and renewal. The tour includes the escalators, art areas, viewpoints, and mango ice cream.

“Great experience, Sebastian was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and fun to spend time with. His recommendations for Medellín were great too. Highly recommend”

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

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

Join a small group of up to eight from Poblado Metro Station for a 3.5-hour Comuna 13 tour with metro, cable car, graffiti, an ice cream, a drink, local history, and a street dance show. Guides such as Ezequiel and Melina add personal stories and local connections.

“Ezequiel is just amazing. He not only has a great understanding of Medellín, he also knows about the construction, housing and development of the city. He makes sure constantly that you feel safe and explains you further the history and situation of the Comuna 13. He is talkative and keen to make you feel the vibes of the place. He knows many people inside the Comuna 13 which also explains you things about the comuna, which enrichens your experience and your understanding. If I had to take again a tour, it would be with him 100%.”

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11.Graffiti Tour Comuna 13

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

This three-hour private tour takes you from your hotel or Airbnb to Comuna 13 in an SUV. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Mauricio or Andres, explains the neighborhood’s past, its graffiti art, and local culture while you sample food and drinks at your own cost.

“Professional service. Taught me alot also about the history of Comuna13, definitely recommend this place , great people and amazing culture.”

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

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

Walk through Comuna 13’s 20 de Julio and Las Independencias with a private local guide such as Ana, Paula, or Luisa. Learn the neighborhood’s story, sample local snacks and ice cream, watch dance and freestyle, visit galleries, and paint your own graffiti.

“Excelente, la guía súper querida e hizo una experiencia súper agradable, conociendo callejones, lugares famosos, crema, grafity y parte importante de su trayectoria dentro de la comuna 13, súper recomendado 🫶🏼😍”

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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 murals, public art, shops, and local streets. English and Spanish service is available, though you should confirm that your booking includes a true art guide.

“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 at San Javier station, ride one included bus into Comuna 13, hear its story, see dance and graffiti, taste handmade ice cream, and climb the famous outdoor escalators. Guides may include Cristian Benítez, Christian El Primo, Johana, La Flaca, or Tomás.

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

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15.Comuna 13: Recorrido de Arte Urbano, Cultura y Resiliencia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $11

Walk Comuna 13 with a small group of up to eight and a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. See six flights of outdoor escalators, street art, local shops, coffee, snacks, crafts, music, and lesser-known corners. Guides have included Carilyn and Arianna.

“We had a great time, with Carilyn as our guide! Got to see a lot of the area, we tried local coffee at a hidden cafe and much more”

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