9 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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