Comuna 13 & Downtown: From violence to innovation

4.9
(42 reviews)

4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Tiquetes de Metro, Metrocable y bus
Soda/Pop
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

"Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria" - If you come by Metro, get off at "Parque Berrio" Metro Station and walk towards the church - You can take a Taxi or Uber to the meeting point

End point

20 de Julio Neighborhood - You can take a Taxi or Uber back to your hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Veremos 23 obras del maestro Fernando Botero

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Recorrido por la mayor cantidad de graffitis en Medellín y una de las galerías más importantes en Latinoamérica

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

    Recorrido por uno de los proyectos de infraestructura e innovación más representativos de la ciudad

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Colombian Ambassadors

Tags

Half-day Tours
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Trolley Tours
Street Art Tour
Cable Car Tours
Public Transportation Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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