Tour Comuna

Comuna 13 is currently the most visited site in all of Medellin and our company has the title of those qualified to make this tour. What does the tour include? – Local guide in Spanish or English, – Delicious Church Empanadas – Patacon with Hogao – Sausages – Mango ice cream with salt and lemon – Visit the neighborhood with the most graffiti in all of Medellin. (We will know the history behind many of these graffiti), – Visit the escalators of Comuna 13, – Visit an art gallery in Comuna 13, – Artistic Shows in Comuna 13 We will also go to a viewpoint where the entire city of Medellín is displayed, – Visit Independencia 2: this is another place full of graffiti and history, Learn about the history of the largest urban mass grave in the world, which is in Commune 13.

Only a few years ago, the Comuna 13 neighborhood was the most dangerous community in the city of Medellin but today it's the most colorful and vibrant communities in the city. After the government and private sector invested in social and youth programs the local residents and artists reclaimed the neighborhoods and contributed to the miraculous transformation which we see today, the streets filled with incredible street art, music, street performers, many suprises. A great opportunity to explore the lively streets in Comuna 13 while meeting local residents and artists, a unique cultural and memorable experience.

in this tour you will see 4 places in the city that pablo had and you going to see the comuna13 and ride the cable car

We are local Guides of the Commune13 Medellin, we have experienced the changes that our neighborhood has given which we know all the history that has been lived in it, going from being the most conflictive and dangerous place in Medellin to now be number 1 place to visit, Its streets, its people, its art, the electric scales and its Graffiti Tour are an example that can be reborn after living so many armed conflicts. We want to show you this great change and be your guide to tell you this excellent story. look at us on youtube Aictourcomuna13

Admittedly, the Commune 13 today is one of the most touristic places in the city, and for us it is important that you feel confident, calm and good energy. We want to make you feel at home, that you enjoy, you love and revolutions with your smile providing more color, also you’ll see the neighborhood from above when riding the cable car where you’ll have the opportunity to understand the difference between social classes that we have in the city to have a better perspective of our society.

In this Comuna, ghetto or slum you can take a tour of the history of its neighborhoods and some of its streets, a review of the gallery of messages captured by graffiti artists on various walls, which speak of the memory of this area. The inhabitants of the area define the commune 13 as -The best balcony in the city

This tour will show you the most tipycal places in the city, also will include the comuna 13 that normally is a different tour, it includes all entrance fees and very knowledgeable guides that speak very fluent english. in half day you can see most of the nicest places in the city

Beyond the numbers, military operations and casualties, Comuna 13 and the city went through certain complex events that now contrast with the artistic and entrepreneurial spirit of its people, so with this tour we want to show the new face of the city, that face of innovation, art and resilience, all through art, culture and urban transformation that the city has had. Nowadays, the people who inhabit this district are example of strength and resilience. The local government has implemented certain programs that have significantly improved living standards. Also, you will learn about the history of our city, with its positive and negative aspects, you will discover the transformation of Medellín. Our goal for visitors is not just to go and take photos, we also work along with this community. – The cable car in San Javier – The escalators – The main neighborhoods and graffities

This is private tour, thus the best chance to take two of the most exciting tours in Medellin, for those travelers who have limited time: First, we focus on discussing different points of view around the country and the problems related to drug trafficking. Our purpose is the understanding of such scourge and its impact in our country, as well as the process the city has gone through in order to become an innovative and safer city. We do not glorify Pablo nor treat him as a hero, we simply seek to understand the political, social and economic context of that time. Secondly,we visit comuna 13, the sample of strength and resilience of Medellin inhabitants. The city hall has implemented certain programs that have significantly improved living standards. You will learn about the history of our city, with its positive and negative aspects, you will discover the transformation of Medellín.

Get a personal introduction to Medellín’s colorful neighborhoods, public art, and architecture from your private guide. Be mesmerized with the elaborate street art in Comuna 13, meet the local comunity and learn about the transformation in this neighborhood that was considered by many the most dangerous one in  the world, enjoy phenomenal views of the city as you hover over in a cable car, and much more await you on this 3-hour tour.

This tour can be customize by guest and they can choose the places they want to see and even the time they want 9am or 1pm

You will visit a beautiful coffee museum and live an interactive experience, where you will process the coffee fruit, roast it, taste it and evaluate it. The best part is the roasting show, where you will see how the bean changes colors and reaches its optimal roasting point. You will learn in a short time about the processes of the coffee farms and the hard work that our farmers do, so that we can all enjoy an excellent cup of coffee.

We are a social foundation located in Comuna 13. Since 2016 we have been working to bring free education to our community and today thanks to all the tourists who are part of our experiences this is possible. We work with sustainable tourism thinking about the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. All tours are made by our team of local guides, with them you will know much more about why our neighborhood is now a global icon of urban and social transformation. Be part of tghe change with Comuna Project¡¡

Enjoy a complete private combined 6-hour tour that includes the city tour of Medellín and La Comuna 13 in a tour that highlights the most important of the 2 tours, their relationship between the development of the city of Medellín, its transformation, drug trafficking and armed groups after the death of Pablo Escobar, the control of the communes of Medellín and the famous military operation Orion where thousands of people died and the transformation of the city in Medellín in the last 20 years to become an innovative city, resilient and touristic today.

Enjoy the experience of going through the beautiful transformation of Comuna 13, one of the most dangerous and violent communities in South America, now a symbol of transformation and progress of the city, take the metro system and see how important is for the city, you will know the history of this extraordinary transformation, take the integrated bus to the neighborhood where you will experience a walking tour full of art, music, traditional food, and local environment; you will continue until you reach a bar located at the top of the area where you will have a privileged view, at this place you will have a refreshing drink while you meet your fellow travelers and the locals.

Our tour guides have lived there for their entire life. They are the best at this. Come to see the transformation of the community from the perspective of a local. Thanks to street art we have been able to show the best of our neighborhood to citizens from all over the world, be one of them.

We focus on people who are really looking for unique experiences. When a tourist goes to Comuna 13, he always follows the same route, which makes it difficult to differentiate between one route and another. Because we know that you want to discover places that few know, but without losing the highlights, we will take you to discover parks, alleys, viewpoints and graffiti that most tourists do not see because they are unaware of their existence and other routes. do not visit these places. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste a delicious cup of Colombian coffee and the best green mango creams with lemon and salt, typical of the area.

Avoid Tourist Crowds In Medellin: Comuna 4 Dare to go beyond the tourist-packed streets and delve into the heart of Comuna 4, a Barrio that for decades the government did not recognize, where now authenticity thrives and local stories come to life. Our immersive tour is not just a stroll; it's an intimate exploration led by a passionate guide and a local community leader who grew up in the barrio and who calls this vibrant community home. What Sets Us Apart:   • Respect: This is not "poverty tourism", quite the opposite, it's an opportunity for locals to show you how proud they are of their barrio.  • Experience: We have been running this experience since 2016, amplifying the voice of the locals and the Transformation of Medellin.  • Knowledge: We are professional tour guides who have lived abroad, and are not satisfied with over-simplified explanations. We explain the Colombian education system, the health care system, the welfare system, and more. 

the perfect way to see urban development and transformation trough the art, from the violent times to becoming a place of cultural progress and innovation.

In the tour you can see the transformation that has been achieved to this day, will know the history of the commune 13 from violence to light, we will tell you the meaning of each of the Graffiti that cover and give life to the streets , you will also see historical photos of the before and after the commune and the neighborhood in which the escalators are currently established, after that we can hang out, since it is the perfect place to have new photographs, we can put together the "Patch" together, as they say in the city, see cultural exhibitions, craft sales and so get wonderful memories of this journey.