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A railway junction with multiple tracks, surrounded by greenery and urban buildings in the background. 2
A street market with colorful flags, people shopping, and a mural on the wall. 3
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By ALFA TOUR COLOMBIA
Free cancellation available
Price is €18 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a live freestyle rap show, unique to this sightseeing tour
    • Explore Commune 13 with real stories and street art
    • Sample local flavours with area entrepreneurs
    • Discover the world of emeralds with experts
    • Take part in an authentic and unique cultural experience

Activity location

    • Medellin
    • Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cl. 14 #50-88, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia | Calle 10, North Entrance. To get there, go up the stairs, cross the small pedestrian bridge, and continue until you are just a few steps from the ticket office. I will be waiting by the large mosaic mural of the Virgin Mary, which is inside a glass structure with a blue frame, next to the windows overlooking the river.
    • Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

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Medellín Comuna 13: Graffiti, Freestyle, Local Food, and Emeralds

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Price details
€18.23 x 1 Adult€18.23
Total
Price is €18.23

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Approximately 4-hour guided tour of Comuna 13
  • Inclusions
    Accompaniment throughout the tour
  • Inclusions
    Stop at a vantage point or high area with a panoramic view
  • Inclusions
    Accompanied drop-off at the original metro station
  • Inclusions
    Ride on the Medellin Metro
  • Inclusions
    Metrocable ride
  • Inclusions
    Transport by bus to the tourist area
  • Inclusions
    Historical and cultural overview of the area
  • Inclusions
    Time to enjoy live freestyle shows. The show is guaranteed, but a refund will be issued in case of cancellation.
  • Inclusions
    Time to enjoy dance shows. The show is guaranteed, but a refund will be issued in case of cancellation.
  • Inclusions
    Typical Colombian food tasting
  • Inclusions
    Immersive jewellery and emeralds experience
  • Exclusions
    Additional drinks other than the one included in the sightseeing tour
  • Exclusions
    Additional meals outside of the included food tasting
  • Exclusions
    Tips for local artists (voluntary)
  • Exclusions
    Purchases at bars or establishments during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Explosive substances, Littering, Nudity, Pets
    • Not suitable for: People over 95 years, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover Comuna 13 on a comprehensive tour of approximately 4 hours that combines public transport, history, culture, and local cuisine. The sightseeing tour starts at a Medellín Metro station (the most convenient one will be confirmed based on the group's location). From there, you'll take the Metrocable to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see part of its urban transformation from above.

    We'll then take a bus to the tourist area of Comuna 13, where we'll start the walking tour through its streets full of colour and street art. During the walk, you'll learn about the historical context of the area, its past marked by conflict and war, and how its transformation through art, music, and community projects has made it a symbol of resilience.

    You'll explore iconic murals and graffiti while discovering the meaning behind each piece and the storey it represents. You'll also experience one of the tour's most special moments with a live freestyle rap show, where local artists convey, through improvisation, the cultural essence and energy of hip-hop that today defines the identity and transformation of the area.

    During the tour, you'll attend a dance show, where you'll actively participate in the entertainment and the activity with dancers from the area.

    During the experience, you'll stop to enjoy a tasting of typical Colombian food, supporting local entrepreneurs and savouring traditional flavours such as a delicious Paisa empanada or a stuffed buñuelo. You'll also have a drink (beer, water, soft drink) or a popsicle of your choice. The exclusive flavour of Comuna 13 is Maracu-mango, which combines mango and passion fruit.

    As part of the sightseeing tour, you'll also enjoy an introduction to the world of Colombian emeralds, where experts will share the origin, cultural significance, and value of one of Colombia's most iconic jewels, adding a unique touch to this tour experience.

    At the end, with a view of the entire area from a vantage point, you'll return with the group to the metro station where the sightseeing tour started, so that you can continue your day with complete peace of mind.

    A comprehensive experience to understand the history, culture, and transformation of a area that went from being one of the most dangerous in the world to becoming an icon of Medellín, while enjoying authentic and unique elements during this tour.

    A full refund of the affected booking will be issued if a booked activity or a main component does not take place.
    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund

Location

Activity location

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    • Medellin
    • Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cl. 14 #50-88, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia | Calle 10, North Entrance. To get there, go up the stairs, cross the small pedestrian bridge, and continue until you are just a few steps from the ticket office. I will be waiting by the large mosaic mural of the Virgin Mary, which is inside a glass structure with a blue frame, next to the windows overlooking the river.
    • Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia