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Comuna 13 tour: street art and a city that rewrote itself

Street art, the famous outdoor escalators and a real story of transformation — with a driver who knows the neighbourhood.

3-4 hours Up to 4 people Hotel pickup USD $85 per vehicle
Panoramic view of Comuna 13's houses on the Medellín hillside Sculpture at a Comuna 13 viewpoint with the Medellín valley behind The colourful 'Medellín es una chimba' sign in Comuna 13

About this tour

Comuna 13 went from being the most dangerous neighbourhood in Medellín to a worldwide symbol of resilience — and today it is the one experience almost no traveller skips. Its open-air escalators (the first ever built in a hillside barrio), its enormous murals and its street performers tell a real story of transformation that CNN, BBC and National Geographic have all come to document.

With Latidos Tours you see it privately, without waiting behind a group of forty people. We pick you up at your accommodation, drive up along the graffiti tour route with a driver who knows the barrio's history, and you walk the viewpoints, the murals and the live rap and trova performances at your own speed. This is the tour for asking questions, talking to the people who live there, and understanding why Medellín gets under people's skin.

The route, step by step

  • Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb
  • Drive up to Comuna 13 — historical context along the way
  • Graffiti Tour — some of the best street art in South America
  • The outdoor escalators — the social innovation that changed the barrio
  • Live rap, hip hop and trova performances
  • Viewpoints over the western hills of Medellín
  • Time for local food: mango ice cream, empanadas (optional)
  • Drop-off back at your accommodation

What is included

  • Private door-to-door transport
  • Local driver for the whole route
  • Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb
  • Flexible itinerary, at your pace

Not included

  • Entrance tickets and meals
  • Optional activities
  • Tips

Tips from people who do this every week

  • Bring cash to support the artists and try the local ice cream
  • The best mural photos happen before 11 a.m.
  • Ask about the story behind each mural — it changes the whole experience

Questions about this tour?

Ask Helbert about timings, what to bring or how to combine it with another plan. He answers instantly.

Frequently asked questions

Is Comuna 13 safe to visit?
Yes. The graffiti tour area is now one of the most visited places in Medellín, full of travellers from all over the world, local businesses and artists. You go with a driver who knows the neighbourhood and its routes.
How much does the Comuna 13 tour cost?
The private tour is USD $85 (about $350,000 COP) for the vehicle, up to 4 people, including private transport, pickup at your accommodation, the escalators and the guided walk along the graffiti route.
How much walking is involved?
The walking part takes 1.5 to 2 hours with breaks. You go up mostly on the escalators and walk back down among the murals. Wear comfortable shoes — the pace is yours.
Can I combine it with another tour the same day?
Yes, and it is the most requested combination: Comuna 13 + City Tour in one day, or Comuna 13 + Pablo Escobar history tour to get the full picture of how Medellín changed. Message us and we will put the day together.

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