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Ways to experience: Pick a focused Comuna 13 tour, a Pablo Escobar history route, a full-day highlights loop, or a hands-on graffiti workshop. Group and private options across the board.
What's common: Every route is a guided city tour Medellín locals lead on foot, with English (and often Spanish) guides, street art, and stories that don't sugarcoat the past.
Inclusions vary: Some add Medellín street food tastings, ice cream and coffee; others fold in Medellín cable cars, drone footage, or a live dance show.
Unique picks: Spray your own mural on the create-your-own graffiti tour, or dig into the cartel era on a Pablo Escobar deep-dive with a rooftop and museum visit.
When to book: Weekends and holiday afternoons fill first. Private slots and drone-video tours sell out earliest, so lock in 1–2 weeks ahead.
Good to know: Comuna 13 is hilly. There are outdoor escalators, but expect stairs, sun, and comfy-shoe territory. Most tours run 3 hours; the full day runs 7–8.
Best upgrade: The private graffiti tour with a cable-car ride and drone footage is the crowd-pleaser. On a budget? The shared Grafivan tour hits the same beats for less.
That's the Medellín pronunciation locals will love you for. It is not "meddle-in," it is not "medal-lion," and it is absolutely not "Medellin like the salad." The double-L goes soft, like a Y, and the accent lands on that last syllable. Practice it once out loud before the empanada lady asks where you're from. We'll wait.
Walking tour, street dance show, metro, cable car and bus tickets, street food or traditional snacks tasting, visit to a coffee museum, local bar, Independencia #2 and La Escombrera
A great pick for first-timers who want culture, flavor, and local stories packed into one easy-going Medellín experience
Shared themed vehicle transfers, guide, dance & music shows, visit to Comuna 13, Independencia #2 & La Escombrera, drone shots, street food, snacks or ice cream tastings, cable car tickets
Perfect when you want your Comuna 13 visit to feel local, relaxed, and full of those little moments you won’t get from a checklist
AC bus transfers, 2 pick-up points, guided tour of Guatapé, Piedra del Peñol & Llama farm, boat cruise, breakfast and lunch
Pack Colombia’s colorful streets, dramatic landscapes, and a splash of adventure into one hassle-free day trip from Medellín
$45
Why take a city tour in Medellín?
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Comuna 13 street art
Every mural on the Comuna 13 graffiti tour is a coded diary entry: doves, elephants, and eyes that trace a hillside's journey from fear to color. Guides decode the symbolism the tour buses skip.
Cable car rides
The Medellín cable cars aren't a gimmick; they're public transport that doubles as the city's best viewpoint. Float over rooftops on the Metrocable and watch the valley unfold beneath your feet.
Food tastings
Medellin street food is a full contact sport: crackling arepas, empanadas from a guide's grandmother, patacón, and a mango popsicle dusted with salt and lime that has no business being that good.
Pablo Escobar site tours
The Pablo Escobar tours in Medellín trade myth for memory: real sites, a memorial park, and honest context from guides who lived the era, not a Netflix highlight reel.
Create your own graffiti
Swap spectator for artist. On the create-your-own graffiti tour you get a can, a wall, and a local writer coaching your first tag. Warning: you will overestimate your talent. Everyone does.
Made your way
Go private for hotel pick-up and pacing that's yours, or group for the budget and the banter. Add drone footage, extra tastings, or a full-day loop; the experience bends to your trip, not the reverse.
Things to know before you book Medellín city tours
Book ahead, especially for the good stuff: A Comuna 13 tour is one of the city's most popular things to do, and private slots, drone-video tours, and weekend afternoons sell out first. Reserve 1–2 weeks ahead in high season to get the time and guide you want.
What the standard experience covers: Most tours are a 3-hour guided walk through the street art with a local guide, escalator access, and at least one tasting. The full-day option stretches to 7–8 hours and adds lunch, Botero Square, and Pueblito Paisa.
Upgrades worth paying for: Want photos to be proud of? Add drone footage. Want the view? Add the Medellín cable cars. Want zero logistics? Go private with hotel pick-up. Each meaningfully changes the day, not just the price tag.
Cable cars and metrocable are the real deal: The Medellín Metrocable is genuine public transit, so rides are cheap and included on several tours. It's also the smoothest way up the hills and the single best free-feeling viewpoint in the city.
Come hungry: Medellín street food tastings are woven through most routes: arepas, empanadas, patacón, tropical fruit, and coffee. Skip the big breakfast; your guide's grandmother did not raise you to arrive full.
Wear the right shoes: The barrio is steep. Yes, there are outdoor escalators, but expect stairs, cobbles, and sun. Closed, comfortable shoes and water beat sandals and regret every time.
Escobar tours are history, not glorification: Good Pablo Escobar tours in Medellín focus on victims, memory, and context, guided by people who lived through it. If you're expecting a fan tour, this isn't it, and that's exactly the point.
Why visit Comuna 13?
Is Medellin Colombia safe to visit?
Short version: yes. Medellín is one of Colombia's most visited destinations, and Comuna 13 in particular now hums with families, students, and travelers every single day. Stick with a guided tour, keep an eye on your phone in crowds, avoid flashing valuables, and follow the old traveler's rule the locals summarize as "no dar papaya" (don't make yourself an easy target). Do that, and you'll wonder what all the fuss was about.
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The mural staircase
Color spilling down the hillside, one flight at a time, with a new painting round every bend.
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Comuna 13's kaleidoscope of graffiti, a glide up the hillside on the metrocable, and arepas that will ruin every other arepa for you. These are Medellín's greatest hits, led by locals who actually lived them.
🎨Ask about the symbols: On the Comuna 13 graffiti tour, the doves and elephants aren't decoration. Ask your guide what each one means; the stories behind them are the whole point.
🍦Save room for the mango: The salted mango popsicle is the sleeper hit of Medellín street food. Get it near the top of the escalators, where the fruit carts and the views both peak.
📸Photograph people kindly: This is a living neighborhood, not a set. Ask before close-ups, buy from the artists, and the whole Comuna 13 tour gets warmer instantly.
🕺Stay for the dance: Don't rush off after the murals. The impromptu street shows are where the barrio's spirit really shows up, and it costs you only a tip and ten minutes.
☔ Pack for "spring," not summer. Medellín's eternal-spring reputation is real, but so are the near-daily afternoon showers. A pocket poncho weighs nothing and saves your golden-hour mural photos from becoming abstract art.
💃 Don't skip La 70 after dark. Once the Comuna 13 tour wraps, Laureles' La 70 is where the city actually parties with open-air bars, salsa spilling onto the pavement, and zero tourist markup. Your guide will point you to the good end of the street.
☕ Take the coffee tasting seriously. That "quick coffee stop" on several tours is Colombian coffee at the source. Ask the barista what makes a Medellín cup different from the export stuff and you'll never drink airport coffee the same way again.
🎧 Tip the artists, not just the guide. The muralists, rappers, and dancers you meet are the neighborhood's economy. Buying a small print or dropping a few pesos in the hat keeps the Comuna 13 street art scene alive and everyone smiling.
🧴 Sunscreen at altitude bites harder. You're 1,500m up and closer to the equator than you think. The sun is deceptively strong even on cloudy days, so reapply. Sunburn is a terrible souvenir.
💵 Keep small bills handy. Fruit carts, empanada stands, and street performers deal in cash and rarely have change for big notes. Small pesos keep the Medellín street food flowing without awkward pauses.
🗣️ Learn five words of Spanish."Hola," "gracias," "¿cuánto?," "delicioso," and "¡qué chimba!" (roughly: "how awesome!") will carry you a shocking distance and earn you genuine grins from every paisa you meet.
Frequently asked questions about Medellín city tours
Ask "What is Medellín known for?" and you'll hear the same list: perfect spring-like weather year-round, Comuna 13's street art, the metrocable, Botero's sculptures, and one of history's most remarkable urban turnarounds.
The honest answer is that guided areas like Comuna 13 are busy and welcoming. Use normal city smarts, keep valuables low-key, and you'll be fine.
To get to Comuna 13 solo, take Metro Line B to San Javier, then walk or grab a short bus or taxi to the escalators. On Medellín city tours, transportation or a meeting point pick-up is arranged for you.
A typical Comuna 13 graffiti tour includes a guided walk through the murals, access to the escalators, at least one street-food tasting, and a local guide. Cable car, drone footage, and private transport are upgrades.
Yes. The Pablo Escobar tours in Medellín focus on history, victims, and context rather than glorifying the cartel, and they're led by guides who lived through the era firsthand.
Several do. The Medellín Metrocable is included on the private cable-car tour and the full-day highlights tour, among others. Check each tour's inclusions before booking to be sure.
Absolutely. The create-your-own graffiti experience on our Comuna 13 tour hands you a spray can and a local artist to guide you. No experience needed; enthusiasm strongly encouraged.
For popular Medellín day tours, book 1–2 weeks ahead in peak season. Private slots, drone-video options, and weekend afternoons are the first to go, so earlier is safer.
Very much so. A full-day city tour in Medellín colombia visitors love packs Comuna 13, Botero Square, the cable car, and Pueblito Paisa into one loop, so a single day still feels complete.
Because there is no story in Medellín more dramatic than this hillside's. To understand the Comuna 13 history is to understand the whole city in miniature. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, this was one of the most dangerous neighborhoods on earth, caught between guerrillas, paramilitaries, and the state. Operation Orión in 2002 left deep scars that residents still name aloud.
Then something extraordinary happened. The Comuna 13 history pivoted from bullets to brushes. Outdoor escalators arrived in 2011, stitching the steep barrio to the rest of the city and giving kids a reason to stay in school instead of the streets. Artists turned concrete into canvas, hip-hop crews turned corners into stages, and a place synonymous with violence became a symbol of resilience. A Comuna 13 tour today is not trauma tourism; it's a neighbourhood proudly narrating its own comeback, mural by mural.
El Poblado
Medellín's leafy, upscale district and the base for many Escobar routes. Provenza's cafés, boutiques and rooftop bars are where the city sips its espresso and its cocktails.
Laureles-Estadio
Flat, tree-lined and refreshingly unpretentious. La 70 is the street for open-air bars, salsa and a night out that feels more paisa than polished.
El Centro
Downtown grit and greatness: Botero Square's chunky bronze sculptures, the Rafael Uribe Palace, and a city that never stops moving. Best seen on the full-day tour.
Pueblito Paisa
A replica traditional Antioquian town atop Cerro Nutibara, with panoramic views over the whole valley. A gentle, photogenic breather from the city buzz.
Envigado
Technically its own municipality, but woven into the metro. Come for the plaza life, the fritanga, and a slower, more residential slice of paisa culture.
Santa Elena
The mountain village behind the famous Feria de las Flores silleteros. Cooler, greener, and a lovely half-day escape when the valley heat gets much.
Operating hours: Tours run daily with multiple departures, typically between 8am and mid-afternoon. Morning slots are cooler and calmer; early afternoon brings the best light on the murals and the liveliest street energy.
Duration: Most Comuna 13 tours last around 3 hours. Pablo Escobar routes run about 4 hours, and the Full-Day Medellín Highlights tour is a 7–8 hour commitment, so plan the rest of that day lightly.
Best time to go: Weekdays are quieter than weekends. Dry-ish months (December–March, July–August) are the safest bets for clear skies, but Medellín's "eternal spring" means you can visit year-round.
Physical effort: Moderate. Expect stairs, slopes, and the famous Comuna 13 escalators. It's manageable for most fitness levels, but not ideal for anyone who can't handle inclines or long periods on their feet.
Weather & what to wear: Bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and comfortable closed shoes. Afternoon showers are common, so a light rain layer never hurts. The valley gets warm; dress for a walking day.
Language & payments: Guides speak English and often Spanish. Carry a little cash in pesos for extra snacks, souvenirs, and tipping the dancers, who absolutely earn it.
Getting to Comuna 13: The simplest answer to "how to get to Comuna 13" is the Metro. Ride Line B to San Javier station, then it's a short walk, a quick integrated bus, or a cheap taxi up to the escalators. On the guided tours, this is handled for you, either as included transport or a fixed meeting point.
By cable car & metrocable: Several tours fold in the Medellín metrocable, so you'll arrive or depart floating over the rooftops. It's public transport, so it's inexpensive and included where noted.
Meeting & pick-up: Private tours include hotel pick-up and drop-off. Shared tours use a central meeting point (often near El Poblado or San Javier) confirmed at booking, so build in a little travel time.
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Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Street Food
Why stop at graffiti? Colombian coffee, street food, and local dance performances are calling.
You'll get: An expert-led tour with metro, cable car, and bus rides, a street art walk across Comuna 13, a coffee museum visit, tasting of cheese arepa, and city views from a local bar.
Beyond the murals: Ride the cable car above the city, then trade the views for a walking tour through murals, music, and a lively coffee museum. Stop for a cheesy arepa, a Colombian corn cake filled with cheese, catch a local dance performance, and end at a panoramic bar with more city views.
Upgrades: Get a more personal taste of local life with homemade snacks, Comuna 13’s famous outdoor escalators, and visits to Independencia #2 and La Escombrera.
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3 hrs - 4 hrs
Guided tour
City Tours
Medellín: Pablo Escobar History Tour with Family Museum Visit & Rooftop Site
Follow Escobar’s story through his family museum, places tied to his final days, and the city he left behind.
You'll get: 4-hour tour with shared transfers, a bilingual guide, visits to Escobar’s family museum, three cartel-linked graves, the site where Escobar died, and Inflexión Memorial Park, plus local tastings.
Inside the Escobar story: Begin with the Beyond Escobar History Museum, then visit the graves of Escobar, Gonzalo Gaviria, and Griselda Blanco, known as the “Black Widow.” Continue to the rooftop linked to Escobar’s final hours, hearing the different accounts of his death, before visiting Inflexión Memorial Park. Break up the history with empanadas, refreshments, and a local brew.
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4 hrs
Guided tour
Transfers available
City Tours
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour & Create Your Own Grafitti
Don’t just admire Comuna 13’s graffiti! Grab a spray can and create your own piece.
You'll get: 3-hour walking tour, an expert guide, a graffiti activity, a visit to local art galleries, viewpoints, and Colombian ice cream, patacones, coffee, and chocolate tastings.
Full-neighborhood tour: Follow Comuna 13’s transformation through murals, real stories, tucked-away alleyways, stairs, and local galleries. Then swap spectator mode for a spray can and create your own graffiti before tasting Colombian ice cream and other local favorites.
Options: Choose an English- or Spanish-speaking guide who brings Comuna 13’s history and art to life with local stories and context.
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3 hrs
Guided tour
Day Trips
From Medellín: Guatapé & El Peñol Rock Day Trip with Cruise & Meals
Tick off Guatapé’s bucket list in one go with El Peñol, a lake cruise, colorful streets, and meals.
Full day out to: Guatapé and El Peñol from Parque del Poblado or Estación Estadio (based on your ticket choice), with round-trip AC transport.
You'll get: Expert guide, Piedra del Peñol visit, celebrity homes cruise, Umbrella Street walk, breakfast and lunch, and a visit to a llama Farm.
Piedra del Peñol: Take on the optional 742-step climb for sweeping reservoir views, or stay at the base to browse souvenirs, grab a drink, and relax.
Guatapé: Explore Memory Street and Zócalos Square with your guide, then snap photos of colorful façades and enjoy free time to wander at your own pace.
Guatapé cruise: Hop aboard a festive boat ride across the reservoir, with lively views of the water and homes belonging to famous Colombians along the way.
Llama farm: Wrap up your day at Las Llamas Farm, where you can meet friendly llamas, feed them, and capture some unforgettable countryside photos too.
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11 hrs
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Transfers available
Meals included
City Tours
Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar History Tour
See the Medellín behind Escobar’s headlines on a private tour of places tied to his life, death, and legacy.
You'll get: A 4-hour tour, private hotel transfers, a bilingual guide, and visits to Inflexión Memorial Park, Escobar’s grave, death site, and Barrio Pablo Escobar.
Along the Escobar trail: Start at Inflexión Memorial Park and see how the site has been transformed into a memorial to victims of narcoterrorism. From there, head to where Escobar is buried and stand on the rooftop linked to his final moments. Finish in Barrio Pablo Escobar, where some residents tell a very different story about his legacy.
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4 hrs
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City Tours
Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Grafivan Ride & Drone Shot
Your Comuna 13 tour comes with a themed van. Add graffiti, coffee, and neon museums & ice cream.
You’ll get: Comuna 13 walking tour with themed van transport, a local guide, escalator rides, live performances, drone video shots, mango ice cream tasting, and visits to the coffee museum, art gallery, and Neon House.
More than a street art tour: Think bright murals, music in the streets, and a themed vehicle rolling through one of Medellín’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Pop into Neon House and local art spaces, and cool off with fresh mango or traditional mango ice cream. And yes, you’ll have a drone video to remember it all by.
Options: Add a cable car ride and street food tasting to your adventure, or get a more local experience with traditional snacks and visits to Independencia #2 and La Escombrera.
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3 hrs - 4 hrs
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Full-Day Medellín City Highlights & Comuna 13 Guided Tour
Go beyond the tourist trail and see Medellín like a Paisa, one local favorite at a time.
You’ll get: 7 to 8-hour guided tour with shared transfers, a bilingual guide, metro and cable car rides, Comuna 13 and Pueblito Paisa walks, and lunch.
See Medellín unfold: Ease into the city at Barefoot Park, take in Botero’s larger-than-life sculptures, then ride the metro and cable car for a slice of local life and hillside views. In Comuna 13, wander past colorful murals, stop for coffee and mango ice cream, and wrap up at Pueblito Paisa with Medellín spread out below.
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9 hrs
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Transfers available
Meals included
Why stop at graffiti? Colombian coffee, street food, and local dance performances are calling.
You'll get: An expert-led tour with metro, cable car, and bus rides, a street art walk across Comuna 13, a coffee museum visit, tasting of cheese arepa, and city views from a local bar.
Beyond the murals: Ride the cable car above the city, then trade the views for a walking tour through murals, music, and a lively coffee museum. Stop for a cheesy arepa, a Colombian corn cake filled with cheese, catch a local dance performance, and end at a panoramic bar with more city views.
Upgrades: Get a more personal taste of local life with homemade snacks, Comuna 13’s famous outdoor escalators, and visits to Independencia #2 and La Escombrera.
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3 to 4-hour guided tour of Comuna 13
English-speaking guide
Guided walking tour of Comuna 13 street art and history
Street dance show by local artists
Metro, cable car and bus ride tickets (as per option selected)
Tasting of street food or traditional snacks prepared by the guide's grandmother (as per option selected) (see menu here)
Visit to a coffee museum with tasting (as per option selected)
Visit to a bar with panoramic views of Medellín (as per option selected)
Access to escalators in Comuna 13 (as per option selected)
Visit to Independencia #2 and La Escombrera (as per option selected)
Exclusions
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Food
Tips
What to bring
Comfort: Comfortable walking shoes and personal hydration are strongly recommended for the tour.
What's not allowed
Age & health: For safety reasons, guests over the age of 70 are not allowed on this experience.
Accessibility
Mobility: The tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues due to steep streets and outdoor escalators.
Additional information
Group size: Group size is limited to 10 participants for a more intimate experience.
Weather: The street dance show is weather-dependent and may be altered or canceled in case of rain.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Follow Escobar’s story through his family museum, places tied to his final days, and the city he left behind.
You'll get: 4-hour tour with shared transfers, a bilingual guide, visits to Escobar’s family museum, three cartel-linked graves, the site where Escobar died, and Inflexión Memorial Park, plus local tastings.
Inside the Escobar story: Begin with the Beyond Escobar History Museum, then visit the graves of Escobar, Gonzalo Gaviria, and Griselda Blanco, known as the “Black Widow.” Continue to the rooftop linked to Escobar’s final hours, hearing the different accounts of his death, before visiting Inflexión Memorial Park. Break up the history with empanadas, refreshments, and a local brew.
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4-hour guided tour of historic sites related to the Medellín Cartel
Shared transportation from Parque El Poblado during the tour
English and Spanish-speaking bilingual guide
Visit to Beyond Escobar History Museum
Visit to the graves of Pablo Escobar, Gonzalo Gaviria, and Griselda Blanco
Visit to the rooftop where Pablo Escobar died
Visit to Parque Memorial Inflexión
Tasting of local brew or water
Tasting of empanadas and refreshments
Exclusions
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Personal expenses
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks or additional service not included in the ticket
What to bring
Dress for a walking tour: Wear comfortable shoes, as the experience involves walking.
Accessibility
Getting around the experience: The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for guests using prams or strollers.
Additional information
Meeting point: Meet your guide outside the Church of San José, located near Parque El Poblad.
Alcohol consumption: The tour may include alcoholic beverages. Guests must comply with applicable legal drinking-age requirements and any venue-specific rules. Please enjoy responsibly.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Don’t just admire Comuna 13’s graffiti! Grab a spray can and create your own piece.
You'll get: 3-hour walking tour, an expert guide, a graffiti activity, a visit to local art galleries, viewpoints, and Colombian ice cream, patacones, coffee, and chocolate tastings.
Full-neighborhood tour: Follow Comuna 13’s transformation through murals, real stories, tucked-away alleyways, stairs, and local galleries. Then swap spectator mode for a spray can and create your own graffiti before tasting Colombian ice cream and other local favorites.
Options: Choose an English- or Spanish-speaking guide who brings Comuna 13’s history and art to life with local stories and context.
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3-hour guided walking tour of Comuna 13
Make your own graffiti experience
English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Tasting of traditional Colombian ice cream
Tasting of patacones
Tasting of coffee and chocolate
Visits to viewpoints and local art galleries
Visits to alleyways, stairs, and less-touristy areas
Exclusions
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Food, drinks, activities, or services not included in your ticket
Transportation
What to bring
Dress for an active day outdoors: Wear comfortable, breathable clothing and shoes with good grip, as the tour involves walking and stairs. Avoid high heels and slippery sandals. Bring a light jacket, especially if the weather is changeable.
Prepare for the sun: A hat or cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a bottle of water are recommended to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
If you're creating graffiti: Planning to spray some graffiti? Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on. On rainy days, carry a raincoat or small umbrella.
Accessibility
Visiting with animals: Pets are allowed, and guide dogs are welcome during the experience.
Additional information
Experience level: You do not need any artistic experience to join the graffiti creation.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Tick off Guatapé’s bucket list in one go with El Peñol, a lake cruise, colorful streets, and meals.
Full day out to: Guatapé and El Peñol from Parque del Poblado or Estación Estadio (based on your ticket choice), with round-trip AC transport.
You'll get: Expert guide, Piedra del Peñol visit, celebrity homes cruise, Umbrella Street walk, breakfast and lunch, and a visit to a llama Farm.
Piedra del Peñol: Take on the optional 742-step climb for sweeping reservoir views, or stay at the base to browse souvenirs, grab a drink, and relax.
Guatapé: Explore Memory Street and Zócalos Square with your guide, then snap photos of colorful façades and enjoy free time to wander at your own pace.
Guatapé cruise: Hop aboard a festive boat ride across the reservoir, with lively views of the water and homes belonging to famous Colombians along the way.
Llama farm: Wrap up your day at Las Llamas Farm, where you can meet friendly llamas, feed them, and capture some unforgettable countryside photos too.
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11-hour day tour of Guatapé and El Peñol
Round-trip transportation in an AC bus with reclining seats
Pick-up and drop-off from Parque del Poblado or Estación Estadio del Metro (as per option selected)
Expert guide
Guided tour of Guatapé's Umbrella Street, Memory Street, Zócalos Square
Visits to Piedra del Peñol and Llama farm
Upbeat cruise with views of Colombian celebrity homes
Breakfast and lunch with regional favorites
Travel insurance and local taxes
Exclusions
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Ticket to climb to the top of the Piedra del Peñol (35,000COP, available for purchase on-site)
Gratuities
What to bring
ID: Bring a valid passport or identity card, as you may need it during the experience.
Clothing and essentials: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and pack sunscreen, a jacket, and your camera for the day.
Personal expenses: Bring some cash to cover any expenses, such as a ticket to climb El Peñol that may come up during the trip.
What’s not allowed
Pets: Pets are not allowed on this tour, but assistance dogs are permitted.
Accessibility
Health considerations: This experience is not recommended for people with mobility, heart, respiratory, epilepsy, or hypertension-related conditions.
Additional information
Infants: Infants from 0 to 3 years travel free, sit on a parent's lap, and share the included lunch.
Meeting point: If you select Parque del Poblado, arrive by 6:45am for a 7am departure, and if you select Estación Estadio del Metro, arrive by 7:15am for a 7:30am departure.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
See the Medellín behind Escobar’s headlines on a private tour of places tied to his life, death, and legacy.
You'll get: A 4-hour tour, private hotel transfers, a bilingual guide, and visits to Inflexión Memorial Park, Escobar’s grave, death site, and Barrio Pablo Escobar.
Along the Escobar trail: Start at Inflexión Memorial Park and see how the site has been transformed into a memorial to victims of narcoterrorism. From there, head to where Escobar is buried and stand on the rooftop linked to his final moments. Finish in Barrio Pablo Escobar, where some residents tell a very different story about his legacy.
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4-hour tour of Pablo Escobar spots across Medellín
Private hotel pick-up and drop-off
Professional bilingual English and Spanish-speaking guide
Visit to Inflexión Memorial Park
Visit to Pablo Escobar’s grave
Visit to the location where Escobar died
Visit to Barrio Pablo Escobar
Exclusions
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Meals and beverages
Tips
What to bring
Dress for the day: Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen to stay comfortable during your visit.
Bring your own essentials: Outside food and drinks, personal photography equipment, and baggage are permitted at the venue.
Accessibility
Facilities for easier access: The venue is wheelchair accessible and suitable for visitors using prams or strollers.
Visiting with pets: Pets are allowed at the venue, and guide dogs are welcome.
Additional information
Site access: Access to the actual rooftop where Escobar died depends on private property access and current availability.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
What to bring
Keep your identification details ready: You’ll need to provide the passport name, number, expiry date, and country for every participant when booking.
Dress for the conditions: The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the forecast. A formal dress code also applies.
Accessibility
Getting around the tour: The experience is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair-accessible surfaces along the route. Strollers are also permitted.
Assistance animals: Service animals are welcome on the tour.
Facilities for families: Infant seats are available, making the private tour suitable for families traveling with young children.
Additional information
Booking confirmation: Your booking confirmation is issued at the time of booking, so keep it handy for your tour.
A private experience: This is a private tour, meaning only your group will participate in the experience.
Inclusions
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3-hour guided tour of Comuna 13
Private hotel pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned minivan throughout
English and Spanish-speaking guide
Metro cable ride tickets
Refreshments and ice cream
Photos and drone footage (weather permitting)
Exclusions
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Personal expenses
Tips
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Your Comuna 13 tour comes with a themed van. Add graffiti, coffee, and neon museums & ice cream.
You’ll get: Comuna 13 walking tour with themed van transport, a local guide, escalator rides, live performances, drone video shots, mango ice cream tasting, and visits to the coffee museum, art gallery, and Neon House.
More than a street art tour: Think bright murals, music in the streets, and a themed vehicle rolling through one of Medellín’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Pop into Neon House and local art spaces, and cool off with fresh mango or traditional mango ice cream. And yes, you’ll have a drone video to remember it all by.
Options: Add a cable car ride and street food tasting to your adventure, or get a more local experience with traditional snacks and visits to Independencia #2 and La Escombrera.
Inclusions
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3 to 4-hour guided walking tour of Comuna 13
Shared round-trip transportation in a themed vehicle from a central meeting point (as per option selected)
English-speaking guide
Mango or mango ice cream tasting (as per option selected)
Live dance and music performances
Visit to an art gallery, Neon House, and the coffee museum (as per option selected)
Drone video of your experience (as per option selected)
Tasting of street food or traditional snacks prepared by the guide's grandmother (as per option selected) (see menu here)
Access to escalators in Comuna 13 (as per option selected)
Visit to Independencia #2 and La Escombrera (as per option selected)
Metro, cable car, and bus ride tickets (as per option selected)
Visit to a bar (as per option selected)
Exclusions
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Food and drinks not specifically mentioned as included
Lunch or breakfast
Personal expenses
What to bring
ID and voucher: Bring a valid photo ID and your tour voucher in the format stated in your confirmation.
Dress for the experience: Wear comfortable, casual clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Weather considerations: Bring sunscreen and sunglasses, and consider carrying a light jacket or rain protection depending on the weather.
What's not allowed
Keep your belongings light: Luggage and large bags are not permitted during the experience.
Accessibility
Mobility considerations: This experience is not recommended for people with mobility impairments.
Additional information
Meeting details: Exact meeting point and start time will be shared in your booking confirmation voucher.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
Go beyond the tourist trail and see Medellín like a Paisa, one local favorite at a time.
You’ll get: 7 to 8-hour guided tour with shared transfers, a bilingual guide, metro and cable car rides, Comuna 13 and Pueblito Paisa walks, and lunch.
See Medellín unfold: Ease into the city at Barefoot Park, take in Botero’s larger-than-life sculptures, then ride the metro and cable car for a slice of local life and hillside views. In Comuna 13, wander past colorful murals, stop for coffee and mango ice cream, and wrap up at Pueblito Paisa with Medellín spread out below.
Inclusions
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7 to 8-hour tour of Medellín
Shared transfers to/from central meeting point
English and Spanish-speaking bilingual guide
Visit to Barefoot Park
Visit to Botero Square
Access to metro and cable car rides
Guided walking tour of Comuna 13 and Pueblito Paisa
Lunch and mango ice cream tasting
Visit to an art gallery, neon house, and coffee museum
Exclusions
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Personal expenses
Additional food and drinks
Optional purchases or activities not mentioned
What to bring
Dress for Medellín's changing weather: Wear comfortable, casual clothing and walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended, while a light jacket can come in handy as the weather may change throughout the day.
Accessibility
Getting around: The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but strollers are permitted.
Assistance animals: Service animals are welcome on the tour.
Consider your comfort: This experience is not recommended for travelers with back problems.
Additional information
Group size: The tour accommodates a maximum of 20 travelers, making it a more manageable group experience.
Traveling with infants: Infants must sit on an accompanying adult's lap during the tour.
Meeting point: Plan to reach the meeting point, La 9 Mall Gastroturístico in El Poblado, 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow enough time to check in.
Get full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.
