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On this tour you will get to learn about the history and difficulties in which the inhabitants of Comuna 13 were involved, sensitive topics like war, drugs and violence will be touched, but it’s always with the intention of teaching the overcoming and transformation that has occurred in recent years in this place through art and culture. On the tour, we will walk through the neighbourhood with the most graffiti in Medellín (neighbourhood, 20 de Julio), a place that has more than 365 graffiti on its surroundings, the guide with whom you are doing the tour with will be in charge of explain to you the meaning of many of those art pieces.
The meeting point is at San Javier Metro Station on the “A” Exit (main exit), outside of the station you will find your guide waiting for you.
The free-tours work based on tips to the guide for the tour.
- Español o English
- Duration: 2hours 30 minutes
- Departures: 9:30AM, 1:30PM o 4:30PM
Includes:
- Transport (bus from the metro station to the neighbourhood 20 de Julio)
- Snack (Delicious mango homemade ice cream)
- Professional guide (local and certified person with experience on the zone and history)
- Entry to 2 museums (Parceros Gallery and the lookout of Comuna 13)
- Tour on the neighborhood with the most graffiti in Medellín (20 de Julio)
Recommendations:
– Bring water to stay hydrated.
– Comfortable clothing to walk.
– Eat and rest before the tour (it takes between 2 to 3 hours walking).
– Bring/use sunscreen.
– Bring a hat/cap.
Radhika
Julio 17, 2021.
A wonderful engaging tour!A wonderful engaging tour! Our tour guide Esteban was helpful and accommodating. He started our tour at an earlier, more convenient time. He was informative about the history of all the graffiti work (and patient with all my shopping stops and photos). He was fluent in English and patient with all our follow up questions.
Liam
Febrero 23, 2020.
Awesome tour and guide - historical insight and personal experiencesWe had the best experience with Esteban. The tour had the perfect blend of rich historical insights and Esteban’s own first hand personal experiences. He was incredibly open, taking us to his grandmothers house for a lemonade where he shared his family’s story. Would 100% recommend!
pierinaha
Febrero 19, 2020.
Fantastischer, lokaler Guide mit viel Passion für seinen Beruf!Unser Guide für diese Tour war Estevan, der selber in der Comuna 13 grossgeworden ist und heute noch dort lebt. Ein unglaublich authentisch, junger Kerl, der diesen Job mit grosser Leidenschaft ausübt. Bei einem Besuch im Haus seiner Grossmutter (die auch anwesend war) erhielten wir eine Erfrischung und erfuhren imWohnzimmer ihre tragische Lebensgeschichte. Wir klebten während der ganzen Tour an Estevans Lippen. Später gab es noch eine Mango-Eis und eine Top-Aussicht. Danke, für die tolle Erfahrung!
Himanshu G
Enero 23, 2020.
Must visit tourEsteban gives a very passionate tour . One of the best tour guides I have seen. You will connect with his story as well
Trish
Enero 15, 2020.
Fantastic Tour with a great guideEsteban was a wonderful tour guide and gave us a great historical tour of Communa 13 (beyond just the graffiti, although we saw quite a bit of that as well). He grew up in Communa 13 so was able to talk about his personal experience. We got snacks along the tour and got to hear a lot about Esteban's personal family story (including meeting his grandmother). Overall, it was an amazing tour and I would highly recommend it!
Choman A
Enero 7, 2020.
Yearly vacation tripGreat vacation to Colombia going to Bogata, Madelin and Cartagena. This trip was awesome, but Madelin was exceptional. I had a trip going the Comona 13 was incredible with my tour guy Esteban. This guy is amazing he knows about the history, show you around and take to every historical point. It was great to meet his grandma who she was the first 20 person who moved to the Comona 13 back the 80’s. This is a must to see with Esteban.
Sity Philavong
Enero 5, 2020.
Must Do While in MedellínEsteban is the person you want to guide you trough the Comuna 13. He is a local of the neighborhood with a deep understanding of the history of Colombia and rich history in Medellin. We even got a chance to visit his grandmother's home where she provided refreshments to the group. The views of the city is amazing. Everything I was looking for plus more.
Leo Rubiano
Diciembre 28, 2019.
An excellent tour through Comuna 13This tour was everything I expected. Esteban was an amazing guide - he was extremely knowledgeable and well-informed about the comuna’s history, and happily answered our questions. His intimate experience with the neighborhood lent the tour more weight than usual, and it was great to have his commentary and guidance throughout the few hours we spent on the tour. Highly recommend both the tour and Esteban as a guide! Easily one of the most unique experiences in Medellin
Shawn W
Diciembre 27, 2019.
Graffiti Tour with EstabanThis tour is an excellent tour, not to mention the tour guide Mr. Esteban. He is an excellent guide with a passion about the history of the community. His English is superb and his first hand experience makes it feels as if you were present during the time of the rebels. A very touching part of the tour is when he takes you to his grand mothers house who is still alive. They provide you with a nice refreshment and tell you more stories of the rebels and the unfortunate demise of his uncles by the rebels. This tour is a must and I recommend you ask for Esteban. He is very kind, patient and humorous at times.
Kevoncox
Diciembre 27, 2019.
Amazing Commune 13 TourMy group of 6 friends all had the pleasure of booking Estabans tour. We were running super later and he did his best to get us to the meeting location by speaking to our taxi driver. He was kind, patience and very knowledgeable about his neighborhood's history. One other guest had a broken leg and he made sure to accommodate that couple during the tour. There was lots of rest areas and time for photos and purchasing trinkets during the tour. The top at his Grandmother's house really helpedy group connect to the people and their hardships. One of the best days of my life. Thank you Estaban.