Medellín Comuna 13 Graffiti Walking Tour with Local Tastings

Explore Medellín's Comuna 13 on a guided walking tour that blends graffiti, local stories, and traditional tastings.

Getting started

Meet your local guide at the designated starting point in Comuna 13 and join your chosen guided tour in English or Spanish. After a brief introduction to the route and neighborhood, you will set off on foot into the streets, alleyways, and stairs of the community. The walk begins in the more central areas before gradually moving into less-touristy corners.

What to expect

Comuna 13 neighborhood

This guided walk focuses on Comuna 13 as a living neighborhood, shaped by its past and ongoing transformation. You move through different sections of the area, from livelier spots with murals to quieter residential stretches and viewpoints.

Features

• Graffiti experience: Your guide leads you through walls filled with powerful murals and graffiti, explaining symbols and stories so you can see how street art reflects Comuna 13's history and transformation.
• History and cultural context of Comuna 13: Along the way, you hear authentic local stories and experiences that give context to the neighborhood's past, its challenges, and how the community has changed over time.
• Visits to viewpoints and local art galleries: The route includes stops at viewpoints and local art galleries, where you can connect with the community's creativity and see how different forms of art coexist in Comuna 13.
• Exploration of neighborhood alleyways, stairs, and less-touristy areas: The tour takes you beyond the usual tourist spots, into alleyways, staircases, and less-touristy areas so you can discover the heart and soul of Comuna 13.
• Traditional ice cream, patacones, coffee-chocolate tasting: During the walk, you pause to taste traditional Colombian ice cream, enjoy patacones, and join a coffee-chocolate tasting, sampling snacks that are typical in the area.
• Authentic local stories and experiences: Throughout the experience, the local guide shares personal perspectives and community anecdotes, helping you uncover the real story of this neighborhood.
• Guided tour available in English and Spanish: You can choose an English-speaking guide or a Spanish-speaking guide when booking, so explanations of the art, history, and tastings are in the language you are most comfortable with.
• Create your own graffiti: As part of the graffiti experience, you have the chance to create your own graffiti and leave a personal mark in Comuna 13, guided by local insight into style and message.