Don’t just visit Comuna 13—experience it with the people who call it home.
Discover one of Medellín’s most remarkable stories of transformation on a walking tour led by a local guide who knows the area from the inside. Explore colourful streets, powerful murals, local galleries, viewpoints, and the famous outdoor escalators while learning the stories behind the art and the community.
We are a local company born in Comuna 13, and our guides are from the area. They grew up here, experienced its past, and have witnessed its transformation first-hand. Instead of simply hearing a history lesson, you’ll hear personal stories and local perspectives that help you understand what this transformation has meant to the people who live here.
As you walk through the area, your guide will share the history behind Comuna 13, from its most difficult years to the changes that turned it into a place known around the world for art, culture, and community. You’ll discover how graffiti became a powerful form of expression and how music, dance, creativity, and entrepreneurship have helped shape the area today.
Along the way, you’ll visit local art spaces, enjoy a live urban dance performance, take in panoramic views of Medellín, and experience the area alongside its residents. You’ll also use public transport as part of the experience, giving you a closer look at everyday life in Comuna 13.
And to make the experience even more memorable, you’ll finish with Medellín’s famous artisanal green mango ice cream, a local favourite and a delicious taste of the area.
This is more than a graffiti tour. It’s a chance to understand Comuna 13 through its art, history, people, and transformation.