Private Half-Day Tour to Comuna 13 + CableCar Ride

Embark on a captivating journey to Comuna 13, a vibrant community that has transformed from a dangerous place to a hub of art and culture. Experience the cable car ride that showcases the resilience of the human spirit. Join us now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cable Metro Station - 1) After being picked up from your place in comfortable and private transportation, we’ll begin our tour heading to the northwest of Medellín, towards our CABLECAR SYSTEM in Comuna 13, an emblem of progress and innovation of the city. This transportation played a significant role in positioning Medellín as the world’s most innovative city, it is worth noting that Medellín has the only Metro system in Colombia, recognized as one of the most efficient and clean in all of Latin America!

We will take a captivating round trip on the cable car, ascending the mountains and soaring above the vibrant “barrios”. This unique perspective offers a completely different scenery, allowing us to absorb the diverse faces of the city. The views are simply breathtaking.

  • Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13 - 2) On our following point we’ll get to experience one of the city’s innovated “ELECTRIC ESCALATORS”. One of the primary goals of these projects was to improve accessibility for residents living in the city’s marginalized communities, they help connect these areas to the main public transportation network, making it easier for residents to access jobs, education, and healthcare facilities.

We’ll have a short and leisurely walk around the iconic ROAD-DUCT that interconnects all the neighborhoods on the superior side, which were in constant conflict with each other just a few years ago, and it has become a symbol of Comuna 13’s remarkable metamorphosis, from a place controlled by violence and crime to a thriving and inspiring community.

  • Comuna 13 - 3) We’ll start our journey exploring the renowned GRAFFITI ROUTE in the heart of COMUNA 13! We’ll have a walk through its lively streets, charming alleys, and hidden passageways, immersing ourselves in a vibrant world of colors, cultural richness, and fascinating history.

We’ll explore the incredible street art spread out in every corner, each mural telling a unique story that reflects the transformation, love, resilience, unity and cultural divsersity of these local communities.

It’s an inspiring transformation, knowing that these neighborhoods became the most violent in the world, and today they are a symbol of change, even the worst can change with a few opportunities and good intentions.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance to Cablecar
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

If you hate waiting and walking behind big groups or just have a short time to explore Medellín, this is the perfect tour for you, we will cut to the chase and show you the most important spots without wasting time on unnecessary details.

This tour takes you to one of the most captivating places of Colombia, a place full of contrasts, life, death, diversity, unity, violent history and vibrant culture: COMUNA 13, once known as one of the most dangerous places on earth, has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the talent and resilience of its people, we’ll immerse ourselves in its complex history going through hidden alleys, passageways and different neighborhoods, so we can deeply understand how all of this happened, and more amazing, how did they manage to change?

We’ll learn and experience how the social investments, the Hip Hop culture and art have played a role in this community’s resurgence and metamorphosis.

Location
Cable Metro Station
Carrera 46
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Angeline13
Jul 16, 2024
Fantastic day with Daniel! - Such a great day with Daniel! We started at the market, getting to sample a wide variety of exotic fruits. Then we headed to Comuna 13 for a very interesting and informative tour. Daniel was so knowledgeable and personable. We were so happy with this tour and especially Daniel. Highly recommend!
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44tatir
Feb 23, 2024
The best experience in Medellín - This tour was a beautiful experience. From visiting the market square and trying the typical Colombian fruits to climbing the stairs of the commune. Daniel was the best guide for this adventure. He made the experience complete with all the story he told us and the details he had with us.
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Barbara_s
Feb 5, 2024
Couldn’t be better - We had a terrific day with Juan Carlos. We considered visiting on our own but we would never have appreciated it as much. Juan Carlos offered so much information that helped us better understand and enjoy what we were seeing. He was very accommodating and helpful. Ask for him if you book a tour with Andes!
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Explorer726742
Jan 5, 2024
A Medillín "To-Do" tour! - Awesome excursion, with lots of history and commentary about the infamous city of Medillín. Daniel was our tour guide for the morning. We explored with great detail, Comuna 13. This tour had us hiking stairs, viewing the art by the famous local artists, watching the young Hip-Hoppers earn an honest living, learn the local history, etc. Definitely a great, quick and very informative way to learn the area. We were able to gauge different perspectives of the Barrios from the physical levels and stops at Comuna 13. From there we jumped on the Sky Rail system that launched us up the mountain. Awesome views of the area was the result.
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Kaori
Oct 3, 2023
Short concise tour, perfect for a short visit! - Dani is knowledgeable, friendly, and a fun tour guide! If you have planned a short visit to Medellin, this tour has everything you need to have a meaningful experience, you'll be going to the main points without wasting time with unnecessary stops. Dani is patient, and punctual, will wait for you while you enjoy the different viewpoints, take pictures, and help you communicate with vendors in case you can't speak Spanish. We felt safe during the whole tour and felt like we were touring the city with a longtime friend of ours! Highly recommended. Thanks, Dani, and see you hopefully next year!
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551zackm
Jul 13, 2023
Tour of the history and the people of Medellin! - Our guide Juan Carlos was awesome! Very knowledgeable and passionate about the city of Medellin, it's history, and the people who live there! My father cannot walk very well and Juan Carlos went above and beyond to make sure my father didn't get over exhausted and always made sure to be there with a helping hand up and down any stairway! We were able to take some great photos and make some lifelong memories! I definitely recommend this company for any of the city tours!
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S9828mbsteves
Jul 13, 2023
A once in a lifetime experience - Had an absolute blast visiting commune 13. As an artist myself, I have a strong appreciation for the street art which covers almost every inch of the area. Everyone was so friendly and approachable, and my tour guide made me feel safe, and shared tons of knowledge about the area and its history
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Canaskg
Jul 5, 2023
Wonderful time with our Guide! - We had a wonderful time with our Tour Guide, Felipe. While I could not do the entire waking tour because of an injury, Felipe went out of his way to pivot the tour by driving us around other areas and giving us a lot of the rich history of Colombia. He then took us to a cute park with some restaurants where we all enjoyed some fresh Colombian coffee and Felipe told us more about the country and answered all of our questions. It was a great afternoon and we were thankful to have such a great tour guide!
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Katetaylor54
Jul 2, 2023
COMUNA 13 - A MUST SEE - We went on three tour with the Andes Adventures. Juan Carlos took us to comuna 13 and he gave me a great synopsis of Colombia since Uribe. Very knowledgeable and quite interesting. He explained clearly what the government to eliminate the criminals.
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Jim
Jun 9, 2023
Unforgettable Experience: Exploring Pablo Escobar's Legacy and Vibrant Graffiti with an Exceptional Guide - I had an incredible experience on this tour, thanks to my guide Daniel. He was absolutely amazing and spoke fluent English. Our first stop was where Pablo Escobar had his final shoot out, and Daniel provided fascinating insights. We then embarked on the graffiti tour, where Daniel's connections with shop owners and locals made the experience even more enriching. We were fortunate to witness a captivating performance by a local dance group and admire the breathtaking graffiti art. Daniel's extensive knowledge of the neighborhoods, city, and country added depth to the tour. When I expressed interest in bringing home the best coffee as a gift for my family, Daniel took me to a local coffee shop. He educated me about the different coffee varieties and even helped me communicate with the shop owners. Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable experience. I would definitely choose to go on more tours with Daniel and this company, and I highly recommend them to others.
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