Experience in the Comuna 13 ( Free walking tour made by locals)

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on July 30, 2018

My name is Leandro, I live in Comuna 13, we are a local guides who loves meeting people from all around the world, we have a lot of experience as a tour guides due to we've been working on this for long time, just let us give you the best experience:) We are very passionate and we are excited to make our work, for sure! you are going to enjoy this tour so much; you will see art, culture and get the history of the Comuna 13, with local guides as well. we are very friendly, we like to meet new people from all over the world and show our city with quality and love.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description


Hello travelers, Today is a newn day full of history, transformation and culture! 


We invite you to know our Comuna 13 in Medellin. A place that, because of its location, had become the most dangerous sector in the world. We will tell you what really happened in this area, why the rebel groups came to the (COMUNA 13), and how all the armed conflict was generated, in the sector. We will tell you the process and details of the 24 military operations in Comuna 13, which began in 1998 and ended in 2002; including the two largest operations, Operation Marshal and Operation Orion, we will culminate by talking about the Social Transformation. For this reason, Comuna 13 of Medellin has become one of the most visited places in Antioquia and Colombia. That's why we'll tell you. The Genesis, Exodus and social transformation of my neighborhood through culture, art, graffiti, the Street dance show and many more things, that you will discover in this interesting experience 

 

There is no fixed price, you decide what you want to pay at the end of the experience. We recommend a base contribution from $30.000 per person. Since with this contribution we can pay the platform and also the tour guides. With your contribution you contribute to our growth as professional tour guides as we dedicate ourselves 100% to this 


We are a group of local tour guides from Comuna 13! 

 

Join us on this interesting tour and experience of Comuna 13, and enjoy one of the best escalators in the world for its properties. As soon as we are in the tourism sector, we will have a wonderful walking tour. We will see many beautiful things like: graffiti mural, colorful houses inside, art galleries, museums, and of course 2 spectacular viewpoints to see almost all of Medellin. 

 

We will also make 4 stops on this walking tour to talk about the history and current events related to Medellin and its beautiful places. 

 

Recommendations: The meeting point is at the main entrance of the San Javier metro station. We wear a red T-shirt and a red umbrella that says (Guru Walk and World Lion Tour) according to the logo. 


Wear the mask

Bring disinfectant alcohol 

Bring water 

Bring an umbrella in case of rain 

Bring sunscreen 

Arrive 10 minutes early 

Bring cash for the bus 

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  • Meeting point:
    Cl 45 9846 Medelln Antioquia Colombia
    Cl 45 9846 Medelln Antioquia Colombia
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.79
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4.62
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4.69
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4.66
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Chri... 30 May 2023
Bremen

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Sebastian did a great Tour, his personal stories mixed with the history of the Comuna 13 were a great experience and I would recommend him without any doubts!
Gibran 30 May 2023

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Travelled alone - May 2023
I would do it again!
Borja 29 May 2023
Mexico City

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Un tour interesante y bien organizado. A veces la comuna 13 está demasiado llena, pero eso no es culpa del guru.
Lucy 28 May 2023
Seattle

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Thank you for the tour and educating me about the history of the community. Such great quality tour and best way to spend 2-3 hours walking and getting to know the town.
Maria 22 May 2023
Bogotá

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Muy buen tour, Adriana es una excelente guía
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 30 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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