Free Tour Comuna 13 (Graffitour) Discover the Transformation

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

Description

Hello!

My name is Sara, and I’d like to invite you to discover—alongside a local guide—both the most authentic part of the neighborhood, with its stairways, alleyways, and everyday life, and the more touristy area, filled with colorful murals that tell the story of our community’s identity.

Our guides will not only show you the neighborhood but also share their own stories and those of their families—stories shaped by difficult years of violence and armed conflict. You’ll witness how we’ve become a symbol of resilience, culture, and hope today, thanks to social transformation through urban art, Development projects, and community unity.

During the tour, you’ll also discover:

Street dance and improv shows (optional)
The chance to create your own graffiti
A walk along the escalators and to the observation deck with panoramic views of Medellín
Urban art and neon galleries, as well as souvenir shops
Traditional Comuna 13 ice creams (mango biche, maracumango) and local cuisine

At the end of the tour, you can continue exploring the area on your own.

IMPORTANT: This tour does NOT include visits to Cristo, Pachamama, Gorila, etc., as these are observation decks with high admission fees and long lines.

Guide: Parce Tours

PRO

Guiding since 2022

Hi! I'm Sara Rua, a tour guide born and raised in Comuna 13 of Medellín. With eight years of experience in the industry, I specialize in sharing the story of my neighborhood's transformation from violence to a global benchmark for urban art, culture, and resilience. I hold a degree in Tourism Guiding and am the founder of Parce Tours, a company dedicated to offering authentic experiences in Medellín, led by a team passionate about tourism and visitor service. My goal is for everyone who visits the city not only to see it, but to truly feel it, understand it, and take away a meaningful and personal experience. RNT: 126786

7 stops

581 m walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Cl. 38a #109-7, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaAddress: Parce Tours, Cl. 38a # 109-7, Veinte de Julio, San Javier, Medellín. They arrive directly at the meeting point by car. (Uber or Taxi) If you come by Metro, you must get to the San Javier station, line B and outside the station (main exit) there are some green buses, route 225i with a value of COP 2.250, in cash, metro cívica card or bank card. We will be waiting for you at the last bus stop in Galería y Café Mestizaje “Bretaña” diagonal to the Búnker C13 “Pepsi” There are also taxi to get to our meeting point. So that we can give you better indications, please leave a WhatsApp number and we will always be in contact. We’ll be wearing a light blue t-shirt and a light blue umbrella (Parce Tours) in Galería y Café Mestizaje “Bretaña” diagonal to the Búnker C13 “Pepsi”Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

20th of July neighborhood

Outside visit

Cancha La Independencia 1

Outside visit

Casa 3C3D Neón

7 stops

581 m walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Outside visit

20th of July neighborhood

Outside visit

Cancha La Independencia 1

Outside visit

Casa 3C3D Neón

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Professionalism

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Entertainment

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Communication

4.80

Quality

4.90

Route

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.