Private Graffiti Tour/Comuna 13, Exotic Fruit Tasting & Cable Car Ride
Overview
Our Graffiti Tour in the Comuna 13 it's definitely a must do activity when you travel to Medellin.
The violent past, the beautiful present and the promising future of this district makes it a magical place and an unforgettable experience.
The street art throughout the whole neighborhood makes it more mind blowing knowing that most of them have a special meaning related to its history.
However, we want you to have an even more complete experience in our Graffiti Tour in Comuna 13 and that's why we added two fantastic stops to make it unique, fun, informative and exclusive.
Colombia is the most diverse country in the world in fruit production as we grow over 430 fruits throughout our territory. This is why we think we should take you to a fruit stand to try some of the most delicious ones.
The last stop is using a cable car that is one of the symbols of innovation in our city since it was built for people's transportation to the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the city.
The violent past, the beautiful present and the promising future of this district makes it a magical place and an unforgettable experience.
The street art throughout the whole neighborhood makes it more mind blowing knowing that most of them have a special meaning related to its history.
However, we want you to have an even more complete experience in our Graffiti Tour in Comuna 13 and that's why we added two fantastic stops to make it unique, fun, informative and exclusive.
Colombia is the most diverse country in the world in fruit production as we grow over 430 fruits throughout our territory. This is why we think we should take you to a fruit stand to try some of the most delicious ones.
The last stop is using a cable car that is one of the symbols of innovation in our city since it was built for people's transportation to the most vulnerable neighborhoods in the city.
Inclusions
- Food tasting
- Light refreshments
- Snacks
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Entry/Admission - Estación metro san javier
- Entry/Admission - Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, Carrera 110, Medellin Colombia
Comuna 13 was the most dangerous district in Medellin only 18 years ago.
And is also the place where the first outdoor non-touristy electrical escalators in the world were installed. They were inaugurated in December of 2011 with a cost of 3, 5 million dollars and was built to save more than 350 stairs in a very steep hill.
Besides the escalators, Comuna 13 is also one of the biggest street art district in Latin America.
Half of the neighborhood displays meaningful graffitis and you get the chance to learn all their meanings in this incredible Graffiti Tour with us.
Throughout the walk in Comuna 13 we invite you to try the traditional snacks from Colombia, if you are a foodie you will love the food.
Empanadas, Butifarras, Carimañolas, Aborrajado and more, all of them delicious and authentic.
In our walk we visit the view point, the new pathway full of graffiti and the slide built to honor a tragedy occurred in Comuna 13.
There is a lot of history to be heard at this tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estación metro san javier, Cra. 95 #96-29, San Javier II, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Throughout the ride in the cable car you will see lots of houses stack on top of the other.
Many of these houses were and some still are illegal settlements that belong to displaced people from rural areas as a consequence of the internal conflict.
Your guide will explain the origin of the war, its effects in the current city's situation and the free housing program undertaken to help them.
The whole ride is around 20 minutes, going up and down over the green mountains contrasted with all these houses and its history.
After we come back to the metro station and now that you have more context about Medellin, its social system, its means of transportation we head towards the food tour section.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Plaza La América, Pl. La América, Los Pinos, Medellín, La América, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Colombia has over 433 different fruits, in fact we are the most diverse country per square meter regarding fruit production.
For this reason you shouldn't miss out an exotic fruit tasting in Colombia and we as an added value to the Graffiti Tour, offer precisely that.
We take you to a clean, non-touristy market where we can find exotic fruits that are not easily found in supermarkets in the city or pretty much anywhere else.
In this stop you have the chance to taste at least 10 different fruits that are only grown in tropical countries.
Different colors, shapes, tastes and smells, they all make a great experience and the perfect end of this amazing half-day tour.
When we have concluded our fruit tasting we get on the car again and we start driving back to your place or anywhere else you want us to drop you off.
Duration: 40 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, Carrera 110, Medellin Colombia
Comuna 13 was the most dangerous district in Medellin only 18 years ago.
And is also the place where the first outdoor non-touristy electrical escalators in the world were installed. They were inaugurated in December of 2011 with a cost of 3, 5 million dollars and was built to save more than 350 stairs in a very steep hill.
Besides the escalators, Comuna 13 is also one of the biggest street art district in Latin America.
Half of the neighborhood displays meaningful graffitis and you get the chance to learn all their meanings in this incredible Graffiti Tour with us.
Throughout the walk in Comuna 13 we invite you to try the traditional snacks from Colombia, if you are a foodie you will love the food.
Empanadas, Butifarras, Carimañolas, Aborrajado and more, all of them delicious and authentic.
In our walk we visit the view point, the new pathway full of graffiti and the slide built to honor a tragedy occurred in Comuna 13.
There is a lot of history to be heard at this tour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Estación metro san javier, Cra. 95 #96-29, San Javier II, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Throughout the ride in the cable car you will see lots of houses stack on top of the other.
Many of these houses were and some still are illegal settlements that belong to displaced people from rural areas as a consequence of the internal conflict.
Your guide will explain the origin of the war, its effects in the current city's situation and the free housing program undertaken to help them.
The whole ride is around 20 minutes, going up and down over the green mountains contrasted with all these houses and its history.
After we come back to the metro station and now that you have more context about Medellin, its social system, its means of transportation we head towards the food tour section.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Plaza La América, Pl. La América, Los Pinos, Medellín, La América, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Colombia has over 433 different fruits, in fact we are the most diverse country per square meter regarding fruit production.
For this reason you shouldn't miss out an exotic fruit tasting in Colombia and we as an added value to the Graffiti Tour, offer precisely that.
We take you to a clean, non-touristy market where we can find exotic fruits that are not easily found in supermarkets in the city or pretty much anywhere else.
In this stop you have the chance to taste at least 10 different fruits that are only grown in tropical countries.
Different colors, shapes, tastes and smells, they all make a great experience and the perfect end of this amazing half-day tour.
When we have concluded our fruit tasting we get on the car again and we start driving back to your place or anywhere else you want us to drop you off.
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Our partners like restaurants, farms and facility operators are required to follow these strict guidelines. All our tours are private. We do not mix groups in the same vehicle. After booking with us we will share with you some recommendations to take into consideration before starting the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
macdaddysmurf
May 2022
My girlfriend and I both enjoyed ourselves. It was such a great experience. Erika was so knowledgeable about the artwork and the culture and made everything so easy! We learned about the history of the community and the transformation. We also got to support some of the local artists. At the end ...
My girlfriend and I both enjoyed ourselves. It was such a great experience. Erika was so knowledgeable about the artwork and the culture and made everything so easy! We learned about the history of the community and the transformation. We also got to support some of the local artists. At the end we were able to taste some of the freshest exotic fruit. I would go again if I had time on this trip. I really wish we had time to go on another tour with Erika. She picked us up from our hotel and made everything so simple and effortless.Tony S
May 2022
Erika took us on a fabulous and informative tour of both Comina 13 and the cable cars. She was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored the entire day to our needs. Our little kids had a fantastic time riding the cable cars and the escalators, looking at the graffiti art, and watching the break danc...
Erika took us on a fabulous and informative tour of both Comina 13 and the cable cars. She was incredibly knowledgeable and tailored the entire day to our needs. Our little kids had a fantastic time riding the cable cars and the escalators, looking at the graffiti art, and watching the break dancers. I highly recommend Erika as a guide!mrslmorgan
April 2022
My husband and I had a wonderful time on our private tour to Comuna 13, that included a cable car ride and tasting the different fruits of Colombia. Our tour guide Henry took care of everything and did an excellent job explaining the culture and history of the area. He also recommended us a few ...
My husband and I had a wonderful time on our private tour to Comuna 13, that included a cable car ride and tasting the different fruits of Colombia. Our tour guide Henry took care of everything and did an excellent job explaining the culture and history of the area. He also recommended us a few restaurants in the different areas we were planning to visit next and both of them were great choices. Everything was exactly as described in the itinerary. We definitely recommend you book with Medellin Day Trips.luispcastro318
April 2022
My guide throughout the tour was Henry. He was punctual from the time picking me up & made sure we did everything planned for the tour. Since it was just me, he made me feel very safe & comfortable the whole time. He was also very knowledgeable when it came to Comuna 13, the cable cars, Medellín,...
My guide throughout the tour was Henry. He was punctual from the time picking me up & made sure we did everything planned for the tour. Since it was just me, he made me feel very safe & comfortable the whole time. He was also very knowledgeable when it came to Comuna 13, the cable cars, Medellín, & Colombia. Comuna 13 was definitely one of my favorite stops in Colombia. It should be visited by every tourist that stops through Medellín. THANK YOU Medellín Day Trips for pairing me with one of the BEST.Mpatzic
March 2022
City tour with Diana was beyond our expectations. Diana was very knowledgeable with the history, art, and culture of the the city. Our city tour started at 9am and ended at 5pm and there was never a dull moment. We started off in comuna 13, took the metro cable and metro, walked en el centro, and...
City tour with Diana was beyond our expectations. Diana was very knowledgeable with the history, art, and culture of the the city. Our city tour started at 9am and ended at 5pm and there was never a dull moment. We started off in comuna 13, took the metro cable and metro, walked en el centro, and finished our tour in mi pueblito paisa. Diana was very sweet and patient with our group of 8 foreigners and spoke English very well. I would recommend booking a tour with Diana to anyone visiting Medellin as a first timer or a frequent visitor looking for a different take on the city.Cynthfm
March 2022
This tour was excellent! It was our family of four and our tour guide Yuly. Not only did she give us a lot of history, and answer all our questions, but we were able to pace the tour according to our kids. We could stop for a snack, or take longer on the slides, etc. We all had a fantastic time, ...
This tour was excellent! It was our family of four and our tour guide Yuly. Not only did she give us a lot of history, and answer all our questions, but we were able to pace the tour according to our kids. We could stop for a snack, or take longer on the slides, etc. We all had a fantastic time, and highly recommend this tour! It felt like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend, rather than being on a tour with a series of set stops and deadlines. Five Stars!