Unfortunately, I wasn't able to make this particular tour because I arrived too late, and that was entirely my own fault—not the service provider's. The booking process was straightforward. One suggestion I would make is to offer optional hotel pickup and drop-off, as this would make the experience even more convenient for visitors who are unfamiliar with the city. Although I missed this tour, I joined a similar Comuna 13 tour on another day, and it was absolutely amazing. The history, vibrant street art, music, culture, and atmosphere made it one of the highlights of my trip to Medellín. I would highly recommend experiencing a Comuna 13 tour. As a solo female traveler, I felt comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's a unique and inspiring place that should definitely be on every visitor's itinerary.
Commune 13 art and color
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $22 / person
- Location
- Medellin, Colombia
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 57 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Medellin on tour
- Meeting point
- Arrive at 20 de Julio where the graffiti tour begins outside a place called Mestizaje
Description
This tour isn't just any old hike: it's a transformative experience narrated by a local guide who has lived the history of Comuna 13. You'll go beyond the murals: you'll learn the meaning behind each work, enjoy live art performances, and connect with a community that has made art its voice and its driving force for change. We also visit authentic locations not covered on all tours, in small groups to ensure closeness and authenticity.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $22
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $22
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $22
- Child (ages 3–12)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:43 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Accompaniment of a guide during the tour,
Church empanada, patacon with stew, butifarra (sausage) and mango cream with lemon and salt
Not included
Whatever means of transport you use to get to the meeting point
Tips, purchases, admission to private viewing points, etc.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
57 reviews
How it compares in Medellín
- Starting price $22 is 63% below the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Medellín
Excurgo comparison of 1,318 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Commune 13 art and color take?
Commune 13 art and color lasts about 2h 30min.
How much does Commune 13 art and color cost?
Prices start at $22 per person for this Medellin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Commune 13 art and color run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 4:30 PM.
How much does Commune 13 art and color cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay nothing, adults from $22. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Commune 13 art and color for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Arrive at 20 de Julio where the graffiti tour begins outside a place called Mestizaje. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Commune 13 art and color offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(57)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
A Must-Do Experience in Medellín
R
Commune visit
Super completes Jorge’s explanation and full experience
D
Viewpoints
Beautiful tour 100% recommended, we traveled with my husband we found everything from the information provided to the tour very nice
Y
I highly recommend the experience
Our experience was excellent as it allowed us to know more about the history of Colombia, he tried the guide was very friendly.
9
Commune 13
I found the tour excellent with guide Jorge, a dedicated person and who loves his city, very good talk, precise explanations. It is a mandatory activity to do in medellin
C
Excellent experience.
Jorge very good guide!!! I explain everything about commune 13 from past and present history. I recommend the tour.
7
Commune 13
I was with the Yaneth guide... was very kind to us God a lot of information I really liked commune 13 I'll be back next year.
D
The best viewpoints
Write in commune 13 where I made many friends and had some beers in some very nice viewpoints I recommend you to make the tur
M
Medellin commune 13
In the neighborhood there were many people, many murals and I tasted the famous mango ice cream with lemon and salt. Excellent service..
A
Commune 13 graffititour
The neighborhood is too colorful, the graffiti tour had not lived it this way, delicious mango micheladas, very good attention.
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