Comuna 13 Tour with Cable Car Ride
Description
Only a few years ago, the Comuna 13 neighborhood was the most dangerous community in the city of Medellin but today it's the most colorful and vibrant communities in the city. After the government and private sector invested in social and youth programs the local residents and artists reclaimed the neighborhoods and contributed to the miraculous transformation which we see today, the streets filled with incredible street art, music, street performers, many suprises. A great opportunity to explore the lively streets in Comuna 13 while meeting local residents and artists, a unique cultural and memorable experience.
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Itinerary
The guides meets guests at the main entrance to the POBLADO metro station by the main ticket booth. Next, the guide takes guests on the metro to the cable cars for a ride up providing amazing panoramic views of Medellin. Afterwards, a short bus ride takes guests to the Comuna 13 neighborhood to explore all the street art while learning all about the troubled past and miraculous transformation of this colorful and vibrant community.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(696)
The owner is rude and not willing to refund our money despite providing a wrong address. We explained that no Ubers were in our neighborhood and we couldn’t get one. We let them know we got one and we were on the way. We arrived at 10:15… 15 minutes late due to the uber and traffic. They said they were leaving at 10:16. We let him know we were already there as well. He said because they wanted to leave at 9:45 anyways that everyone was ready to leave us which had nothing to do with us and the time the tour was supposed to start. He’s also rejecting our refund even though he left us and we did not receive the service. Do not recommend. We had more fun going alone anyways. Just go on your own . There’s plenty of guides there available
We normally do not respond to reviews good or bad, but will in this case. The meeting point has been the same spot for the past 13 years. You arrived at the correct meeting point POBLADO METRO STATION, unfortunately you arrived extremely late. All the other 15 guests arrived on time. We made an attempt to accommodate you. We invited you join us on the next scheduled tour, the other guide was on the way, but you wanted to "catch up" to the group that already left the meeting point. They were not going to stop the tour in process and wait for you at another location a second time for you to catch up. I was on the street when you called very noisy, so needed to speak up so you could hear me. After 20 minutes waiting for you to arrive, the group finally told the guide to start the tour because they did not want to wait any longer. As for your last statement. You arrived at the correct meeting point but you arrived too late and it was the group who did not want to wait for you any longer and we had to respect their decision. You blaming Uber for being late more than 20 minutes late is not our responsibility. You were more than 20 minutes late arriving at the correct meeting point.
horrible. I do not recommend and try a different person. He was very rude, and he did not accommodate at all, he had the wrong address and got made i couldn’t find him and left and he was yelling on the phone. multiple people in the city said not good
We normally do not respond to reviews good or bad, but will in this case. The meeting point has been the same spot for the past 13 years. You arrived at the correct meeting point POBLADO METRO STATION, unfortunately you arrived extremely late. All the other 15 guests arrived on time. We made an attempt to accommodate you. We invited you join us on the next scheduled tour, the other guide was on the way, but you wanted to "catch up" to the group that already left the meeting point. They were not going to stop the tour in process and wait for you at another location a second time for you to catch up. I was on the street when you called very noisy, so needed to speak up so you could hear me. After 20 minutes waiting for you to arrive, the group finally told the guide to start the tour because they did not want to wait any longer. As for your last statement. We both know that's not true at all. Hope that you enjoy the rest of your time in Medellin. We greatly appreciate you visiting Colombia.
This tour was amazing, Angel was my guide (in Spanish) and he knows so much about the history of Comuna 13. It was beautiful to hear how Medellin has transformed from years of violence to being the most visited city nowadays.
Walter, Tour Guide, was an extremely knowledgeable and provided an educational experience during my solo experience on this tour. I highly recommend him taking this walking tour of Comuna 13.
Christian was fantastic ! Very knowledgable, explained the history in detail, gave us lots of interesting facts, always knew where we were going and what we would do next. Very easy to chat with as we walked around. He even helped me search for a patch for my jacket and when things were looking like we wouldn’t find it he tried one more spot and we ended up finding my patch. Made sure we had lots of breaks, food and drink options and took great photos of us. 10/10 guide would encourage everyone to book this tour. It’s lovely to go backwards (top down) rather than bottom up.
Our guide Camilo was excellent! He not only gave us a tour but took us off the beaten path to places that he frequents himself to create a local experience. He helped us navigate the transit system with ease. We had a lot of fun walking through Comuna 13 & seeing how much it’s grown.
Our guide Walter was quite friendly and knowledgeable. The meetup was clear and straightforward. Metro journey was ok. Bus was more crowded and chaotic. The weather was very warm. Even though we took the earliest booking at 1000 hrs it got very hot by the time we were climbing communa 13 hill. The cable car up was also good. There is some steep uphill walking although not too much but anyone with mobility or health issues may struggle. Going up the hill climb through part of the barrio was the most intense, continuous barrage of bars, restaurants and eating places, shops and stalls selling clothing, souvenirs and artesania, that I have ever experienced anywhere. The noise from every shop, music, dancing, shouting, plus the very narrow walkways and street, with the occasional motorbike, makes a claustrophobic, overwhelming atmosphere and not for the faint hearted. This may excite some people, maybe younger ones, but you need stamina and resilience! Maybe not the best for young children though? Returning downhill was a relief but the bus back to the metro station was very crowded. Do it but be aware. Watch your pockets and keep drinking fluids!
It a lot of walking wear comfortable shoes but the experience is worth trying .our tour guide Walter is the best
To feast one's eyes...I loved it...a very touching guide...who tells the history of Medellin with emotion
It was a great tour to kick of the trip to Medellin. The guide showed us all the major spots and gave us the history of the community and the meaning of some of the major art works.
