History Graffiti Art in Comuna 13
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- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Hello Travelers my name is Leandro Roman, CEO of World Lion Tour. This experience is special because it includes: History of Commune 13, Art through murals and graffiti, Culture and the social transformation of the sector. Therefore we want to invite you to know our Commune 13 in Medellin. Place that by its location becomes the most dangerous sector in the world, we will tell you what really happened in this area, why the rebel groups came here? (COMMUNE 13) how this place was shaped, as established, the armed conflict also talking about the 24 military operations; which occurred from 1998 to 2002; including the two largest ones that are Operation Marshal and Operation Orion, and of course we will talk about the transformation We will visit art galleries, Dance and Rap Show, Neon House in 3d, Coffee shop (Coffee Bar) and spectacular viewpoints with some more attractions! Coffee & Souvenirs at StarShakes Healthy Life
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Snack, pandebono, Maracumango ice cream
What's not
- Use of Trikke
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 16 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Actual guide who grew up in this area, he’s the real deal
You need to book Vladimir he was an amazing guide that lived through the actual events in Communa 13. You need someone like him to tell you the straight facts. He’s genuine & amazing.
3That was an interesting...
That was an interesting walk and the stories. However: 1. It took 2 hours, not 3. 2. The tour description says "we visit coffee shop" with snacks included - I don't think we had that. 3. At the end the guide said "it's a free walking tour so we depend on your tips". I'm OK with tips and I often take free walking tours, but that was not a free walking tour, I paid Viator $18 for it! For a moment I thought that maybe I joined a different tour, not the one I booked - but no, in the beginning the guide called us by names and my name was in his list. So maybe they merged a few tours, I don't know. 4. I felt a bit weird that the tour ended at the furthest point in the Comuna and the guide just told us to get back on our own (walk down, take the escalators, walk more, take a bus, and finally you will be back at the station). I would expect the guide to walk the group (or at least those who did not want to spend more time there on their own) at least to the bus.
5This tour is a must in Medellin
Esteban was our guide in English and he made ir very interesting. This tour is a must in Medellin and I loved the way Esteban told us about the long violence and now opportunities history of the area.
5Excellent tour by Santiago
The tour was great fun, lasted until 5pm so really worth it. Got to hear about the interesting past of Communa 13 and got to see the vibrant community it has since turned into. Our tour guide Santiago was amazing, always full of enthusiasm and his English was very good. Would really recommend this tour, plus we were told some of our tip is returned to the community to invest in the children's education.
5Customized tour with Leandro
If you're looking for a friendly, thoughtful guide with personal ties to many of the graffiti artists featured in Comuna 13, Leandro's your man. Leandro had just launched his TripAdvisor page when I booked my tour, and he hadn't blocked out his hours of availability yet. So when I saw a 7:30am slot before my flight, I jumped on it. Instead of telling me it was a mistake on his page, Leandro graciously took me on an abbreviated private tour at 7:30am before his 9am official tour. Although some of the shops/galleries weren't open yet that early, I still had a great time walking around, asking a bunch of questions, and learning about the history of the commune from Leandro's handy binder of historical photos. Leandro is friends with many of the artists whose work you'll see, so it's cool to hear his take on their work and what it means from a current sociopolitical standpoint. Thanks for accommodating me, Leandro, you're awesome!
5Great tour to see the graffitis and art in the Commune 13
Great tour with lots of input about the art in the Commune 13! Very interesting to see the different graffitis and their meaning. Not too much focussing on history though, more on art.
Know before you go
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- World Lion Graffiti Tour Comuna 13
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Medellín
- Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 28 hop-on hop-off we list in Medellín.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 28.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Medellín
Medellín is Colombia's spring-like city in the Andes, known for its cable cars, vibrant neighbourhoods and remarkable story of transformation.
The city fills a long Andean valley, with brick houses climbing the slopes and a climate mild enough to earn it the name City of Eternal Spring. Its metro and Metrocable cable cars link hillside communities to the centre and give sweeping views on the ride up toward the forests of Parque Arví.
Top-ranked sights in Medellín: Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos), Plaza Botero, Pueblito Paisa .
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