Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Metrocable: Street Art & Cable Car

Ride the cable car over Comuna 13’s vivid street art and meet its resilient residents.

A private 3-hour tour of Medellín's Comuna 13 combines a cable car ride over the neighborhood with a guided walk through its street art, meeting local artists and vendors along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Medellín are included; your guide speaks English or Spanish and knows the residents and the history of the transformation. The tour runs in a morning slot or at 1:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Comuna 13 and Metrocable ride

• Stop at Metro station
• Ride cable car over neighborhood
• Enjoy panoramic city views
• See street art in Comuna 13
• Visit outdoor escalators
• Try local snacks (optional)

The Experience

The tour starts with a stop at the Metro station, where you board the cable car and ride slowly over Comuna 13, taking in panoramic views of the city as you move through the air above the neighborhood. It's the vantage point most visitors miss—the barrio spreads out below you before you step into it on foot.

Once on the ground, you walk through Comuna 13's street art with your guide, who has relationships with the artists and knows the residents. The graffiti is elaborate and covers entire buildings; you'll see the landmark outdoor escalators and stop where you want. Local vendors sell snacks along the way if you want to try them. Your guide keeps you oriented and safe in a neighborhood that was once considered one of the most dangerous in the world, and they can explain what changed and how the community reclaimed the space.

A private vehicle picks you up from your hotel in central Medellín and brings you back when the tour ends. The whole outing takes 3 hours. You can choose a morning departure or the 1:30pm slot depending on your schedule.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Medellín.
• private vehicle and driver/guide.
• all metro, cable car and toll fees.
• fuel surcharge.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Medellin Travels

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Comuna 13 without arranging your own transport or worrying about navigating the neighborhood alone—your guide's connections to the community and knowledge of the area's history make the difference between a surface visit and understanding what happened there.

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Top questions

What is the street art in Comuna 13 like?

The graffiti in Comuna 13 covers entire buildings and is known for its scale and color. You'll walk through the barrio with your guide and see the work up close, including the neighborhood's landmark outdoor escalators. The art reflects the community's transformation and the work of local artists.

Do I get to ride the cable car on this tour?

Yes. The cable car ride is the first part of the tour—you board at the Metro station and travel slowly over Comuna 13, seeing panoramic views of the city from above before you walk through the neighborhood on foot.

Will I meet people from the neighborhood?

Your guide knows the residents and artists in Comuna 13 and can introduce you to them as you walk. Local vendors also sell snacks along the route, giving you a chance to interact with the community.

What time does the tour start?

You can choose between a morning departure or a 1:30pm tour. Your guide will confirm the exact pickup time from your central Medellín hotel when you book.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs 3 hours from pickup to drop-off. That includes the cable car ride, the walk through Comuna 13, and travel time to and from your hotel.

What language does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English or Spanish, depending on which option you select at checkout.