Comuna 13 Medellín tour: Create your own graffiti

Escalators, street art, snacks, and the graffiti you make

A guided tour of Comuna 13 in Medellín led by a local who has lived through the neighborhood's transformation, walking through street art and galleries, tasting typical snacks, and painting your own graffiti mural. The tour runs two to three hours and includes empanadas and mango ice cream with lemon and salt. A live guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Comuna 13 with local guide

• Visit Comuna 13 escalators
• See culture, art, and performances
• Learn history through graffiti
• Try typical Medellín snacks
• Enjoy panoramic viewpoints
• Create your own graffiti

The experience

Comuna 13's escalators are the entry point: a public transport system that changed how the neighborhood moved, and now they're surrounded by the street art and cultural markers that tell the story of the place. Your guide walks you through the graffiti and galleries, talking about the past and present of the commune and the people who live there. You'll see performances (dancing, singing, and other cultural moments) woven into the streets themselves.

The tour includes typical Medellín food: empanadas and mango ice cream with lemon and salt, a local specialty. You'll stop at panoramic viewpoints where the scale of the neighborhood opens up. The walk moves at a pace that lets you absorb the art and the stories without rushing, and the guide answers questions about what you're seeing as you go.

At the end, you create your own graffiti mural. This is not watching someone else paint. You pick up a brush or spray can and make something on a designated wall. It's the moment the tour shifts from observer to maker, and it's what stays with you after you leave.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to the street art galleries and viewpoints.
• empanadas and mango ice cream with lemon and salt.
• materials and instruction for creating your own graffiti mural on a designated wall.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 13:30 and 16:30

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (55 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Culture Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Start directly in Comuna 13 with a local guide rather than joining a group tour from downtown, so you get neighborhood context and can move at a slower pace through the galleries and street art.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What is Comuna 13 and why is it known for street art?

Comuna 13 is a neighborhood in Medellín that transformed through street art and cultural expression. Once marked by violence, the community reclaimed the space through graffiti, murals, and public performances. The escalators installed in the neighborhood became a symbol of that change, and today the walls and streets are covered with art that tells the history of the people who live there.

Do I need to know how to paint or draw to create my own graffiti?

No. The graffiti-making part of the tour is open to anyone. You don't need experience. Your guide will show you what to do, and you'll paint on a designated wall as part of the experience.

How long does the tour take and what should I wear?

The tour runs two to three hours. You'll be walking through the neighborhood and standing at viewpoints, so wear comfortable shoes and clothes you don't mind getting paint on if you're creating graffiti.

What snacks are included and are there dietary options?

The tour includes empanadas and mango ice cream with lemon and salt, both typical of Medellín. If you have dietary restrictions, mention them when you book so the guide can advise on options available in the neighborhood.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces along the route are accessible. The escalators themselves are in the neighborhood, but the walking route works for all fitness levels. If you have specific mobility questions, contact the operator before booking.