Medellín: Comuna 13 Street Art & Metrocable with Local Guide

Six hours through Medellín's art, escalators, and the neighborhoods that rebuilt themselves

You ride the Metrocable for panoramic views, walk Comuna 13's famous escalators while a local guide explains the street art and neighborhood history, watch live breakdance and rap performances, visit Botero Plaza and Barefoot Park, and eat lunch at Pueblito Paisa. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle handle the logistics, so you move through the city without arranging transport or timing yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Medellín city and Comuna 13 tour

• Meet guide at hotel lobby
• Ride Metrocable for city views
• Visit Botero Plaza and take photos
• Walk and relax at Barefoot Park
• Explore traditional Antioquian town
• Tour Medellín River area
• Use electric escalators in Comuna 13
• Explore Comuna 13 street art
• Watch Breakdance and Rap performances
• Meet local artists and see graffiti

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Botero Plaza Entry included 40m
2. Barefoot Park Entry included 40m
3. Metrocable Entry included 30m

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, entry to the Metro and Metrocable, a guided walk through Comuna 13 with explanations of the street art and access to the famous escalators, visits to Plaza Botero and Parque de los Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Park), lunch at Pueblito Paisa with views of the city, live performances, a professional tour guide throughout, and a medical assistance card.

Times

• Every day 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 40 5 private ›

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Book up to 10h before

Ages Adult (8 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4)

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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Prices and times updated 11 days ago

The experience

The city spreads below you the moment the cable car rises. You're on the Metrocable, suspended between the hillside neighborhoods and the valley floor, and the scale of Medellín hits different from up here: the river cutting through, the grid of streets, the way the whole place climbs. Your guide points out how the first Metro line followed the water, how sixty years of planning shaped what you're seeing. It's not the usual postcard view. It's the infrastructure that holds the city together, and you're riding it.

Then you're in Comuna 13, walking the electric escalators that changed everything. They were built to move people up the steep streets, but they became the symbol of the neighborhood's transformation. The moment residents stopped being forgotten and started being seen. The walls around you are covered in murals, and your local guide walks you through what each one means. Sometimes you'll see artists working, spray cans in hand, adding new layers to the story. Breakdance and rap performances happen on the street, not staged. This is where the culture lives. You stop at Botero Plaza to see the sculptures, then Barefoot Park, where the design is meant to work on you from the ground up, literally starting with your feet.

Lunch happens at Pueblito Paisa, a recreation of a traditional Antioquian town tucked into the city, with views that let you see everything you've covered that morning. The guide stays with you the whole time, and the air-conditioned vehicle moves between stops so you're not burning energy on logistics. By the end of the day you've ridden the cable car, walked the escalators, seen the street art up close, and eaten where locals eat. It's not a checklist. It's how the city actually works.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4).

How long is the tour?

The full day tour runs approximately six hours, including all stops and lunch.

What's included in the price?

Metrocable and Metro entry, visit to Pueblito Paisa, local guide for Comuna 13, lunch, visits to Plaza Botero and Parque de los Pies Descalzos, access to the escalators, air-conditioned vehicle, and a professional tour guide throughout.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. The escalators in Comuna 13 do most of the climbing for you, and the pace is set by the group.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, the guide picks you up from your hotel lobby or waiting area and returns you at the end of the day.

Can I take photos?

Yes, there's plenty of time for photos throughout the tour, especially on the Metrocable and in Comuna 13.

What if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the tour, including on the cable car.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included as part of the tour at Pueblito Paisa.

Will I meet street artists?

You may encounter artists working on murals in Comuna 13, and the guide will explain the meaning behind the artwork. Live breakdance and rap performances are also part of the experience.