Medellín: Comuna 13 Street Art & Cable Car Tour

The Neighborhood That Painted Itself Back

You take the metro and cable car up, then walk through Comuna 13's street art with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history and the artists behind the walls. You'll see the transformation from troubled past to thriving community, meet locals if the moment allows, and return by bus. No separate tickets to hunt for: transport and entry are handled.

Step-by-step itinerary

Comuna 13 tour with cable car ride

• Meet at Poblado metro station entrance
• Take metro to cable cars
• Ride cable cars with city views
• Take short bus to Comuna 13
• Explore street art and learn history

The experience

Your guide is waiting by the ticket booth at Poblado metro station, and within minutes you're on the train heading toward the cable cars. The ride up gives you the first real view of how Medellín spreads across the valley: the city from above, before you drop back down into the streets where the actual story lives. The cable car itself is nothing fancy, just a working piece of infrastructure that locals use every day, but it moves you through the air in a way that makes the scale of the place click.

After the cable car, a short bus ride takes you into Comuna 13, and that's when the walls start talking. The street art here isn't decorative. It's dense, layered, sometimes covering entire buildings in color and symbol. Your guide, who knows the neighborhood or has worked with people who do, walks you through what you're seeing: the history before the transformation, the names of artists, the community programs that changed the trajectory of this place. You're not being lectured at. You're being shown around by someone who understands why these walls matter. You'll meet residents and artists if the timing works, and those conversations (unscripted, brief, real) are what separate this from a photo stop.

The whole thing takes a couple of hours, and you're moving the whole time: metro, cable car, bus, then on foot through the neighborhood. It's not strenuous, but it's not sitting still either. You need to be able to walk and climb stairs, and the streets are uneven in places. The metro and cable car are public systems, so they're crowded during rush hours. If you're going early morning or late afternoon, you'll have more space. The bus is part of the tour, not something you're figuring out yourself.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup at Poblado metro station, metro fare to the cable car, the cable car ride up with views across Medellín, a bus ride to Comuna 13, and a guided walk through the neighborhood's street art while learning the history of the transformation and meeting local residents and artists.
• Transport and entry are all arranged.
• You just show up at the metro station.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 62 years) · Senior (63 to 82 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (1 year)

GroupUp to 20

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by MEDELLIN TRAVEL GROUP

Is this one for you?Good for anyone who wants to see Medellín beyond the tourist center and understand how a neighborhood rebuilt itself, without spending the morning figuring out which bus to take or which metro line goes where.

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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 (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (1 year).

Is the cable car safe?

Yes. It's the same cable car system locals use daily for transport. It's been operating for years and is regularly maintained.

What time does the tour start?

The guide meets you at Poblado metro station. Confirm the exact time when you book, as departure times vary by day.

Can I go if I'm not very fit?

You need moderate fitness. There's walking on uneven streets and some stairs. It's not a hike, but it's not a leisurely stroll either.

How long is the whole tour?

Around 2 to 3 hours from start to finish, including metro, cable car, bus, and the walk through Comuna 13.

Is it safe to visit Comuna 13 now?

Yes. The neighborhood has transformed significantly. Visiting with a guide is the standard and safe way to experience it.

What if I'm traveling with a baby?

Infants sit on an adult's lap on the metro, cable car, and bus. The walking portion may be harder with a stroller on uneven streets.

Can I take photos?

Yes. The street art is meant to be seen and photographed. Your guide can point out the best angles and the stories behind key pieces.