Medellín Electric Bike Tour: Centre, Comuna 13 & Street Art

Ride through markets and street art, then walk the transformed alleys of Comuna 13

A 6.5-hour electric bike tour of Medellín covering Laureles, Parques del Río, the Minorista market, Plaza Botero and ending with a walking tour of Comuna 13's street art and resilience stories. The tour includes a local guide in English, Spanish or French; helmet, rainwear and bottled water; a coffee stop; and a graffiti-focused walk through the neighbourhood once considered one of the world's most dangerous, now a symbol of urban transformation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Medellín by electric bike

• Discover Laureles tree-lined streets
• Cross Parques del Río green space
• Visit Market of the Minorista
• Stop at Plaza Botero for quiz
• Walk along La Playa Avenue
• Explore Comuna 13 alleys on foot

The Experience

The day starts in Laureles, the neighbourhood Time Out named the world's coolest district in 2023, then moves west through Parques del Río—a green corridor built as an example of urban planning that reconnects residents to the city. The electric bikes are fully automatic and sized for all riders, so the hills and distance don't demand fitness you don't have; you pedal when you want and let the motor carry you when you don't.

By mid-morning you arrive at the Minorista market, the city's heart of local trade. The pregoneros—Paisa vendors known for their banter and energy—fill the stalls with fruits, vegetables and spices that define Colombian cooking. Your guide points out the ingredients used by Leonor Espinosa, the chef who won the world's best restaurant award in 2022. From there, the route enters the centre and reaches Plaza Botero, where you stop to answer a 15-question quiz that reveals stories and meanings behind the statues and monuments. La Playa Avenue and the commercial street Junín follow, filled with street vendors and the constant call of their voices.

The final stop is Comuna 13. You leave the bikes and walk through the alleys on foot, guided through the neighbourhood's history of displacement, armed conflict and the transformation that followed. The walls are now covered in murals created by rappers, painters and dancers who turned the place into a work of art and a symbol of peace. Your guide discusses the leaders and artists who made that shift possible, grounding the visual power of the street art in the real stories of resilience that rebuilt the community.

What’s included

• Electric bike with helmet and rainwear.
• local guide in English, Spanish or French.
• bottled water.
• coffee stop.
• graffiti walking tour of Comuna 13.
• access to Botero Plaza and the Minorista market.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Tom Travel Guide

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to cover multiple neighborhoods and hills in one day on an e-bike—the electric motor handles the climbs, and your guide adjusts pace for photos and stops.

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Top questions

How long is the electric bike tour of Medellín?

The tour runs 6.5 hours total. Most of that time is spent on the bike moving through the city's neighbourhoods and stops; the final portion is a walking tour through Comuna 13's alleys.

What is the Minorista market and what will I see there?

The Minorista is Medellín's main local market, where vendors called pregoneros sell fruits, vegetables and spices central to Colombian cooking. You'll move through the stalls with your guide, who points out ingredients used in high-end Colombian cuisine and explains the culture of the traders who work there.

What happens at Plaza Botero?

Plaza Botero is where you stop to take a quiz—15 questions that reveal stories and meanings behind the statues and monuments in the city centre. The quiz is designed to deepen what you see rather than test you; your guide uses your answers to explain the art and history around you.

Is Comuna 13 safe to visit now?

Comuna 13 was once considered one of the world's most dangerous neighbourhoods due to armed conflict and gang violence. Today it is a symbol of peace and urban transformation, rebuilt by its residents through art and community leadership. You visit with a local guide who explains that history and the resilience behind the neighbourhood's rebirth.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to join this tour?

The bikes are electric and fully automatic, so hills and distance are manageable for most riders. The operator notes you should be comfortable on a bike and have ridden before; the tour is suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for people who have never cycled.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the electric bike, helmet and rainwear; a local guide fluent in English, Spanish or French; bottled water throughout the day; a coffee stop; and the graffiti-focused walking tour of Comuna 13.