Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti Tour with Cable Car Ride
ID: GYG972784-1511543
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the street art of Medellin on a guided tour of Comuna 13. Ride the cable car to the top of the hill and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
Discover the colorful street art of Medellin on a private tour. See the graffiti walls of Comuna 13, take a gondola ride to the top of the hill, and learn about the city's transformation from your guide.
Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Medellin. Head north on a customized journey by car with AC. Stop at downtown to discover part of the street art near the government center and train station.
As your guide leaves this area, get deep into the slums for a gondola ride to get to the top of the hill where average natives hang out. Enjoy the best city views from the eyes of a regular local.
Finally, reach Comuna 13 where the most fascinating murals and decorated homes will make a perfect postcard photo. Discover how the major and other entities got involved in the development of this community, sponsoring colorful projects along the barrio such as painted roofs and homes.
After approximately 3 hours of a fantastic journey, you should be already familiar with local street art as your private driver/guide takes you back to your hotel or any other location you feel like.
Highlights
- Discover the street art of Medellin on a guided tour of Comuna 13
- Ride the cable car to the top of the hill and enjoy panoramic views of the city
- See the colorful murals and decorated homes of the Comuna 13 neighborhood
- Learn about the transformation of Medellin from the world's most violent city
- Get a better feel for the local culture and urban art of Medellin
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring cash or Colombian pesos as not every store takes credit or debit cards
Feel free to stop anytime to take pictures or ask questions
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This tour is not recommended for people afraid of heights due to the cable car ride
INCLUDED
- Bilingual driver/guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gondola ride (cable car)
- Visit to Comuna 13
- Street art tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
