Things to Do in Medellín

⭐ Discover Comuna 13 like never before with Local Guides! 🎨🎶✨

If you're in Medellín, you can't leave without experiencing this unforgettable experience! 🚀
Comuna 13, once scarred by conflict, is now a symbol of hope, resilience, and urban art . 🕊️❤️

For years, it was the scene of clashes between outlaw groups. But today, its streets vibrate with color, culture, and transformation . In our GuruWalk through Comuna 13 , we'll show you how this neighborhood went from being one of the most dangerous to becoming the most visited place in the city . 👣🏙️

What will you experience on this tour?

🎨 You'll explore a path filled with stunning murals and learn the meaning behind the most iconic graffiti.
🎶 You'll enjoy live music, street art, and the talent of local artists who traded weapons for colors.
🏞️ You'll have access to viewpoints with the best panoramic views of Medellín.
🖼️ You'll visit an urban art gallery and learn about initiatives that are transforming lives.
🤝 But above all, you'll connect with the wonderful people of the commune, its history, its energy, and its culture.

And since a picture is worth a thousand words...
🎥 Watch our official video and feel the vibe of this unique experience!
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📝 Important recommendations:

👟 Wear comfortable shoes, a cap or hat, and stay hydrated.
👥 Don't get separated from the group!
💰 Suggested contribution: $30,000 COP per person .
⏰ Arrive 15 minutes early to start on time.
🙋‍♂️ Ask anything you want. We love to share!
❌ If you can't attend, please cancel in advance on the GuruWalk website.
📍 Meeting point: Main exit of the San Javier metro station.
🟢 You'll easily recognize us by our green umbrella !

🎉 We were pioneers in offering the Comuna 13 tour on GuruWalk , and since then we have shared this unique experience with thousands of travelers from all over the world 🌍✨

Come with us as we walk through a story of transformation, art, and resilience.
Commune 13 awaits you! 🌈💪

Welcome to Medellin!
My name is Sara and I invite you to live the best experience in Comuna 13 of Medellín, in the company of a local guide.

Our guides (Sara, Andrés, Eirene, Yuliana) will tell you about their experiences in that period of terror, for them and their families, who witnessed the cruelty of the clashes between the diferent armed groups. You will witness social transformation, through urban art.  

 You will find on the tour artistic murals with historical significance, told by your guide, street shows, (dance and improvisation) you can make your own graffiti, you will go up to the viewpoint, through the Mechanics Escalators from where you can observe much of Comuna 13 and Medellín.

You will also find urban art galleries, souvenir sales, the traditional ice creams of Comuna 13 (mango biche and maracumango), typical gastronomy and much more.

At the end of the tour, if you wish, you can continue exploring more of the Comuna on your own or our guide will accompany you back to the transportation.

The original Free Walking Tour in Medellin city centre #1 since 2013. More than 290.000 people have taken our top-rated experience.

• Monday to Sunday
• Several groups a day
• Last-minute booking
• Top-rated tour for 12 years
• Experienced local guides
• Over 290,000 participants so far

More than a city tour! 

This engaging, honest and fun walking tour is the best way to learn about the history & culture of Medellin.

Walk around Medellin’s downtown (El Centro) with a local. Explore the historic districts and let this fascinating city come to life through stories, explanations and urban a lot of reality. During the tour you will discover some of Medellin’s most traditional parks, squares and streets, while learning about the city’s history, culture and people.


Sights visited include:

•  Old Railway Station
• Alpujarra administrative center
• Square of lights
• Carabobo boulevard
• National Palace
• Veracruz church
• Botero Square
• Pedro Nel Ospina's frescoes
• Berrio Square 
• San Antonio Square. 

 Additional information

• Duration: 3 to 3½ hours. Including break for a snack and a toilet
• Language: English 
• Price: Based on tips
  
  **This tour is offered on several other platforms, do not worry if you don't see any bookings, we are always booked.

Discover Medellín's resilience and hope on our Violence & Post-conflict tour!

Everything you need to know about the violence dynamics in Medellín before, during and after the Cartel (this is NOT a Pablo Escobar tour) and the struggle of the people to survive this and create a better future!

DURACIÓN: 3 HORAS

Within the Colombian conflict, Medellín has a difficult but important place, it has been both the epicenter of the war and the urban victims, as well as the example of transition towards peace and the post-conflict. Starting at Parque San Antonio through downtown and finishing at Museo Casa de la Memoria, you will delve into that particularity of the city, while you discover its stories and get to know its main actors.

You will learn about the changes that the violence there has had from 1982 to 2015, delving into what happened after the Medellín Cartel with "Donbernabilidad" and how that past is present today.

You will delve into the multiple characters and institutions that have acted in this context of war, peace and resistance, discussing their motivations, practices and transformations. Our specialized guides will accompany you with their knowledge and experiences in exploring the dynamics of that deep "Medallo".

Dare to go further and be surprised by the efforts of a people to overcome their dark past and create a better present!

Which are the topics we'll be talking about?

• Narcos war period: conditions of emergence, cultural, social and economic consequences
• Urbanization of war: guerrillas, paramilitarism and drug traffic
• Strategies, heroes and communities in the pace making and social struggle of Medellín
• Twenty first century peace agreements and reconciliation in an urban context 
• The process of changing “bullets for words and ideas”
• Transformation of the city: resistance and memories along an ongoing conflict.
• And so much more! 

*We recommend to have an open mind to comprehend all our history and be prepared to ask as many questions you have about the difficult topics we will talk about.

*Only 15 people maximum per group due to security and discretion in the walking area.

We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 12 years sharing passion in every step!

#GOBEYOND

Welcome to Colombia and the Poblado, the first Free Tour of the most trendy and famous area of ​​Medellín, on a guided tour without taboos!

Join and learn why this neighborhood became one of the most exclusive and desirable in the city, being the first colonial settlement in Medellín.
 

OUR TOUR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS 

You will learn the stories that its streets and corners tell us, highlighting “Calle 10” , a street that is always alive and decorated with large murals (street art), surrounded by unique cuisine and legendary bars with pioneering sounds in the city.

This tour will take you to recognize “El Poblado” from a real, sincere and amazing perspective among all its cultural details and natural areas such as:

 

• Origin of "El Poblado" as a trending neighborhood.
• Iconic local bars where you can find crafted beer.
• "La Presidenta" Park and its importance to the look and feel of El Poblado.
• Big Format Murals of "La 10" and the messages behind them
• History of Lleras Park and its transformation into a party space
• Night Culture of "Medallo" so that you can enjoy it like a local
• Innovation in textiles and fashion as a strong Colombian industry
• And much more!

 El Poblado is “the new center of Medellín”. which stands out for attracting innovation, design, art and international haute cuisine.

Discover with our guides the cultural and nocturnal side of one of the most famous neighborhoods in Colombia! And why not, taste the best gelato or a toast with the best Colombian beer, top 5 in the world only in El Poblado!

We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 12 years sharing passion in every step!

#GOBEYOND

Hello travelers, Today is a newn day full of history, transformation and culture! 

We invite you to know our Comuna 13 in Medellin. A place that, because of its location, had become the most dangerous sector in the world. We will tell you what really happened in this area, why the rebel groups came to the (COMUNA 13), and how all the armed conflict was generated, in the sector. We will tell you the process and details of the 24 military operations in Comuna 13, which began in 1998 and ended in 2002; including the two largest operations, Operation Marshal and Operation Orion, we will culminate by talking about the Social Transformation. For this reason, Comuna 13 of Medellin has become one of the most visited places in Antioquia and Colombia. That's why we'll tell you. The Genesis, Exodus and social transformation of my neighborhood through culture, art, graffiti, the Street dance show and many more things, that you will discover in this interesting experience 

There is no fixed price, you decide what you want to pay at the end of the experience. We recommend a base contribution from $30.000 per person. Since with this contribution we can pay the platform and also the tour guides. With your contribution you contribute to our growth as professional tour guides as we dedicate ourselves 100% to this 

We are a group of local tour guides from Comuna 13! 

Join us on this interesting tour and experience of Comuna 13, and enjoy one of the best escalators in the world for its properties. As soon as we are in the tourism sector, we will have a wonderful walking tour. We will see many beautiful things like: graffiti mural, colorful houses inside, art galleries, museums, and of course 2 spectacular viewpoints to see almost all of Medellin. 

We will also make 4 stops on this walking tour to talk about the history and current events related to Medellin and its beautiful places. 

Recommendations: The meeting point is at the main entrance of the San Javier metro station. We wear a red T-shirt and a red umbrella that says (Guru Walk and World Lion Tour) according to the logo. 

Wear the mask

Bring disinfectant alcohol 

Bring water 

Bring an umbrella in case of rain 

Bring sunscreen 

Arrive 10 minutes early 

Bring cash for the bus 

Welcome to Colombia and Medellín, the city of eternal spring!

With us you will get to know one of the most important and relevant cultures in the history of our country: the paisas! And the historic center of Medellín is the best living example we have to show you what we were and who we are.

We will immerse ourselves in its streets and its people to understand the history, development, conflict and social commitment of an inclusive and innovative Medellín.
 

OUR TOUR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS 

 With our local Paisa guides you will understand how we reversed our dark and violent past, a product of drug trafficking in the 80's and 90's, into a bright future that made us stronger thanks to the resilient, collective effort and social investment that today allows us to walk, visit and live in the city of “Eternal Spring”.

On this guided tour we will talk and visit must-see places such as:


- Art in Botero's Square, a reference point of the city.
- Paisa industry and culture, the pillars to know its importance in the country
- 80’s & 90’s in Medellín, the history without taboos.
- The railroad and La Alpujarra, the symbols of the development of the city
- Park of Lights, a homage to the father of railroads in Medellín.
- And much more!


We will move between passages, cross the famous Junín street and discover the essence of downtown Medellín.

Don't miss our unique and original tour where we continue writing history together!

We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 12 years sharing passion in every step!

 #GOBEYOND

Nothing better than learning about the wonderful world of coffee during your visit to Medellín. Our coffee museum is located in the vibrant Comuna 13 and here you will learn about the transformation process from the coffee planting to the cup preparation.

In this 1-hour interactive experience, you will become aware of the great effort that coffee growers make to plant, care for, harvest, and process coffee. Many people make it possible for you to drink a cup of high-quality coffee and it is great to learn about coffee in Colombia, the country with the best coffee in the world.

The whole experience is interactive, you will be able to touch and transform the coffee fruit, so that you can understand all its stages of changing. You will also learn about the Paisa culture, enjoy the amazing roasting show with a professional roasting machine, drink and evaluate 2 specialty coffees, and exfoliate your hands, with what? Of course, with coffee!

This experience is an extraordinary approach to the Colombian coffee culture. With your visit, you will contribute to the social impact of the 30 coffee-growing families in the rural area of Medellin. 

Come to learn and drink the best Colombian coffee!

Discover the urban art culture of Medellin on this graffivan (graffiti-van) tour of Comuna 13. We'll discover a different side of this Colombian city!

If you want to visit the city of Medellín with its history, cuisine and social nuances, do not hesitate to attend the tours we organize for the most representative places in the city. In the guide you will have the opportunity to know what is behind each building, monument or space, observe the contrasts of the streets, marvel at the classic art, urban and muralism of the city, discover the social and urban transformation that has turned Medellín In one of the best tourist destinations in the world, understand the social conflict that ravaged the city, interact with popular neighborhoods symbols of the change experienced in Medellin and highlight the projects of architectural, technological, urban, and social innovation that Medellín is undertaking. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 m (Approx.) - Visit to the historic center of Medellín. (Berrio Park, Candelaria Church, Pedro Nel Gómez mural, Palace of Culture, Botero Park) 12: 00m - 12:15 on the way to the San Antonio del Tranvía station 12:15 - 12:40 p.m. - Metrocable 12:40 - 1:10 p.m. - Arrival at the East Tram Station The tour includes: Berrio Park, Botero Park, Palace of Culture, Travia, Metrocable (symbol of social and urban transformation of Medellin), urban art and incredible viewpoints. To attend you should only have the money of your expenses and a contribution at the end of the tour. Postscript: the tours are conducted under the modality of Walking Tour, under no circumstances is private transportation handled in this mode (please if you do not like to walk do not take this tour). In addition, the days with too much rain will not carry out the guide, since it would be impossible to mobilize, only alternative activities will be carried out as far as possible, although there is always the possibility of reprogramming the route. we appreciate your understanding.

Discover first-hand what Medellín calls transformation !

We will cross the areas of Miraflores and Buenos Aires, Comuna 9 of the city of Medellín, we will get to know the daily life of its inhabitants closely on our guided tour on foot, by Tram and Metro Cable.

From our meeting point at the San Antonio station we will go on an adventure through this commune which will teach us how the new design of the spaces, transportation and local programs have changed the lives of thousands of Medellinians, adding architecture to the tour. local, the dynamism of the life and culture of the neighborhood .

Warning: This is a tour designed for travelers and not tourists. Those who want to get to know the city first hand, getting away from the tourist areas.

Throughout this tour we will visit spaces such as the Murales de Ayacucho, the Network of Music Schools and the unmissable Casa de la Memoria Museum! Parce and an ice cream uffff.

recommendations
*Bring comfortable clothes and shoes

*Bring water

*The ticket for the use of the Metro system costs $3,000 cop

*The specified values may vary depending on the metro system.

*These values do not include the payment of the tour, that value depends on you.

Dare to live this experience full of transformation and daily life!