We did so much in our three day trip to Medellin. Andres with Travel is Living was fabulous and extremely kind, knowledgable, and fun! I would highly recommend and when I come back to Columbia I will use again.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Certified local guide
- One complimentary local beer
- Bottle of water for hydration
- Guided walking tour of Comuna 13
- Rooftop access with panoramic sunset views
Excludes
- Professional photography service available during the tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available at an additional cost)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- After your booking is confirmed, we’ll coordinate the meeting point with you, usually at San Javier Metro Station or at the base of the Comuna 13 escalators. Hotel or private pickup anywhere in Medellín is also available for an additional fee.
Return
- After your booking is confirmed, we’ll coordinate the meeting point with you, usually at San Javier Metro Station or at the base of the Comuna 13 escalators. Hotel or private pickup anywhere in Medellín is also available for an additional fee.
Itinerary
Meeting Point Meet at San Javier Metro Station or a convenient location in the San Javier area. Private pickup is available for an additional fee.
Guided Walking Tour Begin with an introduction to the history and social transformation of Comuna 13. Visit local souvenir shops, historic landmarks, and discover the neighborhood’s vibrant culture.
Outdoor Escalators & Artistic Landmarks Ride the famous outdoor escalators and explore some of Comuna 13’s most iconic areas. Optional visits to monuments, museums, and art galleries are available; some may require an additional entrance fee.
End the tour at a local rooftop with panoramic views of Medellín. Relax, take in the sunset, and enjoy a complimentary local beer.
Return to Meeting Point After the rooftop experience, the tour concludes back at the original meeting point in the San Javier area.
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Reviews
The best trip experience ever!!! Andres was the best guide to have. We were safe at all times and he was super chill. Well definitely be back
Alejandro is amazing! We had such a unique day, there was nothing Alejandro couldn’t do for us. Exceeded all expectations. This was not just about Comuna 13 but everything in between. Would recommend !
This was one of the best experiences I had out of a full month spent in Colombia, and easily my favorite tour while there. Visiting Comuna 13 is something you really must do while in Medellín, and I would highly recommend going with this tour specifically. It's a wonderful time. The art is beautiful, the viewpoints stunning. The guide, Nicolas, is exceptional; He is extremely knowledgeable about the local history, and you will learn a lot about everything Comuna 13 has been through and how it transformed into what it is now. He very clearly cares a great deal about the community and its people. He is also very personable and honestly just a lot of fun to spend time with. The tour feels much more like exploring a new place with a local friend, which enhances the overall ambiance and energy of Comuna 13, as opposed to being coldly herded around by an impersonal microphoned guide in a large group tour. He took the time to get to know me, allowing for the tour to be significantly personalized to my own interests, and giving me a lot of freedom to do what I wanted in order to get the most out of the tour. He did still make excellent recommendations for during the tour, as well as for my time in Medellín overall. Additionally, I had an accident a few years ago that still affects me quite a bit physically, especially my breathing, and he was unwaveringly patient with me. I was able to comfortably take my time, and was never made to feel rushed or as if I was going to have to miss out on anything due to my personal abilities. It can't be overstated how much I appreciate this. Though by my choice we did speak in Spanish most of the time, he does speak perfect English, so that shouldn't be a concern for anyone. I enjoyed the tour so much I would seriously plan on booking the exact same tour again upon a return trip to Medellín, as I am sure there is so much more to explore, and that it would somehow be equally good if not even better a second time. I would without any hesitation highly recommend this tour to anyone who is currently planning on visiting Medellín!
Andres and his crew are amazing, They took us everywhere and anywhere we wanted to go. Andres was like family while in Medellin. I’ve used him and his services twice so far and will continue to use them as long as I continue to travel to Colombia. Reasonably priced and very informative tours. I’ve made a friend and new family member for life.
When I planned my trip to Medellin Colombia I was a little nervous but this was one of my favorite cities. I had an amazing experience. From the city tours, learning to dance bachata, to climbing to the top of El Penol to exploring the most quaint city Guatape. This should be in everyone's bucket list!. From the start I was impressed with my tour guide Andres. He responded quickly to my messages and thoroughly resolved any concerns or questions I had. He helped to put together a custom itinerary, matching exactly what I wanted to see and do. I am beyond thankful to him and would wholeheartedly recommend him to book your next visit to Medellin.
Guide Andrés is taking really good care of you and we had an amazing time. He explained a lot and the Comuna 13 area is impressive to see! If you want an amazing afternoon at this community then Andrés is the man. We also went to Guatape with him and we had a good time there. Saw the former village, old house of Pablo en la Piedra. Full day with a lot of fun!
An amazing experience for sure. Andres knows everyone and knows everything about Medellin and you really get that local and family, safe feel when you tour around with him. I also did a trip to Guatape with him which was also excellent and 100% recommended. Can’t wait until next time!
Excellent guides if you visit Medellín, super friendly, we loved everything, they have a lot of patience and they explain everything to us super well.
what seemed to be a short 3-day trip turned into an unforgettable vacation. we visited Comuna 13, Arví Park, Guatapé, and downtown Medellin thanks to Exotique Travelers. Attention, safety, and a great experience. Recommended a thousand times over.
The experiences with andres are great a very familiar Mood andres is a father also has daughters and knows how to deal very well with families and groups families, I always recommend the experiences very fun and safe in colomnia not only in the city also in the villages the places are very nice and leave a very nice memory of Colombia
An amazing and unmissable experience Super recommended. Time for photos, taste street food and always good company
The weather and viewpoints the best to share with a good beer and meals. The kindness of people and dances a place to meet and bring back good memories
Walking the streets of commune 13 and seeing how they turned a zone of violence into an art zone is wonderful. The graffiti is great and the artistic displays of dance and trova are also.
Experience with graphic artists in the area. Beautiful and I bought art. An example for Latin America.
Andrés is an excellent Host, he made the tour in the Metrocable and in Commune 13, he took us to know several places, told us many stories and made us the Grafitti Tour, it was very nice his company and have him as a guide, recommended!!
Andrés is an excellent guide and from the beginning he was very careful to show us everything important and make us live unique experiences, he has the best energy, charisma and a very good knowledge of the city. 100% recommended. Thank you very much Andres!!
The experience was incredible, Andrés the guide showed us very interesting and uncrowded places and they are very representative of Commune 13. We always feel very safe and calm. I would definitely repeat the tour with them. The best.
Excellent Service, the boy has very good energy, very good care, respectful and reponsible
Thank you very much Andrés, excellent tour guide friendliness and commitment in services knowing a lot about the city of Medellín being the first time to visit this city you feel comfortable with the treatment. Cheers.
Excellent Andrés lives tourism, explains and tells you everything about his beautiful Colombia with passion! Having someone to talk to, feel confident and above all feel safe is worth it!!! Recommended Full!!!! As Colombia says "parcero is well CHIMBA! Q. D : you will have an exclusive photographer lol! A hug Andres from Panama 💪
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