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Shared Tour to Comuna 13 & Aurora Cable Car in Medellin
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 4h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Comuna 13 complex history, troubled past and evolution
- The cultural significance of street art in the neighborhood
- The Escaleras Eléctricas, the most iconic landmark of Comuna 13
- Important social movements and initiatives that impact the community
- Music, hip-hop, dance, transportation, crafts and cuisine
Activity location
- Medellin
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- El Danubio, San Javier, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia | At the bakery "Metro Pan" next to the San Javier Metro exit.
- San Javier, Antioquia, Colombia
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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What's included, what's not
Inclusions English-speaking tour guideInclusions Accurate and objective knowledge of local history. We promise not to take sides.Inclusions Aurora Cable Car ticket entranceInclusions Refreshing local snackExclusions Extra drinks, food, or souvenirs.Exclusions Transportation to and from your hotel. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops.Exclusions Tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!Exclusions Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
Comuna 13 is a local neighborhood in Medellin that has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past few years. Once known as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city, Comuna 13 is now a vibrant and colorful community that has become a hub for street art and tourism. Taking our walking tour with knowledgeable local guides is the perfect way to explore this unique and inspiring community and will lead you through the narrow alleys and steep staircases that wind through the hillsides.
As we make our way, you'll be treated to a colorful and vibrant display of street art, with murals and graffiti covering almost every surface. The artwork is a testament to the resilience of the community, with many of the pieces reflecting the struggles and triumphs of the people who live there. Be part of the stories and feel the anecdotes about its history including its past as a hotbed of gang violence and drug trafficking.
Either at the beginning or the end of Comuna 13 experience, you will take the Aurora cable car. This state-of-the-art cable car system was built to provide safe and efficient transportation for the residents of the area, and it offers stunning views of the surrounding hillsides and the city below. As you soar above the rooftops, you'll be able to appreciate the beauty of the community from a whole new perspective, with panoramic views that stretch all the way to the horizon.
It's an experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression, and one that should not be missed by anyone visiting Medellin!
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Medellin
- Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - El Danubio, San Javier, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia | At the bakery "Metro Pan" next to the San Javier Metro exit.
- San Javier, Antioquia, Colombia
PEOPLE PEOPLE - El Danubio, San Javier, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia | At the bakery "Metro Pan" next to the San Javier Metro exit.
- San Javier, Antioquia, Colombia