ODS 11
Sustainable cities and communities
The tour is guided by people from the comuna and the money stays in their businesses.
Tú: Your visit sustains the neighbourhood.
What you pay for and what you don't
What the tour includes
Everything on the left is in the price. What is on the right we tell you before you book, not after.
Included
- Round-trip transport from your accommodation in Medellín
- Local guide from the neighbourhood
- Walk through Comuna 13 and the escalators
- Art show with local artists
- Time for the viewpoints and the street food
- Activity insurance
Not included
- Tips for the guide or driver.
- Personal expenses: souvenirs, shopping and anything of your own.
- Food and drinks not mentioned in the plan.
- Activities not mentioned in the plan.
Pickup and route
From your hotel to your hotel, step by step
Te recogemos en tu hotel en Bogotá y te devolvemos al mismo sitio. Si tu alojamiento queda fuera del casco urbano, escríbenos y revisamos el punto antes de que pagues.
WhereAt your hotel or accommodation in Medellín.
WhenAt the agreed time. It is confirmed when you book.
HowTransport included, round trip on the same day.
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Hotel pickup
We pick you up at your hotel in Medellín.
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The escalators
Up the hillside on the outdoor escalators, with the story of how they changed the neighbourhood.
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The murals
Walk through the painted streets while the guide explains what each wall means.
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Art show
Show with artists from the comuna, and time for the viewpoints.
El orden es fijo. La hora exacta de cada parada depende del tráfico.
Tour photos
Colour, hillside and history
Photos of the murals, the escalators and the people of the comuna. Tap one to see it large.
FAQ
Questions before booking
What does the tour include?
Round-trip transport, a local guide from the neighbourhood, the walk through the comuna and the escalators, and the art show.
Is it private or shared?
This product is shared. If you want it private, ask us.
Is it safe?
Yes: you walk it with guides who live there, in daylight, with the transport waiting.
How much do you walk?
Quite a bit and uphill: the comuna is on a slope. The escalators help on the steepest stretch.
Can I take photos?
Yes, and that is the point of the tour. Ask before photographing people.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and some cash for food or shopping.
At a glance
Practical information
Duration6 hours
DepartureFrom your hotel in Medellín
LanguagesSpanish and English
TypeShared
PriceIn the calendar, by date and people
CancellationShown in the calendar before paying
Sustainability
Tourism that stays in the destination
Cuatro cosas que este tour ya hace y que se pueden comprobar. No tenemos sellos ni certificaciones de sostenibilidad, y no compensamos emisiones: preferimos contarte lo que sí pasa.
ODS 11
ODS 8
Decent work and local economy
Guides, artists and shops are from the neighbourhood, not an outside agency.
Tú: The work is local.
ODS 12
Responsible consumption
Shopping is from local businesses, not chains.
Tú: You buy in the comuna.
Tarjetas referidas a los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible 8, 11, 12 y 13. Iconos de los ODS: Naciones Unidas.
No small print
Clear policies
Cancellation
The conditions are shown in the calendar before you pay.
Punctuality
The pickup time is confirmed the day before.
Age
Suitable for all ages; minors must be accompanied.
Combine with
More days in the savannah
Si te quedas más de un día en Bogotá, estos son los tours que mejor se combinan.
