Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, Carrera 110, Medellin Colombia
Comuna 13 was the most dangerous district in Medellin only 18 years ago.
And is also the place where the first outdoor non-touristy electrical escalators in the world were installed. They were inaugurated in December of 2011 with a cost of 3,5 million dollars and was built to save more than 350 stairs in a very steep hill.
Besides the escalators, Comuna 13 is also one of the biggest street art district in Latin America.
Half of the neighborhood displays meaningful graffitis and you get the chance to learn all their meanings in this incredible Graffiti Tour with us.
Throughout the walk in Comuna 13 we invite you to try the traditional snacks from Colombia, if you are a foodie you will love the food.
Empanadas, Butifarras, Carimañolas, Aborrajado and more, all of them delicious and authentic.
In our walk we visit the view point, the new pathway full of graffiti and the slide built to honor a tragedy occurred in Comuna 13.
There is a lot of history to be heard at this tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Piedra Del Penol, Highway El Penol - Guatape, Guatape Colombia
The drive from the fruits to the rock is around 35 minutes but is full of beautiful sceneries of kale plantations, onion, sugar cane, coffee, tomatoes and hundreds of mountains silhouettes.
As we drive we start telling you all the history of the rock: components, owners, when was it climbed and more interesting facts.
Once we get there you get the chance to climb up it. It’s 749 steps and 50 minutes approximately to go up and down.
Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen.
This is not only our opinion but that of hundreds of tourists we have taken there.
At the top there are several shops where you can buy water, beer and many other items and sit down to appreciate the view of the lake, tiny islands and country houses.
Whenever you feel ready to start going down we'll be ready waiting for you to continue our adventure to one of the most colorful towns in the country: Guatape town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Guatape, Guatape, Antioquia Department
The drive to Guatape from the rock is only 10 to 15 minutes.
At this town we take a fully narrated walking tour through the town's landmarks such as the church, main square, remembrance street, Zocalos Square and more.
Once the walking tour has concluded we take you to the best restaurant in town to have a traditional delicious lunch (not included in the tour) where you have more than 20 different options to try the local cuisine accompanied of a cold sangria or a craft beer.
After we finish our lunch and visit in this beautiful Guatape town we head back in our comfortable private car.
This is a tour full of good memories, lot of new learning and insights on the history, the urban conflict and the culture of this region that will leave you very satisfied.
Duration: 2 hours
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Traveler pickup is offered
For pick ups in different cities like Envigado or Sabaneta we could still do it but it will have an extra-charge of $9USD for the group each way (9USD for pick up and $9USD for drop off) that can be paid the day of the tour or we can agree to pick you up somewhere in Medellin with no extra-charge.
That extra-charge is for the group pick up not per person.
Airports
10 to 11 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Timothy_D
Great tour combination of Medellin and Guatapo. Erica was great and knowledgeable guide, who made our time in Colombia so memorable! Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Ram N
Absolutely amazing day led by Laura. We learned so much, ate great food, saw amazing sites, and had a ton of fun while doing it. The drive time also went by quickly as Laura was very fun to talk to. I would highly recommend this trip and Medellin day trips as a company 100%.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : R5002ZOfranciscor
This was one of the BEST tours my friends and I did on our trip to Colombia! Sara was amazing!! I cannot say enough great things about her… it feels like we made a life long friend with her. She was soo knowledgeable! We booked directly through Medellin Day Trips to ensure the local company got most of the money. No regrets! We miss Sara already. Just be ready to walk around a lot… so get comfy shoes. You’ll spend a lot of time in a car to drive places but Sara will tell you allll you need to know about Medellin. Highly highly highly highly recommend!
If you get Sara … you’ll have won the jackpot!
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Posted On : 2023-12-11
Posted By : 554tatianag
This is an amazing day tour that highlights all the good in Medellin! Esteban showed up on time and aided his in both a graffiti tour and Guatape! Esteban is very knowledgeable and him speaking English made the experience that much more enjoyable! I would highly recommend this company.
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Posted On : 2023-10-20
Posted By : Meander560218
Erika gave us lots of interesting bits of history and tailored the day nicely to our needs. She was engaged, informative and really accommodating. Highly recommend this tour and Erika.
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Posted On : 2023-10-09
Posted By : 787ileanav
The morning we spent in the Comuna13 in Medellin and our afternoon trip to Guatape were unique experiences of our stay in Medellin. Erika, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and provided excellent information about what we saw. Plenty of history and background info on the entire experience. Even though it was a full day, Erika allowed for reststops, shopping, and dining. We saw local culture such as artists, musicians, dancers, and venders. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Erika as your tour guide.
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Posted On : 2023-09-27
Posted By : 647warrenm
A full day of history and marvelous views. Erika was my guide for the day and was great company. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much about every detail we saw in Comuña 13 and Guatape. She even picked out a great place for lunch and helped me find the most unique poncho that I was looking for in Guatape. Climbing the rock takes a bit of effort with over 600 (narrow) steps, but the views are worth its Unforgettable experience and will definitely go again.
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Posted On : 2023-09-14
Posted By : Antonio_C
Great experience Comuna 13 and Guatape tour with Sarah. Sarah was knowledgeable, experienced, and personable with full of energy. We learned so much in 1 day visiting both sites.
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Posted On : 2023-09-10
Posted By : mariansL3397FO
Last year we toured with Erika, said we would be back, and this year we did! We scheduled more tours this trip since we enjoyed the Coffee Farm and Guatape Tour so much previously. Over a few days, we went on the Food Tour, Graffiti and City tour, and Guatape and Flower Farm tour. Erika is truly amazing and was patient with all our questions and wanting to stop everywhere. We learned so much about each place we went to, and she knew great spots to stop along the way. Guatape was beautiful and there's definitely something to be said for walking around with someone who knows the stories of each mural and friendly locals. The car ride was easy and comfortable, lots of space and AC. Erika spoke perfect English and Spanish, she's very knowledgeable and passionate. We feel very fortunate to have had her as our tour guide and we can't wait to go back and take more tours!
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Posted On : 2023-08-02
Posted By : H9858YHfabiolas
This tour is a great option if you have just one day in Medellin. Sara was our tour guide, she is incredible and a really nice person. Sara explained to us everything about Medellin and the places that we visited; we had such a great time with her. We visited the Comuna 13 (Comuna and Graffiti Tour) and the beautiful Guatapé (Peñol and Zocalos Town). We also added as an extra the Metrocable tour, and it was a wonderful experience with nice views of Medellin. Andres answered all my questions before booking the tour and gave me valuable tips. I highly recommend this tour and Medellin Day Trips!
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Posted On : 2023-04-19
