Things to Do in Medellín

If you have come to Medellín you cannot leave without visiting one of its most famous municipalities, La Comuna 13.
For many years it has been the epicenter of wars and confrontations between various groups outside the law, but today it is a sign that it is possible to live in hope, harmony and peace.
In this guruwalk we will tell you how La Comuna 13 went from being the most conflictive and dangerous place in Medellín, to becoming the most visited place in the city thanks to the change it has undergone.
Its streets, its people, its artists, its escalators and its graffiti path are the clear example that after living through the worst years of war and violence, you can be reborn.
We will explain the meaning of the most emblematic graffiti , you will have the opportunity to learn about local initiatives , you will enjoy a sample of music and urban art , you will visit the gallery of a local artist , you will enjoy the best views of the city, there will be food tastings, but Above all, you will have the opportunity to appreciate and understand La Comuna , its houses, its landscapes and share with its people. And since a picture is worth a thousand words... I invite you to watch the video of our tour and I dare to live a unique experience in one of the most impressive neighborhoods in Medellín with our free tour!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F3wR38__F8E
Important tips:
- Wear comfortable shoes, hat and hydration carrier
- Don't leave the group
- The suggested contribution is COP $30,000 per person
- Have fun at all times and ask a lot, we want to answer everything!
- Arrive 15 minutes early . This way we will start on time.
- In case it is not possible to participate, please cancel the tour in advance on the GuruWalk page.
- The meeting point is at the main exit of the San Javier metro station. You recognize us with the green umbrella.

The original Free Walking Tour in Medellin city centre #1 since 2013. More than 250.000 people have taken our top-rated experience.

• Monday to Sunday
• Several groups a day
• Last-minute booking
• Top-rated tour for 11 years
• Experienced local guides
• Over 250,000 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.

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.

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!

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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 

Travelers and travelers!

This is a tour to learn about the paisa culture through flavors, smells and sensations, for 2 hours we will try the most delicious and representative preparations of this land.

Come without breakfast! because he comes here is to eat.
We start with Arepas for breakfast, we will try tropical fruits , this is an experience where all your senses will be explored. and you will try everything from street snacks to the mother of typical Colombian foods, the famous Bandeja paisa! if you have space left.

It is a tour in which not only food is tasted, history and architecture are also discussed, visiting popular spaces such as the Flórez square (popular market), San Ignacio square, Ayacucho street and beach markets.

recommendations
*Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
*The budget to try all the snacks is $25,000 cop

*The specified values may vary depending on what you consume and remember that the value of the tour is NOT included; this price, you decide.
*if you cannot attend please cancel the reservation through Guruwalk.

Dare to live this experience full of flavors, smells and stories!

Experience a rush of adrenaline with this shooting practice activity in Rionegro. You'll feel just like James Bond for a day!

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.

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.

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!

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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!

Enjoy a night of partying in Medellín on this tour in which we'll get to discover some of the most famous rooftop bars in the city. 

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 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!

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