Comuna 13 by Electric Bike
Street art, outdoor escalators and Medellín's most famous transformation story — on a private, effortless tour.
Comuna 13 went from Medellín's hardest-hit neighborhood to the world symbol of its transformation. Today its alleys are an open-air art gallery visited from all over the planet. With MOVE you arrive by e-bike as part of our Full Tour: you ride the city without breaking a sweat and experience Comuna 13 with a local guide who tells you the real story, not a script.
What to see & do
- Street art & murals — Works by neighborhood artists telling stories of memory and hope; they change constantly.
- Outdoor escalators — About 384 meters of open-air escalators that changed the neighborhood's life in 2011 and made headlines worldwide.
- Viewpoints — One of the best views over the Aburrá Valley.
- Living culture — Breakdance, live rap, craft popsicles and local artists' shops.
Practical info
- The street art and escalators are explored on foot with your guide; the bikes stay safely watched meanwhile.
- Best time: weekday mornings, fewer crowds.
- By day it is one of Medellín's most touristic, well-patrolled areas.
- Bring sunscreen, a cap and small cash for popsicles or souvenirs.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Comuna 13 safe?
- Yes. By day it's one of Medellín's most visited areas, full of travelers, artists and tourist police. With a local guide you hit the right spots at the right time.
- Is it by bike or on foot?
- You arrive by e-bike; the street art and escalators are explored on foot with your guide.
- Which tour includes Comuna 13?
- Our 7-hour Full Tour (and our special French tour). Our other tours don't visit Comuna 13.
- How long do we spend there?
- About an hour and a half — enough for the murals, escalators and viewpoints without rushing.
