Storytellers Tours
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Storytellers Tours
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About
We are small groups of local people passionate about sharing our piece of Medellin with visitors. We have learnt English to be able to tell our stories to you while creating opportunities for our neighbours and local community. We want you hear our story from us, not a Netflix series.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 13-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Snacks
- Start:
- Cl. 45 #99-12, El Danubio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaThe meeting point is at San Javier metro station (not cable car) When you get off the metro walk towards the front of the train (in the direction you were travelling in) and go out of the exit to your left, we will be there.
End:- Cra. 109 #38-9, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaWe will take you to the bus that goes back to the metro station.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147583P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147583P1
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Itinerary
- Cl. 45 #99-12, El Danubio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaThe meeting point is at San Javier metro station (not cable car) When you get off the metro walk towards the front of the train (in the direction you were travelling in) and go out of the exit to your left, we will be there.
- 1Our storytellers will walk you through our history giving you a personal and unique insight into the area's transformation and when we hope to come.
- Cra. 109 #38-9, Veinte De Julio, Medellín, San Javier, Medellín, Antioquia, ColombiaWe will take you to the bus that goes back to the metro station.
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- chellymac9230 contributionsHighlight of my tripMuchas Gracias, Esteban! He was an energetic, knowledgeable and passionate tour guide, but the colors of this barrio are really the star of this tour! This tour shines a light on the effects of the drug war in a way I had not known before. Moving and truly unforgettable. Storytellers Tour was the highlight of my visit to Medellín.Written 18 May 2019
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Valerie A
Blainville, Canada11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We were initially with Zippy tours but ended up getting Stiven from Storytellers, and we are so thankful for this change. Stiven is probably the best tour guide i have had in my life, he connects with his group and tells his story of growing up in Communa 13. His heartfelted stories brought tears to my eyes, joy to my heart, and hope for the future as the change still continues today. The tour is a window to the past, where we learn about the history of Medellín and how the community is now safe. Once again try to get Stiven as your guide!!!!
Thank you so so much for the highlight of my Colombian trip.
Thank you so so much for the highlight of my Colombian trip.
Written 13 February 2020
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Cory
Chicago, IL3 contributions
Dec 2020
We walked Comuna 13 to see all the Graffiti Wall Art which was really cool. Yulieth explained the history and the meaning of a few pieces. She lives in the area so was very knowledgeable and passionate about her work. The last 45 minutes we didn't walk around but instead heard more about her story and the history of Comuna 13. I wish we could have walked around more and seen more Graffiti Art as it was so cool to see all the different pieces. Outdoor Escalators is something I've never come across before.
Written 11 January 2021
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Eanna O S
Whangarei, New Zealand29 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We have just done the Comuna 13 tour with Stiven. It was an excellent morning spent learning about the history of the place right from how people came to live on the hills, through the many violent regimes that controlled them over time to the hopeful rejuvenation the area is currently undergoing.
It was such a privilege to have a local guide share some of his personal stories with us. He was so passionate about his home place, its history and how he is trying to help change it for the better.
An excellent tour all round. A highlight of our time in Colombia.
The one difficulty is finding their information online. They have a new website which comes up down the list on google searches, please persevere. You will not regret doing this tour.
It was such a privilege to have a local guide share some of his personal stories with us. He was so passionate about his home place, its history and how he is trying to help change it for the better.
An excellent tour all round. A highlight of our time in Colombia.
The one difficulty is finding their information online. They have a new website which comes up down the list on google searches, please persevere. You will not regret doing this tour.
Written 21 January 2020
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Patrick H
Flores, Guatemala70 contributions
Can’t recommend the tour of comuna 13 enough. My mate did it last year and told me is was a must and he wasn’t wrong. Esteban was great and very knowledgeable of the local area. All guides are locals who grew up in the area who learnt English as part of a program which I think is a amazing idea.
Written 9 September 2019
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trumpetsteak
Arlington, VA49 contributions
We took the afternoon tour, expecting a safe, informative round trip to Communa 13 and the escalators. While somewhat informative, and definitely interesting, it ended up being a one way trip. We had to find our way back on our own to the train station in the 45 minutes left before the sun went down.
Our tour guide grew up in the neighborhood, and he both kept us on track and provided some interesting information about the area's history and recent issues. But his personal connection to the neighborhood was a little intense, making the tour at times somewhat uncomfortable. We did understand the history of the area prior to the tour, but expected (perhaps) a focus on urban renewal. This was not quite that. Emotions and passion remained raw, which is to be expected, but don't go on this tour if you just want to take selfies in front of paintings. There are better options for that.
The escalators and murals were very cool, and it was cool to see the public transit gondolas near the train station, but if you go, be sure to bring some taxi money, and leave the valuables at home.
Our tour guide grew up in the neighborhood, and he both kept us on track and provided some interesting information about the area's history and recent issues. But his personal connection to the neighborhood was a little intense, making the tour at times somewhat uncomfortable. We did understand the history of the area prior to the tour, but expected (perhaps) a focus on urban renewal. This was not quite that. Emotions and passion remained raw, which is to be expected, but don't go on this tour if you just want to take selfies in front of paintings. There are better options for that.
The escalators and murals were very cool, and it was cool to see the public transit gondolas near the train station, but if you go, be sure to bring some taxi money, and leave the valuables at home.
Written 30 November 2019
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