Graffiti Tour and Tejo Sport: An Educational & Fun Day
Our Graffiti Tour and Tejo is the perfect combination in half a day.
In the Graffiti section you learn in depth about the city and its transformation.
Our tours are always private and in perfect English and include pick up & drop off at your place of stay.
The first part is to visit the most touristy area in Medellin, the comuna 13, to learn about the confrontation between guerrillas, paramitary groups and the legal forces where we learn all about it through the street art.
This beautiful experience is even more enjoyable with all the information we provide during each graffiti and landmarks of the neighborhood.
In the Tejo section you will have tons of fun trying to hit the explosive mecha.
Keep reading to know the itinerary, prices, inclusions and more helpful information about our Graffiti tour and Tejo.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, Carrera 110, Medellin Colombia
Our Graffiti Tour in Medellin in Comuna 13 is definitely a must do activity when you come to Medellin
The violent past, the beautiful present and the promising future of this district makes it a magical place and an unforgettable experience.
The street art throughout the whole neighborhood makes it more mind blowing knowing that most of them have a special meaning related to its history.
You get inside in one of those neighborhoods in Comuna 13, the most dangerous Comuna in Medellin only 18 years ago.
Outdoor Escalators in our Graffiti Tour in Medellin:
Comuna 13 is the place where the first non-touristy outdoor electrical escalators in the world were installed.
The escalators were opened 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Comuna 13 Tours, San Javier, Medellín, San Javier, Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia
More than 15 meaningful graffitis to learn about
Half of the neighborhood displays meaningful graffiti and you get the chance to learn all their meanings at this incredible Graffiti Tour in Medellin.
Throughout the walk in Comuna 13 we invite you to try the traditional ice cream from this area as well as to have an amazing single origin coffee.
And who knows if we are lucky we might find some of the artists responsible for this pieces of art.
In our walk you 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 particular monument that was built to honor all the children of Comuna 13 and we’ll use it to revive our inner children and have some fun.
This 3-hour tour will definitely give you a taste of everything we were, we are and a clue of what we will be as a city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centro Comercial Premium Plaza, Cra 43A Con Cll 30, Medellin Colombia
Second Part: Playing Tejo
We will be playing Tejo in a nice place in El Poblado.
Tejo is the Colombian national sport, but much more than that, it is a fun activity that can be played with relative ease by adults and kids alike.
The drive from Comuna 13 to the Tejo place is around 20 minutes.
Once we get to the place we start giving you the instructions on how to play it.
The Graffiti Tour and Tejo includes 1 hour of playing Tejo.
As well as beer, cocktails or food depending on the number of people attending the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Centro Comercial Premium Plaza, Cra 43A Con Cll 30, Medellin Colombia
How Should the Tejo Be Played-
The setup is pretty simple: there’s a wooden box (called a “pitch”) that’s 35” x 40” and filled with clay. In the middle of the pitch is a metal circle.
Here, four packets of gunpowder (called “mechas”) are arranged at the North, South, East and West points of the metal circle.
There is also a backstop, but if you hit it when you throw any points that you receive are voided.
The goal is to throw your metal puck (called a Tejo) onto one of the mechas so it explodes against the metal ring.
You score even more points if you land your tejo in the center of the ring.
There are many reasons why this is a must-do in Medellin:
It’s fun
It’s authentic
The atmosphere is great
You work out your arms as you need to be tossing a 1-2 kg stone from 10-18 meters.
After one hour of enjoying Tejo we head back to your place with a smile and unforgettable memories.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duración: 5 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
We provide pick up and drop off in any neighborhood in El Poblado and Laureles District
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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