Comuna 4 Tour

This is not a main stream tour, this is respectful barrio tourism. Visit an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood (Not Comuna 13) and learn about its powerful story of transformation.

Duration

3-3½ hours

Language

English

Schedule

Tue Thu Sat at 9:30am. Full time slot? Join the waitlist, extra groups may open.

Price

Around US$20 + VAT.

Comuna 4 Tour

This is not a main stream tour, this is respectful barrio tourism. Visit an off-the-beaten-path neighborhood (Not Comuna 13) and learn about its powerful story of transformation.

Accompanied by a local social leader who grew up in the community, you get special insight into the community’s struggles and achievements, as well as learning about our education and health systems, and enjoying the colorful street art.

This is a tour in a real neighborhood, not a made up show, where you will see and understand how the average Colombian lives.

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Content

Guided by a local guide and a community social leader who grew up in — and still lives in — this neighborhood, you'll gain a uniquely authentic perspective on the resistance, resilience, and achievements of this comuna.

Along the way, you'll learn about Colombia's education and healthcare systems while taking in the vibrant street art that tells the community's story. This is a tour through a real neighborhood — not a staged tourist experience — where you'll see firsthand how everyday Colombians live.

We also highlight the crucial role that women have played in shaping and strengthening the community.

Meeting Point

South ticket booth of Caribe Metro Station. Detailed instructions will be sent after booking.

Schedule

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:30am.

If a slot appears fully booked, join the waiting list — we may open an additional group based on demand.

Price

COP 100,000 + VAT per person (approximately US$24 + VAT).

Your ticket includes a bilingual guide, direct payment to the local community leader for her time and stories, a snack bought within the community, and a 5% donation from every booking to local social projects.

Don't want to pay VAT? Check the VAT section below.

VAT

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Colombia is 19%. According to Colombian law, a VAT exemption can be applied to tourist services for non-residents who provide:

  • A copy of the main page of their passport.
  • A copy of the full passport page containing the tourist entry stamp (types PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, PIP-10 or visas TP-7, TP-11, TP-12).

Please note: sending only the stamp itself is not sufficient — the complete passport page where the stamp appears is required.

If you send us the required documents using the form provided during booking (before taking the tour), we can apply the exemption and charge you the price excluding VAT. The exemption applies only to the tickets of those from whom we receive the complete documentation.

Ending Point

Centro de Desarrollo Cultural de Moravia — just 7 minutes' walk from both the Botanical Gardens and the nearest metro station.

How Long Is the Tour?

3 to 3½ hours.

Language

English. The local community leader speaks in Spanish and the guide translates throughout.

Donation to Community

Real City Tours supports this community in three concrete ways:

  • The local community leader is paid directly for her time and the stories she shares with the group.
  • During the tour, the guide buys snacks for the group from vendors within the community.
  • 5% of every booking goes into a fund dedicated to supporting local needs and projects.

Since 2016, thanks to your bookings, we have:

  • Provided Christmas presents for around 200 children every year
  • Bought medicine for elderly residents and wheelchairs for those in need
  • Purchased uniforms for children's football teams
  • Helped local entrepreneurs launch a community gym
  • Painted at least 5 murals with a local artist
  • Contributed construction materials for community projects
  • Helped build a mobile kitchen to teach healthy cooking habits
  • And much more

Every booking makes a real difference. Thank you.

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