Medellin History Tour: Insights into the 80's and 90's Transformation

Discover the captivating history of Medellin in the 80s and 90s on this insightful tour. Explore the impact of the Medellin cartel and witness the city’s remarkable transformation. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Memorial Inflexion - El Parque Conmemorativo Inflexión es un espacio público que se implanta en el lote del antiguo Edificio Mónaco, ícono de dolor y violencia, y ex propiedad del narcotraficante Pablo Escobar.
  • Virgen Rosa Mistica - Shrine of the Virgin Mary where pilgrims ask for miracles
  • Cementerio Jardines Montesacro - Short…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bilingual guide
  • Medical assistance
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

In this excursion, we will explore historic locales in Medellin from the 1980s and ‘90s. We’ll delve into the historical narrative, with a focus on societal issues caused by the Medellin cartel during those years, followed by an insight into the urban metamorphosis in one of the city’s well-known neighborhoods.
INCLUDED:
A guide proficient in both…

Location
Parque Memorial Inflexion
Carrera 45 15 172A, 15 Sur-44
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jla539
Dec 23, 2024
For the Narcos fan who also wants to learn about Medillin’s rich history - Our tour guide Angela was the best! She was full of information that captivated us every step of the way. From inflection park to Botero’s birds and then the cemetery where the “do not say his name” is laid to rest. We experienced the true culture of Medellín while learning about Pablo Escobar’s impact. After the tour, we immediately started re-watching Narcos.
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Paulopez89
Sep 7, 2024
Sebastian is the best - Second time doing this tour with Sebastian and he never disappoints. Anytime I bring someone new to Medellin I make sure I can show them the transformation of the city, and there is no better ambassador than him. Thank you for everything! I'll be back! I must say though that the tour profile needs to be updated as this does not go to Comuna 13
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976ronaa
Jun 25, 2024
Great tour, and more importantly, an amazing, knowledgeable tour guide with a lot of passion for his city! - We booked our tour through Colombia Travel Operator, who were amazing from the very beginning. They organized everything and made it possible for us to make the payment when we arrived at the hotel. We had an incredible experience on our tour with Sebastian in Medellin. From start to finish, the tour was exceptional, providing us with deep insights into dark history of the city and what it has now become. Sebastian's extensive knowledge and passion for Medellin truly shone through, making the experience both educational and enjoyable. Sebastian was incredibly accommodating, tailoring the tour to our interests and ensuring that all our questions were answered. His engaging storytelling and explanations made the tour not only informative but also captivating. We appreciated his warm and friendly demeanor, which made us feel comfortable and welcomed throughout the journey. We wish we’d known this earlier and booked more tours with Sebastian. He went above and beyond to provide an unforgettable experience, and we can only imagine the other hidden gems of Medellin he could have shared with us. If you're looking for a tour guide in Medellin, we highly recommend Sebastian. His expertise, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm for his city will undoubtedly enhance your visit. We can't wait to return and explore more of Medellin with Sebastian as our guide.
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Q3180qlmyriamc
Jun 6, 2024
An enriching experience - A wonderful excursion, where there was a lot of learning and where we appreciated the transformation of Commune 13. The guide Sebastián was very prepared, attentive, punctual and responsible.
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Eric_c
Jun 27, 2022
Juan Carlos was a wonderful tour guide and made this tour a magnificent experience - Hearing the story of Pablo Escobar was amazing as well as all the sites and entertainment at Commune 13
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Laurenceds91
Jan 4, 2021
Best part of our visit to Medellin! - We did the 'Do not say that name' tour with Julio in December and loved it!! Julio tells the history of Medellin and its infamous enemy Pablo Escobar in such an interesting and vivid way, I honestly didn't even mind when we were stuck in traffic for a while! I would recommend the tour to anyone visiting the city of eternal Spring!
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Cubamyheart
Jan 28, 2020
Escobar, Comuna 13, yet so much more! - What a day!! Juan Carlos was an amazing tour guide! He gave us a wonderful history lesson on Pablo Escobar, Medellín and beautiful Colombia. He was very informative and his English was impeccable. Comuna 13 was heartbreaking, but inspirational and full of life, music and art! This community is amazing and everyone should really visit to to see how amazing and talented people here are. Our driver Felipe navigated through the crazy traffic of Medellin with ease and grace. We felt safe always. We would definitely book again and recommend this to everyone we know. Medellín is safe, friendly, and an amazing experience. Thank you again Juan Carlos and Felipe!!! Sergio & Emmy
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Pavarroti
Dec 7, 2019
Nico was a fantastic guide for this tour - We took this tour with Nico and our driver Daniel. Everything went as planned from pick up to drop off. Nico was a great guide, having lived in this area everyone knew him and he was able to give us insights to how the community has changed and developed over the years. Thanks Nico. Great tour.
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Mike
Nov 23, 2019
10/10!! Hector was amazing and the Escabar story is incredible - Our guide Hector was incredible and his ability to tell such a compelling and accurate account of the life and death of Pablo Escobar kept us on the edge of our seats! Thank you so much for a wonderful day!
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Ntf715
Aug 1, 2019
Not quite what it says on the tin... - I brought my teen sons on this as they have been following 'Narcos' on Netflix so had an interest in the Cartels. To be fair to the Guide (Hector), there isn't much to show that's linked to Escobar. The Monaco building (where the Cali Cartel tried to kill him with a car bomb) is now gone, the famous ranch is a 3-4 hour drive outside Medellin and the place where he was killed has been re-built. Communa 13 was interesting though and a credit to the local efforts to ensure the violent past is kept in the past
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).