Pablo Escobar and the New Medellin: A Private Historical Tour of Resilience and Innovation
4.8
231 Ratings
Medellín
Discover the untold story of Pablo Escobar's reign and the transformation of Medellin. Join our 4-hour private historical tour showcasing resilience, innovation, and the real heroes of Colombia.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Cra. 43B #1695 - Visit the ruins of Monaco building, one of Pablo
s bombed penthouses back in the days.\n\nNowadays is an inflection park dedicated to the victims and real heroes of the conflict.\n- **Envigado** - Visit Pablos community growing up and enter his private prison up on the hill, youll love the panoramic city views.\n- **Placita de Florez** - At Los Olivos community, visit the house where Pablo got caught and see the rooftop where he ended up his violent career. Was it the DEA, colombian police, the pepes? who shot him?\n- **Cementerio Jardines Montesacro** - Visit Pablos grave and all his family, you will be surprised to find out Pablo rests in the middle of politicians and the elite of Medellin.\n- Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna - Also known as Cathedral. \n\nEnjoy city views
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Transport by private vehicle
- Fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
No matter where you surf online, you’re likely to come across a reference to Pablo Escobar’s significant role in the history of Medellín, Colombia.
Embark on this enlightening 4-hour journey to explore the spots where this notorious kingpin was overcome.
By learning about what should be avoided in society and who should truly be celebrated as heroes, this tour offers a valuable lesson.
The tour emphasizes the victims, sharing the tales of those who bore the brunt of the suffering, such as law enforcers and official authorities. There is no idolization here, and by the end, you’ll appreciate the tenacity of the people of Medellin, which is, in fact, the most innovative city.
We depart every day from your hotel at 9 AM and 2 PM, yet there’s room for flexibility in the timing.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Flexible start time, please inquire
- Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day
- Periodic disinfection of vehicles
- Use of antibacterial gel and alcohol
Location
Cra. 43B #1695
Carrera 43B
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(231 Ratings)
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Shallashalyn
May 14, 2024
Great experience, don’t think to much, do it - we did a tour with Joe. he was great he show us the different places of Pablo Escobar history, he had a lot knowledge. We know now and see things the tv and shows don’t show you. I don’t regret it. And a bonus he speak both our language Spanish and English so was really great.
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Ben_s
May 9, 2024
Great tour with Ivan - The tour with Ivan was incredibly well done and informative. We got to learn about the past and the present while stopping at numerous historical sites.
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Elysa_m
Apr 1, 2024
Pablo: More than just a drug kingpin - Daniel our guide was very knowledgeable about Pablo and his life. I really enjoyed visiting the community he created and learning how he helped the people get out of the awful living conditions.
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Malcolm_m
Mar 22, 2024
Great tour, informative and enlightening - Daniel was a great tour guide and the Pablo tour was informative and helped me hear about the real truth about Pablo vs how tv’s shows and movies made it seem. Overall, great tour and would recommend it to friends and family.
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Alexander
Mar 10, 2024
Escobar and then some - Louis Reyes was our guide - but the trip ended with him being more friend than guide. He went above and to share additional
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Erica_m
Feb 26, 2024
Amazing Tour with Daniel! - We did a private tour with Daniel and he exceeded our expectations. Knowledgable, interesting, and friendly, he everything we could ever want to know about the history, life, and all of Pablo and all of the players. The places he took us were amazing and it would never have had the same impact if we didn’t do the tour.
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Loudette83
Feb 18, 2024
Great Pablo tour ! Highly recommend - Luis Reyes is a tour guide who provides an exceptional experience for those interested in the history of Pablo Escobar. His personal connection to the era, as the son of a policeman during Escobar's reign, adds a unique perspective to his tours.
Luis is not just a guide; he is a storyteller, weaving together the facts and anecdotes of Escobar's life with his own family's experiences. His commitment to sharing the real story shines through in every detail he recounts, creating a vivid and immersive experience for his audience.
Beyond his knowledge and storytelling skills, Luis is incredibly welcoming and personable. He creates a comfortable atmosphere for his guests, encouraging questions and dialogue throughout the tour.
Overall, Luis Reyes provides a tour that is not only informative but also emotionally impactful, leaving a lasting impression on those who take the journey with him.
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I8143ifpasquales
Feb 16, 2024
Pablo tour experience - Luis Reyes was a wonderful guide. He was very well informed and showed us a good time. Would 100 percent recommend to anyone who wants a history lesson on Pablo Escobar and his reign of terror.
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Sonnybaga
Feb 15, 2024
Brilliant Tour with Luis - This is a well worthwhile tour, highly recommend it. We were a group of 8 guys mainly in Medellin to party, but taking 3.5 hours out to do this tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Plus Luis Reyes is absolutely brilliant!! He is really knowledgeable like all good guides, but also very relaxed, flexible, and all round good company too.
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696asrars
Feb 15, 2024
Amazing Tour Guide Luis - Luis our tour guide was excellent from pick up time and throughout the whole tour. Very informative and as a group ofb8 friends we had so many questions which Luis answered with his local knowledge.
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