Pablo Escobar Private Tour: Insights into Narcos' History and Resilient Medellin
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9 Ratings
Medellin
Embark on a 4-hour private tour that delves into the history of Pablo Escobar and the resilience of Medellin. Learn from locals who have been affected by the narco conflict and visit key locations associated with the downfall of the druglord.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque El Poblado - Explore the newly inaugurated Monaco inflection park, a tribute to those who suffered at the hands of drug lords.

What was once the site of Pablo Escobar’s mansion in the El Poblado outskirts.

  • Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna - Discover Pablo Escobar’s self-styled prison while enjoying sweeping views of the city and insights into his final moments.
  • Cementerio Jardines Montesacro - Delve into the lives of Pablo Escobar’s family and also the notorious Griselda Blanco, known as the ‘Black Widow’.
  • Placita de Florez - This modest marketplace was near Pablo’s last hideout. Form your own opinion on whether his death was a suicide or if he was murdered.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

In just 4 hours, you can understand why locals are so sensitive when it comes to the narcos. Learn authentic stories from natives who have been victims of this conflict.
Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 4 hours tour that takes you to the places where the druglord was defeated.

This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.

Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Tour start times are 9 AM and 2 PM all year round, flexible start time please inquire.

c2a6 Monaco inflection park

c2a6 Pablo’s private prison (Cathedral)

c2a6 Cemetery

c2a6 Rooftop where he got caught

  • Guides are wearing masks
  • Travelers are required to wear masks
  • Private groups, no interaction with other travelers
Location
Parque El Poblado
Calle 10 y Carrera 43A
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nolan
Feb 11, 2024
The insightful tour that will Make your trip to Medellín complete - Daniel was a fantastic tour guide! He showed me around the tour destinations and told me a lot about the history I didn't know. He was also very helpful at answering all of my questions with depth to his answers. I would highly recommend anyone who is interested in this tour to sign up for it and hope that you get Daniel as your tour guide!
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Destinie
Sep 1, 2023
Best day of our vacation - Flavio was absolutely the bomb!! We had the best time! We had to reschedule- they were so accommodating!! Flavio os soooo knowledgeable about all The places we visited! He even stopped and let us grab snacks! He even took some pictures of us for us’ The tour was amazing! The pictures don’t do it Justice!!! If u want a real tour from some one who lives through Pablo’ reign then he is the guy!!! I’m posting a few but u have to see it for ur self!! Make sure u stand like Pablo did every am and look at the view!!
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Julian_h
Nov 30, 2021
Most Pablo sites are not worth visiting. Nothing to blame to the tour and its information. - Friendly and honest tour guide. Most sites have compleyely changed, as Medellin is clearly moving forward.
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Mariette_c
Oct 8, 2021
Awesome - Definitely a must. My boyfriend & I had an awesome time. The tour guide was fluent in English. He was very knowledgeable about facts of Pablo. He even showed us pictures. We will definitely be back and we will definitely recommend this trip to anyone coming to Medellin.
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Jimmy_m
Sep 18, 2021
Incredible !! - The prison that was built by Pablo and the monument with the tour guide with full of information. Also the statue of the Police made out of bullets
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Evabartlett2
May 7, 2021
Amazing! - Had the most amazing tour. So informative and beyond interesting. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Medellin. Also, Julio (our tour guide) spoke perfect for English which is very rare. Thank you!
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Christopher_c
Dec 22, 2020
Informative and interesting - Most memorable part is the information Mateo provided at the memorial park about Pablo. He was a great in providing info and telling stories that I did not know about Pablo.
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