Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin
Description
Experience one of the most sought out private tours in Medellin on this 4-6 hour tour, visiting places including: The house where Pablo died, La Catedral Prison, El dorado neighborhood and football field, and the gravesites of Pablo Escobar, Griselda Blanco (the Godmother of cocaine), and Gustavo Gaviria (the Lion). Your guide will furnish you with stories you won’t hear anywhere else, while conveying facts in a non-biased manner, enabling you to formulate your own opinion and perception. If you want the ultimate Pablo Tour select the upgrade to Meet the family Tour. Be exposed to the "REAL" Pablo Escobar story narrated by his direct family members in this exclusive sit down with the family tour! Learn the secrets of his rise to power, the operation, truths and myths regarding his treasure vaults, family life, wars, daily habits, how he ruled, and personal family anecdotes that you can't get anywhere else! Guides in other languages, French and German are subjected to availability.
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Itinerary
Experience an emotional roller coaster ride with an insider, expert guide who will share privileged information that enables you to feel the sensation of living in that turbulent moment. During the course of your trip, you’ll visit the locations and monuments that played the most important roles in the life. Visit the last house where he lived and the house where Escobar was finally murdered, learn the real true from your profesional tour guide. Was Pablo killed by the police or los Pepes or did Pablo kill himself?
Get an insider’s look at the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during this private excursion in Medellin. Learn the true stories behind this mythical figure from a local expert, visiting key locations like the cemetery where he’s buried also some family members like his mom and dad. Guests will also be taken to Griselda Blanco´s (The Godmother of Cocaine) gravesite and Gustavo Gaviria´s (The Lion) tombstone as well.
During the course of your trip, you’ll visit the locations and monuments that played the most important roles in the life of this infamous Colombian kingpin. Drive by the neighborhood where Pablo Escobar grew up nd visit the famous inflexion park in honour of the victims.
After visiting El dorado we'll drive for 35minutes high up in the mountains to go to “La Catedral” a hybrid “jail” and vacation complex where Pablo negotiated with the Colombian government to stay in order to avoid prison. This tour takes you to La Catedral where Pablo Escobar and his murderous hit men murdered several people including his own associates. Enjoy one of the best views of the city from the top of the mountain.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will depart from the guests hotel or apartment in El Poblado or Laureles only.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are staying in an apartment, you need to furnish us the complete address with the apartment #, and need to be outside so we can start our tour on time.
- Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German and Portuguese are subjected to availability.
Reviews(60)
Our private Escobar tour with Carlos was one of the most engaging and informative experiences we’ve had in Medellín. From the moment the tour began, Carlos demonstrated exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and passion for sharing the complex history of Colombia and Pablo Escobar’s impact on the country. What made this tour stand out was Carlos’ ability to present the history in a balanced and respectful way—highlighting not only the events surrounding Escobar, but also the resilience, transformation, and progress of Medellín today. Carlos was personable, patient, and extremely attentive throughout the entire experience. He answered every question thoroughly and made the tour feel more like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend than a scripted presentation. His storytelling skills kept us fully engaged while visiting key historical sites, and his local insight added depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get from reading online. The transportation was comfortable, the timing was perfect, and the overall organization of the tour was excellent. If you are visiting Medellín and want a deeper understanding of the city’s history, culture, and remarkable transformation, I highly recommend booking a private tour with Carlos. Truly a memorable and first-class experience.
Carl thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderfully detailed, comprehensive, and generous review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with Carlos on our Private Pablo Escobar Tour was one of the most engaging and informative highlights of your time in Medellín. At Medellintravels.com, we strive to deliver a truly first class experience for every single guest. Hearing that Carlos exceeded your expectations through his exceptional knowledge, professionalism, and passion means the world to us. We take great pride in our specialized guides' ability to present this complex history in a balanced, factual, and respectful way focusing not only on the past but also celebrating the incredible resilience, transformation, and modern progress of our beautiful city. Our goal at Medellin Travels is to move away from rigid, scripted presentations and instead offer an authentic, conversational journey filled with deep local insight and genuine storytelling. We are so glad that the comfortable private transportation, perfect timing, and seamless organization contributed to making this a memorable and flawless day for you. Your highest recommendation is the ultimate reward for our team at Medellintravels.com. We are deeply grateful for your trust, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Colombia for more premium, private experiences with Medellin Travels in the future! Best regards, Lina Mora Manager Medellín travels
We had the most amazing tour with Alex He was so knowledgeable and gave us great facts about pablo Escobar we visited all the main places related to Escobar with great stories being told to us Alex brought everything to life Our driver was great too very polite and helpful We were able to meet Gloria Escobar’s sister in her flat where she has many photos and items she was willing to share her information about her brother Would definitely recommend this tour don’t do any of the others about Escobar they won’t be as good this was fantastic When in Medellin you must do this tour
Thank you so much for this fantastic review and for recommending our tour as the absolute best choice in the city! We are incredibly proud to hear that Alex brought the history to life with great facts and stories, and that our polite driver contributed to making your day seamless and comfortable. At Medellintravels.com, we always strive to provide an elite, authentic experience, which is why we highly encourage our guests to select our exclusive upgrade to meet Gloria, Pablo Escobar’s sister. This unique premium upgrade offers an unparalleled opportunity to step inside her private penthouse for an exclusive private viewing. It allows travelers to see genuine historical artifacts, personal family photos, and hear firsthand accounts that you simply cannot find anywhere else. It truly is the ultimate way to dive deep into the real, untold history. Hearing that you consider this the must do tour in Medellín and recommend it over any other Escobar tour means the world to our team at Medellin Travels. We are deeply grateful for your high recommendation, and we look forward to welcoming you or your friends back for more premium private experiences with Medellintravels.com! Best regards, Lina Mora Manager Medellín travels
We had a good time on this tour. our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. He gave some really great info about living with narco violence in the past and present. Most notably it seems like the city has moved on from the height of the violence in the 80s/90s and its interesting to see that not much infrastructure remains of that era. If youre looking for things to "see" like in movies or the show this tour is a lot of driving for not a ton of payoff in that regard. But its awesome to get a tour around the city with a great guide and some first hand insight into how the country dealt with Pablo at his height.
Dear Conor_C, Thank you so much for giving a 5-star rating to Medellintravels.com! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time on our Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour including La Catedral Jail. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding our guides. At Medellin Travels, we strive to provide a professional and educational perspective on the city’s transformation, focusing on how our community has moved forward from the challenges of the past. It is rewarding to know that our historical insight helped you understand the country's journey better. It was a pleasure hosting you! At Medellin Travels, we create unique experiences, and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in Colombia. Lina Mora Manager at Medellin Travels Instagram: @medellin.travels +57 3128631895
What a great way to celebrate Medellin’s journey over the last 30 years. From abyss to a great place to live and visit.
Dear marek_b, Thank you so much for giving a 5-star rating to Medellintravels.com! We are delighted to know that you enjoyed our Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour including La Catedral Jail. It is truly inspiring to hear your perspective on the city's journey over the last 30 years. At Medellin Travels, we are committed to showing that remarkable transformation from the "abyss" to the vibrant, welcoming place it is today. Sharing this evolution with visitors like you is exactly why we do what we do. It was a pleasure hosting you! At Medellin Travels, we create unique experiences, and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you are in Colombia. Lina Mora Manager Medellin Travels Instagram: @medellin.travels +57 3128631895
Lina Mora, our guide, was fabulous! She had extensive knowledge about Pablo Escobar and the history of his narco empire. The sites she showed us, especially La Catedral were amazing!
Thank you so much for the terrific review of your Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour! We're delighted to hear that you found your experience with Lina from Medellin Travels so fabulous. It means a lot that you highlighted Lina’s extensive knowledge and appreciated the unique sites, especially La Catedral. That depth is central to what we do at Medellin Travels. As locals who lived in the city during the cartel times, we have unique information to share, and we believe it’s important to present this complex history accurately and respectfully. Unlike other tours, we ensure our itineraries go to places where others don't, providing an authentic perspective. Our commitment to quality means all our tours are private and led by professional, bilingual guides with degrees in fields like history and tourism. This dedication ensures you receive the personalized service and expertise you deserve. We are proud to share that our unique insights come from not only living the history but also knowing the Escobar family directly, which allows us to provide a deeper, more nuanced view of the city’s past and transformation. Thank you again for choosing Medellin Travels for your experience! Warmly, The Team at Medellintravels. com @medellin.travels
Alex was amazing. He was passionate and very knowledgeable about the last few years of Pablo Escobar’s life. The tour included great conversations about what we had read or seen and Alex’s investigative knowledge of the true events. We were fascinated. A must tour!!!!!
Hello Maritza Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience on the Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that Alex was "amazing" and that his passion and knowledge made the tour so fascinating for you. Creating an experience where we can have great, in-depth conversations—blending what you’ve read with our investigative knowledge of the true, local events—is exactly what we aim for at Medellin Travels. As guides who lived through the cartel times in the city, our professional, bilingual team is dedicated to providing unique, personal insights that you won't find anywhere else. We appreciate you calling this tour a "must tour"! Thank you again for choosing Medellin Travels for your journey through history. Best regards, Lina from Medellintravels.com @medellin.travels
A truthful and non glorified journey into the life and history of Escobar. Completed with meeting Gloria that surpassed all of my expectations with her openness and warmth.
Hi Rachel! Thanks so much for your review. We're thrilled you had such a positive and authentic experience with us at Medellintravels.com. We designed our tour to provide real information and a truthful, non-glorified look into this complex history, and we're glad that came across. We believe it's important to share the story of Pablo Escobar directly from those who lived through it. Meeting Gloria was an excellent upgrade, and we agree that her openness and warmth make it an incredibly unique experience that's well worth it. We hope to see you on another tour soon! Lina Mora @medellin.travels
Carlos was an excellent guide throughout the tour. He is completely bilingual and transitions between both languages like a pro. He was very engaging and always happy to answer questions. He kept the tour at a great pace and was polite, courteous, and entertaining.
Liz Thanks for the amazing review! We're so happy to hear that you had an excellent tour with us. We'll be sure to pass on your kind words to our guide. We take pride in having bilingual guides who are dedicated to making every tour a memorable experience. We hope to see you again soon on another adventure with Medellin Travels. You can always find our latest tours at medellintravels.com. — Lina from Medellin Travels
Amazing private tour with English and Spanish guide. Very informative, very personal. Highly recommended tour!!! We went to see many places the memorial park really made it real how sad this was not the Hollywood hype.
Cpt Tim Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you had such a positive learning experience on our Pablo Escobar tour in Medellín. We strive to offer a highly informative and personal tour that goes beyond the "Hollywood hype" to provide a real understanding of this complex history. The feedback about the memorial park is particularly important to us, as it is a place for reflection and remembrance. We appreciate your high recommendation and hope you'll choose Medellin Travels again for your next adventure in Colombia. You can find more of our tours at medellintravels.com. — Lina from Medellin Travels
Carlos was a great tour guide. He had a lot of knowledge of Pablo Escobar and everything that happened. He gave a great tour. I highly recommend.
Cristen Thank you for such a glowing review of our Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour! We're absolutely delighted to know that Carlos made your experience so memorable with his knowledge and guiding skills. We at Medellin Travels strive to provide exceptional tours, and your feedback means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Medellín soon!" Lina from Medellintravels.com
