Pablo Escobar private tour
Description
In this tour you’ll visit the most important places related with le life of Pablo Escobar in Medellin, you’ll know the history of the person that cut the history of the country in two, for some still loved, hated by others, you’ll know good and bad things he did, while visiting with your private guide the house where he died, the neighborhood he built to help the poorest people of the city, his grave and the memorial to the victims that used to be the Monaco building until 2019 when the government knocked it down. We do our tour without alliances with family or friends of Pablo Escobar, so we offer a tour of Pablo's life without a script established by someone and we give you the information to create your own conclusions based on real events that we will tell you during the tour.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is going to be the house where Pablo lived his last days, you will know how was he captured at the end and what was the plan to get rid of him, also we will see the roof where he died, you will know all the versions about how Pablo died and can make your own conclusions.
We’ll visit a museum full of testimonials of real victims of the arm conflict in Colombia, that help people to understand better the contrasts of Medellin from the past and today.
At the cementery you will visit Pablo's grave, where also are some of his relatives and most loyal people, like the taxi driver who joined Pablo until the end, his cousin Gustavo, also we will visit the infamous black widow.
Before going to your lodging you will see the ruins where used to be the Monaco building, the main house of Pablo's family, that the government knocked down on February 2019. At the end of this experience, you will have a complete view of the life of Pablo Escobar and his victims in Colombia that will help you to understand better our reality.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your hotel is not listed, please let us know where is your lodging and we will pick you up.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
Wife and I did a private tour, our guide was Julio. Julio was a fantastic guide. He took time at each stop to be thorough and explain the significance of each site. His passion for his city and its history are definitely felt. The tour never felt rushed. We spent as much time, or as little time, at each stop. You are in control of the tour. If we wanted to look at some shops, grab a beer, or a bite to eat in Comuna 13 we could with no issue. I would 100% recommend.
Extraordinary, unique and very sad. The only way you can't repeat a bad history is knowing the bad history of the past so you don't commit the same errors. It was an intense and hearthbreaking tour. Our guide Julio talk to us with respect and solemnity of the fallen victims, the atrocities and the one of the darkest times of Medellin history. It's a very inmerssive kind of tour that takes you to the reality of those times. The scare poblation, the sound of the firing guns, the expansive power of the bombs. This wasn't fun, but was the reality of a period of time. I identified with the people that were affected by those issues. But I felt the disposition of an entire city that from the scratch of the mud, they stood and became one of the best modern cities in the world. We visited so many places that in the past were violent places and know are examples of how the people can stand up and build a new reality, a new world. That's called resilience. And I admire this people from the city, comunas, and every place I walked because they look happy and very attentive. After all the things I've heard and saw, I can tell you without doubt that Medellín is one of the safest places in earth. And I very proud of them. It's my 2nd trip to Medellin, but I know there be a lot more...
Oscar was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable and approachable. Highly recommended!
Our Pablo Escobar and Guatape day tour with Julio was amazing, we had such a great day! We learnt so much. Julio has so much knowledge and he was so great to spend our day with. We had so much fun with him and we are grateful for the time he took to show us both tours despite the traffic issues. He was so patient and kind. We really appreciate the personalised tour and want to thank you for showing us a good time ☺️
Thank you for your review. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day on the Pablo Escobar and Guatapé tours with Julio. It’s wonderful to know his knowledge, patience, and kindness made the experience fun and memorable, even with the traffic challenges. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you enjoyed the personalized tour.
We learned so much from our wonderful tour guide, Henry. Whatever you need — from questions to recommendations — he’s always there to help with kindness and great advice. We’re beyond grateful for the chance to meet him and learn about the city’s culture and transformation. Henry was so patient, never rushed us, and made sure we had an amazing day from start to finish. Thank you, Henry — you’re pure gold! ✨ Love, Sanja & Marlene
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly happy to hear how meaningful your experience was and that Henry’s patience, knowledge, and generosity made the day so special. It’s wonderful to know the tour gave you a deeper understanding of the city’s culture and transformation. We sincerely appreciate your trust and thoughtful feedback.
The Pablo Escobar tour was amazing and such a highlight of my time in Medellín. Our guide Henry was fantastic—super friendly, easy to talk to, and full of great stories that made the history come alive. I really liked how he connected the past to the Medellín of today, which gave a much deeper understanding of the city. Learned so much, had a great time, and would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the Pablo Escobar tour and found Henry’s insights engaging and informative. Your recommendation means a lot, and we’re glad it enriched your visit!
Such an amazing tour. Oscar is so knowledgeable and knows the Pablo Escobar story inside and out. Would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Medellin.
Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the tour with Oscar—he really knows how to dive into the complex history with honesty and depth. Thanks for recommending us, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in Medellín!
Great experience!!! Very informative, Julio our guide was great!! Highly recommend! Florin - Ireland
Thank you, Florin! We’re so glad you had a great experience with Julio—he’ll be happy to hear it! 🇮🇪😊 Thanks for the recommendation, and you’re always welcome back for more Colombian adventures!
Julio took me around Medellín to a bunch of different areas of high importance and Pablo‘s Escobar’s he was so knowledgeable and made my experience one of the best tours I’ve done in Colombia.
Thank you so much for your awesome review! We're thrilled to hear that Julio made your experience in Medellín unforgettable. 🌟 From the historical insights to the unforgettable stories about Pablo Escobar’s era, he’s always excited to share the rich (and sometimes complex) history of the city. It sounds like you really got to explore some of the most important and fascinating parts of Medellín. We’re so happy you had such a great time and that it’s one of your best tours in Colombia! 😄 Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope you come back for more adventures soon! Best regards,
We planned this tour at the last minute after loving our tour with Henry the previous day. Oscar and Joshua helped us see so much more of Medellin and was really enjoyable to talk with.
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so happy to hear you decided to join us for another tour after your day with Henry — it sounds like you had an amazing time exploring even more of Medellín with Oscar and Joshua. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience and the conversations with them. Hopefully, we’ll get to welcome you back for yet another adventure in the future!
