The dark days: Pablo Escobar and the new Medellin private tour
Description
You would be hard pressed to read an article, blog entry or forum anywhere in the world that did not mention Pablo Escobar`s association with Medellín Colombia`s history. Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 4 hour tour with private bilingual guide by car to see places where PE 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 as the most innovative city. Departures every day from your hotel at 8 AM and 2 PM, times are flexible. stops: Monaco inflection park to see tribute to the victims Cemetery to see Pablo Escobar`s and relatives, Griselda Blanco Rooftop where Pablo Escobar was shot Barrio Pablo Escobar to see the community he founded
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit the ruins of Monaco building, one of Pablo`s bombed penthouses back in the days and now a tribute to the heroes, the real heroes. Nowadays is an inflection park dedicated to the victims and real heroes of the conflict.
Visit Pablo`s grave and all his family, you will be surprised to find out Pablo rests in the middle of politicians and the elite of Medellin.
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?
Barrio Pablo Escobar, the community he founded.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off from any hotel in the Medellin area at no cost. Also pick up provided from AirBnB, please specify your full address with building name and apartment number
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(258)
Very good experience, excellent guide and very friendly, highly recommend to everyone the tour with the guide Daniel
Caro Felipe, Agradecemos o seu feedback. Ficamos muito felizes por saber que teve uma experiência memorável graças à orientação dos nossos profissionais de turismo. Esperamos atendê-lo(a) novamente em breve. Atenciosamente, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services
We were picked up on time by super friendly tour guide David, who took us to Escobar’s grave, the barrio he had constructed , & the powerful Inflection Memorial Park, which detailed the 160 + random bombings ordered by Escobar. Shockingly David had personal experience of these as he was growing up. The park also honors the 40,000 + victims of his 9 years reign of terror. A very informative & sobering look at dark days.
Dear Bruno, Thank you for the feedback, we are so honored to have you with us. Please give us the pleasure to assist you again during your next visit. Best regards! Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services
Amazing experience with David, a very close person very informed about the tour you been selected (in my case Pablo Escobars´s tour), he has hugh good vibes so the experience is absolutly friendly. Very professional and very good person, absolutly recommended. All explanations provided by David increase the knowledgment and make the time spend so fast. Thanks David for all, you have a new friend on me.
Dear gusm398, Many thanks for your comment, all our guides are quite professional and passionate who are willing to go the extra mile to guarantee one memorable experience. Please come back soon! Sincerely, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services SAS
Incredible Pablo tour with Luis Alberto Gómez. Luis is very knowledgeable about the history and was able to go in depth about each of the sites we visited. Meeting Roberto Escobar at the museum was a highlight. Definitely would recommend this tour with Luis Alberto Gómez.
Dear Jackson R, Thank you very much, great to know you would definitely recommend our services because of the broad knowledge our guides have. It will be an honor to assist again soon, please keep us posted. Looking forward, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services SAS
We had the best tour with Luis Alberto. He was extremely knowledgeable, not only about Pablo Escobar but also Columbia in general. He really went above and beyond and spent extra time with us. If you are choosing between tours, don't miss out on this one.
Dear Navigator01995211172, Many thanks for the comment, all our guides are used to going above and beyond to please customer needs. Please come back soon. Sincerely, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services SAS
Outstanding Tour and Joe is a fantastic guide and person. He will take you places where other tour guides won’t go (you may see if there are other guides nearby in the area that their clients will be looking with envy as you are able to visit places that they aren’t seeing and going into!) and he gives all the great stories and history of what you’re seeing. Plus, if there’s an alternative backstory, he will also tell you that so you can make your own decisions and observations about the history of the place. What I liked also about the tours that you never hear a “no “. If you want to see something he will do is absolute best to make sure you see it and know about it. Super tour, great driver too…and I highly recommend it!
Dear Beanuts, Many thanks for the comment, we will always go the extra mile to make sure you enjoy the most of your trip. Will be very pleased to assist again soon! Sincerely, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services®
Interesting, very nice city, first class treatment of people in charge, the offer in general complete and interesting
Estimado pacol108, Gracias por tus palabras, nos alegra saber que has disfrutado una experiencia inolvidable en la bonita ciudad de Medellin. Porfavor regresa pronto! Atentamente, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services®
Joe Posada was the best Pablo Escobar guide that we could have had. He was so very knowledgeable. I couldn't ask enough questions, and I was like a sponge just soaking up his knowledge. He was very considerate and protective over my Amiga and I. He made sure we didn't slip down the trail in slippery areas. He opened and closed doors for us, watched out for us as we crossed the street. It turns out the Joe is a very impressive reggaeton free flow-er! He had so much information that was new to me, that varied from the mainstream media. Even after our tour ended, he has been considerate with responding to my ongoing questions as I re-watch the Pablo Escobar Netflix series. Joe was pur guide for two days of Pablo tours, and towards the end I felt like he was my friend. I would highly recommend Joe Posada to anyone who wants an amazing experience in Medellín and who wants to really learn a lot. Gracias, Joe!
Dear meghanr793, Thank you very much, love to hear you had a pleasant experience thanks to your private bilingual guide who made it all possible. All our guides are passionate professionals with lots of stories. Come back soon! Sincerely, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services®
Wow!! So if you have the opportunity to choose this tour with Daniel. He gives you a great impression from both perspectives and explains the background. Always happy, thank you for this experience!
Liebling U1151MNsebastiank, Wir freuen uns, dass Sie die Gelegenheit hatten, diese Tour mit Daniel zu machen. Es vermittelt einen guten Eindruck aus beiden Perspektiven und erklärt die Zusammenhänge. Es ist immer wieder eine Freude, es zu tun, danke für diese Erfahrung! Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services®
Tour guide was extremely informative, likeable and responsive to our needs. Can only recommend it to anyone.
Beste NicolasD4098, Bedankt voor. jouw. woorden. We zijn blij om te horen dat u genoten heeft van deze privétour. De gids was ontzettend informatief, vriendelijk en gericht op onze ervaring. Ik kan het alleen maar meer aanbevelen. Wij kijken uit naar uw spoedige terugkeer eerlijk, Camilo Uribe Medellin City Services®
