Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Small-Group Half-Day Tour w/transport
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join this Small group half day guided tour any day of the week at 8 AM or 2 PM, and learn more about the life of Pablo Escobar, his impact on the community, and the new version of a very resilient and improved Medellin. Visiting places where Pablo lived while narrating stories about the past and present of this beautiful city that was hurt in so many ways by the drug cartels, also includes transport by air-conditioned minivan. Departure every day at 8 AM and 2 PM from central location in El Poblado, Milla de Oro, Cra. 42 #3 Sur-81 L 205. Tour returns to the same location at the end. 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Visit this tribute to the victims and learn about all the real heroes who were fighting against the narcos
Visit Pablo`s grave and also learn about his closest family and the black widow.
Next at La Catedral, Pablo´s private prison, lush hillside to enjoy panoramic city views and to visualize how he decided to work with the Colombian government at one point. The tour leaves La Catedral as you are informed about Escobar´s escape and the upcoming pursuit that lasted 18 months until he finally got caught. At Los Olivos community, visit the block and the houses where Pablo got shot. Was it suicide or what has exactly happened? Make your own conclusions after hearing your guide´s information. Next, tour stops at the cemetery where Pablo rests along with his family members. Take this opportunity to learn how Pablo got started by the black widow (Griselda Blanco), whose grave is located just steps from his. Finally, the tour takes you to one of the humblest communities where you´ll realize how Medellin went from the most violent to the most innovative city in the world. At comuna 13 you will understand how Medellin has been so resilient by admiring the colorful street art and outstanding infrastructure such as the largest outdoor escalator in America. At the end, minivan goes back to the initial starting point.
Drive close to the local stadium to visit the house where Pablo Escobar was finally caught and learn about the theories behind his death.
Enter the community that Pablo Escobar built for the poor, and learn why they see him as a local Robin Hood.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great tour
It was a great prived tour with Andreas. We learned a lot and it was beyond our expectations. He showed us more then we had in mind of Medellin. Andreas was very helpfull, patient, openharted and kind. At the end of the tour, we were like family with him. We wish him all the best and more.
5Great tour
It was a great prived tour with Andreas. We learned a lot and it was beyond our expectations. He showed us more then we had in mind of Medellin. Andreas was very helpfull, patient, openharted and kind. At the end of the tour, we were like family with him. We wish him all the best and more.
5Just another 5 star review
Excellent tour and guide. Very laid back and informative tour. Our favorite day of our vacation. 5 star reviews from everyone and deservedly so. Highly recommended
5Definitely worth the experience!
The tour was really good. Daniel was very informative and passionate about the history of Medellin. He even took me to some other places that was not actually probably part of the tour, but wanted to show me the real slums. They actually took me on the wrong tour and at first I thought I booked the wrong tour, but I reached out to them afterwards and they managed to fit in the Pablo Escobar part of the tour on a future day. A++ for customer service!
5Great experience!
Highly recommended this tour! Daniel the guide was extremely knowledgeable about Pablo Escobar’s life and how he changed the history of Columbia!
5Very informative and educational tour!
Daniel is an incredible guide! His depth of knowledge is astounding and his presentation style is very engaging. We learned so much about Escobar and his lasting impact on the people of Colombia.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet up address is Milla de Oro, Cra. 42 #3 Sur-81 L 205 El Poblado. Cazuelitas restaurant.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Medellin City Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day
How it compares in Medellín
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 307 day trips we list in Medellín.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 307.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Medellín
Medellín is Colombia's spring-like city in the Andes, known for its cable cars, vibrant neighbourhoods and remarkable story of transformation.
The city fills a long Andean valley, with brick houses climbing the slopes and a climate mild enough to earn it the name City of Eternal Spring. Its metro and Metrocable cable cars link hillside communities to the centre and give sweeping views on the ride up toward the forests of Parque Arví.
Top-ranked sights in Medellín: Guatapé (Pueblo de Zócalos), Plaza Botero, Pueblito Paisa .
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