Pablo Escobar Private Historical Tour with Pickup
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 6 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Learn the history behind the fiction on this fascinating private tour that will take you to the most representative places related to the famous Pablo Escobar. This tour, designed to adapt to your pace and that of your group, will immerse you in emblematic neighborhoods where Escobar had his office, and lit and built sports fields. You will visit the Inflection Park, which occupies the site of the old Monaco building, demolished as part of the city's transformation. Additionally, you will explore the Pablo Escobar Neighborhood, a project built by him to help those in need, which includes a mini-museum with unpublished photos that will immerse you in the history of those dark years. This private tour offers a unique and enriching look at one of the most impactful chapters in Colombian history.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance - Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Entrance - Barrio Pablo Escobar
- Medical assistance insurance
- private professional guide
- Entrance - Museo Pablo Escobar
- Round-trip transportation to your hotel
- Entrance - Parque Memorial Inflexion
Itinerary
Embark on a fascinating tour to Parque de la Inflexion, the site that formerly housed the Mónaco building, owned by Pablo Escobar and his family. This building witnessed momentous events, including the attack that left his daughter Manuela hearing impaired. Although the Monaco building was demolished, in its place now stands the Parque de la Inflexion, a commemorative space with plaques dedicated to the victims of a tumultuous time in Colombia's history. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore this park that tells the story of the major car bomb attacks carried out by the Medellín Cartel and its leader, the infamous Pablo Escobar. Your guide will immerse you in the historical narrative, revealing the shocking events that defined this tumultuous era in Colombia. Get ready for an enriching experience that will connect you with the history and memories of a past that has left indelible traces!
Explore the Pablo Escobar neighborhood, and witness the controversial character's childhood. This neighborhood is home to the unique story of the growing up of the infamous Pablo Escobar. Discover the first national sports complexes and the pioneering illuminated field in Colombia that is located in this neighborhood. From here, you will get a privileged view of La Catedral prison, a prison built by Escobar himself.
Explore the Montesacro Cemetery, the final resting place of Pablo Escobar, his mother, his father, and his close cousin and right-hand man, Gustavo Gaviria. As you stroll through this peaceful site, your guide will tell you the story behind the murder of Gustavo Gaviria, Gustavo Gaviria's son, and Griselda Blanco, known as the "black widow," who is presumed to have initiated Pablo and Gustavo into the world of drug trafficking.
Our last stop will be at the Pablo Escobar Museum, where you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the life of the infamous drug trafficker through a wide collection of photographs and objects related to his history. This museum offers a detailed look at the key events in Pablo Escobar's life, from his rise in the world of drug trafficking to his fall and the consequences of his legacy. Exploring the museum will allow you to better understand the complexity of the figure of Pablo Escobar and how his actions impacted Colombia and the world. Your guide will provide you with additional information to contextualize the exhibits and answer any questions you may have.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Conexión viajes y turismo
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Medellín
- Its from-price is 30% above the median of the 1334 experiences we list in Medellín.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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