Gain a nuanced view of Colombia's complex history on a guided tour. Take in key sights in the life of drug lord Pablo Escobar and discover Comuna 13 and its street art through the eyes of a local.

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Duration 4.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Pickup included: Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Immerse yourself in 3 decades of Columbian history and go beyond the stereotypes
Have your eyes opened as to the impact of the drug trade and cartels on Colombia
Put yourself in the shoes of young people who saw drugs as the way to get ahead
See the lively and colorful Comuna 13 neighborhood and its murals with a local
Gain a wealth of information from your guide and a new appreciation for Medellín

Full description

Discover the political, social, and economic context of drug trafficking in Colombia on an eye-opening tour. Learn about Pablo Escobar's life, death, and impact. Visit Comuna 13 to see the inspiring transformation of what was once one of the most dangerous places in the world with a local guide.

After pickup from your hotel in Medellin, head to Cementerio Jardines Montesacro to visit Pablo Escobar's grave. Discover different perspectives and points of view on Pablo's history. Gain an understanding of the context in which Pablo Escobar grew up and what made him who he was.

Next, see Los Olivos Antioquia, the rooftop where Pablo Escobar died. Discuss the political and economic context of Columbia in the eighties and nineties. Discover the impact the drug lord's legacy still has. Then, visit Parque Conmemorativo Inflexión, a memorial to the victims of narco-terrorism.

Finally, explore Comuna 13 and its history. Marvel at street art and stories of Colombians whose strength and resilience turned this previously violent area around. Unpick stereotypes and discuss the importance of education.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Medellin or Laureles
Water or coffee
Private tour guide
Private air-conditioned car
Insurance

Food
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors

Important information

What to bring

Passport, copy accepted
Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Know before you go

This is a private customized tour, the time is yours and there is no rush

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
5/5

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Thank you Juan and this wonderful and honest tour! We can only recommend the tour and learned a lot, very authentically and appreciatively, openly and critically. The three of us tried everything that was offered, what was interesting was the history behind it and the knowledge of someone who grew up here.

May 7, 2022

Very good tour that more than justifies the price. Juan, our guide, drove us - 2 people - to the destinations in a comfortable car and designed the tour in such a way that we didn't reach Communa 13 at peak times, for example. So there was enough time and leisure to take pictures without crowds and also to drink a coffee. Juan explained - on request also in fluent English - factually, without glorification or trivialization. Data was ready, all questions were answered thoroughly and immediately. Since you are traveling in a small group, individual wishes regarding route, length of stay, etc. can be taken into account. Really recommended!

April 27, 2022

Excelente y Nuestro guía Daniel, el mejor

May 3, 2022

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

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