Private tour

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

4.9  / 5126 reviews
Activity provider:Discoveringmedellin.com
Add to wishlist
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Private tour

Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

Activity provider:Discoveringmedellin.com
4.9  / 5126 reviews

From $77.57 per person

Gain a nuanced view of Colombia's complex history on a private 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.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 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

Experience

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

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

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

4.9 /5

based on 126 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5

Filter

By star rating

Sort by:

C
Christine – NorwayAugust 10, 2023 – Verified booking
Daniel was extremely friendly, knowledgable and flexible. He picked us up at the hotel and arranged the tour so that we avoided the worst crowds and traffic. Daniel was also very interested in our lives and were perfectly able to use our conversations as examples when he learned us about the history of Comuna 13 and Escobar.
Helpful?
g
glorisel – Dominican RepublicJuly 7, 2023 – Verified booking
Todo un éxito!!, no lo pienses, es el tour que necesitas!!! Nuestro guía Daniel fue super puntual, atento y lleno de conocimiento, recomendado 100%, logramos conocer y disfrutar de mucha cultura sin la presión de andar en un gran grupo con el tiempo encima, nos sentimos super seguros y a gusto durante todo el trayecto , disfrutamos mucho del tour. Ahora conozco mucho más de Medellín y su trasfondo, no olvidaré todo los datos que conocí en este enriquecedor tour. Gracias!
Helpful?
G
GetYourGuide traveler – Dominican RepublicJuly 3, 2023 – Verified booking
In general, the tour was great, the guide Luis Camilo was extremely friendly and explained everything perfectly. They picked us up at the hotel on time and the tour was interesting. Just one detail that the tour says that it includes coffee and water and well, that was not offered to us.
Helpful?

Product ID: 410130

Top Attractions in Medellín

Things to Do in Medellín

Cities in Colombia

Top destinations

Popular on GetYourGuide

Popular Attractions