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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

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Activity provider:Top 10 tours in Medellín
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Medellín: The Real Pablo Escobar Tour

Activity provider:Top 10 tours in Medellín
4.7  / 5
972 reviews
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Explore the past of the murderous drug lord, Pablo Escobar on a guided tour from Medellin. Visit his grave and former residence, and learn about the detrimental effects his organization had on Colombia.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 9 participants

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Cra. 37a #8a-74

  • Van

    (20 minutes)

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    Inflexión Memorial Park

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    (40 minutes)

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    Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    (15 minutes)

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    Cancha El Dorado

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    (15 minutes)

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    Cementerio Jardins Montesacro

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Cra. 37a #8a-74

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights
  • Learn the painful and bloody history behind the drug lord Pablo Escobar
  • Discover La Catedral, the personal prison that Escobar built for himself
  • See the soccer field he built and visit the site of his grave in Itagüí
  • Learn about how Escobar tried to ingratiate himself with philanthropic efforts
Full description

Tour is in English, Begin your tour by visiting the site of Escobar’s former home, where he hid his family and had enemies plant bombs to kill him. Learn about the transformation of this site into a memorial park for victims of Colombia's drug war. Next, head to “la cathedral”, a jail Escobar built for himself in an agreement with the government, from which he later escaped. Afterward, visit the soccer field Escobar built, known for its visionary design, where he gave speeches in an attempt to make a foray into Colombian politics. To cap things off, make your way to the cemetery, where Escobar is buried along with his family and other members of his gang, including Griselda Blanco. 

By the end of the day, leave the tour with a better understanding of the negative impact that Escobar had on the country and the lives of the Colombian people.

Includes
  • Roundtrip transportation from Park Lleras, Poblado
  • Knowledgeable guide
  • Entrance to La Catedral
  • Entrance to the cemetery
  • Insurance
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

The meeting point is in Lleras Park, in front of Juán Valdez Coffee.

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What to bring

  • Passport
  • Camera
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Closed-toe shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour is only available in English
  • La Catedral, the prison Escobar built for himself, is closed on Mondays
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4.7 /5

based on 972 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
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Our tour guide was Daniel and he was excellent. What an asset to the tour company. His English - fantastic. Very engaging and so knowledgeable. I was worried about the tone of the tour beforehand but Daniel put that at ease right from the beginning and we ended up learning a huge amount in the afternoon. incredibly interesting tour.. you must do this when in Medellín.

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September 11, 2023

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Laura – United KingdomVerified booking

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It was very interesting. Daniel, our guide, was very knowledgable and told the story very well. Also, he did not romantizise anything, which I liked a lot. Great guide, recommend the trip if you're interested in learning a bit more about Pablo Escobar.

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September 2, 2023

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Rebecca – SwitzerlandVerified booking

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Daniel was an amazing guide. Fantastic English and had so much knowledge to share. He really showed the impact of Pablo on the people. He was open and honest and willing to answer any questions. Would recommend this tour. Really liked visiting Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna (Pablo’s prison house) and the memorial. Thank you so much for the tour. We learnt a lot.

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