Pablo Escobar Shared Tour of Medellín
FromCOP 30
3 hours – 4 hours
Filandia, Colombia
About this activity
Dive into Medellín's history with a guided tour of sites linked to Pablo Escobar, including his residence and the Monaco Building ruins.
Highlights
- Explore the life of Pablo Escobar
- Visit his former residence
- See the Monaco Building ruins
- Learn about Escobar's impact on Medellín
- Discover the history of Comuna 13
Full description
Discover the intriguing history of Medellín through the lens of its most notorious figure, Pablo Escobar. This shared tour offers a comprehensive exploration of key sites associated with Escobar's life and legacy. Led by an expert local guide, you'll visit his former residence, the ruins of the Monaco Building, and other significant locations that tell the story of his rise and fall. Along the way, gain insights into the city's transformation and the lasting impact of Escobar's presence. This tour provides a unique perspective on Medellín's past, blending history with personal anecdotes and local insights. Whether you're a history enthusiast or curious about Colombia's complex past, this experience offers a captivating journey through one of the most talked-about chapters in the city's history.
Included / Excluded
- Visit to key sites associated with Pablo Escobar
- Guided tour with an expert local guide
- Transportation during the tour
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
1
We will pass panoramically by the Mystic Rose, which is a very important religious image for all Catholics in Colombia.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
We will visit Parque de la inflection, where the Monaco building was previously located, a building that was owned by Pablo Escobar and his family, where the attack occurred that left Manuela's daughter, deaf in one ear, said building was demolished to give step to the construction of the inflection park, which is a park with commemorative plaques to the victims left by this violent time in Colombia and tells the story of the main attacks with car bombs carried out by the boss and the Medellin cartel, the The guide will take you into history and narrate the events that happened at that time in history.
Duration: 45 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3
We will visit the Pablo Escobar neighborhood, where he grew up in his childhood, this neighborhood had the first sports complex in Colombia, the first field with light in Colombia, and from there we can see the La Catedral prison, which he himself built
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
We will visit the Montesacro cemetery, which is the place where the remains of Escobar, his mother, his father and his closest cousin and right-hand man Gustavo Gaviria lie, we will also listen to the story of the murder of Gustavo, his son Gustavo Gaviria and Griselda blanco cataloged as the Black widow, who is presumed to be the one who started Pablo and Gustavo in the world of drug trafficking.
Duration: 40 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5
In our last stop we will go to the Pablo Escobar Museum, where you will see a lot of photos and their history.
Duration: 30 minAdmission: NO
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Confirm the meeting point and time upon booking.
- Be prepared for a mix of indoor and outdoor locations.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the historical sites.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
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Caesar the 🐐
If you want to culturally immerse yourself in Medellin history this is the tour for you. My guide Caesar was a fantastic guide, he was super knowledgeable and spoke perfect English! Would highly recommend
688henrikwMay 25, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing Medellín Tour Experience
Great experience. Ing Cesar Nuñez was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and made the tour very enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Medellín.
deong98May 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing
Would highly recommend especially with our tour advisor David. Who’s extremely knowledgeable and accommodating!!!
Rolguy LMay 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
David is the man
David was amazingly talented in what he does. I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot. What a wonderful city to visit.
V1307FXjeanfMay 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Very knowledgeable tour
Best tour ever. Juan was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot. I would recommend 10/10.
mdF2901GCMay 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR