Colombia · Underbelly

Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Small-Group Half-Day Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Medellín Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit key Medellín sites connected to Pablo Escobar’s story
  • 02 Learn about the city’s past through a victim-focused, non-glorifying perspective
  • 03 See panoramic views from La Catedral
  • 04 Explore Los Olivos and hear the story surrounding Escobar’s final moments
  • 05 Visit the cemetery where Pablo Escobar and family members are buried
  • 06 Discover Comuna 13’s street art and urban transformation
  • 07 See the largest outdoor escalator in America
  • 08 Travel in an air-conditioned minivan with a small group

Explore a powerful side of Medellín on this small-group half-day tour that looks at the legacy of Pablo Escobar while focusing on the city’s resilience and transformation. Travel by air-conditioned minivan with your guide as you visit key locations connected to Escobar’s story, including Monaco, La Catedral, Los Olivos, and the cemetery where he is buried.

The experience concludes in Comuna 13, where colorful street art and striking urban infrastructure reveal a very different Medellín today. Along the way, you’ll gain deeper insight into the city’s past, the impact of cartel violence, and the strength of the communities that helped shape its renewal.

Explore a powerful side of Medellín on this small-group half-day tour that looks at the legacy of Pablo Escobar while focusing on the city’s resilience and transformation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Medellin
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tour departs every day at 9 AM from a central location in El Poblado, with a stop at Monaco building where Pablo lived, you will be unable to get in due to the fact the building is falling apart. A good introduction to the early days of Pablo to see how they fought the status quo by building his penthouse in one of the most elite suburbs. Then heading south towards the neighborhood where Pablo grew up, a humble community that once had the highest income on earth when they became part of Pablo´s payroll.Next at La Catedral, Pablo´s private prison, lush hillside to enjoy panoramic city views and to visualize how he decided to work with the Colombian government at one point.

The tour leaves La Catedral as you are informed about Escobar´s escape and the upcoming pursuit that lasted 18 months until he finally got caught. At Los Olivos community, visit the block and the houses where Pablo got shot. Was it suicide or what has exactly happened? Make your own conclusions after hearing your guide´s information.

Next, tour stops at the cemetery where Pablo rests along with his family members. Take this opportunity to learn how Pablo got started by the black widow (Griselda Blanco), whose grave is located just steps from his.

Finally, the tour takes you to one of the humblest communities where you´ll realize how Medellin went from the most violent to the most innovative city in the world. At comuna 13 you will understand how Medellin has been so resilient by admiring the colorful street art and outstanding infrastructure such as the largest outdoor escalator in America.

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Medellín 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day
  • Periodic disinfection of vehicles
  • Please note entrance tickets and transport included. This voucher will not be accepted if presented directly at the venue
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Medellín, CO
Tour start
Medellín, CO
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Medellín.

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