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Pablo Escobar Essential Tour (Private)
Overview
This tour takes you to the key sites where the most significant events in Pablo Escobar’s history unfolded. You’ll revisit the main episodes and anecdotes of his life and death while gaining insight into the narco phenomenon. It’s the perfect choice for travelers who want to dedicate half a day to learning the essentials about Escobar in Medellín.
Approximate duration: 5 hours
Departures: On request
Start times: Between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Type of service: Private
Pickup: From your accommodation
Languages: English, Spanish
Guide Category: Local Expert & Specialized Guide
Max. number of travelers: Set by the traveler
Itinerary
- Inflexión Park: Once the site of the Monaco Building, Escobar's main residence, it is now a memorial honoring the victims of his violence and the narco war in general.
- Neighborhood where Escobar grew up: Visit the Envigado area where Escobar spent his youth. You’ll see the site of his family home, the house of his girlfriend and future wife, and other places he frequently visited during those years.
- La Catedral Prison: Take a guided tour through the accessible areas of the prison where Escobar was once held.
- Place of Death: The house where Escobar was cornered, marking the end of his reign (viewed from the outside).
- Burial place: See Escobar's final resting place, which continues to draw numerous visitors and offerings throughout the year.
What is Included?
- Private transportation by car, SUV or van
- A local expert and specialized guide
- A copy of the book Medellín Up Close for the group
- Health insurance
Not Included
- Food & beverages
- Tips (voluntary)
Pickup Location
Flexible — set by you
Price Details
This is a private tour with pricing based on the size of your group.
One traveler
Fare: USD 150 × 1 = USD 150
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 170
Two travelers
Fare: USD 84 × 2 = USD 168
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 188
Three travelers
Fare: USD 70 × 3 = USD 210
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 230
Four travelers
Fare: USD 70 × 4 = USD 280
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 300
Five travelers
Fare: USD 70 × 5 = USD 350
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 370
Six travelers
Fare: USD 60 × 6 = USD 360
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 380
Seven travelers
Fare: USD 57 × 7 = USD 399
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 419
Eight travelers
Fare: USD 55 × 8 = USD 440
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 460
Nine travelers
Fare: USD 50 × 9 = USD 450
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 470
Ten travelers
Fare: USD 45 × 10 = USD 450
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 470
* One-time fee, applied once per group.
For private tours with more than ten people, please contact our sales team.
Available Add-ons
Extend the Tour: Pablo's Early Years in Crime (Duration: 2 hours)
Visit the cemetery where Escobar allegedly stole tombstones, the first prison where he was held before becoming a drug trafficker (today transformed into a public library), and roll through one of the neighborhoods where he committed robberies and recruited hitmen for the cartel.
Prices (one-time fee, applied once per group):
- 1 to 4 travelers: USD 100
- 5 to 6 travelers: USD 110
- 7 to 8 travelers: USD 120
- 9 to 10 travelers: USD 127
Round-trip transportation to the Escobar Museum during the tour (Duration: 2 hours)
We'll drive you to the Escobar Museum and wait while you take the guided visit. Once you're done, we'll resume the tour.
Price (one-time fee, applied once per group):
- 1 to 10 travelers: USD 40
Museum tickets are not included. The price is from COP 120,000 to COP 148,000 per person, payable directly at the museum's ticket booth.
