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Pablo Escobar Tour in the South of Medellín (Private)
Overview
The story of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel is broad, complex, and cannot be fully covered in a single day. For travelers who want to explore further, we offer two complementary tours: one in the north of the city and another in the south. The southern tour visits areas once controlled by Escobar, including the ruins of La Catedral prison and his tomb.
Approximate duration: 4 hours
Departures: On request
Start times: Between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 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.
- 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 130 × 1 = USD 130
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 150
Two travelers
Fare: USD 74 × 2 = USD 148
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 168
Three travelers
Fare: USD 64 × 3 = USD 192
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 212
Four travelers
Fare: USD 64 × 4 = USD 256
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 276
Five travelers
Fare: USD 64 × 5 = USD 320
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 340
Six travelers
Fare: USD 57 × 6 = USD 342
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 362
Seven travelers
Fare: USD 50 × 7 = USD 350
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 370
Eight travelers
Fare: USD 47 × 8 = USD 376
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 396
Nine travelers
Fare: USD 47 × 9 = USD 423
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 443
Ten travelers
Fare: USD 44 × 10 = USD 440
English guidance fee: USD 20*
Total: USD 460
* 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.
