Medellín Small-Group Half-Day Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour
by Medellin City Services
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This small-group half-day bus tour in Medellín covers Pablo Escobar's life, his influence on the city, and how Medellín has changed since that era. The tour runs daily, departing at 8 AM or 2 PM from a central location in El Poblado. It includes transport by an air-conditioned minivan and lasts about five hours. The visit begins at Parque Memorial Inflexion, a memorial dedicated to the victims and heroes who opposed the drug cartels. Next, the group stops at Cementerio Jardines Montesacro to see Pablo Escobar's grave and learn about his family, including Griselda Blanco, known as the black widow. From there, the tour proceeds to Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, passing La Catedral, Escobar's private prison, and stopping for panoramic views of the city. The guide explains Escobar's escape and the 18-month manhunt that followed. At Los Olivos community, visitors see the block where Escobar was shot and hear different accounts of his death. The route continues to Atanasio Girardot Stadium area, where Escobar was finally captured, and the guide shares theories about his death. The tour then enters the barrio Pablo Escobar built for the poor, discussing why some locals view him as a Robin Hood figure. Finally, the tour ends in Comuna 13, a community that has transformed from violence to innovation. Here, guests can see colorful street art and the largest outdoor escalator in the Americas, symbolizing Medellín’s resilience. Afterward, the minivan returns to the original departure point in El Poblado.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parque Memorial Inflexion
This stop honors the victims of drug-related violence and highlights the real heroes who fought against the narcos.
30 min
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
Visit Pablo Escobar's grave and learn about his closest family members, including the black widow, Griselda Blanco.
30 min
Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
Tour includes La Catedral, Escobar's private prison, and a hillside viewpoint with panoramic city views. The guide explains Escobar's escape and the 18-month manhunt. At Los Olivos community, visitors see the block where Escobar was shot and hear different accounts of his death. The stop concludes with a visit to Comuna 13 to observe street art and the largest outdoor escalator in the Americas, illustrating Medellín's recovery.
40 min
Atanasio Girardot Stadium
Drive near the stadium to the house where Pablo Escobar was finally captured and learn about various theories concerning his death.
20 min
Barrio Pablo Escobar
Enter the neighborhood Escobar built for the poor and learn why some locals regard him as a Robin Hood figure.
45 min
Meeting point
Meet up address is Milla de Oro, Cra. 42 #3 Sur-81 L 205 El Poblado. Cazuelitas restaurant.
End point
Meet up address is Milla de Oro, Cra. 42 #3 Sur-81 L 205 El Poblado. Cazuelitas restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Medellín Small-Group Half-Day Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour
by Medellin City Services
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$188.10Overview
This small-group half-day bus tour in Medellín covers Pablo Escobar's life, his influence on the city, and how Medellín has changed since that era. The tour runs daily, departing at 8 AM or 2 PM from a central location in El Poblado. It includes transport by an air-conditioned minivan and lasts about five hours. The visit begins at Parque Memorial Inflexion, a memorial dedicated to the victims and heroes who opposed the drug cartels. Next, the group stops at Cementerio Jardines Montesacro to see Pablo Escobar's grave and learn about his family, including Griselda Blanco, known as the black widow. From there, the tour proceeds to Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13, passing La Catedral, Escobar's private prison, and stopping for panoramic views of the city. The guide explains Escobar's escape and the 18-month manhunt that followed. At Los Olivos community, visitors see the block where Escobar was shot and hear different accounts of his death. The route continues to Atanasio Girardot Stadium area, where Escobar was finally captured, and the guide shares theories about his death. The tour then enters the barrio Pablo Escobar built for the poor, discussing why some locals view him as a Robin Hood figure. Finally, the tour ends in Comuna 13, a community that has transformed from violence to innovation. Here, guests can see colorful street art and the largest outdoor escalator in the Americas, symbolizing Medellín’s resilience. Afterward, the minivan returns to the original departure point in El Poblado.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parque Memorial Inflexion
This stop honors the victims of drug-related violence and highlights the real heroes who fought against the narcos.
30 min
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
Visit Pablo Escobar's grave and learn about his closest family members, including the black widow, Griselda Blanco.
30 min
Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13
Tour includes La Catedral, Escobar's private prison, and a hillside viewpoint with panoramic city views. The guide explains Escobar's escape and the 18-month manhunt. At Los Olivos community, visitors see the block where Escobar was shot and hear different accounts of his death. The stop concludes with a visit to Comuna 13 to observe street art and the largest outdoor escalator in the Americas, illustrating Medellín's recovery.
40 min
Atanasio Girardot Stadium
Drive near the stadium to the house where Pablo Escobar was finally captured and learn about various theories concerning his death.
20 min
Barrio Pablo Escobar
Enter the neighborhood Escobar built for the poor and learn why some locals regard him as a Robin Hood figure.
45 min
Meeting point
Meet up address is Milla de Oro, Cra. 42 #3 Sur-81 L 205 El Poblado. Cazuelitas restaurant.
End point
Meet up address is Milla de Oro, Cra. 42 #3 Sur-81 L 205 El Poblado. Cazuelitas restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.