Private Pablo Escobar, Pueblito Paisa and Medellin City Tour

Duration6h - 7h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience three incredibly exciting private tours with one expert guide. The tour includes a full city tour, including the Botero statues, colonial churches, downtown, metro, metro cable, Pueblito Paisa. There is also the Pablo Escobar segment which includes the Monaco building, where the Cali Cartel bombed his private residence, the house where the Godfather was murdered, and the cemetery where he is buried in the outskirts of Medellin.

Also included is Griselda Blanco´s grave (The Godmother of Cocaine) and Pablo´s cousin and right hand Gustavo Gaviria´s site as well.

Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German and Portuguese are subjected to availability.

Options

Private regular tour

Private standard tour : Experience three incredibly exciting private tours in one day by an expert guide for the price of one!
Pickup included

Standard tour + Arvi upgrade

Tour + Arvi Park upgrade: Experience phenomenal views of the tranquil forest as you hover over the majestic Arvi park in a cable car, feel the cool breeze meandering through tall trees as you walk, and taste natural snacks.
Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
All Metro, Metro Cable, aerial car fees and charges

Food and drinks
Optional Museum fees
Gratuities

What to expect

30m · Admission ticket included

You will be transported to the metro station where you will enjoy a smooth cable ride along with pleasant views of the city, the river, and of the Andes mountains that surround the valley.
15m

Walk with your professional tour guide to the look out point in The Santo Domingo Neighborhood, meet the locals, experience how they live and take a look at the old Santo Domingo Savio library. a modern edifice that was donated by the King of Spain and it's now under remodeling. Delight your eyes with breathtaking panoramic views of the city.
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria
10m

Walk inside this magnificent colonial church located in downtown Medellin close to Berrios Park and Plaza Botero.
Plaza Botero
45m

Stop in Downtown Medellin, where you will be mesmerized by the magnificent sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero, one of the world's most renowned sculptors. Bring a good camera, because your guides have taken photography courses and will be delighted to take postcard perfect images of you embracing these large sculptures for your memories.

From here we continue on foot to really feel the vibe of the downtown area and experience rich historical content from certified guide, regarding old colonial churches, plazas, the stunning cultural palace, and much more.
Museum of Antioquia
Pass by

The museum of Antioquia is located inside Plaza Botero, we'll walk around the museum and guests can take photos outside the museum
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture
Pass by

Continue on foot enjoying the stunning cultural palace known for having a Neo Gothic architecture unique in the city.
Iglesia de la Veracruz
10m

This small colonial church is unique in downtown and well known for being one of the first churches during the Spanish colonial period.
10m

Parque Berrio has been one of the main parks in downtown Medellin. Political manifestations, local markets informal vendors have been using this park since the foundation of Medellin.
20m

Visit Los Olivos neighborhood where you'll learn the true story behind Pablo's death. Visit the last house where he lived and the rooftop where he died.
Pueblito Paisa
45m · Admission ticket included

The gorgeous, picturesque town of El Pueblito Paisa in central Medellin is next on the list. This delightfully charming town is reminiscent of how Medellin looked in the past. You'll experience captivating views of the city from the top. The town contains a lovely little church, a charming museum, cute shops with handcrafted items.

Taste succulent, exquisite cuisines as you break for lunch or a snack in one of the many restaurants with savory Paisa dishes from the region (At your own expense).
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
20m · Admission ticket included

Last, you will be presented with some exhilarating real life events of the Godfather Pablo Escobar, who went from being a common car thief to being the second richest man during his lifetime, only second to the Sultan of Brunei. Revered by many who saw him as the Colombian Robin Hood who built hospitals, churches, soccer fields, schools, and a barrio for under privileged, impoverished people and hated by many rivals such as the Cali Cartel and Los Pepe's. There are mixed feelings, myths, and opinions regarding the Godfather of the Medellin Cartel. Only the top guides, experts in the subject matter, will reveal "real" information and some stories that you won't hear elsewhere. They will convey and furnish you facts in a non-biased manner, enabling you to formulate your own opinion and perception.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can select our Medellin Travels office for pick up if you are unsure of your address

End point

You can select our Medellin Travels office for pick up if you are unsure of your address

Pickup details

We pick up customers in main hotels or apartments of El Poblado, central Belen or Laureles. For guests staying outside the city or in municipalities such as Envigado, Itagüí, Bello, Sabaneta, Caldas etc a meeting point will be given in El Poblado.

Meeting point: outside The Charlee Hotel
Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German and Portuguese are subjected to availability.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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