Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Private Tour with Guide

Medellín, Colombia
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Get ready to experience Medellín’s most powerful story. A journey that takes you from the city’s dark past to its incredible rebirth.
Start your adventure exploring the life and legacy of Pablo Escobar, Visit key landmarks like the site of the Monaco Building, now a peaceful memorial honoring the victims, and the Montesacro Cemetery, where Escobar rests. how Medellín has transformed its painful past into a message of resilience.

Then, head to the vibrant hills of Comuna 13, once one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world — now a global symbol of art, hope, and social change. Walk among colorful graffiti murals, ride the outdoor escalators, meet inspiring local artists, and feel the heartbeat of a community that turned violence into creativity.
With Go2Medellin, you’ll travel in a comfortable private vehicle and enjoy the insights of a local bilingual guide passionate about showing you the real Medellín — authentic, emotional, and unforgettable.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Private Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Medical assistance card
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Parking Fees
  • Gratuities
  • Meals
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Comuna 13
    4h · Admission ticket included
    Once known as one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the world, Comuna 13 is now the symbol of Medellín’s transformation — a living example of how art, community, and resilience can rebuild a city.

    Located on the western hills of Medellín, Comuna 13 has turned its painful past into a story of inspiration and creativity. Colorful graffiti murals cover its steep streets, each one telling stories of struggle, loss, and hope
  2. Barrio Pablo Escobar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Located in southeastern Medellín, Barrio Pablo Escobar is a neighborhood originally built in the late 1980s by Pablo Escobar to provide housing for low-income families displaced by city demolitions. Around 400 families received homes as part of what he called “Medellín sin tugurios” (Medellín without slums).
  3. Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The tomb of Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria is located in the Jardines Montesacro Cemetery, in Itagüí, on the outskirts of Medellín. It is a simple tomb, made of dark marble, where some of his relatives also rest, such as his brother and his parents.

    The place is usually adorned with fresh flowers and messages left by visitors from all over the world: some arrive out of historical curiosity, others out of respect or reflection on the impact that Escobar had in Colombia.
  4. 45m · Admission ticket included
    The Inflection Park is located on the site where the Monaco Building used to be, one of the old properties of Pablo Escobar. After being demolished in 2019, the place was transformed into a memorial dedicated to the victims of narcoterrorism in Colombia
  5. 15m · Admission ticket included
    We will be passing by the house where Pablo Escobar died

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

A Go2Medellin driver and certified bilingual guide will meet you directly at your hotel, Airbnb, or preferred location in Medellín at the scheduled time

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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