Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided for stress-free logistics
Learn all about Pablo Escobar, and tour several key Medellín sights
Upgrade for a chance to meet with Escobar’s family members

Summary

Your private tour begins in the morning when you board an air-conditioned car destined for Medellin’s Escobar-related sites. Following an unbiased introduction to Escobar’s reign over Medellin, stop at La Catedral Jail—where Escobar’s hitmen murdered several people—and the Monaco Building, where the brutal war between the Medellin and Cali cartels began. Plus, visit Escobar’s final place of residence and see his humble grave on the outskirts of Medellin. If you'd like, upgrade your experience and learn about the "real" Pablo Escobar during an exclusive sit down with his family members. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration

4 hours - 6 hours

Why take this tour?

Step back in time, and learn about one of the darkest and most sordid chapters in Medellín’s history, when you book this half-day, Pablo Escobar-themed tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and set off with just your private guide for company. Follow in Escobar’s footsteps, and learn more about the city’s past, when you visit key landmarks like the El Catedral Jail. For an upgrade, you can even discover more about Escobar’s life when you meet his family members.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Poblado and Laureles sector only
Entry/Admission - Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
Entry/Admission - Envigado
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop off outside of El Poblado and Laureles sector

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 4-6 hours
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Medellin Travels

About operator:

We are a professional tour company comprised of native guides who are completely fluent in English and Spanish. Our tours include the beauty and splendor of the colonial town of Sante Fe de Antioquia, the great rock of El Penol, considered the best view of the world, Guatape, Jardin, the magnificent Rio Claro Jungle River, the sculptures of maestro Fernando Botero in downtown, metro, aerial cable cars, Arvi Park, food tours, the charming town of El Pueblito Paisa with panoramic views, Envigado, Sabaneta, and the "Real" Pablo Escobar tour narrated by insiders.