Private Pablo Escobar, Pueblito Paisa and Medellin City Tour

Summary

Get picked up by a private vehicle from your hotel in Medellin and travel to a city metro station, where you’ll be dropped off for a ride into the downtown area. Sit back and relax on Medellin’s modern public transport system as you enjoy views of the Andes Mountains, the city, and river. Arrive at a station in the city’s downtown area and begin an exploration on foot. You’ll stop by a collection of sculptures created by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, and have time to admire the neighborhood’s plazas, colonial churches, and the striking cultural house. Then climb aboard the aerial cable car for a ride into the mountains surrounding town. Enjoy the views as you ascend above the city below, traveling up to Santo Domingo Savio Library, a modern building donated to the city by the King of Spain. Feel free to take a short walk around the library grounds at your leisure.Leaving the library, head to El Pueblito Paisa in central Medellin. Get a look at what life was like in colonial-era Colombia as you wander around this attraction’s recreated village featuring a church, museum, and a collection of shops selling traditional Colombian handicrafts. Take a break for an included lunch featuring traditional Colombian-style “paisa” cuisine, and then continue on a mini-tour exploring the life of famous cocaine cartel leader Pablo Escobar. Learn about Escobar’s meteoric rise from humble beginnings to the upper echelons of the drug business to become one of the world’s richest men. You’ll also get insight into key events from period during Escobar’s reign, including his fights with the Cali Cartel and “Los Pepes.” After your Escobar-themed exporation, you’ll receive a ride back to your Medellin hotel.

Tour info

Duration
6 hours - 7 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Private tour

  • All Metro, Metro Cable, aerial car fees and charges

  • Entry/Admission - Medellin

  • Entry/Admission - Pueblito Paisa

  • Entry/Admission - Cementerio Jardines Montesacro

  • Food and drinks

  • Optional Museum fees

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6-7 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.

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.

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