Explore key sites, visit the museum, and understand how Medellín rose beyond its darkest days.
Overview
Step into Medellín’s complex past with the Pablo Escobar Tour + Museum Visit.
This thought-provoking tour explores the life and impact of one of the world’s most notorious figures — not to glorify, but to understand the deep scars and powerful transformation that followed. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll visit key historical sites such as Pablo Escobar’s grave, the rooftop where he was killed, and the neighborhood that still bears his name.
The experience includes a guided visit to a private museum, where you’ll find personal belongings, photos, and rare artifacts that offer insight into Escobar’s influence and Medellín’s darkest chapter. This tour provides an honest, respectful, and educational look at how the city has moved forward — choosing innovation, community, and resilience over fear.
Highlights
- Learn how Medellín transformed
- Enter a private museum
- Visit historic sites
- Explore local neighborhoods
- Hear real stories
- Discover how Medellín chose change
- See powerful street art and memorials
- Enjoy panoramic views of the city
memorial place in honor for the narco war víctims, previously known as Escobar’s fortress Monaco building
located at the montesacro cemetery in the extreme south of the city it’s also resting place of griselda blanco (the black widow) and Gustavo Gaviria (Pablo’s right hand and best friend)
Stop 3 :
Los olivos rooftop:
quick view from the outside of the place where pablo spent his las days and the house where he was shot in the backstreet.
Stop 4 :
Pablo Escobar neighborhood
visit to the humble memorial monument in comuna 9 crafted by the 2000 families Pablo took from the Medellin junkyard and gave a chance to have a decent life in one of the 500 houses he built in the east of the city.
Stop 5 :
Pablo escobar museum/meet Roberto escobar
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private car with bilingual driver and AC
- Fully narrated tour
- Local taxes
- Entrances to the neightborhood
- Parking payment
Cost Excludes
- Lunch – beverages
- Tips to driver/guide
- Souvenirs
Is this a Pablo Escobar glorification tour?
No. This tour is designed to provide historical context and highlight Medellín’s transformation. It does not glorify Escobar, but rather focuses on how the city overcame its violent past.
Is La Catedral still a functioning prison?
No. La Catedral is no longer a prison. It now serves as a historical site, and visitors can explore what remains of the compound and learn about its unusual history.
Is it safe to visit these areas?
Absolutely. Safety is a top priority, and the tour is conducted in well-known, accessible, and secure areas of the city.
Can I take photos during the tour?
Yes, you’re welcome to take photos at most locations. Your guide will let you know when it’s appropriate and respectful to do so.
Is this tour respectful of the victims?
Absolutely. This tour is designed to provide historical context and focus on education and transformation, not to glorify Escobar or his crimes. We approach the subject with sensitivity and respect for the victims and the city’s recovery.
