Pablo Escobar Tour : Museum, History and Beer

Recommended by 97% of travelers

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Medellín, Colombia

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Samantha_C ·

Mar 2026

Carlos was amazing! So passionate! Would definitely do this tour again :-) he gave a lot of detail and story behind each stop. Really unique! One of the highlights for sure!

· Eloise_F ·

Mar 2026

We learnt so much about the history of Pablo Escobar and the city of Medellín. Mateo was a fantastic guide, lots of knowledge and insight, very friendly and answered all of our questions. Very interesting to see the perspective from the Medellín people. Definitely recommend this tour!!

· CarlosMonique_C ·

Jan 2026

This was a great tour! Our tour guide Alejandro was clear and had keen insight into the events that occurred in and around Medellín in the 80s and early 90s. We appreciated that he was honest in not glamourising the situation but helping us understand how Medellín came out stronger after such a trying time. Thank you!!!! Would definitely recommend 10/10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Overview

Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel had a dramatic impact on the recent history of the Medellin and Colombia. Learn about this dark chapter from your guide as they help you navigate to scattered sites associated with the late drug lord, such as communities impacted by Escobar and the man’s tomb. But also see how his victims are still remembered today at a local memorial site.

Learn about this infamous period in Medellin’s history
Explore the city with a guide to save time finding sites
Travel easily through Medellin with private transport
Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your plans

What's Included

Bottled water

Water bottle
Speaker (When they are large groups)
Insurance policy
Private transportation
Visit the Pablo Escobar neighborhood
Visit the roof where Pablo Escobar was killed.
Visit the Pablo Escobar Cemetery (called the Montesacro Gardens Cemetery).
Get to know the Tipping Park (which is a commemoration of the victims of Pablo Escobar).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cra. 43A #9-30, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
We'll be outside the church in El Poblado Park. We recommend you contact us to send your guide's photo, WhatsApp : + 57 3004638234

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cementerio Jardines Montesacro

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cra. 79B #45d-9

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Comuna 13

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Medellin

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Shadi_E

I highly recommend the Pablo Escobar tour with Juan as your guide. His knowledge of the subject and the city's history is truly impressive, and he presents the complex information in a very engaging way. Just as importantly, Juan was incredibly friendly and approachable, making the entire experience enjoyable and comfortable. He was happy to answer all our questions and really went the extra mile to ensure we had a great tour. If you're considering this tour, definitely ask for Juan!

Reviews

4.9

based on 996 reviews

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Alejandro was a great...

Kacie_V, Apr 2026

Alejandro was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and kind. I learned a lot on this tour. He talked about the history and even showed photos and videos. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a tour.

It is an interesting tour...

Sallyanne_R, Apr 2026

It is an interesting tour but a lot of time on the bus, museum is pretty small. Guide was good and value for money.

Great experience with...

Kit_S, Apr 2026

Great experience with Carlos, very knowledgable and friendly. Interesting stops along the way and would recommend.

Escobar

Carey_S, Mar 2026

We had the BEST experience with Alejandro. I was curious what Escobar story we would hear after hearing so many viewpoints. However, Alejandro knew the history inside and out and with great passion! For our own reasons along with his we knew he was speaking truth! We enjoyed the museum where we met Escobar's niece who was super friendly and enjoyed all it had to offer. We then went across for a water/beer with our group. Buses were air conditioned and comfortable. We then headed to the cemetery and wall. Excellent tour whether you hate, like, or don't care about him personally it's still the history of Medellin and was nice to learn more about it. Highly recommend!

Alejandro was a great...

Derron_H, Mar 2026

Alejandro was a great guide, his personal experience isn't something you can get from any tour guide or any tv show. This was a learning experience and I'm very glad I went on this tour. See the house where he died, the museum, his grave, and the memorial to his victims.

An honest tour of Pablo Escobar in Medellin.

Patrick_R, Mar 2026

A really good tour. Dealt with Escobar truthfully, speaking about the destruction he brought to Colombia rather than ‘Robin Hood’ myth surrounding him. Joe was a great guide.

Joe was a great tour...

Kendria_A, Mar 2026

Joe was a great tour guide and very informative. Plenty of time to record and take pictures of everything.

Jo was a great tour guide...

Kingsley_L, Mar 2026

Jo was a great tour guide highly recommend it was very informative learning about Pablo Escobar and his fall

Try to go with Alejandro,...

Andres_L, Mar 2026

Try to go with Alejandro, he is good and knows he’s stuff. Some of those guias just talk , but Alejandro gets to the point!

Carlos = 10/10!

Samantha_C, Mar 2026

Carlos was amazing! So passionate! Would definitely do this tour again :-) he gave a lot of detail and story behind each stop. Really unique! One of the highlights for sure!

Carlos was the man!

Benzi_D, Mar 2026

Carlos was our tour guide, he was great and very friendly and very informative. One of the buses broke down and he got us three luxury Ubers to finish the tour. He was great all the way around.

5 star

Eloise_F, Mar 2026

We enjoyed immersing...

Ryan_Y, Mar 2026

We enjoyed immersing ourselves in this chapter of Colombian history for an afternoon. Alex was our tour guide. He was energetic and full of knowledge. I can’t recommend him enough. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend going out of your way for this tour unless you truly have a deep interest in the subject. While the rooftop visit and historical discussions were excellent, the museum in Comuna 13 was devoid of any significant substance and felt far too much like another cash grab on the Escobar legacy. The beer stop was a nice touch, but our group was too large for the small cafe chosen as the venue. It was a hit-or-miss afternoon for these reasons, so just make sure you book understanding what you want to get out of the tour.

Experience the iconic history in person.

Shanika_B, Mar 2026

This was a highlight of the Medllin visit. With some much published history on Escobar it was fascinating to see some of that in person. Our guide was fantastic and the tour operated smoothly. Grab you a photo in front of the iconic house or the stairs to the memorial in the communa.

Great impressive Pablo Escobar tour

Edwin_v, Mar 2026

This experience about the back ground of the drug traffic and the life of Pablo Escobar is great. Our tour guide Alejandro was very knowledgeable and had very nice detailed background information all well presented in English. One of my highlights in Medellin

Book this with Kevin!

Lucero_R, Mar 2026

Kevin was not just the best tour guide we’ve had! He was the highlight of our entire trip. And that’s saying a lot because we’ve done some incredible things here. From the moment the tour started, his presence, professionalism, and depth of knowledge set the tone. This is a heavy, complex, and emotional part of history, and Kevin handled it with such balance, respect, and intelligence. He made everything easy to understand without ever oversimplifying it. The way he connects the past to the present, answers questions thoughtfully, and explains context shows that he truly understands the history. You can tell this isn’t just a script to him. What makes Kevin exceptional isn’t just what he knows, it’s how he delivers it. He’s engaging, warm, articulate, and incredibly well-educated. He creates space for real conversation and makes you feel completely immersed in the experience. Out of all the tours and experiences we’ve done, this one stands above the rest because of him. Not just the content but HIM. His energy, his passion, his professionalism. Unforgettable. If you’re booking this tour, do it!!!! And if you’re lucky enough to get Kevin, you’re in for something truly special. He deserves all the flowers and more.

Escabar

Shona_G, Mar 2026

Guide was very good and made everything very interesting. He did talk fast as he had so much to tell us

Had a great tour and...

Peter_S, Feb 2026

Had a great tour and great fun with guide Carlos. He was fun to listen to and learned a lot of new things / stories on the tour

Very comfortable...

angela_b, Feb 2026

Very comfortable experience, some walking, not alot, air condition bus, tour guide speaks excellent English and is very knowledgeable. Interesting information but also sad to what happened to others, tour guide Joe was great.

Super informative

Tom_T, Feb 2026

Jorge was super bien. Mucho ánimo. We visited many places and learned all about the history and story

Kevin was amazing! He was very informative. Very patient and articulates well! If I could give him ten stars I would!

Marissa_C, Feb 2026

Amazing tour w Kevin as our guide! He taught us about the dark history of Columbia. A highly recommended tour! Wear comfortable shoes and sunglasses.

Great learning experience

Laura_S, Feb 2026

Alejandro is incredibly knowledgeable about Pablo Escobar and the times around the darkest times of Colombian modern history. I learned so much and appreciated meeting someone so personally affected. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide.

Informative and interesting.

James_M, Feb 2026

My guide Kevin was very knowledgeable about the history. He looked out for your safety as one of the stops was on a busy street.

Great tour!

Eris_M, Feb 2026

The experience was very immersive specially how Kevin explained it, he is amazing and very informative and gave a good experience overall tour.

Enjoyed this tour

Moya_E, Feb 2026

We very much enjoyed our tour with Kevin as our guide. This is arguably a very sensitive era in Columbia’s long history. Kevin’s English was excellent which made the tour that much better. Medellín has come so far from that time when the city was not a safe place to be, even for Colombians. The tour helps you to put it all in perspective. As well you get to see a lot of the city.

Alejandro was incredible.

Paul_Z, Feb 2026

Alejandro was the best tour guide I've ever had. This tour provides so much value for the price. Can't recommend enough.

Fun tour. Carlos was a...

bkny155, Feb 2026

Fun tour. Carlos was a great tour guide ! Would def recommend it to anyone who is interested in Pablo Escobar and make sure to request Carlos

A day with Pablo

Catherine_L, Feb 2026

Carlos was very knowledgeable.. I learned some new things .. even some personal stories .. I would recommend this tour to others!!

Pablo Escobar Tour

CarlosMonique_C, Jan 2026

An interesting tour to help understand Medellin

Geoffrey_K, Jan 2026

Kevin was a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Although this is an Escobar tour, it was an opportunity to hear a lot more about Colombia’s violent past in a broader context.

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