More than Escobar Tour

Name: More than Escobar Tour
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.99 (194 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 45 minutes

Mobile ticket

This is not another Escobar selfie tour. This is a respecful tour with unique perspectives on the matter.

Yes, we talk about him — but this experience goes far beyond. Beyond Escobar shifts the spotlight from the man to the system: from myth to context, from glorification to understanding.

This walking tour explores the natural, historical and economic forces that shaped Medellín’s and Colombia's recent history — beginning with ancient traditions and tracing their transformation into a worldwide phenomenon with lasting social impact.

Discover untold stories, gain fresh perspectives, and see how local events became part of a global narrative.

Thought-provoking and deeply researched, Beyond Escobar is about history, economics, and the human cost of a complex chapter in Colombia’s past — without glorifying crime, and always keeping victims at the center.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

We begin in Parque Lineal La Frontera, a green corridor at the edge of Medellín and Envigado, where we explore the cultural, spiritual, and medicinal uses of the coca leaf among Indigenous communities. We contrast this with its transformation into cocaine, explaining the production process and the devastating environmental consequences of dumping chemical waste into the jungle.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

As we move to the next stop, we discuss the global history of coca and cocaine—how it was used by historical figures and how perceptions changed over time. In front of Montecasino, the former residence of the Castaño brothers (infamous for creating the paramilitaries and the vigilante group "Los Pepes"), we dive into the rise and fall of Escobar and the Medellin cartel. Here, we examine the violent era of narco-terrorism, the declaration of the War on Drugs by the U.S. government, and the effects of all that in the Colombian society.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

professional guidance

Transportation

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More than Escobar Tour

Reviews

4.99

194 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

193

The Evolution of the Drug Trade
N2508BRjackw,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing time! Julio was a fantastic guide and provided great knowledge. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anybody interested in learning about the victims of the cartels.
Very impressive and interesting.
AJS19552,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Clear story about the history of how the coca plant ended up in Colombia and how a German generalist discovered that a chemical process creates a stimulant. It discusses how the production of cocaine ended up in Colombia and how many victims it caused. It's also about supply and demand.
More that Escobar tour - a must do
Inspire05342413996,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pablo offered a fantastic and comprehensive walking tour about the history of narco terrorism and narco transport in Colombia with clear and engaging storytelling - i’d 100% recommend this tour to anyone interested!
Story that has to be heard
Maayke94,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
100% a tour that you will need to do. The story that has to be told, but the story that also really has to be heard. Make the victims the heroes, not the bad guys.
Excellent tour
lucasgM4842UV,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of the best guided tours I ever had. It’s actually more a masterclass than a tour: the guide Pablo guides you through a story that involves more than just the drug history in Medellin. In-depth discussions on the history and production process, the history and political situations and economics. Pablo knows very well how to explain difficult topics in a very clear way and was always able to answer clearly on questions from the group, and all of this with a very passionate attitude and personal involvement. It’s this type of experience that gives you so much more than a casual tour or the information you can find online.
More Than a Tour — A Necessary Perspective
bkp476,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour felt much more like a meaningful conversation than a standard guided tour, which made it incredibly engaging. Pablo, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject. He encouraged us to look at the problem from many different angles and provided important context that you don’t get elsewhere. Unlike other tours that focus on Pablo Escobar in a way that feels sensationalist and even insulting to the victims, this tour was thoughtful, respectful, and genuinely educational. Highly recommended
Very impressive and exciting tour with deep insight into the past.
PhilippB1324,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour. Very authentic. Our guide Pablo was so nice, explained everything great and really took his time. The good 3 hours passed very quickly, as it was completely very interesting. The tour is also very varied with various very well selected locations to get an optimal insight into the past events.
Walking tour
Mobile20020303849,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pablo was an amazing, passionate guide. The tour was eye-opening, taught us so much about Escobar and so much more than that.
Excellent
caoimheg456,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour, Pablo was brilliant, really informative and interactive with everybody. A very beneficial tour for everyone to take.
Perfect tour to get the real story
bram sanders123,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing tour that tells the story in a different and I think better way. It shows the whole story from the view of victims and I think everybody needs to hear this.