Private Medellín Tour: Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13 & Cable Car
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This isn't your typical tour. It's a private, authentic experience with a local guide, designed to help you understand the true history and transformation of Medellín.
You'll explore key locations associated with Pablo Escobar, experience the vibrant culture of Comuna 13, and enjoy a ride on the Metrocable while discovering how the city has transformed over the years.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Barrio Pablo Escobar
Explore a neighborhood built by Pablo Escobar for low-income families and discover its history from a local and authentic perspective. You'll hear real-life stories from the community, visit a small museum run by its residents, and have the opportunity to support the local economy by purchasing souvenirs.
Parque Memorial Inflexion
At this stop, we'll visit Parque Inflexión, built on the site of the former Monaco Building, owned by Pablo Escobar. Today, it's a memorial space honoring more than 47,000 victims of the conflict. Here, you'll understand the true impact of that era on the city, including the attacks and events that shaped Medellín's history.
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Private Medellín Tour: Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13 & Cable Car
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel or accommodation pick-up and drop-off
Private transportation
Entrance to all places mentioned in the itinerary
Bottle of Water
Medellín Metrocable Tour
Insurance
Drinks and Food
Additional meals and drinks
Personal expenses,Souvenirs
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An Authentic, Eyewitness Account of Medellín’s Transformation
Quaint Traveler,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This private tour was an eye-opening and essential experience for understanding the complex history and resilience of Medellín. Our guide, Mauricio, was incredible. His knowledge was deeply personal because he was just 10 years old during the peak of the Escobar bombings. Hearing his firsthand perspective provided a level of emotional depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get from a textbook or a standard tour. Walking through Comuna 13 was the absolute highlight of the day. Seeing the vibrant street art and the community's energy firsthand was truly inspiring, and having a private tour allowed us to navigate it all at our own pace. Unfortunately, it rained during our tour and the lines were incredibly long for the cable car ride, so we missed out on that, but Mauricio kept the experience engaging and seamless regardless. If you want to truly understand Medellín's past and its beautiful transformation, I highly recommend booking this tour and asking for Mauricio!
Personal tour experience of Pablo and Comuna 13.
J2293FDeduardoc,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is great for a more personal tour experience. Mauricio was great and very attentive. Definitely felt like a personal experience and felt very safe. For a deep history of Medellin and this is highly recommended.
The Best Private Tour in Medellín.
Felipe E,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mauricio and Dayanne gave us a very high-quality tour throughout Medellín, narrated, with strategic stops, very VIP, we highly recommend it.
Safe, informative and interesting!
Milena O,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sofia was very knowledgeable and passionate about history. She was very flexible with us due to travelling with a 1,5yo. Can't thank them enough for their patience and help at all times. We felt very safe and relax the entire trip. Medellin is beautiful same as its people.
Great
laurasQ4109QE,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing tour today. Mauricio was extremely informative and answered all our questions. Great experience, one we’d 100% recommend!
Guatape and tour of Pablo Escobar
H5530XNmarianar,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mauricio was an excellent guide I highly recommend, he is expert in what he knows in the history of Medellin. Excellent Tour
Tour de Pablo Escobar
giovannyv825,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently took a Pablo Escobar tour, and it was a very eye-opening experience. The guide shared a lot of history about Medellín and how the city has transformed over the years. It wasn’t just about Escobar himself, but also about the impact his actions had on the people and how the community has worked hard to move forward. Definitely a tour that makes you reflect and see the city from a deeper perspective.
What an excellent tour
T4260ABpilarm,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour the guide Mauricio was very friendly and never harassed us at all. I recommend it 10/10
Great Tour and great Tour guide!!
candeew2026,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mauricio was our tour guide and he did such a great job! The tour hit all of the spots in 4-5 hours! We had time to stop and get local snacks, fresh fruit pops and plenty of water! Mauricio was so informative of all things in Medellin- from Pablo to Comuna 13, he shared personal stories of his time living through the most dangerous time in this city! Highly recommend this tour and if you can request Mauricio ….he was the best!!!
Best experience ever 🙏🏻
533ariamb,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, all the time hearing stories and getting into the reality of the events, Mauritius made us feel Colombian and family, in fact I plan to repeat and give contact to my friends recommended 100% blessings
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