Tour Finder
  1. Home
  2. Private tour: The Escobar Years and Medellin's Social Transformation

Private Tour

Private tour: The Escobar Years and Medellin's Social Transformation

Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
Image 5
Image 6
Image 7
Image 8

Overview

Available languages

English
Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Back in the early 1990s, Medellín was considered the most dangerous city in the world. Pablo Escobar and the “Cartel of Medellín” controlled vast parts of the international cocaine traffic. Thus, the reign of “El Patrón” came to its end and just a few years later Medellín began to change when local politicians started to invest heavily in infrastructure and public education.

Get to know the memorial park of the dark years of Escobar, “Parque de Inflexión”, built on one of his former properties, and honor the countless victims. Explore the “Casa de la Memoria” - an urban conflict investigation center – that offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the city’s recent history - nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation. Your private expert guide provides insider information on the historical dimension of the phenomenon of Escobar and you will obtain a deeper understanding of the unique history of Medellín and the uniqueness of its transformation.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Clothing Recommendations for Tropical Weather; comfortable shoes

Don’t forget to wear sunscreen

Pick-up and drop-off service out of the urban perimeter has an additional charge

Wheelchair and stroller accessible only in private transportation option

When choosing private transportation will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel/apartment

When choosing public transportation, if the hotel is located outside of the defined area, the meeting point would be Poblado Park.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

Parque Memorial Inflexion

Get to know the new memorial park of the dark years of Pablo Escobar, built on one of his former properties, and honor the countless victims. Your private expert guide provides insider information on the historical dimension of the phenomenon of Pablo Escobar and you will obtain a deeper understanding of the unique history of Medellín and the uniqueness of its transformation. Join us on an exciting tour through the history and present of Medellín and learn more about the transformation of this fascinating metropolis.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
2

Museo Casa de la Memoria

Explore the “Casa de la Memoria” - an urban conflict investigation centre – that offers exclusive insights into the controversial part of the city’s recent history - nowadays a place of hope and a landmark of social transformation.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Bottle of water (350 ml)

When choosing private transportation will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel/apartment.

When choosing public transportation, the meeting point would be Poblado Park

Travel insurance and Taxes

Private expert Bilingual guide

Guided visit of the “Parque de Inflexión” and “Casa de la Memoria”

Tips

Services not mentioned in the program

Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Private transport option

AC private car or van
Pickup included

Public transport option

Taxi, Metro, Metrocable, other
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

3
0
0
0
0
  • very educational

    clive e,,Aug 4, 2022

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Alba was a lovely tour guide with deep knowledge of the history of the city and she shared many personal insights that made the tour special.

  • Amazing tour to find out the truth about Escobar and understand incredible transformation of Medellin!

    petrao604,,Mar 9, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I was completely astonished and amazed after understanding Medellin's history and this was thanks to our outstanding and knowledgable guide and the way this tour is structured. Casa de la Memoria is fascinating museum to learn about the history of Medellin. There is a lot of misinformation and paradigm when it comes to the topic of Escobar but this tour truly helps you understand the truth and see the big picture. We did it in private transport and everything went great. Amazing experience! Highly recommended!

  • Best private tour we ever had

    gurmanizam,,Jan 13, 2019

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This is a great way to really learn about Medellins history, learn intersting facts, and get all the help and tips for other days while visiting. Intersting and organized.

From US$70.00

5.00
(3 reviews)
Check availability

Chat with us

  • messenger
  • whatpsapp
  • zalo

Related Experiences

(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat

(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat

5.00
The best private tour to Guatapé and Helicopter ride + Guatapé's rock +Boat ride

The best private tour to Guatapé and Helicopter ride + Guatapé's rock +Boat ride

4.99
Guatapé Full Day Tour – Piedra del Peñol with meals & boat tour

Guatapé Full Day Tour – Piedra del Peñol with meals & boat tour

4.88
Downtown Medellin, Pueblito Paisa, and Comuna 13 Private Tour

Downtown Medellin, Pueblito Paisa, and Comuna 13 Private Tour

4.93
Coffee tour with cable car in Medellin

Coffee tour with cable car in Medellin

4.97
Pablo Escobar Tour; La Catedral Prison, Quarter, House, and Grave

Pablo Escobar Tour; La Catedral Prison, Quarter, House, and Grave

4.91
100-Year-Old family-run Finca: Horseback Riding & More

100-Year-Old family-run Finca: Horseback Riding & More

5.00
Commune 13 graffiti tour food Panoramic street and cable car

Commune 13 graffiti tour food Panoramic street and cable car

4.86
Private Tour Comuna 13 with Cable Car Ride

Private Tour Comuna 13 with Cable Car Ride

5.00
Shared Tour Historic Center of Medellin with Audio System

Shared Tour Historic Center of Medellin with Audio System

4.96
More than Escobar Tour

More than Escobar Tour

4.99
Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Medellín City Tour

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Medellín City Tour

4.47

Operated by Palenque Tours S.A.S

A product of Trip Social Group

Australia: Pavel Australia Pty Ltd

Việt Nam: Công ty TNHH Trip Social

top-50

Winner - HO CHI MINH INNOVATIVE STARTUPS IN TOURISM 2022.

Quick links

Destinations

Contact us

  • zalo
  • whatpsapp
  • messenger
Travelling effortlessly, together

© 2026 Trip Social Group. All rights reserved.

    Accepted Payment Methods

  • visa
  • visa
  • visa
  • jcb
  • paypal