Barrio Pablo Escobar Tour
Experience Medellin on a private full day tour. The entire tour schedule is broken down below. The tour will require walking uphill in 2 neighborhoods we visit and up many steps. A private bilingual driver and guide and all meals are included.
Medellin 1 Day Tour Schedule
On the One Day Tour you will learn all about the history of Medellin and what life is like here nowadays. You will probably have life changing experiences, learn a Latin dance move or two, enjoy delicious food, learn about Pablo Escobar and the impact of narco violence, meet two amazing foundations that serve their communities, and be guided throughout the city.
Impact Statement: Your purchase makes a real impact. We make a donation for every person we send to both barrios (Comuna 13 and Barrio Pablo Escobar) to local nonprofits in those neighborhoods that will be your guides all day.
Your group will be picked up by a private driver and guide in car or van, at your hotel/Airbnb.
Our tours start at 8am, because there is a lot of ground to cover in Medellin in one day!
- 8am
- Hotel/Airbnb
Enjoy a savory breakfast at an amazing restaurant with Colombian and Western options. Learn about the tipping culture, wages in the country, cultural food habits, and more.
- 8:30am
Restaurant
Meet and be guided through the barrio by a non-profit for children and the elderly that feeds over 120 people each day. Explore the neighborhood and learn about it’s history and future. You will experience music, dance, and good vibes!
9:30am
Impact Tour!
We start our downtown tour at Parque San Antonio, where you will see a Botero statue that was blown up in 1995 when a bomb was secretly placed within it’s belly.
11:30am
Explore Parque Berrio, Medellin’s first park and public meeting place. Learn a Latin dance move or two and join the crowd that dances there almost every day! Here you’ll also see Medellin’s first church and cathedral.
15 minutes
Paseo Junin is Medellin’s first market street. This is the original shopping district, and makes for an awesome place for a delicious lunch!
12:30pm
Learn about the impact of narco violence on the people of Colombia. Learn about the thousands of murders at the hands of Pablo Escobar.
- 30 Minutes
12:30pm
Downtown
Discover new tastes and smells as you explore Colombian fruits at a historic food and flower market downtown. Maybe you will even find a new favorite! (like Maracuya!)
20 minutes
Learn the past and present of this barrio, guided by a local non-profit that serves the community. Learn why Pablo Escobar built 443 homes for people in this neighborhood. Explore the barrio and learn about development initiatives.
2:30pm
If you need a private guide or transportation for other parts of your stay, please let us know!
5pm
- Hotel/Airbnb
Barrio Pablo Escobar Tour Gallery
Discover the vibrant heart of Medellin through our private city tour. From colorful street art in Comuna 13 to the rich history of Barrio Pablo Escobar, each photo captures unforgettable moments, local culture, and the impact of community-driven experiences.
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Reserving your tour is easy. Simply choose the date, number of persons, language preference, and upgrades. After that just enter your name, email and phone. Add a message if needed (dietary restrictions, health issues, baby seats, etc.) and then choose to pay with card or Paypal and follow the instructions.