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Pablo Escobar Historic Tour and Cable car
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Pablo Escobar Historic Tour and Cable car

By City Vibes Tours
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in this tour you will see and learn all the history of Pablo, learn from a certified tour guide all their knowledge about the history, and enjoy the cable car ride a plus from this tour
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Barrio Pablo Escobar
  • Entry/Admission - Medellin
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Breakfast


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • pick up at any hotel, hostel or airbnb in medellin city
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102890P16

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 102890P16

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        • City Vibes Tours
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          Medellin, Colombia
          Joined in August 2018
        • 228marcelw
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Quick trip with friends
          Great car service. Prompt and quick. Even with a last minute pick up. Vehicle was clean and well maintained. As crazy as Medellin streets are, the drivers were will versed in the best way to arrive at the locations.
          Written 5 February 2025
        • holidaymaddd
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour !!
          We had Carlos, the guy is legendary, make sure you get to use him. Really happy we did the combined tour as it was perfect time with both parts of the tour. Make sure you do the afternoon slot - Communa 13 in the evening is phenomenal!
          Written 3 February 2025
        • jangV1744ZY
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tours
          We did 2 nice tours with City Vibes Tours, the Pablo Escobar tour with cable car and hiking to waterfall, they have good transportation, nice guides, we had first Jaime and second was Mauricio. They do what they promise. Highly recommended.
          Written 1 February 2025
        • 344breto
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great Service. Driver Waited Patiently.
          Great service throughout. Very easy pickup at airport. Driver patiently waited as we went through migracion and customs.
          Written 31 January 2025
        • MatthewRavers
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          BEST tour ever!
          Wow... Where do I start! This was hands down the best tour and experience we have ever had! Medellin has so much culture and history, Comuna 13 is vibrant, fun and its impressive to learn about the past and see its transformation as a tourist haven, created by the local people. The history of Pablo will blow your mind and Carlos is so knowledgeable and passionate and will ensure you learn everything there is to know as well as catering to your needs along the way. We cant wait to come back and will be booking some more tours with this man - thank you for the epic experience guys! So if you want to have a real local Medellin experience, look no further, book this one in and make sure you ask for Carlos who is an absolute legend!
          Written 30 January 2025
        • darby12
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommend Medellin Airport Pickup
          Great experience with the airport pickup in Medellin. Good communication, the driver was waiting with a sign at the exit and price was fair.
          Written 25 January 2025
        • amarjy0tb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pablo tour!
          Was a great tour. Our guide was very informative. Spent a good 4-5 hours showing all the places we were looking forward to. I highly recommend this tour. You’ll have a great time.
          Written 25 January 2025
        • 952aleksk
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exciting and unique tour
          Really cool tour with rich history. One of the most unique experiences I had in Colombia — felt like we peeked under the hood into Escobar’s world for a bit. Carlos was an awesome host!
          Written 23 January 2025
        • 940cinthiab
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Visiting Comuna 13 with Carlos was an amazing experience. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared the history and stories of the neighborhood in a way that was easy to connect with. His insights into the street art and the transformation of the community made the tour both meaningful and memorable. Carlos also made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the visit. If you’re heading to Comuna 13, I’d definitely recommend him as your guide.
          Written 22 January 2025
        • manuelahE6806WV
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Lovely experience at la comuna 13.
          The views were great, our tour guide explained us the story behind the location, answered all of our questions, and was very patient and professional. He made a really cool video for us as well, and took nice pictures of us! We loved it!
          Written 22 January 2025
        • AndrewM829
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Good pickup
          Efficient Pick up was waiting, took me straight to hotel. No fuss. Booked pickup in US online, it all worked. So just more words to make the mandatory 100. Seems a dumb rule TripAdvisor
          Written 19 January 2025
        • V8293SZdavidh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Must do when in Medellín!
          An awesome tour for Pablo Escobar fans. Our guide Carlos was an absolute legend and accomodating to all our needs. Super informative and clear information. Felt safe 100% of the time. I recommend doing if you’re into this sort of thing.
          Written 19 January 2025
        • 153eddien
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Medellin Made Easy
          Driver was very professional and courteous. I'm giving the driver 5 stars and would give him 10 if possible. He answered all my questions in regards to the visiting city and site.
          Written 18 January 2025
        • TravelingBabu10
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Airport Pickup in Medellin
          Isabella picked us up from the airport at 11PM at night, she was waiting outside of customs with a sign with our name on it. The car ride was quick, easy, and professional. This is a much better alternative to trying to catch and Uber or a Taxi
          Written 18 January 2025
        • Diane L
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour
          This was an awesome tour, we saw so much. It wasn’t just a Pablo tour, it included a lot more than that. Our guide (Jamie) was excellent and showed us a lot and told us a lot about the real Colombia. He bought us coffee and even gave us restaurant recommendations which we listened to and it was excellent!
          Written 17 January 2025
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        Alexander R
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023 • Friends
        Highly recommend, tour guide Juan was great and spoke perfect English (which we needed..We needed assistance with an electric wheelchair in and out of his car which was never problem.

        This tour also teaches you about the people of Medellin as well as the history. 5*
        Written 3 January 2023
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        Hello Alexander We always want to give our customers the best experience and help with every need. Hope we see you again in the future. Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 12 March 2023
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        David White
        Harvey, LA11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2022 • Friends
        Every single stop was amazing! The history of this brutal man/ cartel was documented very well. The roof top, grave site and neighborhood was an eerie experience knowing the history of Escobar. The tour guide did a excellent job and had extensive knowledge about this era. I would advise anyone interested in the Cocain king Escobar to take this tour! Cable car ride was very intriguing. Hats off to the decision makers for creatively providing Transpotation to the less fortunate. Comuna 13 was another creative idea to promote community development and allow local residence to Prosperous. The atmosphere up there is electric! So much history, culture, and art was amazing. The community was kind and embracing to us. Again, I commend the tour guide Juan for his vast knowledge, enthusiasms, and ability to keep you interactive & engaged the entire time.
        Written 2 June 2022
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        Hello David Thank you very much for such kind words, we are very glad to know that you enjoyed, learned and had a lot of fun in this tour, this is a very complete tour, and our tour guides are very knowledgeable and certified, they know all the history about the city. Please keep us posted on your next visit Best regards Carlos Páez
        Written 17 August 2022
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        Julia L
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2023 • Couples
        We went for a private tour with Danny. He was such a nice guy, gave us very interesting information about Pablo Escobar, Medellin and it's history. He drove us to all the places which have a lot of history (prison, where he died, grave, etc.). He speaks english and spanish natively. It was really worth it and we can highly recommend him as a tour guide!
        Written 11 April 2023
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        Hello Julia Thanks for recommending our tour due to the tour guide knowledge and experience, all our tours guide will give you best experience always. Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 4 August 2023
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        Nader T
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our guide Andres was mega nice and authentic. Despite his young age of perhaps 32, he had a very profound knowledge of the history of Medillin and Colombia. He could answer all the questions superbly. He also gave us many impressions about the life and culture of Colombia off the beaten track
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        Written 2 January 2025
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        Hallo Nader Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar. Alle unsere Guides verfügen über umfassende Kenntnisse der Geschichte der Stadt und werden Ihnen alles beibringen, was sie wissen. Wir hoffen, Sie wieder bedienen zu dürfen
        Written 15 January 2025
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        01nemo
        Anchorage, AK4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        My guide Jaime was amazing! Having been born and raised in Medellin; he brought an incredible amount of accurate information and personal experiences to the tour!

        You could tell he was very passionate about the history of Pablo Escobar!
        Written 22 August 2024
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        Hey there! Thanks for your kind review! Our guides are deeply connected to Medellín and passionate about sharing its history, and it's great to know that their personal insights and knowledge made the tour so impactful for you. Best regards, City Vibes Tours
        Written 23 August 2024
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        Thierry L
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2024 • Couples
        We had a great time visiting Medellín, with its past and present, remarkably captured by the explanations of Jaime, our guide, as well as the sites that cover Escobar's edifying saga.
        It was a wonderful and no-holds-barred tour of the city.
        Thank you very much again
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        Written 12 February 2024
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        ¡Hola Thierry! Nos alegra muchísimo que hayas disfrutado tanto de tu visita a Medellín y que hayas podido conocer a fondo su pasado y presente gracias a nuestro guía. Nos llena de satisfacción que hayas encontrado el recorrido maravilloso y sin tapujos, como debe ser. Agradecemos tus palabras y esperamos que regreses pronto a Medellín para seguir explorando sus encantos. ¡Un abrazo! City Vibes Tours.
        Written 3 July 2024
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        Doner
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023 • Friends
        Carlos was absolutely amazing at giving us the tour of a lifetime. Everyone in our group was blown away by the professionalism and knowledge he had to offer. We went on the cable cars and a tour of the city. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny.
        Written 14 February 2023
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        Hello Thanks for sharing your experience, our tour guides are certified, professionals and have all the knowledge about the city. Let us know when is your next visit. Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 22 March 2023
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        Jan G
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        We did this tour last week, and everything was perfect, guide on time, nice guide Jaime, at every stop he told us a lot, took the time to answer the questions. Was very interesting tour, highly recommended. The cable ride was nice as well, we see a lot of Medellin.
        Written 1 February 2025
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        denbriel3
        Brielle, The Netherlands4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022 • Solo
        I had a great day! Tourguide Erika was amazing. She has incredable lots of informatie brought to you in an interessting way. And she is funny and entertaining. If you book thus Tour ask for Erika and you have a fantastic day
        Written 23 November 2022
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        Hello We are glad to know you had a great day with us. Our tour guides have a lot of charisma and will always do their best. Best regards Carlos Páez City Vibes Tours
        Written 15 February 2023
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        Thanh N
        Horgen, Switzerland2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2024 • Couples
        We did the Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride and it was just fantastic, perfect in terms of time and content!
        Our Tour guide Carlos was very nice and knowledgeable! We would recommend everyone who is in Medellin to go for it!
        Written 19 October 2024
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        Hello Thanh & Jonas It was a pleasure for us to serve you, our guide will always give you the best experience and will share all their knowledge. Thanks for recommending us we hope we can see you again in the future. Best regards
        Written 26 October 2024
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