Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin
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Is Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin worth booking?
Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin is a 4-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $98 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 60 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (60)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $98 per person
Experience one of the most sought out private tours in Medellin on this 4-6 hour tour, visiting places including: The house where Pablo died, La Catedral Prison, El dorado neighborhood and football field, and the gravesi
What you get
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Poblado and Laureles sector only
About this experience
Experience one of the most sought out private tours in Medellin on this 4-6 hour tour, visiting places including: The house where Pablo died, La Catedral Prison, El dorado neighborhood and football field, and the gravesites of Pablo Escobar, Griselda Blanco (the Godmother of cocaine), and Gustavo Gaviria (the Lion). Your guide will furnish you with stories you won’t hear anywhere else, while conveying facts in a non-biased manner, enabling you to formulate your own opinion and perception. If you want the ultimate Pablo Tour select the upgrade to Meet the family Tour. Be exposed to the "REAL" Pablo Escobar story narrated by his direct family members in this exclusive sit down with the family tour! Learn the secrets of his rise to power, the operation, truths and myths regarding his treasure vaults, family life, wars, daily habits, how he ruled, and personal family anecdotes that you can't get anywhere else! Guides in other languages, French and German are subjected to availability.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in El Poblado and Laureles sector only
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off outside of El Poblado and Laureles sector
What you'll see and do
Experience an emotional roller coaster ride with an insider, expert guide who will share privileged information that enables you to feel the sensation of living in that turbulent moment. During the course of your trip, you’ll visit the locations and monuments that played the most important roles in the life. Visit the last house where he lived and the house where Escobar was finally murdered, learn the real true from your profesional tour guide. Was Pablo killed by the police or los Pepes or did Pablo kill himself?
20 minutes here
Cementerio Jardines Montesacro
Get an insider’s look at the life of notorious drug kingpin Pablo Escobar during this private excursion in Medellin. Learn the true stories behind this mythical figure from a local expert, visiting key locations like the cemetery where he’s buried also some family members like his mom and dad. Guests will also be taken to Griselda Blanco´s (The Godmother of Cocaine) gravesite and Gustavo Gaviria´s (The Lion) tombstone as well.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Parque Memorial Inflexion
During the course of your trip, you’ll visit the locations and monuments that played the most important roles in the life of this infamous Colombian kingpin. Drive by the neighborhood where Pablo Escobar grew up nd visit the famous inflexion park in honour of the victims.
15 minutes here
After visiting El dorado we'll drive for 35minutes high up in the mountains to go to “La Catedral” a hybrid “jail” and vacation complex where Pablo negotiated with the Colombian government to stay in order to avoid prison. This tour takes you to La Catedral where Pablo Escobar and his murderous hit men murdered several people including his own associates. Enjoy one of the best views of the city from the top of the mountain.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Pablo + Jail /Spanish guide
Pablo + Jail /Guia en Español: Experimenta nuestro exclusivo tour de Pablo Escobar con guia en Español. Recorre los lugares principales. Pickup included
full tour + Meet the family
Tour + Upgrade Meet the Family: Be exposed to the "REAL" Pablo Escobar story narrated by his direct family members in this exclusive sit down with the family Pickup included
Pablo + Jail / English guide
English speaking guide: Experience the most sought out tour in Medellin with only our top guides, experts in the subject matter! They will reveal "real" information and stories that you won't hear elsewhere! Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Medellin Travels
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you are staying in an apartment, you need to furnish us the complete address with the apartment #, and need to be outside so we can start our tour on time.
- Please note that we do not charge extra for tours in other languages besides English and Spanish. However, our guides in other languages such as French, German and Portuguese are subjected to availability.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $98 to $295
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.
How much does Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin cost?
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Prices start at $98 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Medellín usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Medellín is not rushed.
Is Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 60 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin?
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Around 21 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Medellín can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Medellín and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Pablo Escobar Private Group Tour Including La Catedral Jail in Medellin start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Medellín within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Medellín?
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On Outty we rank every Medellín experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery, Private Guatape & Coffee Farm Tour: The Two Must do in One Day. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Medellín?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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