2-Day: Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13, Guatape Including Boat Ride and La Manuela
Tour Overview
This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by the colombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor, the museum created by Pablo´s brother, and the memory house dedicated to all their victims.Next day, tour gets away from the city towards Guatape and El Peñol for stupendous 8 hours of beautiful sceneries. Entrance to the Peñol rock included.AND, private boat ride around the Guatape lake. PLUS, exclusive access inside La Manuela, one of Pablo´s mos valued mansions by the lake.CATEDRAL (PABLO´S PRISON)CEMETERYROOFTOP HE GOT CAUGHTMONACO BUILDINGCOMUNA 13P.E. BARRIOMUSEUMHOUSE OF MEMORYGUATAPEPRIVATE BOAT RIDELA MANUELAThis tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.Tour focuses on the victims by telling stories of those who suffer most, like police officers and government officials. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Envigado
On the first day of your Pablo Escobar Tour, you will explore the most important places in Medellín connected to the druglord. You will visit La Cathedral, Escobar's private prison he entered voluntarily in order no to be extradited to the United States and from where he escaped one year later. You will stand on the rooftop Escobar was shot on by members of the colombian military and also step by the cementary with his grave. In the innovative slum Comuna 13, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor you will experience colourfol urban art and escalators to help the locals get up the steep hills. The museum created by Pablo´s brother helps visitors to understand a little bit more about what really happened back in the days and the memory house dedicated to all their victims shows that Escobar should not be glorified and how much the people suffered from his actions..
Enjoy the grafiti
Walk around historic district downtown
Enjoy views from cable car
Visit the oldest square in Medellin
Learn about Pablo`s relatives and the black widow
Visit Pablo`s hometown
Day 2
Location: Guatape
On the second day of your tour, you will leave the city to enjoy the village El Peñol, located in the middle of a lake in these days. You will explore the town together with your guide and hear the interesting history of this place. For stunning views, you will get up the almost 700 steps of the Peñol Rock, a really breathtaking eperience and the incredible look over landscapes and the lake is totally worth the effort. After coming back down again, for sure you will be hungry and will head to the lovely village of Guatapé, where you can have lunch or buy some snacks and drinks. Also, you will enjoy a private boat ride around the beautiful Guatape lake and have exclusive access to La Manuela, one of Pablo Escobars´s most valued mansions by the lake.
Discover the old Penol
enjoy the views
Walk around
Sail next to Pablo`s mansion by the lake (La Manuela)
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
All activities
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
What's Not Included
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Animals Or Pets Allowed
Please Note
- Not stroller accessible
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day
- Periodic disinfection of vehicles
- • Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time - Pick up at your AirBnB also, please provide full address with building name and apartment number.
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, COP pesos
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Not included, airport is 45 minutes from Medellin
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
no
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
no
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
no
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
no
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes, fully
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
solo traveller must pay for 2
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
no
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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Company Instant Book
not
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
no
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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What is the tipping policy?
10%
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What is the maximum group size?
15
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
easy
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Transfer as credit for future tours
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Low Deposit
Medellin City Services requires a minimum deposit of 50% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 3 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of medellin city services charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
2-Day: Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13, Guatape Including Boat Ride and La Manuela
2 Days
Visiting: Envigado, Guatape
Tour operator:
Tour code:
259863
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
