Medellin: Comuna 13 Graffiti, Cable Car & Pablo Escobar Sites

Summary

Medellin cable car graffiti tour plus Pablo Escobar history

You’ll ride Medellin’s Metrocable over the city before diving into Comuna 13’s vibrant street art—with real stories from locals along the way. Visit Pablo Escobar’s grave and see where he died, then walk through neighborhoods shaped by his legacy. Expect moments that surprise you—and linger long after.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the sound—kids laughing somewhere below as our Metrocable car floated over Medellin. The city looked both huge and strangely close from up there. Our guide, Camilo, pointed to the hills where Comuna 13 sits, explaining how the cable car changed everything for people living up here. I tried to take photos but mostly just stared out the window. It’s hard not to.

We jumped off near Comuna 13 and walked straight into a swirl of color and music. The walls are covered in wild graffiti—some of it angry, some hopeful. Camilo knew everyone; he stopped to chat with a guy painting a new mural (I think his name was Jhonny?) and translated his story for us. There was this moment when an old woman waved from her doorway and offered us tiny cups of coffee—honestly, I still remember that smell mixed with spray paint in the air.

I didn’t expect how quiet it felt at Pablo Escobar’s grave. We’d just come from all that noise and art in Comuna 13, then suddenly we were standing by his tombstone next to Griselda Blanco’s. A couple locals were leaving flowers. Camilo explained how complicated people feel about him here—some angry, some grateful for what he built in the ‘80s. We also saw the memorial park where his family building used to be; there’s a heaviness there that doesn’t really leave you right away.

The last stop was this neighborhood Escobar donated decades ago—a jumble of concrete houses and kids playing soccer in bare feet. Inside one room, old photos lined every wall: black-and-white faces staring back at us from another time. I tried to imagine what it was like back then but honestly couldn’t quite get there. So yeah, this day trip through Medellin isn’t simple or easy—but maybe that’s why it sticks with you after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Pablo's legacy and Comuna 13

• Ride the cable car
• Enter Comuna 13 slums
• Visit Pablo's house
• See Pablo's grave and Griselda Blanco grave
• Visit memorial park for victims
• See neighborhood Pablo built and photo room

Top questions

Does this tour include a ride on Medellin's cable car?

Yes, you’ll ride the Metrocable before visiting Comuna 13.

Will we visit Pablo Escobar's grave on this tour?

Yes, you’ll stop at both Pablo Escobar’s grave and Griselda Blanco’s grave.

Is bottled water provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included for all participants.

Are entry fees or taxes included in the price?

All fees and taxes are already included in your booking.

Is this day trip suitable for families with children?

Yes, infants and small children can join—the tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on this tour?

Yes, strollers and prams are allowed throughout the experience.

Are service animals allowed on this Medellin tour?

Service animals are welcome during the entire day trip.

How many main sites related to Pablo Escobar are visited?

You’ll see four sites connected to Pablo Escobar during the day trip.

What’s included

Your day includes bottled water for everyone, all entry fees and taxes covered up front so there are no surprises later, plus guidance from a local who knows these neighborhoods inside out—from riding the Metrocable to walking through Comuna 13 and visiting key sites tied to Pablo Escobar’s story.