Medellín Pablo Escobar Tour & Comuna 13: Custom History

The house where he died, the graves in the cemetery, the electric escalators climbing Comuna 13

A guided tour of Medellín covering Pablo Escobar's history and Comuna 13, the graffiti neighborhood transformed by street art. You choose the departure time (9am or 1pm) and which sites to visit. The tour includes private transport, entry to the cemetery where Escobar and other major figures are buried, the electric escalators in Comuna 13, Parque Memorial, and a mango popsicle. The guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 tour

• Explore Pablo Escobar history
• Tour Comuna 13 neighborhood

The experience

The tour starts at your chosen time and moves through Medellín's most documented history. You visit the house where Pablo Escobar died, then the cemetery to see his grave alongside those of Griselda Blanco and Gustavo Gaviria. Private transport takes you between each stop, and the operator includes insurance with the booking. The pace is built around four hours total, which leaves the rest of your day open.

Comuna 13 is the second major section. The neighborhood's transformation from one of the city's most dangerous areas to a destination for street art and murals is the draw here. You ride the electric escalators that were installed to connect the steep hillside, then walk through the graffiti zones. Parque Memorial (Old Monaco) is included, and the tour wraps with a mango popsicle. Because the tour is customizable, you can tell the guide which of these sites matter most to you before you start, or skip any that don't fit what you came to see.

The guide is live and speaks English or Spanish. Pickup and return transport from your location are included, so you don't arrange a separate ride. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers, infant seats and service animals are all accommodated.

What’s included

• Private transport from and back to your pickup location.
• entry to the cemetery and the sites where Pablo Escobar and other major figures are buried.
• the electric escalator ride in Comuna 13.
• access to the graffiti and street art areas.
• Parque Memorial.
• a mango popsicle.
• private insurance.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 13:00

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AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Camantours

Is this one for you?Four hours is the full commitment, which leaves your morning or afternoon free depending on which departure you pick. If you want to cover Medellín's most documented history in a single block without building the day yourself, the customizable stops mean you're not paying for sites that don't interest you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is in the cemetery part of the tour?

The cemetery visit includes the graves of Pablo Escobar, Griselda Blanco and Gustavo Gaviria. You see where these major figures are buried as part of the historical narrative the guide walks you through.

Can I choose which sites to visit on this tour?

Yes. The tour is customizable, so you can tell the guide which places you want to see and which you'd rather skip. You also choose between a 9am or 1pm departure when you book.

What is the electric escalator in Comuna 13?

The electric escalators are a public transit system built into the hillside of Comuna 13 to help residents move up and down the steep neighborhood. The tour includes a ride on them as part of the Comuna 13 section, which also covers the graffiti and street art the area is now known for.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs four hours total. It covers the Pablo Escobar history sites, the cemetery, Comuna 13 with the electric escalators, and Parque Memorial, finishing with a mango popsicle.

Is transport included, or do I arrange my own way there?

Private transport is included. The operator picks you up from your location and returns you there after the tour, so you don't need to arrange a separate ride or navigate between stops yourself.