Pablo Escobar Escape Route Tour: A Historic Walk Through Drug Lord's Last Freedom Path
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Envigado
Embark on a historic tour through Pablo Escobar's escape route, tracing the path he took to freedom in 1993. Explore the natural sceneries and city views while learning about Colombia's fight against the drug lord.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Envigado - Enter Pablo Escobar`s prison and enjoy the city views
    - Medellin - Enjoy the views from the hillside
    - Monasterio Santa Gertrudis La Magna - Visit Pablo’s private prison and enjoy the views from the so called cathedral
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included for ease of travel
  • Guided by a knowledgeable local expert
  • Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
  • Benefit from the insights of a professional guide
  • Transportation provided in a private vehicle for your comfort
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

In June 1992, the preeminent narcotics trafficker willingly entered a detention center located just south of Medellin, as part of a deal with the Colombian government. Subsequently, in July 1993, Pablo Escobar along with some of his associates deliberately left the facility known as the Cathedral, a critical maneuver to evade extradition to the United States. Escape the urban commotion with a half-day excursion tracing the intriguing escape route that provided Pablo and his entourage freedom for the final time in 1993. Engage in the annals of history and witness firsthand the trajectory Pablo took from his exclusive penitentiary, while obtaining insights from your local guide on this comprehensive, guided expedition offering panoramic views of nature and the urban landscape.

Understand how Colombia ultimately succeeded in overcoming Pablo; this excursion delivers an educational prism through which to view what should be avoided in societal dynamics and who ought to be celebrated as true heroes.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Guides are required to wear masks
  • Travelers are required to wear masks
  • Private groups, no interaction with other travelers
  • Guides: Temperature is measured at the beginning of each working day
  • Periodic disinfection of vehicles
  • Use of antibacterial gel and alcohol
Location
Envigado
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ike
Jun 13, 2018
Private Pablo Escobar Escape Route Tour "exclusive access inside cathedral - Steven was an awesome tour guide. Friendly, funny, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. We had a blast with him. easy online reservation and he arrived few minutes early to pick us up from Marriott Medellin which was good. Everything was just as described and the information provided during the tour was super, extra ordinary and above my expectation. Steven being bilingual was great,he was more than tour guide but like a friend and family member. We would definitely recommend this tour company
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Ewrighteazye
Apr 25, 2018
Awesome Tour With Carlos is Your Guide - Nothing about this tour was extraordinary in terms of the places they took us. There were other tours at every spot we went to for the most part. The thing, though, that set this tour apart was our tour guide, Carlos. Carlos, a former policeman during the Escobar-era was able to give unparalleled insight as to what it was like to live and serve during those times. He is one of 3 policeman from his academy class of 130 that is still alive! So surreal and humbling. Admittedly, i have not taken any other tours of this type, but it is really hard to imagine any tour being better without Carlos as your guide.
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Beka
Mar 16, 2018
Best tour EVER! Do yourself a favor and take this tour! - I was so excited to take this tour and felt like I knew more than enough to lead it myself. I was blown away by the excitement, energy and knowledge of Carlos. Not only did he think of every comfort for this trip but with his history as a member of the Search Block he brought the history alive and added such a personal touch. I have been on numerous tours on my travels and I can not say enough about how this exceeded my highest of expectations. I would easily have paid 10 times more for this experience. Carlos you made my entire trip to Colombia with this trip amazing and I can not thank you enough for your time and thoughtfulness. Charge more you are worth every penny and then some.
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Fredbeatty
Feb 8, 2018
FASCINATING - Great tour, I will do it again when I return. and I will request Juan, the best tour guide on the planet :)
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Austinzurn
Jan 4, 2018
Excellent tour with Wilson - This tour was a great all-around experience. Wilson took us to various sites of significance in Pablo Escobar's life, including Pablo's prison, the Monaco building, the neighborhood where Pablo was killed, and Pablo's grave. He provided us with in depth information throughout the tour. He was very knowledgeable about each topic and taught us a lot about Pablo's life and his impact on Medellin today. Wilson made the tour a lot of fun as well and gave us a much better understanding of the city. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Medellin!
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Agreen724
Jan 2, 2018
Amazing day on the private Pablo Escobar tour with Sylvio! - This is the tour you want to go on. We saw more than we expected - it was awesome! Sylvio was incredibly knowledgable, honest, accommodating, and a great guide to see all the hits and more. We learned a ton! We highly recommend this all-encompassing tour, and Sylvio's expertise and knowledge.
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Tammy
Dec 28, 2017
This is the Pablo Escobar tour you want - Julio was our guide and he was great! As watchers of the Narcos series, we went to all the key areas we wanted to see from the show. Julio was funny and had interesting information to share. He was able to tell us the truth from the fiction. Reasonable price too.
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Phoebe
Nov 18, 2017
Pablo Escobar Tour with Kevin - We went on a tour with Kevin and visited: Monaco Building (Pablo’s Penthouse) Envigado, La Paz (Pablo´S Hometown),La Miel (Pablo´S Prison),Pablo/Griselda Blanco’s Graveyard, Downtown Medellin, Los Olivos (Pablo’s Final Hideout) and La catedral (Pablo’s Prision). It was a great experience and we learned a lot from Kevin. It is nice to have a Colombian's perspective rather than an outsiders. We did not idolize Escobar, but we learned about his upbringing up unto his death and the impact he had on Medellin. Kevin was great because he was knowledgeable and even went the extra mile to help us get futbol (soccer) tickets. He knew the city inside and out! Thank you Kevin!!
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