What to do and see in Envigado, Antioquia Department: The Best Cultural Tours

This special opportunity allows you to comprehend the whole city and get tips from a local. This tour is designed to display Medellín's most popular Fondas, away from the typical so-called touristic destinations. You will gain a better understanding of the origin of many local habits, traditions, and remarkable barrio personalities whom otherwise you would never see on the web. Check out Medellín from every angle: touristy places, discover Medellín's most fascinating Fonda bars and enjoy local dishes.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

When let'sCOLOMBIA® talks about Escobar the priority is to show the different points of view from Colombia society. We don't pretend to make him look like an icon or idolize him, much less to disrespect the thousands of good people that suffered those time of pain and sacrifice of civilians of Colombian authorities. Our purposes are to give information and to show how was the process of social, economic and political transformation during these dark and hard days.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This cultural tour provides a real glimpse into his life and tells the story impartially, by demonstrating 4 points in the city. (including the jail he built and escaped from) Understand the basis and history that made Medellin an award-winning, innovative city!

Inclusions: • Roundtrip transportation from chosen pick up point , • Knowledgeable English and Spanish-speaking guide, Entrance to La Catedral, • Entrance to the cemetery, • Insurance

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Pablo Escobar was the 7th-richest man in the world. His successful operations had allowed him to own luxurious residences, expensive cars and even airplanes: Monaco building Catedral (Pablo's prison) Cemetery Rooftop at Los Olivos where Pablo was caught Electrical escalators of Comuna 13  Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 5 hours tour that takes you to the places where the druglord was defeated and the innovative comuna 13 community. This 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. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Inclusions: Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Lunch

This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by thecolombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, the community Pablo sponsored for the poor, and the museum created by Pablo´s brother. Monaco building Catedral (Pablo´s prison) Cemetery Rooftop at Los Olivos where Pablo was caught Electrical escalators of comuna 13  Pablo Escobar barrio (community he created for the poor) Pablo Escobar museum This 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. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This tour will allow you to explore the places where Pablo was defeated by the colombian government, the innovative comuna 13 slum, and the community Pablo sponsored for the poor. Catedral (Pablo´s prison) Cemetery Rooftop at Los Olivos where Pablo was caught Electrical escalators of comuna 13  Pablo Escobar barrio (community he created for the poor) Learn how Colombia finally got rid of Pablo on this 8 hours tour that takes you to the places where the druglord was defeated and the innovative comuna 13 community. This 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. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Most tour operators are trying to copy this fascinating tour around Medellin´s past and present guided by Carlos the excop, so feel free and ask to see his ID and full name CARLOS PALAU. He used to be part of the SWAT team going after Pablo back in the days. For security reasons Carlos left Colombia and relocated in the states where he learned his impressive english skills. 30 years later Carlos is back in Medellin and is a father of two phenomenal teenagers. Medellin City Services® and Medellin City Tours© are sisters companies and the only ones offering the excop´s unique service around the city. For a reasonable Price take an exclusive 4 hour tour with Carlos and get to know spectacular inside histories with one of the few remaining witnesses of those rough times. This tour will provide a great learning experience as to what should NOT happen in society and which characters should be the real heroes.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Get facts straight from the natives who witnessed the terrible times during the late 80´s. On this full day tour, go back in time to the places that had the most relevance throughout 44 years of Pablo´s life. Starting from his humble neighborhood growing up, all the way up to the buildings and mansions he accumulated during his life, including his private prison, cemetery, and his final hideout when caught in 1993. Combining both city and rural scenery, this comprehensive tour goes further to include one of the drug lord´s abandoned mansions by the Guatapé Lake. This 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. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been. In fact, it is the most innovative city.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private boat ride to Pablo`s mansion, Entrance to Peñol rock

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, Gratuities, Lunch, Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook

Join this Small group half day guided tour any day of the week and learn more about the life of Pablo Escobar, his impact on the community, and the new version of a very resilient and improved Medellin. Visiting places where Pablo lived while narrating stories about the past and present of this beautiful city that was hurt in so many ways by the drug cartels, also includes transport by air-conditioned minivan. Departure every day at 9 AM from central location in El Poblado, perhaps you are lucky this date and will have a tour guided by Carlos the cop. This 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. Since there is no glorification, at the end you will understand how resilient the people from Medellin have been.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Ask about upgrade to private tour for extra USD 70 if you are solo signed in 12 hrs before tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, if 12 hours before there is only 1 person signed, tour will be canceled and fully refunded.

Fonda is a local bar with exotic decorations and typical Colombian music. It is a perfect compilation of common artifacts, appliances, paintings and religious icons, which display centuries of cultural heritage that represent the core Paisa values, making this type a particular region nowadays. This tour is designed to display Medellin´s most popular Fondas, away from the typical so-called touristic destinations. With us you will gain a better understanding of the origin of many local habits, traditions and remarkable barrio personalities, which otherwise you would never get the opportunity to visit.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Entrance to main fonda bars, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities