Colombia · MUSEUM VISITS IN MEDELLÍN
Good museum visits in Medellín fill up in high season and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they actually differ.
Medellín Escobar-era tour: cemetery, rooftop death site, Comuna 13 museum, Inflection Park. Private transport, free entries, $32.
“A very good tour given by an experienced local tour guide. Juan Camilo was informative, but provided additional insight into Escobar's life and times. The tour is important for understanding contemporary Colombian history. Highly recommended.”
A focused 4-hour Medellín tour linking the Escobar family museum, key neighborhoods, and memorial sites, guided by Enjoy Medellín Tours.
“Alejandro provided important historical context and sharing his own experiences during the Medellin cartel era. It was impactful and helpful to learn about the history and also being able to visit the memorial for the victims as a closer. Very recommended”
Skip the line at Medellín’s Museo de Antioquia and spend 4 hours with Fernando Botero at Plaza Botero.
“Muy buena experiencia, solo que deberían dar como tour guiado y comentar cosas generales de lo que hay en el museo”
Medellín Pablo Escobar tour with museum and souvenir. 3.5 hours, small group, air-conditioned transport, water and rain poncho.
“Tour guide Johnny was exact on time at the pickup location. He was amazing, he explained very well on the history of Pablo Escobar and even about stories of Medellin. I was amazed by all the historic events he was telling me. He is truly a great tour guide and he even took so many pictures of me with all the art work without any complaint. I would definitely recommend Johnny to my friends and family.”
Medellín’s Pablo Escobar tour combines street stops, memorial sites, and the Pablo Escobar Museum with included transport for 5 hours.
“The tour was decent. The sites are amazing to see and you get a balanced understanding of the entire context. Speaking in both Spanish and English wasn’t ideal as there were fairly long periods where we didn’t know what was being said. The bus is quite noisy so it can be hard to hear.”
A 9-hour private Medellín tour focused on Pablo Escobar sites, with Comuna 13, museum, cemetery, Envigado, and a prison-cathedral.
“Great experience will totally recommend to anyone who is interested in doing the tour. Thank you for all the services”
A private Medellín full-day Escobar route with Carlos the ex-cop, hotel pickup, and major sites like Pablo’s museum and the rooftop of his death.
“Amazing experience, very good speaker! Highly recommend. Make sure to do the full experience. She said it would be an hour and lasted way longer. Very interesting and she answers any questions you have”
A private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 day in Medellín, with major sites, cable metro views, and a heavy but well-guided story.
“First time in Medellin and we decided to take a tour to enjoy the experience of Medellin. We choose Medellin Best Tours and we were very pleased with the whole tour - Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13.”
Meet Gloria and the Escobar family in Medellín’s private penthouse viewing, see rare artifacts, and ask questions with a pro guide.
“I had an incredible experience on both tours I took, and I can’t recommend them enough! The first was the Pablo Escobar tour, which was absolutely fascinating. What made it truly special was the chance to meet Pablo’s sister, Gloria. She was incredibly warm and welcoming, and even gave us a glimpse into their personal family album, something you don’t get to see every day. It was a rare and personal insight that added so much depth to the tour. The second tour was to El Peñol and the colorful town of Guatapé – and it was just as amazing. The views from the top of El Peñol rock were…”
Medellín city tour with Plaza de Botero and Museo de Antioquia, plus Parque de Bolívar. Private guide, pickup, tickets, optional Metrocable full day.
“Great small-group tour just for my party. The guide is yours for the day, so you can follow the normal itinerary or customize it according to what you want to see! The main sights in Medellin are impressive - the Botero Plaza, Metropolitan Cathedral and Pueblito Paisa. I would highly recommend booking the MetroCable option as it's the only cable car system in the world that was built for transportation purposes only (not for tourism). Great views of the city and fantastic photo opportunities.”
A 4-hour Medellín museums tour with Botero, a Gothic castle, modern art, and the San Pedro Cemetery Museum, with English pickup.
“Daniel was a fantastic guide. Great historian and conversationalist. His first hand experience growing up in Medellin gave us invaluable insight into the culture of this wonderful city. It was a great day. We had fun, felt safe, learned a lot, and generally enjoyed ourselves. Boterro’s art was fascinating.., both inside and outside the museum. El Castillo Museo y Jardines was excellent. Our tour guide there was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.”
Comuna 13 graffiti tour in Medellín with mural stories, live singing and dance, drone video, neon house and coffee museum, mango ice cream.
Graffiti storytelling in Comuna 13, metro and metrocable city views, Pueblito Paisa, parks, Botero Square, and the Antioquia Museum.
“The activity was great. The group was very warm and friendly. The guide Walter and the driver Cristian were very professional, they provided a lot of information, attentive to each person's requirements. Excellent. Highly recommended. The guide Paola from Comuna 13 is very kind and committed.”
Private 3-hour tour of Pablo Escobar Museum with Roberto Escobar, museum displays, interview, photo moment, and signed souvenirs.
Skip-the-line admission to the Museo de Antioquia in Plaza Botero, with a timed entry and a 2pm guided visit option.
“I enjoyed the museum and the statues on the grounds outside. I would recommend it to others. It was worth the trip.”
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