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Guatapé Day Trip

US$ 34

US$ 31

9.40 / 10

1,478 reviews | 17,103 travellers

Wonderful tour that exceeded expectations from beginning to end. Pick up at designated point was smooth, the driver was safe, the included breakfast and lunch were high quality, and it was just the right amount of time at each stop w no required shopping stops. Above all, Carlos was a wonderful guide striking the perfect balance between personable and professional. Guatape is beautiful and a great escape from the city. Go for it!

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El Peñón Rock, and the 740 stairs to climb it

Views over the beautiful Peñol reservoir below

Colourful houses in Guatapé's historic centre

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Wonderful tour that exceeded expectations from beginning to end. Pick up at designated point was smooth, the driver was safe, the included breakfast and lunch were high quality, and it was just the right amount of time at each stop w no required shopping stops. Above all, Carlos was a wonderful guide striking the perfect balance between personable and professional. Guatape is beautiful and a great escape from the city. Go for it!

  Adrienne

From beautiful colonial architecture to spectacular views from Peñón Rock: enjoy the best of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellin.

Description
From beautiful colonial architecture to spectacular views from Peñón Rock: enjoy the best of Guatapé on this day trip from Medellin.
Guatapé Day Trip

We'll meet at the indicated time at the meeting point of your choice. Then, we'll leave Medellín to head east. During the trip to Guatapé, which will take approximately two and a half hours, we'll enjoy the mountainous landscapes of eastern Antioquia.

On the way, we'll stop for a breakfast with a choice of two options and a vegetarian option and a drink. Then, we'll continue to the Piedra de El Peñol, or the Rock of Peñol, also known as El Peñón of Guatapé. This enormous monolith towers more than 200 meters (656 feet) above the surrounding countryside. You'll have an hour and a half of free time here, during which you'll have the opportunity to climb to the peak of the Rock. Climbing the 740 steps gives you incredible panoramic views over the breathtaking Peñol Reservoir below.

Worked up an appetite? We'll stop at a nearby restaurant to enjoy a full traditional lunch with a choice of three different dishes. With your appetite satiated, we'll then enjoy a rumbero boat ride on the Peñol reservoir. For 40 minutes, you'll enjoy a festive atmosphere and music on board while admiring the surroundings of this place, which will give you an unforgettable image of Colombia's natural heritage.

The final part of your day trip involves a guided walking tour of Guatapé. During the tour of this colonial town, we'll discover its most emblematic landmarks and monuments, like the Church of Our Lady of Carmen and the colorful Plaza de los Zócalos. Afterward, you'll have an hour of free time to explore the town at your leisure.

Following the tour of Guatapé, we'll return to Medellín after a 12-hour excursion.

Lunch

You'll have the choice of three different menu options for lunch:

Menu 1: rice, salad, potatoes, patacón (fried plantain), and trout.

Menu 2: the same as Menu 1, but with grilled chicken instead of trout.

Menu 3: bandeja paisa.

If you require a vegetarian menu, please let your guide know on the day of the tour. This menu includes bean soup, rice, salad, patacón, eggs, avocado, and arepas.

All dishes are served with a typical local drink: aguapanela, or sugarcane water, with lemon, a very popular natural soft drink in Colombia.

Pickup

When booking, you can choose between two meeting points:

Parque del Poblado (Intersection of Carrera 43a & calle 9): pickup at 7 am

Estadio metro station (Intersection of Carrera 70 & calle 47D): pickup at 7:30 am

Children under 4

Children under 4 years old go free on this tour. However, for each child, you'll have to pay an insurance charge of € 1.50 (US$ 1.70).
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Duration

12 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by bus

English–speaking guide

Rumbero boat ride

Breakfast and lunch

Not included

Entrance to El Peñón Rock viewpoint: 30,000 COP (US$ 6.97) per person

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
Sustainability
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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

Printed material is avoided.

No single-use plastics are used.

The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.

The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.

The activity promotes local production.

No printing of documentation required.

Promotes local employment.

Has a gender equality policy.
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Tours Guatape

Corporate name: Patricia Elena Villa Zamarra

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
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5 out of 1,478 review

9.4 / 10

 9.3602074875959 1,478 review | 17,103 travellers

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May / 04 / 2025

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Tamara

Spain

Muy interesante y el lugar precioso, es una excursión que hay que hacer si o si. Tanto el desayuno como el almuerzo me gustaron, la bandeja paisa vegetariana estaba increíble. Gracias a nuestros guía Carlos y conductor Alberto por hacerlo posible, estaban entregados en su trabajo y fue un placer. Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting and the place beautiful. It's a must-do excursion. I enjoyed both breakfast and lunch; the vegetarian bandeja paisa was incredible. Thanks to our guide Carlos and driver Alberto for making it possible. They were dedicated to their work, and it was a pleasure. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

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May / 04 / 2025

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María Jesús

Sevilla, Spain

Me ha parecido muy completa y muy bien organizada. Nos ha encantado todos los lugares que hemos visitado. Tanto el desayuno como el almuerzo muy rico y con varías opciones para elegir según tus gustos. Nuestra guía July muy atenta y muy resuelta, en definitiva, muy bien en todos los aspectos. Translate this opinion into English.

I found it to be very comprehensive and well-organized. We loved all the places we visited. Both breakfast and lunch were delicious, with a variety of options to suit your tastes. Our guide, July, was very attentive and helpful; in short, excellent in every aspect. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

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Apr / 17 / 2025

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Nuria

Chorrera, Panama

Este tour fue muy bueno, realmente una experiencia grata en todos los sentidos. Nuestra guía Melissa le agradecemos su atención total por todos del grupo y su manera de contar la historia. La verdad nos sentimos muy cómodos con ella y el capitán del bus. Su cronograma de paradas fue el mejor, ya que era un día muy concurrido, pero nosotros llegamos siempre en buen tiempo, antes que se llenara de más. La verdad nos gustó mucho, fueron muy puntuales, atentos y lo valoramos. La comida muy bien Translate this opinion into English.

This tour was very good, truly a pleasant experience in every way. We thank our guide, Melissa, for her total attention to everyone in the group and her way of telling the story. We truly felt very comfortable with her and the bus captain. Their schedule of stops was the best, as it was a very busy day, but we always arrived in good time, before it got too crowded. We really liked it; they were very punctual and attentive, and we appreciated it. The food was very good. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 13 / 2025

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Joana Maria

Mallorca, Spain

Excelente desde luego el guía es muy importante. Carlos Carmona es muy buen comunicador y animador, cordial y con gran humor y animoso para llevar a todos de forma impresionante Buen sitio para almorzar, y comer. Carlos hasta nos animó a bailar en el barco y nos enseñó pasos de salsa. Gran persona ejemplar Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent, of course, the guide is very important. Carlos Carmona is a very good communicator and entertainer, cordial and with great humor and spirited, leading everyone in an impressive way. A good place for lunch and dinner. Carlos even encouraged us to dance on the boat and taught us salsa steps. A great exemplary person. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 25 / 2025

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Paulina

Viña Del Mar, Chile

Fuimos al tour de Guatapé + piedra del peñón con Laura, muy buena experiencia, todo super bien, desayuno dan 3 opciones super ricas y almuerzo 3 opciones, también super rico. El chofer Luis muy puntual. La única mejora que podría decir es que el bus sonaba bastante y costaba dormir después de un largo día por lo que fui un poco molesto. Translate this opinion into English.

We went on the Guatapé + Piedra del Peñón tour with Laura. It was a great experience. Everything was superb. They offered three delicious breakfast options, and three delicious lunch options. Our driver, Luis, was very punctual. The only improvement I could make is that the bus was quite noisy, making it hard to sleep after a long day, so I was a little annoyed. Opinion translated. Show original.

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