Guatapé Day Tour from Medellín

4.9(23 reviews of Remote Guatapé)Tours & ActivitiesRNT 172321

Traveler under the colourful umbrellas of Guatapé's umbrella street

El Peñol Rock above the islands of Guatapé Lake

Colourful tuk-tuks (motochivas) parked in Guatapé's main square

Church of Our Lady of Carmen in Guatapé's main square

El Peñol Rock from above, with the viewpoint at the top

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A full-day adventure exploring Guatapé’s Rock, zócalos, lakeside views and Colombian culture.

About this experience

What’s Included?

Round-trip transport from Medellín
Bilingual local tour guide
Walking tour of Guatapé town
2 traditional Colombian snacks
Visit to a local farm with animals
Boat tour on Guatapé Lake
Visit Hacienda La Manuela by boat
Historical tour about Pablo Escobar
Traditional Colombian lunch
Travel insurance

Highlights

Piedra del Peñol
Guatapé town
Guatapé lake
Hacienda La Manuela
Local animal farm

Pickup Information

We operate organized pickup routes in Medellín between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. After booking, you will receive your exact pickup time and assigned meeting point via WhatsApp or email.

Pickup is available in the main tourist areas of Laureles, Estadio, and El Poblado.
In Laureles and surrounding areas, we coordinate pickups near hotels such as Portico 70, Plaza 70, Imperio 70, Vitta Park, Florida Inn, Florida Nueva, Family 70, Palma 70, Hotel Sie7e, Balcones de la 70, Casa Mayor, Egina, Merlott 70, Obo, Seven Inn, Lincoln, Verony San Joaquín, Medellín Gold, and Portón de San Joaquín.

In El Poblado, pickup points are coordinated near Tik Medellín, Dix, Lleras 10, Lleras Express, Lleras Green, Lleras Calle 8, Madeiro, Green View, Ecohub, Dan Carlton Belfort, and Morgana.

If you are staying at an Airbnb or another hotel, we will assign the closest authorized meeting point within our route system. Please be ready 10 minutes before pickup time, as the tour cannot wait due to route coordination.

Pricing & Booking

Price per person
Children under 3 years old: Free (no seat)
Daily guaranteed departures
Book online or via WhatsApp

What to Bring

ID or passport
Sunscreen and hat
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear and towel if you wish to swim
Extra cash for drinks or souvenirs

Make the most of Guatapé

Private day tour from Medellín: your own guide and driver for the day.
El Peñol Rock tickets: more than 700 steps and a 360° view of the lake.
Is Guatapé worth visiting?: an honest local answer.

4.9 · 23 reviews of Remote Guatapé

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*This is a late post - my friend and I went in August of 2025. The Guatape River and Waterfalls tour was the best excursion of my LIFE! Honestly, one of my favorite days I’ve ever had. Camilo brought my friend and me to a quiet and secluded area of a river outside Guatape, where there was a beautiful blue green swimming hole under a waterfall. As my friend and I started exploring the river, he set up a gorgeous brunch for us - sandwiches from a local shop, coffee, mimosas. He also set up chairs, mats to lay on in the sun, an umbrella, and binoculars for birdwatching. It was PARADISE. He told us he’d take some pictures of us enjoying the river so we wouldn’t have to worry about capturing the moment. she told us he’d be back in a few hours, and when he returned, he asked if we’d like to stay longer or wanted to go. We happily stayed. If I lived there, I would go there every day. Thank you Camilo!!
Kara C.on Google
We had an excellent experience with Guatape Tours! We booked a sprinter van with them for 12 of us, which was super clean, very comfortable and with air conditioning, to go from Medellin to Guatape and back later that same day. Our driver Christian was wonderful. He was on time, knowledgeable about the area and activities and very friendly. He drove us to hike La Piedra del Penol and then recommended an excellent place for lunch afterwards which he took us too. Afterwards he dropped us off near the malecón to walk and tour the town. It was a great day trip and I appreciated Guatape Tours checking in with me throughout the day and even before to make sure that everything was going smoothly. I highly recommend booking any trip with them!
Jessica Z.on Google