Guatapé Private Day Tour from Medellín
A private day from Medellín with your own guide and driver: El Peñol Rock, the colourful town of Guatapé, a boat ride on the reservoir and a typical Colombian lunch.
About this experience
Itinerary
Times are approximate.
- 7:30 am: Pickup at your accommodation. Your guide and driver pick you up to start the trip to Guatapé and El Peñol.
- 8:45 am: Alto del Chocho. First stop, for a typical snack and a visit to the farm.
- 10:00 am: El Peñol Rock. One of the most iconic places in Antioquia. Free time to enjoy the viewpoints and, if you like, climb the more than 700 steps to the top.
- 11:45 am: Guatapé town. A guided walk through its colourful streets, the famous zócalos, the main square and the traditional streets, with some of the town's history and culture.
- 1:00 pm: Typical Colombian lunch. A traditional lunch from the region.
- 2:15 pm: Umbrella Street (Calle de las Sombrillas). One of the most photogenic spots in Guatapé, for photos and a snack.
- 3:00 pm: Boat ride on the reservoir. Its landscapes and islands, and one of Pablo Escobar's former properties.
- 4:30 pm: Replica of the old town of El Peñol.
- 5:00 pm: Return to Medellín.
What's included
- Round-trip transport from Medellín
- Guide
- Visit to El Peñol Rock
- Walk through the town of Guatapé
- 2 typical Colombian snacks
- Visit to a farm with animals
- Boat ride on the reservoir
- Visit to Hacienda La Manuela by boat
- Historical tour about Pablo Escobar
- Typical Colombian lunch
- Travel insurance
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!
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