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Guatapé Private Day Tour from Medellín

4.9(23 reviews of Remote Guatapé)Tours & ActivitiesRNT 172321
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A private day from Medellín for groups of 4 or more, with your own guide and driver: El Peñol Rock, the colourful town of Guatapé, a boat ride on the lake 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 lake. 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.

Make the most of Guatapé

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 lake
  • Visit to Hacienda La Manuela by boat
  • Historical tour about Pablo Escobar
  • Typical Colombian lunch
  • Travel insurance

Not included

  • El Peñol Rock entrance (sold separately)

4.9 · 23 reviews of Remote Guatapé

Across everything we run, on Google, GetYourGuide and Tripadvisor.

  • 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
  • Used their car service from the airport to Guatape then Guatape to Medellin and everything was excellent. Communication was great as well as great drivers. I wanted to adjust the time of a ride after hotel granted late checkout and it was not a problem at all. Also found their prices to be more competitive than some others. Can’t recommend enough.
    Michael S.on Google
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Church of Our Lady of Carmen in Guatapé's main squareEl Peñol Rock above the islands of Guatapé LakeColourful tuk-tuks (motochivas) parked in Guatapé's main squareEl Peñol Rock from above, with the viewpoint at the topRoute from Medellín to Guatapé on the mapTraveler under the colourful umbrellas of Guatapé's umbrella streetPlazoleta de los Zócalos with its painted steps in GuatapéAerial view of Guatapé Lake, its islands and the bridge into townEl Peñol Rock and the winding road up to it, lake behindRenault Master van used for tours and transfers to GuatapéReclining seats inside a passenger van for groups

Frequently asked questions

Is the tour private?

Yes. The guide and the driver are only for your group.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes: it runs for groups of 4 people or more, and the price per person is for 4 or more. For 1 to 3 people a private taxi there and back the same day costs less: the stops you want on the way, tolls and fuel included, and the driver waits for you all day (for 4, the mid-size car). To go with a guide in a group, there is the shared day tour.

Where and when do you pick us up?

At your accommodation in Medellín, around 7:30 am.

What time do we get back to Medellín?

We leave Guatapé around 5 pm; the drive takes about 2 hours, depending on traffic.

Do we have to climb El Peñol Rock?

No. There is free time at the Rock: climb the more than 700 steps if you like, or enjoy the viewpoints below.

Is the El Peñol Rock entrance included?

No, it is sold separately: add El Peñol Rock tickets to your trip.

Is there a group price?

Yes. From 10 people the price per person is lower, and lower again from 20.

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