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15 Best Guatape Day Trips

The Guatape day trips from Medellin: 740 steps up the Piedra del Peñol monolith, a lake-and-islands view that looks computer-generated and the candy-striped town below. Breakfast, lunch and the boat ride come standard on the good ones.

1.Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch

Discover Colombia’s colorful Guatapé with this full-day tour featuring La Piedra del Peñol, boat rides, authentic meals, and charming town explorations for just $37.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful day with driver Carmelo and guide Gìnna. Düe to a minior accident delaying our departure from Medellin, we then had a wondrful breakfast to fuel us for the day. I only got 1/ 2 way up the Rock before my fear…”

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2.Day Trip To Guatapé with ,Breakfast, Lunch and Boat Ride

Discover the highlights of a full-day tour from Medellín to Guatapé, including climbing La Piedra del Peñol, boat rides, colorful streets, and authentic regional cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Very good value for money - we were taken for breakfast, to the penol rock, on a boat, to lunch and into guatape. The lunch was great because we tried a colombian dish we had been wanting to try since we arrived in Colombia. The…”

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3.Guatape Rock & Coffee Tour & Picturesque Town: Private Tour

Discover Colombia’s beauty with this private day tour from Medellín: visit Guatape Rock, a coffee farm, and enjoy authentic local flavors and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“The tour was the perfect way to experience Guatape, go to a coffee farm, and do a fruit tasting! We got to see and do so much in one day. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Colombia! Erika our tour guide also…”

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4.Guatape & Coffee Farm & El Peñol Rock & Quaint Town: Best Combo

Discover Colombia’s highlights with this full-day tour from Medellín, including a coffee farm visit, climbing El Peñol, and exploring the vibrant town of Guatapé.

★ 5.0

“Laura was our guide for the whole day - and she was wonderful! It was full day, as we had a lot to cover. Guatape was beautiful and definitely worth the walk up. We also visited a lovely and colorful town - Laura showed us…”

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6.Guatapé & Coffee farm, all in one day

Discover Colombia’s highlights in one day with this guided tour from Medellín—visit Guatapé, climb La Piedra, and learn about coffee production with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Julio was the perfect guide and really made this day a great one! The tour was amazing from start to finish! We started in Guatape climbing the rock, visited the small town and learning about the Zocalos, then went to the coffee farm. Although we…”

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7.Full day to the Stone of the Peñol and Guatape from Medellin

Experience a full day exploring Guatapé, La Piedra del Peñol, and local culture from Medellín with this well-reviewed, value-packed tour.

★ 5.0

“The tour was very organized and all the information was provided to us before hand and during the trip. The tour manager and tour guide were very nice and professional. The view of Guatape is so beautiful, something I haven't seen before in my other…”

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8.Guatapé Full Day Tour Piedra del Peñol with meals & boat tour

Discover the vibrant sights and flavors of Guatapé with this full-day tour from Medellín, including Piedra del Peñol, boat rides, and delicious local meals.

★ 5.0

“This was a really solid tour. It was a great way to easily see all the attractions in Guatape without a lot of hassle. Everything was really well organized and it ran on time. I would say our guide was more of a chaperone than…”

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9.PARAGLIDING over giant waterfalls private tour (optional Guatape) from Medellin

Experience Medellín from the sky with a 15-minute paragliding flight over waterfalls and canyons, plus optional Guatapé tour—adventure and culture combined.

★ 5.0

“Our trip was amazing , we couldn’t ask for more . The pick up from our hotel , the good vibes , the views , the drive back to the hotel . Fabian was amazing and thank you for all you did for us .…”

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10.Excursion to Guatapé by chiva, lunch and Pablo Escobar’s hacienda

Discover the vibrant colors, stunning viewpoints, and historic sites of Guatapé on a full-day tour with a chiva, Pablo Escobar's hacienda, delicious local food, and scenic lake cruises.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time on this tour. Our tour guide Adriana was amazing - SO personable / knowledgeable and brought us the best spots. It's an amazing deal - you get to spend time at an exotic animal farm (& feed llamas), check out…”

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11.Full-Day Guatape

Discover the vibrant town of Guatape on this full-day private tour from Medellín, featuring stunning views, colorful houses, and authentic Colombian charm.

★ 5.0

“This experience was amazing, and the tour operator was incredibly accommodating and adaptable to my travel desires. One or two days before the tour commenced, I was asked if I would like to book any additional tours. I said I would love to do Communa…”

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12.Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

Discover Medellín’s highlights with this full-day tour to Guatapé and Pablo Escobar’s estate. Scenic views, colorful streets, and adventure await.

★ 4.7

“It was a fantastic tour. Very well organised with lots of information. Our guide Mario was awesome and very knowledgeable and helpful. Our driver Rojo was a great driver and very friendly. The tour of hacienda Manuela was very good I loved seeing that. The…”

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14.Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

Explore Guatapé and El Peñol with a private guide, boat ride, and lunch, all in a relaxed 8-hour tour from Medellín—ideal for culture and scenery lovers.

★ 4.9

“Great day trip with manny. Very good value and you will not regret taking this tour . Great insights into the area. Manny kindly dropped us off at the airport post tour so we saved a trip back into medillin which, was very efficient. Chilled…”

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15.Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin

Experience Guatapé from Medellín on this private 9.5-hour tour, including climbing the Piedra del Peñol, boat rides, local food, and colorful streets.

★ 5.0

“We had the best time on this tour! Highly recommend taking the private tour over the larger ones, as you get to see additional little stops and don’t have to contend with crowds. Our guide, Nelson, was absolutely phenomenal and made the day even better.…”

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More Guatape Day Trips

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