Medellin

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

“This tour was long but worth every second. Elizabeth was a great tour guide detailing us everything along the way. There were several stops to do a bit of exploring in as many places in Guatape as possible. Highly recommend doing this tour”

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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

“This was a great experience. I would have to do this again upon my next visit to medellín. Miss Patrica was our tour guide and she did a great job keeping the group together. She was also very informative of Medellín history.”

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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 amazing! It was a mix of different activities all in one. Our tour guide Andres was kind and extremely knowledgable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic coffee experience and for anyone who is interested in seeing the…”

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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

“This full day combo tour was a highlight of our trip to Colombia. Erika was a wonderful tour guide—very knowledgeable, friendly & helpful! We really enjoyed all stops. El Penol Rock and the views were amazing, Guatape was incredibly charming, and the coffee farm experience…”

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5.Peñol Stone and Pablo Escobar Hacienda Boat Tour

Explore Medellín’s highlights including Peñol Rock, Guatapé colors, and Pablo Escobar’s hacienda by boat and bus. Expert guides, great views, good value.

★ 5.0

“Very nice experience. I gave 4 stars because we took a road to get to the places, but the bus had no seat belts and the driver was a bit crazy (he kept honking all the time and was weaving through traffic at high speed).…”

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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

“We had a great time with Julio! The tour said up to 8 people, but we were the only ones to book, so we’re lucky enough to have a private tour. We opted for an English speaking guide, and Julio speaks perfect English. The car…”

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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

“There’s a lot of things to do in just one day so of course it was a little rushed, but we managed to do everything and the whole day was beautiful. If I could make a suggestion for the future I would skip the first…”

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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

“Sebastian made this an incredible experience from the start. Great value. I really enjoyed it - thank you!!”

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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

“My guide was very informative and made me feel comfortable as a solo traveler in a country that I was familiar with. From pickup to drop off the experience was awesome!”

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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

“The tour guide, and the driver where excellent. In my opinion you definitely get your money's worth.”

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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

“I really enjoyed this tour, exactly what I expected, we covered all the activities that are described on the add, Jhon the tour guide is very professional, and punctual speaks very good English and went over and beyond so I can enjoy the tour, I…”

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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

“Let me tell you, I’ve done a lot of tours—many tours, probably more than anybody. But Dana? WOW. She’s absolutely the best tour guide, maybe in the history of tour guides. People are saying it. I had so many questions—very smart questions—and she knew all…”

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13.PREMIUM Guatapé Tour: Rock, Luxury boat ride, Meals & Llamas

Discover Guatapé’s stunning views, colorful streets, and iconic rock on this full-day tour from Medellín, featuring boat rides, meals, and llamas for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“I enjoyed the lunch and the Rock of Penol. The llama farm was cute at the end. I do recommend this tour for people that are visiting Medellin.”

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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

“Amazing experience with our guide Manuel. We enjoyed every moments, even if the ride is a bit long, it was a fantastic opportunity to discover the beautiful nature with the comments of the guide The Guatapé town is wonderful, the climbing of the rock is…”

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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

5.0Special Guatapé Experience10 hours (approx.)$72.00 5.0The best private tour to Guatapé and Helicopter ride + Guatapé’s rock +Boat ride8 to 11 hours (approx.)$340.99 5.0Visit Guatapé, El Peñol, El Retiro & Tekendamita Waterfall8 to 9 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Guatape & Paragliding & Rock Private Tour From Medellin9 hours (approx.)$203.00 5.0Guatape & Paragliding & El Peñol Rock & Quaint Town From Medellin9 hours (approx.)$203.00 5.0El Peñol and Guatape Private Tour from Medellin8 hours (approx.)$149.99 5.0Guatapé (optional paragliding coffee atv boat) tour from Medellin4 to 10 hours (approx.)$119.00 5.0Guatape private tour (optional coffee speed boat paragliding…)4 to 10 hours (approx.)$119.00 5.0The Most Complete Guatape Rock Private Tour in Medellin8 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Guatape Town & Peñol Rock & Exotic Fruit Tasting | Private Tour8 hours (approx.)$140.00 4.8Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise9 hours$134 5.0Guatapé Tour8 hours (approx.)$231.00 5.0(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat10 to 11 hours (approx.)$235.99 5.0Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol from Medellín!5 to 6 hours (approx.)$110.00 5.0Guatape & Horseback Riding Private Tour From Medellin9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$174.00 5.0Guatape & Horse Ride & El Peñol Rock & Quaint Town From Medellin$174.00 5.0Combo Guatape and Medellin Sightseeing Tours10 hours (approx.)$166.25 5.0Amazing Private Guatape Tour + Boat Ride + Helicopter & Rock9 to 10 hours (approx.)$305.99 5.0Guatape and Peñol Rock Full-Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$118.75 5.0Guatapé and the rock Full Day Private Tour7 to 9 hours (approx.)$155.00 5.0Full Day Private Pablo Escobar Tour including Guatape12 hours (approx.)$213.75 5.0Guatape and coffee tour8 to 10 hours (approx.)$135.00 5.0Guatape & Comfortable Boat Ride & Rock: Private Tour in Medellin9 hours (approx.)$171.00 5.0Private Guatape tour$135.00

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