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

“Very organised trip, lovely guide Mateo, making sure everyone is enjoying every moment of the tour. I strongly recommend this tour if you want to see one of the most stunning of breathtaking view of your life. This is an unfortunately experience !”

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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

“A very well run day trip at an incredible price. Just the right amount of time for each activity and the food was decent.”

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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

“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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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

“Fun day trip, all activities were interesting. Our guide Laura was knowledgeable and enthusiastic! Guatapé is a beautiful spot with amazing views!!”

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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 fun trip. We got to see some cute animals, visit various towns, nature, and historical property. Nomi was very sweet and funny. One thing I do wish for the future is if the guides can help us purchase souvenirs as some of us are…”

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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

“Perfect tour! A comfortable, air-conditioned car picked us up right from the hotel and brought us back afterward. Our guide Julio was incredibly friendly and shared lots of interesting information throughout the trip. I highly recommend this tour — I really loved it! I actually…”

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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

“It was a great experience where we could learn a little bit about the air, but do our own thing. If you’re looking for a really authentic tour, this is not it. It is more commercialized, but this is what we were going for, something…”

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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 fantastic experience—we saw and did so much in one day. Sebastian was an excellent coordinator from start to finish, checking in multiple times before and after the tour to ensure everything was well organized. Our guide, Valentina, was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable,…”

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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

“Did not take the optional tour to Guatape since we took a tour bus previously, but it would have been worth it to combine both trips. You would save a lot of time since you get your own private car and don't waste time on…”

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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

“Great tour and great tour guide. Sebastian made sure we had a good experience. We went ahead and booked another tour with him the next day!”

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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

“The trip was Dory was very informative, well guided, and heart felt. I thought I knew something about the comuna but I had no idea. Thanks to dory I feel like I know so much more. 10/10 would recommend”

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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

“The guide (Fernanda) was fantastic, it was a beautiful sunny day and we were well fed. They had good vegetarian options. We also got to see one of Pablo Escobar’s homes on the boat tour”

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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

“Manuel was great. He was extremely kind, informative and accommodating to our requests. We shared a wonderful lunch and a great day out with he Manuel. We highly recommend his services.”

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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

“Hector was a great, laid back tour guide. He was flexible and knew a few tricks to help us maximize and enjoy our time. We has great with our younger kids. We loved seeing the sites around El Peñol and Guatapé. The whole experience was…”

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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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