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

“Before I get into it, I’ll just say that if you want to climb the rock, make sure you bring cash as they sometimes do not take credit cards. Other than that, this tour is packed with visits to the town of Guatapé, El Peñol,…”

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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 trip, lots of things to do, great recommendations. The breakfast and lunch was tasty and more than enough, with many options. The tour guides were nice!”

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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

“We had a great day with our guide Erika. We really enjoyed Guatape, it’s a beautiful place. Climbing the rock is challenging but worth it for the views. Erika was so kind and knowledgeable, she took us to a petting zoo to celebrate my daughter’s…”

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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

“Yuly provided an unforgettable experience! She knew EVERYTHING about the area and stopped at nothing to make this tour accommodating for us. She knew people wherever we went so we had a seamless experience and felt like we got VIP treatment wherever we went. I…”

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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

“This was an amazing tour, and Daniel was an excellent guide. He translated between English and Spanish, which made the experience even better. He was funny, kind, and made the whole day enjoyable. We saw so much and even got to try a couple of…”

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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

“Me and my friend really enjoyed the experience. Yuly was a really great guide and I would highly recommend booking this tour!”

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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 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

“Our trip was very nice! The driver, Diego, was excellent. They picked us up, the car was immaculately clean with good AC. Our driver offered to stop anywhere we wanted to take pictures and recommended some delicious Colombian food at a restaurant in Guatape. I…”

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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

“Expérience au top. Merci à Noemie et Sergio. Très bon guide, tout été bien expliqué, l’histoire des lieu, les différentes étapes de l’excursion. Tout etait tres bien huiler.”

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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

“We really enjoyed our trip with our tour guide Caesar and our driver Pedro. The excursion was a nice leisurely pace so I never felt rushed. I could enjoy all the sites our tour guide in La Manuela was with Paula and she was so…”

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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

“Our guide Manuel was so friendly and knowledgeable. His tour company is named EPIC tours Medellin for a reason! Climbing the steps up the monolithic rock, and seeing the surrounding arid land was so impressive. The town of Guatapé was charming, and very instagrammable indeed.…”

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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

“Our guide, Arturo, was great. He is very knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly. He speaks great English.”

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More Guatape Day Trips

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