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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

“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

“In one day we did it all the bus ride, the breakfast and lunch, the boat ride, the guide tour to Guatape city… Everything was perfect the guide was knowledgeable and the tour was well organized . I highly recommend this amazing experience….”

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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

“Ericka was an amazing tour guide, and we’d definitely do other tours with her in the future. The day was jam packed, but also tailored to what we wanted. We highly recommend the fruit tasting option at the end. Ericka introduced us to fruit we’d…”

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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

“Even though this tour was all day, it was a very smooth day for the most part. The host Cesar & the driver Alex were very on time which was much appreciated for the long day we had. Cesar did a great job explaining everything…”

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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

“This is a great full day experience, and Julio is a fantastic guide. Honestly would have expected it to cost twice as much - you definitely get a well-filled day of activities and touring. Well suited for kids - we brought our 8 and 10…”

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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

“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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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

“Absolutely AMAZING! Please do yourself a favor and book this tour, you won’t regret it. Sebastian and the people planning the trip were absolutely kind, extremely friendly and respectful. The had everything planned for you to the T. The food was amazing! It felt like…”

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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

“This company is #1 for a reason, they deserve it. Before I even arrived into Colombia, the owner of the company reached out to me on WhatsApp to confirm and stayed in constant contact with me until the day was over. The tour guide they…”

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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 recommend this interesting trip, time well spent, safe, good guide. Everything was as planned, on time, I recommend.”

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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 absolutely loved the day pass tour! The tour guides were very professional, knowledgeable, and made the experience truly enjoyable from start to finish. Everything was well-organized, and their friendly attitude made the day even better. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a…”

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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

“Must see spot. Juan our tour guide was very informative, and patient. We worked out a late start from the company and they accommodated our request. Guatape is a beautiful place only 2 hours away. They sent a luxurious Mercedes van to pick the 5…”

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More Guatape Day Trips

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