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Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol from Medellín!

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Overview

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Spanish

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This tour is perfect for those who have limited time but don't want to miss the opportunity to visit this must-see destination, or simply don't want to spend that much time on a whole day tour. We'll take you to Guatapé and the famous El Peñol Rock, all in under 7 hours, without any rush, 6 hours if you're in a hurry.

And, for added convenience, we offer the option of dropping you off at the airport at the end of the tour, making it a perfect combination of sightseeing and Airport transfer.

Plus, we specialize in delivering exclusive tours, ensuring that we provide truly exceptional experiences, all of our tours would include private transportation and bilingual guide. We avoid large groups for a better and more personalized experience, where you have the freedom to ask any questions and customize the tour according to your preferences.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

After being picked up from your place in comfortable and private transportation, we'll head to the enchanting east side of Medellín. Our route will take us through the longest tunnel in South America, offering a unique experience as we make our way to one of the most picturesque regions in Antioquia. The bustling cityscape will gradually give way to charming farms surrounded by the grandeur of the Andes mountains, this transition is truly breathtaking, immersing us in a entirely different world. Our first stop will be ALTO DEL CHOCHO, a typical open door restaurant located along the road. Surrounded by natural beauty, gorgeous landscapes and farming animals, this place is renowned for its delicious "Pan de quesos" and of course, we'll try one!

25 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Penol

We'll continue our journey to the next stop, a truly one-of-a-kind marvel, the magnificent EL PEÑOL ROCK, a giant rock that pops out of the mountains and reaches an impressive height over 700 feet, source of many mystical stories. For the adventurous souls among us, are challenged to conquer the 740 stairs leading to the peak of the rock, the reward is nothing short of spectacular: an inspiring view of the world below that will take your breath away. (Entrance to climb the Rock is not included - 6 USD) *If climbing the rock isn't your cup of tea, no sweat! You can still enjoy the beauty of El Peñol Rock from the base, where magnificent views of the reservoir and mountains unfold before your eyes. You can also take time to explore the little souvenir shops and restaurants around the rock.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Travel insurance

Snacks

Entrance Fees to the Rock

Not included Lunch

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Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol from Medellín!

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Reviews

5.00

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent service

    Lissette C,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The tour was excellent Diego's attention was amazing, always very friendly and very willing. I highly recommend it

  • Amazing experience

    Amanda F,Mar 16, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    What a great and thorough experience we had with our tour guide, Juan Carlos! The drive there included a lot of history and facts about Columbia, that we did not know. We stopped for some yummy typical Colombian treats on the way and got early to El Peñon, which allowed us ample time to explore without the crowds. Guatapé was a charming town with beautiful art work all over the buildings and great food. Once again, we beat the crowds and enjoyed ourselves very much. We ended the trip stopping for lunch at some sort of petting zoo. That was unique and fun for the kids! We highly recommend this tour, especially if you have children!

  • Great experience

    Chevonne P,Mar 12, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Mauricio was a fantastic guide. He explained so much as we drove to our destinations and while we were there. I learned a lot about the history of Guatapé and different aspects of Colombian culture. I would definitely recommend.

  • Great experience with our guide Luisa.

    Sina S,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time with Luisa in Guatapé. We could choose our pick up time (6am for us) and Luisa picked us up at our hotel. She was very friendly and knowledgeble. We went to the top of El Peñol and visited Guatapé together. We really really enjoyed it and would recommend the tour a lot as we were there before all the busses arrived. As it was a private tour we could choose the time we spent at the places and where back im Medellin at 1 pm.

  • Great experience with our guide Luisa

    Y200HBsinas,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a wonderful time with Luisa in Guatapé. We could choose our pick up time (6am for us) and Luisa picked us up at our hotel. She was very friendly and knowledgeble. We went to the top of El Peñol and visited Guatapé together. We really really enjoyed it and would recommend the tour a lot as we were there before all the busses arrived. As it was a private tour we could choose the time we spent at the places and where back im Medellin at 1 pm.

  • Awesome tour

    lilian L,Jan 18, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The tour was awesome, we started at 6:00 am. Our guide Carlos did above and beyond to make our day perfect. Starting early you avoid all the crowds and traffic, I will definitely recommend doing that. Besides, doing a private tour you can take your time walking around or leaving early if you want to. The place is gorgeous.

  • Laura ended up being our...

    Alfonso C,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Laura ended up being our own private tour guide as it was just me and my partner, and we booked this experience the day before. Picked up in front of our hotel in El Poblado and quickly driven straight to El Peñol. Went up and down before the crowds; same with Guatape where we came early and mostly had the streets to ourselves with only a few other people. Highly recommended tour if you go early (6:30 pickup).

  • Carlos was fantastic!

    Pegah R,Dec 31, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had the most wonderful time with Carlos. He gave us a one of a kind view into the history of Medellin, Guatapé, Peñol, and everything in between. Even though the tour was scheduled for 8-10 hours, he never made us feel rushed and let us really absorb the experience. His English was fantastic and he was so knowledgeable about history and politics of the region.

  • Highlight of our Medellin and Colombia trip

    Hannah S,Dec 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This was our favorite tour on our trip in Colombia! We had done alot of group tours and for an excursion like this we wanted it to be a little bit more personal and custom to our wants and needs. We had our tour guide Daniel and he picked us up from our hotel and we headed out to Guatape. We got to stop for coffee on this farm and feed the llamas before heading to Peñol de Guatape which me and my boyfriend got to do at our own pace for as much time as we needed, never feeling rushed. Then we headed to Guatape where we got to do some walking on our own and some with Daniel who gave us a ton of history lessons on Guatape. We got to try coffee, desserts, and other snacks locally which was amazing part of the tour. On the way back we headed to replica of Peñol which was crazy to learn about the history before they flooded the area. Overall. This was such an amazing and personal tour. Daniel was the best and so knowledgeable about everything we learned, from Guatape to Medellin to Colombia in general. If your gonna do a private tour and spend a little bit more this is 100% the tour to do so, couldn’t recommend more!!!

  • Wonderful Guatapé Experience

    Astrid G,Nov 29, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We had a fantastic experience on our private tour with Diego. His English was excellent, and he made the entire day smooth, fun, and stress-free (especially important since we had kids with us). He was patient, kind, and incredibly attentive to our family’s needs. Diego shared great history, took us to beautiful scenic spots, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. We felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. I highly recommend Diego for a perfect family-friendly experience in Guatapé and El Peñol.

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