Private Tour
Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin
Overview
Available languages
9 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Guatape , this eastern Antioquia municipality, located an hour and a half from Medellin, opens a world of color among its streets, adorned with baseboards that tell stories of the town and its people. They also call it the interior sea of Antioquia, the Acapulco of Colombia, the interior Cartagena, Paraíso Paisa, Remanso de Paz, the heart of Antioquia's East. It was named in honor of Cacique Guatapé, an inhabitant of this territory in the pre-Hispanic period. Another name he has had is the Ceja de Guatapé. The Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, is a monolith 220 meters high located in Guatapé (Antioquia, Colombia). The Stone of El Peñol, composed of quartz, feldspar and mica, was climbed for the first time on July 16, 1954 by an inhabitant of the area, Luis Eduardo Villegas López. in the company of Ramon Diaz and Pedro Nel Ramírez until now the stone still belongs to the Villegas family. You can now access its summit by climbing 740 steps built in the monolith.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
identification document
comfortable clothes and footwear
sunscreen
Operates in all weather conditions
no minimum number of people required, daily departures
Travelers must provide their identity document necessary for travel insurance, otherwise we are not responsible for eventualities.
Children from 0 to 3 years old must be carried by their parents, food and beverages are not included.
We have vegetarian and vegan options for your lunch. Ask your guide
It is possible that during the tour some photographs and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. In compliance with Law 1581 of 2012 on the protection of personal data and the right to one's own image, by accepting this contract you authorize the use of your image in our social networks, website and other official communication channels.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Medellin
We will pick you up at your hotel in Medellin
Marinilla
In this place we will have breakfast
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Lunch
Breakfast
Boat tour of the reservoir with crossover music
Transport in special vehicle of Tourism from Medellin.
Hotel pickup and drop-off except hotels in the city center
Travel Insurance
Gratuities
Ascenso a la piedra (25.000 pesos Colombianos)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Guatapé tour in Spanish
Pickup included
Guatapé tour in English
Pickup included
Reviews
253 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
In the best hands
aleenasc,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private tour so we could visit an alpaca petting farm on the way back from Guatape. Our tour guide, Artur, was so friendly and took really good care of us. He has excellent English and explained everything very clearly. We were very happy with our tour and tour guide and highly recommend Viaja and Artur!
Great time. Great transportation. Great food!
Natasha R,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience. Our tour guide Luis was great. He was knowledgeable, professional and awesome! He gave us information but also gave us space to explore. The breakfast and lunch included were absolutely delicious!! We have zero complaints! 10/10.
Great tour, highly recommended!
issgmbh,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver and guide Hector did a super job, safe ride, informative tour. Breakfast and lunch are excellent
Wonderful day at Guatape
A9398USjanr,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to Guatape was excellent. Laura gave us an explanation of each sight and we had ample time to enjoy each one. Guatape is one of the most beautiful, unusual towns that we have visited.
Spectacular views
LeilaR782,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on the tour to Guatapé, the Piedra del Peñol and the boat ride along the reservoir. It was an amazing day full of spectacular scenery and unforgettable moments. We learned a lot about the history of the region and enjoyed the beauty and color of the town of Guatapé. The boat ride along the reservoir was very relaxing and a perfect way to admire the natural environment. Our guide, Andrés, was very friendly and professional. We recommend this tour 100% for anyone visiting Medellin!
Amazing experience
Claudia M A,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is an amazing experience, our guide Alexandra is fabulous, cute, attentive and very punctual He made sure we had an amazing time with the 16 of the group.
A wonderful experience
481iurig,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hi! Yes, everything was great, thank you very much! The guide was very friendly and informative.
Excellent tour!
iulia0316,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the best private tours we've done and my husband and I travel often. The tour guide, Mateo, was great! He customized our trip based on what we were interested in and didn't make extra stops unnecessary. We wanted to try exotic fruits and Colombian rum so he adjusted the tour to fit those. The food we had was very delicious, the boat tour was lovely, the views from the Piedra del Penol are amazing and Guatape is definitely worth the trip. I totally recommend this tour!
Guatape in a day!
adamhL8560CC,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day on our Guatape tour. Our guide Luis was amazing, he truly was an expert guide, driver, and historian on the area. The restaurants were delicious and staff were great. The rock is well worth the climb, the views are amazing! All in all a perfect day.
Medellín-Guatape
Isabelle d,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a very nice day with our guide Nelson, and got a good impression of the area around Medellín to Guatape this day! Highly recommended, and it was a real private tour, private car with guide. Great!!
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