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
270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Experience in Guatapé with the Best Guide, Nelson Ortiz!
Fireworks P,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience in Guatapé would not have been the same without our guide, Nelson Ortiz. He is, without a doubt, one of the best guides we’ve ever had. Extremely kind, professional, and knowledgeable, he made every moment both enjoyable and meaningful. Nelson has an impressive command of multiple languages, which made communication seamless and added even more value to the experience. His deep knowledge of the area, combined with his thoughtful recommendations, allowed us to truly appreciate Guatapé beyond the typical tourist perspective. What made the experience even more special were the incredible photos he took for us—beautiful memories that we will cherish forever. He has a great eye for capturing the perfect moments. We feel truly grateful and fortunate to have had Nelson as our guide. Thank you, Nelson Ortiz, for your kindness, your expertise, and for making this trip unforgettable.
Colorful Colombia nestled in wonderful nature
Cyrill Z,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very impressive trip to the colorful and wonderful Guatapé - a must for any Medellin visitor and Nelson was an excellent guide.
Nelson’s the best!
Yesenia B,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Just wow Nelson was freaking amazing!!!! He was above and beyond and dealt with our timing 😊 the experience was just too beautiful and happy we did it ( our mothers 69 birthday) A beautiful unforgettable experience P.S he has a beautiful voice too hehe! Gracias Nelson bendiciones
Amazing!!!
Arlene C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour!!! Luis, you were absolutely exceptional! We were so lucky to have you as our guide for two tours in Medellín, and you made both of them truly special. From the very first moment, your energy, knowledge, and kindness made us feel right at home. You went above and beyond to make every experience fun, safe, and unforgettable. Whether it was sharing the best local spots, telling fascinating stories, or just making us laugh the whole time, you were amazing in every way. Medellín felt even more magical because of you! Thank you for being such a wonderful guide and for making our trip so perfect. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to show us your beautiful city. Highly recommend Luis to anyone visiting Medellín, you won’t find a better guide! Thank you again, Luis! You’re the best!
Best Experience Ever
L7885IZsusiem,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with our private tour guide Nelson. He taught us so much about the culture and took us to see many amazing places. We toured around the beautifully artistic town of Guatape, a lively boat ride with a combination of recorded and live music and commentary, and a stop at a farm to see llamas, alpacas, ostriches and other animals. 10/10 Highly recommend Nelson for a private tour guide.
Amazing day tour!!
alinay640,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Celene and the team were amazing -- we had more than 100 people and it would've been a nightmare to coordinate without them. They were super responsive and helpful with the many questions. Especially for the price you pay, you get so much out of the day; from the rock to a boat tour and llamas, we were out for the entire day. All of us had a great time and would highly recommend Viaja to anyone.
The experience was super...
Yaneisy C,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was super Mr. luis was our guide a wonderful thank you. We could enjoy our trip even more I recommend it 100% the company Viator is very serious and good all trips I schedule there
A day trip with a little bit of everything
Michael S,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Nelson and his wealth of knowledge and tour experience was very apparent. He was able to make the best of challenges beyond his control like rain in Guatape (he drove us around the town and took us to a wonderful cafe until the weather cleared) and extremely heavy traffic returning to the city as it was a national holiday (he knew some shortcuts). The day was extremely varied with an interesting and scenic drive to Guatape, a typical Colombian breakfast and lunch, a climb up La Piedra Del Penol (my wife and I are seniors and took our time so the climb wasn’t a problem), a tour around the beautifully artistic town of Guatape, a lively boat ride with a combination of recorded and live music and commentary, and a stop at a farm to see llamas, alpacas, ostriches and other animals. Nelson seemed to know almost every local person we met along the way and got us free samples at a number of businesses in Guatape. He also planned our meals so we avoided the big tour groups, which we most appreciated. It was a long but satisfying day
Great tour and Great guide!!
krutarth p,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour!! Luis made it so much fun and informative. We had a great time and will be back for sure!!
So much to see and do--highly recommended
davidtinmiami,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an unforgettable trip with a great tour guide, Andres, who knows everyone. What a pro. We drove to Guatape and climbed to the top, and then the tour continues to the town, which I had no idea was such a tourist attraction in its own right. The tour includes history of the area as well as a beautiful boat ride. It's really a complete package trip. It was much more than I expected, and Andres was fantastic.
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