The 15 Best Guatapé & El Peñol Day Trips from Medellín

1.Tour Guatapé

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Review of the Guatapé day trip from Medellín, with El Peñol, the famous rock, lake cruise, meals, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“This tour is the best price for everything you get, not to mention the FUN you will have!! The tour last ALL DAY and you get breakfast and lunch and when it ends it will be time for dinner. The ROCK is great and really a challenge, loved it!! You will visit too.many places to list here so be ready for a full day of FUN! OH YEAH, nice air conditioned BUS so there is comfort and space to relax. Enjoy Medellin!!”

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2.Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 365 reviews · 10h 30m · from $64

See Guatapé’s colorful streets, climb Peñol Rock, cruise to Hacienda La Manuela, and add ATV or jet ski fun on a full-day trip from Medellín.

“We had a great day with Cesar and Alex, they were very kind, told us a lot and it was a day full of activities.”

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3.Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Review the private Guatapé day trip from Medellín, with El Peñol Rock, a reservoir boat ride, local lunch, and bilingual guide.

“Manuel was great. He was extremely kind, informative and accommodating to our requests. We shared a wonderful lunch and a great day out with he Manuel. We highly recommend his services.”

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4.Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 9 hours · from $134

Review of Medellín’s private Guatapé day tour with El Peñol, breakfast, lunch, colorful zócalos, and a music-filled reservoir cruise.

“A jam packed day but absolutely amazing and beautiful! Hector was a kind and knowledgeable guide. Super patient and thorough.”

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5.Guatapé Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Guatapé tour from Medellín, with hotel pickup, the 740-step Peñol climb, colorful streets, and flexible pacing.

“Luis was a wonderful tour guide! He picked us up from our hotel in the morning (so convenient!) and provided interesting information as we made our way to Guatapé and to climb the Peñon de Guatapé. I appreciated the flexibility of the tour - Luis was happy to stay at a place longer or move on to the next stop whenever we were ready to go. Enjoyed his humor and personality. Would highly recommend recommend taking this tour with Luis!”

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6.(Private Guatapé) Mansion Pablo Escobar+Paintball+Cuatrimoto+Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $235

Review of a private Medellín to Guatapé tour with Pablo Escobar’s mansion, ATVs, paintball, boat ride, Piedra del Peñol, and lunch.

“We had an amazing time on this excursion! Alejandro was our guide, and he was absolutely fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights throughout the entire trip, and he was also incredibly attentive to every detail, making sure we was comfortable, informed, and enjoying ourselves. His passion and professionalism truly elevated the experience. Everything was well-organized, smooth, and memorable from start to finish. We would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure. Thank you, Alejandro, for making it so special!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Review of a private Guatapé and El Peñol tour from Medellín, with early starts, private transport, local stops, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Our guide Camilo provided excellent service, beginning with the pickup from our accomodation place. He gave us a lot of interesting and useful information during the trip. He knows many local people and it helps to get good service.”

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8.Guatape & Horse Ride & El Peñol Rock & Quaint Town From Medellin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Ride gentle horses, climb 749 steps at El Peñol Rock, and explore colorful Guatapé on a private day trip from Medellín.

“Laura was an amazing guide! This was my second time going to Guatapé and I felt less rushed than the first time going with a group tour even though we started our adventure later in the morning. Laura knew which spots to focus on and took great pictures and videos of us so we could be fully present and enjoy the experience. We also got to ask more questions since she was guiding just the two of us. Traffic was also much better since we were navigating the roads in a car instead of a giant bus. My favorite part was the horseback riding! The horses were really sweet and…”

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9.Combo Guatape and Medellin Sightseeing Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $166

Visit Medellín and Guatapé in one private day, with Pueblito Paisa, Botero, El Peñol’s 700 steps, and hotel pickup included.

“We had a very good time with Mario in Guatape. highly recommended!”

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10.Amazing Private Guatape Tour + Boat Ride + Helicopter & Rock

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $305

Review of a private Guatapé tour from Medellín with El Peñol, colorful Guatapé, and your choice of a helicopter flight or private boat ride.

“Our tour guide, Mario was super nice, knowledgeable and accommodating. Spoke english and spanish. Tour went great - would recommend.”

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11.Guatapé tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $340

Review of a private Guatapé tour from Medellín with Piedra del Peñol, a traditional lunch, lake views, and a colorful town visit.

“Great tourism company! We did multiple tours around Medellin, Quindio and Bogota. They tailor the tours to what you want to do and how you want to do it. However, if they recommend something trust them! They have been doing this for a long time.”

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12.Medellin: Guatape, El Peñol Coffee Farm Private Tour & Fruit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $169

Tour Guatapé, El Peñol, a Colombian coffee farm, and Antioquia’s unusual fruits with private transport and a bilingual guide.

“Carlos was an excellent guide and this was a very interesting and fun day. Carlos knew the history and area very well and it was a good combination of local culture and beautiful surroundings. Carlos went above and beyond and his pride for the region was infectious. The scenery was amazing and the food and drinks were great. This was a super experiment. I highly recommend.”

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13.Guatape and Peñol Rock Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Review of Medellín’s private Guatapé and Peñol Rock tour, with lake views, colorful streets, hotel pickup, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“My partner and I had an awesome time with our guide, Fabio. He suggested that we start the day early to avoid crowds and traffic (it was a great suggestion). Guatape is a gorgeous area! Views from the top of the rock are stellar, the surrounding terrain, lake, and village should not be missed! Fabio is a very knowledgeable, witty guide from the Medellin area. He shared tons of information about the Medellin/Guatape area with us. 😁”

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14.Guatapé and the rock Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Review of a private Guatapé and El Peñol tour from Medellín, with the rock climb, flooded town relics, colorful streets, lake views, and boat option.

“This excursion picked us up at MDE airport at around 10am, and we were off. We traveled to the historical village and learned all about how the dam created guatape lake. We climbed the rock, which gave amazing panoramic views of the unique-to-the-world view. And we had a blast exploring Guatape. At the end of the tour our guide expertly drove us back to drop us at Poblado. If you are looking for a great Guatape experience this is the trip for you!”

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15.Full Day Private Pablo Escobar Tour including Guatape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $213

Review of Medellín’s private Pablo Escobar and Guatapé tour, with Peñol Rock, boat views, local guides, transport, price, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful experience on our tour with Daniel. He was very informative and knowledgeable about the history and created a wonderful itinerary. Highly recommend!”

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