Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared
Description
Are you planning to go to the famous Guatapé but don’t really know how to arrange the activities? Don’t worry, we’ll give you the most complete experience. Let us guide you through Guatapé and El Peñol Rock in this whole-day tour that you won’t forget. Transportation, local bilingual guide (private option) and tickets to the most appealing experiences such a climbing the rock of El Peñol and having a boat tour (private option) through one of the biggest dams in Colombia. Do not hesitate and have Guatape’s best. ● Leaving the city to visit the traditional and colorful Guatape town ● The worth doing challenge of climbing over than 600 stairs to the rock of El Peñol to have its stunning views ● The unforgettable experience of going to one of the most beautiful places in Colombia Alternatively, you can opt for a shared option that includes transportation and the ticket to climb El Peñol Rock only.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Let Guatape landscape speak by itself and get amazed by the Peñol Rock and one of the biggest Hydroelectric dams in Colombia.
This is an enigmatic rock nobody knows where came from and there are all sorts of speculations about its origin. Although it looks challenging, you’ll get how rewarding it’ll be to climb its 700 stairs, after having one of the most breathtaking views Colombia may offer.
Once all of you have made it downstairs, you will get back in the car to drive through El Peñol town and then make it to Guatapé. In here you will tour around the colorful streets along the dam, learning about the history behind this man crafted beauty. By this time, you will go to a local restaurant to have a marvelous traditional lunch.
The dam was created after flooding the old Peñol town. Now it is responsible of generating energy for millions of people. You will visit it on a boat tour after lunch and will visit one of the only houses that remain after the flooding, at this place you will have a big chunk of history behind the town and superstition.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Medellin city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at José María Córdova International Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take into account the activity requires climbing over 600 steps
- Please mind telling the guide or noting on the booking if there is any health condition our team should know of
- This tour offers a shared option without lunch, tour guide and boat trip. It includes pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, entrance to El Peñol Rock, and risk insurance. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate. If only one person books and the minimum is not met, the customer will be offered either a change of date or a 100% refund.
- The pick-up for the shared tour will be between 8 and 9 AM, depending on the hotel route.
Reviews(29)
I booked private session. It went well. Artur came on time and showed me around, introduced the history.
Thank you so much for this review, we love hearing that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience. Glad Artur helped make the tour informative and comfortable from the start!
We had a wonderful tour Andres was awesome energetic and very knowledgeable let us know everything we needed to know we will recommend to anyone! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience and that Andrés made the tour so enjoyable with his energy and knowledge. It’s great to know he provided everything you needed to make the most of your time. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
This was an absolutely amazing tour. From the food to the locations to the hosts, I had an awesome time
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had such an amazing time and enjoyed everything. It’s wonderful to hear the experience was so memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
The Peñol Rock and the town walk were good, but the boat ride was a waste of time. (Don't go to the Boat Ride). I suggest going early in the morning to avoid the crowd.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed El Peñol and the town walk, and appreciate your suggestion about visiting early to avoid crowds. We're sorry the boat ride didn’t meet your expectations. We hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Julio was the best driver. He drove very well and gave us the best recommendation for lunch. The tour company communicates very well over WhatsApp so we never had any doubts about the booking. Having our own driver meant we got to different spots as quickly as we wanted and didn’t have to wait for a whole tour bus of people. Highly recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the flexibility of having a private driver and the smooth communication throughout your booking. It’s wonderful to hear Julio provided great service and helpful recommendations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Our private tour to Guatapé with Arturo was incredible! He’s a walking history book with such deep knowledge about Medellín’s past and present — from culture to economy. We left feeling inspired and grateful for how much we learned. Highly, highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Arturo made your private tour to Guatapé such an enriching experience. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
We had a wonderful experience with Artur. He picked our family up in a very nice van and took us on the boat ride, we climbed the rock and had a wonderful lunch. The town tour was my favorite part. We saw lots of murals and authentic artwork. Artur was very knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful. The driver was too.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Arturo made your family’s experience so enjoyable and that you appreciated his knowledge, kindness, and thoughtful approach. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
I had a group of 11 people and really wanted to prioritize getting back home at a certain time. This was the only tour that felt flexible and truly seemed to listen to what I wanted. Artur was our tour guide and was so helpful and informative, while also not being pushy. He took great pictures of our group and could tell exactly what our group would find important. Also a huge plus to see how many friends / locals he ran into on our tour. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted Artur made your tour flexible and personalized, capturing what mattered most for your group while keeping it fun and informative. It’s great to hear his local connections and care added to the experience. We’ll happily share your kind words with him. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Artur and Enrique made us feel like longtime friends. Their conversation and knowledge of the area made the time pass quickly. Guatapé is a hidden gem and climbing the stairs up the rock is a great work out. All in all, this trip exceeded our expectations.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad Artur and Enrique made you feel so welcome and that their knowledge enriched your visit to Guatapé. It’s great to hear the climb and the views made the trip even more special. We truly appreciate you choosing Gran Colombia Tours and hope to welcome you again in Colombia!
El Penol has a lot of stairs but there’s no pressure to climb to the top. Go at your own pace. There’s also separate stairs for going back down. Our tour guide Santiago was great at explaining the history of Guatape, the colorful buildings, and the lunch was great! He was friendly, patient, and all around made the trip so memorable. The boat trip was short but a lovely way to cap the day.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear that Santiago provided such a friendly and patient guide, making your visit to El Peñol and Guatapé both informative and enjoyable. The relaxed pace and thoughtful details like separate stairs and a lovely boat trip truly add to a memorable day. We appreciate your recommendation!
