Private Tour To Guatape From Medellin
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your hotel in Medellin
In this place we will have breakfast
We will visit the monument to Ave Fenix
We will visit the Replica of Old Peñol
We will take a boat tour of the dam
We will visit the Piedra del Peñol, the ascent is optional
We will visit the town of Guatape
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: is picked up at the hotel between 07:30 a.m. and 08:00 a.m. Dates: See Availability Return point: is returned to the hotel
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(274)
Rock was sick, town was sick, llamas were crazy sick.
Thank you so much for your awesome and fun review! We're thrilled to hear that the rock, the town, and the llamas were all "sick" — in the best way possible! At ViajaMedellín, we truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more sick adventures
Great tour and would 100% recommend.. Our tour guide laura was amazing, made us feel comfortable and did a great job.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great tour and that Laura was amazing — making you feel comfortable and doing a great job. Your 100% recommendation means the world to us at ViajaMedellín. We'd love to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures.
Hector was super punctual, very kind, and explained everything related to the places we visited along the way, and everyone knew him and greeted him warmly.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra el alma saber que Héctor fue súper puntual y muy amable, y que nos fue explicando todo lo relacionado a los lugares en el camino. Qué bonito que todo el mundo lo conozca y lo salude con cariño; eso dice mucho de él como persona y profesional. En ViajaMedellín trabajamos con pasión y calidez. ¡Gracias por confiar en nosotros y esperamos verte de nuevo muy pronto!
Perfect tour and GREAT tour guide. We have done this tour in a group as well as this private service. If you want the BEST tour service to The Big Rock, this private tour is the best you will find. From pick up ti drop off, EVERYTHING was top notch!! Get ahead of the crowds and enjoy everything that comes with touring in private 😉
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that the private tour was perfect and that you had a GREAT tour guide. It's wonderful that you've experienced both group and private tours and can confidently say that this private service is the best you will find. From pickup to drop-off, knowing that everything was top notch — and that you beat the crowds — means the world to us at ViajaMedellín. Thank you for your trust and for sharing your experience. We'd love to welcome you back for another VIP adventure.
The private tour was top notch. Comfortable sprinter van for the ride. Lunch was delicious. Our tour Guide Arturo was awesome. He gave us very detailed information of guatape and the history. We stopped and did the boat tour of the lake surrounding the big rock. Then went to The rock. It's a hard climb to the top but worth it. Ended rhe tour in the town pf guatape which was full of local culture. I highly recommend this private tour. Was well worth the price which wasn't expensive. No complaints at all
Thank you so much for your outstanding review! We're thrilled to hear that your private tour was top notch — from the comfortable sprinter van and delicious lunch to Arturo's awesome, detailed guidance on Guatapé's history. It's wonderful that you enjoyed the boat tour, the challenging but worthy climb up the rock, and the rich local culture of Guatapé town. Knowing that you highly recommend the private tour and found it well worth the price — with no complaints at all — means the world to us at ViajaMedellín. We'd love to welcome you back for more exceptional experiences.
Our 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.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and glowing review. We are truly moved by your words. Nelson is indeed a very special guide, and knowing that he made your experience in Guatapé unforgettable — with his kindness, professionalism, multilingual skills, deep knowledge, thoughtful recommendations, and even his eye for beautiful photos — fills us with immense pride at ViajaMedellín. It means the world to us that you felt grateful and fortunate to have him by your side. Thank you for trusting us and for taking the time to express your gratitude so beautifully. We would be honored to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments.
A very impressive trip to the colorful and wonderful Guatapé - a must for any Medellin visitor and Nelson was an excellent guide.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie eine eindrückliche Reise ins bunte und wunderbare Guatapé erlebt haben. Dass Sie Guatapé als Muss für jeden Medellín-Besucher bezeichnen, ist das schönste Kompliment. Und wir sind stolz, dass Nelson Sie als hervorragender Führer begleiten durfte. Bei ViajaMedellín hoffen wir, Sie bald wieder bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen.
Just 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
Thank you so much for your beautiful and joyful review! We're absolutely thrilled that Nelson made your mother's 69th birthday such a special and unforgettable experience. Going above and beyond — and even sharing his beautiful voice — is just who Nelson is. We're so happy you chose ViajaMedellín to celebrate such a meaningful day. Gracias por sus bendiciones y por confiar en nosotros. ¡Un abrazo grande para ustedes y para la cumpleañera!
Amazing 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!
Wow, what an incredibly beautiful and heartfelt review! We are absolutely moved by your words. Luis will be overjoyed to know that his energy, knowledge, and kindness made your time in Medellín feel magical and that you felt so at home with him. Knowing that you trusted ViajaMedellín for not one, but two tours, and that both were unforgettable, fills us with pride. Your recommendation means the world to us. Thank you for letting us be part of your journey — we hope to welcome you back for more beautiful moments in Colombia!
We 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.
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We're thrilled that Nelson's deep cultural knowledge and personalized care made your private tour with ViajaMedellín such an amazing experience. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed every moment — from the artistic charm of Guatapé and the lively boat ride to the farm visit. Your 10/10 recommendation for Nelson means the world to us. Hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures!
