Guatapé

Walking tours

Discover the city of Guatapé on a guided tour from Medellín and learn about this colorful city from your guide. Board a sightseeing cruise to the breathtaking Piedra del Peñol followed by lunch. Start your morning with pickup from your accommodation in Medellín and travel to the vibrant city of Guatapé. With your guide, explore the colorful streets with their artistic tiled facades and fascinating history. Then, board a boat and sail through the reservoir. Enjoy panoramic views of Casa Museo, La Cruz, Piedras del Marial, Piedra del Peñol, and the ruins of the Pablo Escobar's vacation home. Learn about the sights from your guide. Disembark and visit the imposing Piedra del Peñol. Explore your lush surroundings with plenty of great photo opportunities, particularly if you choose to climb this impressive monument. After, regain your strength with a delicious lunch. Make one more stop at the Plaza de Zocalos and admire the colorful murals and the history behind them. After the tour, be returned to where you were picked up.

Discover Guatapé on a day trip from Medellin. Take in views from the top of Piedra del Penol, discover the Zócalos area on a guided tour, try traditional, locally made Colombian food, and enjoy a boat ride of the Penol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir. Enjoy the green landscapes and rolling hills and mountains as you journey from Medellin to Guatapé. Ascend 742 steps, as you make your way up to the top of the Piedra del Penol for sweeping views of the area. Explore the colorful Zócalos of Guatapé on a guided tour of the resort town. Enjoy a typical Colombian dish made by natives of the small pueblo. Tour a large section of the Penol-Guatapé hydroelectric reservoir on a boat cruise and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscapes.

Our day begins at 7:30am where we will depart Medellín and travel for 1 hour and 15 minutes to enjoy a delicious typical Colombian breakfast. Are you ready to climb the grand PIEDRA DEL PEÑOL? This will be our second impressive stop! 740 steps carved up the rock will guide us to the very top of the Peñón of Guatapé, a huge rocky formation that provides epic and memorable views of Guatapé’s reservoir and its surroundings. After enjoying the impressive views from the peak of the rock, we will continue on to the next relaxing stop. After our trip down to the beautiful GUATAPÉ DAM, we will board a LUXURY BOAT, to explore the beautiful waters. During this relaxing segment of the tour we will be able to admire the impressive views, surrounded by green hills and picturesque mountains. We will continue this unique experience in our PRIVATE ISLAND that awaits you! Here we will have FREE TIME to connect with nature, use KAYAK´S, PADDLE SURF, INFLATABLE BOATS, AND SWIM in the tranquility of the waters of this beautiful lake. All this, we will provide for you in the comfort of our private island! So bring your swimsuit to join us and enjoy a unique, relaxing experience with majestic views! Then we will return to Guatape where a delicious lunch awaits us, where we have many options for you, if you are vegetarian or vegan, don't worry, it is also in the option. We will then continue our experience, where we will learn all the history of the most colorful and beautiful town in Colombia. Our guides will take you through the most colorful streets, accompanied by engaging stories. After, we will grant you FREE TIME, so that you can explore the majestic streets and capture photos that will make part of your memories of Guatapé-Colombia. After a full day of adventure, color and tradition, we will return to Medellín at 6:55pm with our hearts full of unforgettable memories of our experience in Guatapé. Get ready to live an unforgettable day with Way Colombian Tours!

Take an exciting and fun-filled journey as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Guatapé with this day trip aboard a themed bus that departs from Medellín. Go through picturesque villages, colorful streets, and majestic natural landscapes while immersing yourself in the history and culture of this charming region. Meet at the activity provider's stand in the lush El Poblado Park in Medellin. Hop aboard a comfortable and colorful bus for a fascinating journey through the past as you visit the iconic La Manuela property. Capture pictures of the brightly painted houses and buildings in Guatapé and don't miss the chance to snap an Insta-worthy photo under the umbrellas. Glide across the azure waters of the Guatapé Reservoir on your way to the abandoned Pablo Escobar's Hacienda La Manuela. Have the opportunity to participate in thrilling adventure sports such as paintball, jet skiing, and ATV tours for additional fee at the estate, or buy a ticket to climb the Peñol de Guatapé rock for breathtaking views of the surrounding area. See more with the option to stay overnight and return the next day at no additional cost, giving you additional time to explore the most iconic spots. Return to the El Poblado Park in Medellin at the end of your tour.

Sail across the reservoir of Guatapé to see sights like the ruins of Pablo Escobar's vacation home on this day trip from Medellín. Hike the Rock of Guatapé for stunning panoramic views. Explore the city of Guatapé and savor delicious local lunch.  Be picked up in Medellin and board an airconditioned van for the drive to the Guatapé region. Board a comfortable boat for a cruise through the reservoir. Pass by Casa Museo, La Cruz, Marial Rock, El Peñol Rock, and Pablo Escobar's old home. Go up the 740 steps to reach the top of the Rock of Guatapé (Piedra del Peñol), a 220-meter (722-foot) high monolith. Delight in magnificent views of the spectacular landscape and Guatapé Dam which was built in the lands of the old town of Peñol in the 1970s. Visit Guatapé, a growing and colorful city made unique by the decorative tiles adorning the lower facades of the houses. Replenish your energy with a lunch of rice, beans, fries, salad, and a choice of pork, chicken or beef, with a refreshing drink. Return to Medellín by van after lunch and be dropped off at your hotel.

Explore the town of Guatapé and the El Peñol Rock on a full-day tour from Medellín. Enjoy a boat ride on the Guatapé Reservoir, and take in the views from the top of the rock. Start your day with a hotel pickup in Medellín and head to the town of Guatapé. Stop to enjoy a delicious breakfast before continuing to the town. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of the town and visit the Plaza de los Zócalos. Admire the colorful facades of the houses and learn about the history of the town. Next, head to the El Peñol Rock and climb the 740 steps to the top. Take in the panoramic views of the surrounding area and the Guatapé Reservoir. After your visit to the rock, stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Then, head to the Guatapé Reservoir and take a boat ride on the water. After your boat ride, visit the Replica of the old peñol and the Rock Temple. Finally, return to Medellín and get dropped off at your hotel.

After being picked up from Medellin, drive for an hour and a half to the eastern Antioquia municipality of Guatapé.  Enjoy a guided tour through the town, where you will pass by the Casa Museo panorama, La Cruz, Piedras del Marial, Piedra del Peñol and the Ruins of the Hacienda La Manuela by Pablo Escobar. Discover a world of color among its streets, adorned with baseboards that tell stories of the town and its people.  Take a 1-hour boat tour through the reservoir to the picturesque town of Zócalos. Climb the 740 steps to reach the top of the Rock of Guatapé or Piedra del Peñol, a monolith which reaches 220 meters high.

Guatape gastronomic tour, traveling is living, and we all want to know not only the places but also the characteristic flavors of each destination. you imagine? Tour one of the most beautiful wonders of the world "la piedra del peñol" while you get to know the history, culture and delight yourself with the main flavors of the region, experience Guatape y la piedra del peñol like never before, enjoy 7 tastings at different stops in the route. Unique in the market, Two Tours in One Get to know the history of Antioquia Gastronomy and Live Guatape like never before. Enjoy the freshest fruits in the sector, visit a small animal farm and connect with the wonderful mountain climate. Go through the longest tunnel in Latin America while you listen to the explanation of the geography, flora and fauna. Learn about the history of the town of Peñol, a town that was reborn from the ashes and even a photo in its imposing statue, walk through the most colorful streets of Colombia as you enter the town of Guatape and visit the street of the umbrellas, emblematic for its beauty , freshness and warmth, discover the socalos and how they are protagonists on the facades of all the houses in the town and take a boat ride through the dam while you enjoy a typical traditional dish called fiambre, meet typical crafts from the sector and try a rich solterita a cookie covered in homemade whipped cream, runs through the plaza de los socalos and returns to the bus to take an extraordinary walk and have the opportunity to climb the almost 800 steps that lead to the imposing stone of El Peñol.

Start your private Guatapé adventure between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM with a comfortable pickup in an air-conditioned SUV from your chosen location. Kick off the journey with a coffee break, enjoying the famous Colombian pan de bono, included in your tour. Afterward, visit La Réplica del Peñol, a charming recreation of the original town of El Peñol. Next, head to the iconic El Peñol Rock. Whether you climb for panoramic views or admire it from below, you'll be captivated by its history and grandeur. Following that, relax on a private luxury boat ride across Guatapé Lake (30-45 minutes), included at no extra cost. Drift through serene waters, surrounded by lush landscapes and charming lakeside homes. Arrive in the colorful town of Guatapé for a delicious lunch before exploring its vibrant zócalos, local shops, and picturesque streets. Join us for a memorable experience in Guatapé. Book your private tour today!

This charming town transports you to a world of vibrant colors and dreamy landscapes. Its iconic Piedra del Peñol, an imposing monolith that challenges adventurers to climb its steps, offers a panoramic view that will take your breath away. You can immerse yourself in the local culture as you walk through its streets decorated with artistic plinths and marvel at the picturesque architecture. The Guatapé reservoir adds a touch of serenity and fun, since you can enjoy water activities and relax next to its calm shores. You will not only find natural beauty, but also the warmth and hospitality of its people. Guatapé is a destination that will captivate you with its charm, becoming an unforgettable experience that you will not want to miss.