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From Medellin: Guatape El Peñol with Boat, Breakfast & Lunch

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From Medellin: Guatape El Peñol with Boat, Breakfast & Lunch
4.9  / 57213 reviews

Visit the city of Guatapé, located 1.5-hours from Medellín, and see a world of color amongst its streets adorned with tile facades. Take a relaxing boat ride and enjoy a traditional Colombian lunch.

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Duration 10.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup optional
Pickup is included from your hotel in El Poblado area. The maximum waiting time at the hotel is 5 minutes.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sanne – Netherlands

Great guide and a very good driver. The itinerary was full, but didn’t feel very packed. We got a lot of free time and the freedom to choose what we wanted ourselves. The guide knew a lot about the destination and spoke good English. Lunch and breakfast were great as well, all in all we enjoyed our day very much!

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Sanne – Netherlands
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Sarah – Colombia

Marlon is the best guide ever, very funny, kind and always have a good anecdote ! I highly recommand !

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Sarah – Colombia

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Bus/coach

    (70 minutes)

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    Breakfast (35 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    The Rock of Guatape

    Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

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    Guatapé

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Guatapé

    Free time (80 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

  • Lunch (45 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (5 minutes)

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    Réplica del Peñol

    Free time (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Réplica del Peñol

    Boat cruise (40 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    El Poblado, Parroquia San José del Poblado

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a boat tour of the reservoir with crossover music
  • Admire the beauty of the city of Guatapé and its unique colorful tile streets
  • Relish a traditional Colombian breakfast and lunch

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transportation from Medellín
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option chosen)
  • Local taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch (vegetarian or vegan options)
  • Professional guide
  • Boat tour of the reservoir with crossover music
  • Travel Insurance
  • Central Park of Guatape
  • Pier
  • Visit to Fenix Bird
  • Visit to Peñol village (panoramic)
  • Guarne (panoramic)
  • Visit to Piedra del Peñol
  • Visit to the Plaza de Zocalos
  • Ruins of the Hacienda La Manuela by Pablo Escobar (panoramic)
  • Entrance to Piedra del Peñol (25,000 Colombian pesos)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Poblado Park (Parque de El Poblado), by the door of the San José Church. Your guide will be wearing a white or green t-shirt with the logo of Viaja Medellin and the guide's name on it. The maximum waiting time in Poblado Park is 10 minutes after the designated meeting time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Cash
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • The full names and passport numbers are mandatory for all guests in order to issue the travel insurance
  • This tour operates in all weather conditions
  • Children from 0 to 3 years old must travel on their parent's lap and won't be served food
  • This is a shared tour
  • The order of the itinerary can be modified according to the criteria of the tour guide

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 7213 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Sanne – NetherlandsNovember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
Great guide and a very good driver. The itinerary was full, but didn’t feel very packed. We got a lot of free time and the freedom to choose what we wanted ourselves. The guide knew a lot about the destination and spoke good English. Lunch and breakfast were great as well, all in all we enjoyed our day very much!
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Sarah – ColombiaNovember 23, 2024  – Verified booking
Marlon is the best guide ever, very funny, kind and always have a good anecdote ! I highly recommand !
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Aaron – United StatesNovember 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Very fun experience! Be prepared to burn some calories. Tough journey to the top if you’re middle aged, but anything is possible!! The view is worth it, trust me;)
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Product ID: 162638

Activity provider:Viaja Medellin

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