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

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Day trip
From Medellin: Guatape El Peñol with Boat, Breakfast & Lunch
Top rated
4.9  / 58349 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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Ashley – United States

Marlon was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He was hilarious and very knowledgeable about the area. His passion and energy made the experience very enjoyable. Your trip to Medellin is not complete without this tour!! Highly recommend

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cecilia – Canada

Marlom was a great guide. everything is perfectly organised and as we leave early we arrive on all sites before all the tourists. we had the chance to be alone on El Penol then in Guatape. breakfast and lunch were yummy. higly recommend

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 the stone is $30,000 COP (only accepted in cash)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Select participants and date

Participants

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

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

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
  • .The hotel pick up option is available from 2 persons.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 8349 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Ashley – United StatesMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Marlon was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. He was hilarious and very knowledgeable about the area. His passion and energy made the experience very enjoyable. Your trip to Medellin is not complete without this tour!! Highly recommend
c
cecilia – CanadaMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Marlom was a great guide. everything is perfectly organised and as we leave early we arrive on all sites before all the tourists. we had the chance to be alone on El Penol then in Guatape. breakfast and lunch were yummy. higly recommend
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Lauren – United KingdomMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
An excellent day out with lots to see and do but a good balance was struck with a good amount of free time too. Clara, our guide, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable which contributed to the enjoyment of the day. Great driver too. Enjoyed the food en route too. Thank you for a brilliant day excursion. It was brilliant.

Product ID: 162638

Activity provider:Viaja Medellin

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