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Medellin: Guatapé Tour, Lunch, Cruise, & Piedra del Peñol

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Day trip
Medellin: Guatapé Tour, Lunch, Cruise, & Piedra del Peñol
4.8  / 51464 reviews

Enjoy a guided tour of the colorful town of Guatapé, take in the vistas from La Piedra del Peñol, and eat lunch in Guatape´s best local restaurant. Take a boat cruise on the Guatapé Reservoir.

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Duration 11 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    Parque de El Poblado, Estadio station

  • Bus/coach

    (105 minutes)

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    The Rock of Guatape

    Visit, Sightseeing, Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (20 minutes)

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    Guatapé

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    Guatapé

    Lunch, Regional food (40 minutes)

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    Guatapé

    Boat cruise, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (45 minutes)

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    Guatapé

    Visit, Free time, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk, Local snacks, Arts & crafts market visit (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Parque de El Poblado, Estadio station

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic center of the charming town of Guatapé
  • Climb the 742 steps to the top ot the Piedra del Peñol
  • Eat a traditional Antioquian lunch along the boardwalk in Guatapé

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Transportation by air-conditioned tourism bus with reclining seats
  • Guide
  • Typical lunch with vegetarian options
  • Guatapè walking tour
  • Lake boat ride
  • Piedra del Penol entry ($6 USD/25,000 Colombian Pesos)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • People with respiratory issues
  • People with epilepsy
  • People with high blood pressure

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • Children who travel free sit on their parent’s lap on the bus and share their parent’s lunch.
  • Lunch includes vegetarian and vegan options
  • There will be a 15-minute stop on the Medellín-Guatapé highway at a store where you can buy something light to eat if you wish and use the bathroom

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1464 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Teja – SloveniaSeptember 19, 2024  – Verified booking
Amazing tour. Phil and Melissa were an excellent guides. We saw a lot and we had fun. Phil knows a lot and can give you good recommendations for places to eat, drink or what to see. Also a big thank to the driver Luis.
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Janet – United StatesSeptember 20, 2024  – Verified booking
David, Sergio and Luis were great! Driving was very smooth! All explanations great! David and Sergio were very enthusiastic and friendly! Good was great! Also very punctual! I definitely will recommend this trip.
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Michael – United StatesOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
The whole trip was amazing and thumbs up to Sergio and Alejandro. They are both knowledgeable , excellent and professional. Also to Alberto our driver who makes sure that our group are safe. The whole experience is unforgettable and fun from beginning till the end of the trip. Ill recommend this tour to my family and friends and will be coming back again to Colombia. My trip here is more special because of the hard-work and efforts of the team to make it a success. 5 stars and will be looking forward for more trips with you.👍🏻😉😎🫡👌🏻
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Product ID: 151262

Activity provider:Tours Guatape

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