Private Tour to Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol!

Medellín, Colombia

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Climb the enormous rock El Penon de Guatape, which has been worchipped by the local tribes for thousands of years. Afterwards we’ll stroll the cobbled streets of Guatapé, beneath colourful houses and balconies. Finally, pore over the replica of what the town El Peñol looked like before it was destroyed in a flood fifty years ago.

Convenient hotel and airport transfers included
Complementary travel insurance
Admission tickets included
Avoid crowds on this private tour

What's Included

Travel insurance
Private transportation
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea

Entrance Fees to the Rock
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick our clients up at their hotel and leave them back at hotel if its in Medellín. If the Hotel/Airbnb is in El Poblado, Medellín or its surroundings, we can pick you up directly.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Stroller accessible

Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Day tour to memorable stops

Shane_P, Apr 2024

Highly recommend this tour. Private tours are the way to go, our guide was very patient and knowledgeable. Each stop felt at a good pace with no rush and flexible options.

Guatapé with Camilo

Lauren_J, Apr 2024

The most memorable part was having Camilo as our tour guide. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. He took care of us and suggested we go earlier to beat the heavy crowds and that was a world of difference. I would recommend this excursion and Camilo to anyone who wants to visit Medellín y Guatapé.

Adventure in comfort.

Washington_C, Mar 2024

My wife and I came Medellin for our 27th wedding anniversary. Took the private tour to Peñol and Guatape with Jose Carlos. He was amazing. Very knowledgeable, made the trip enjoyable, and relaxing. Car was nice and clean and comfortable . If you’re looking for a day of adventure, in comfort. Book Jose Carlos.

AMAZING experience!! 100% recommend!

Meena_S, Nov 2023

We took this tour while staying in Medellín - it was a perfect day trip and an unforgettable experience. Diego was our tour guide, and he was awesome! He is super knowledgeable, and gave us a great overview of the history and the sights we saw. He also patiently answered every one of our (many) questions :) Guatapé and the Rock of El Peñol were beautiful. Climbing the rock takes some time, but isn't too strenuous. I would definitely recommend a private tour (like this one) instead of a group tour, since we didn't feel rushed at all when climbing El Peñol and we got to more fully enjoy the view from the top as well as our trip to Guatapé town.

Amazing experience

Carlos_C, Jul 2023

This was a wonderful trip and the perfect amount of time. Juan Carlos was an extremely knowledgeable guide who shared the history of Colombia with us on our ride to Guatapé. The rock itself is a fun climb and the view is incredible. Then, Juan Carlos showed us around the colorful town. He took pictures for us and showed us some delicious Colombian sweets. Highly recommend this!!

This was a great tour and Camilo made it awesome!!!

Mandy_Z, Jul 2023

Camilo is an excellent guide who speaks perfect English and translated for us when needed. But more than that he made sure we had such a fun tour, providing lots of information about the area, recommending places to eat & shop, taking lots of pictures of us, and going above & beyond to make sure we had a memorable day! I cannot recommend this tour enough!!

Amazing day in El Penol and Guatape

Geoffrey_M, Jun 2023

Our tour guide Juan Carlos was fantastic. On the drive from Medellin to El Penol and Guatape he explained a lot about the history of Colombia in general and Medellin in particular and also explained about El Penol and Guatape towns history. It was fascinating and made our trip so much better. He also answered all of our questions and took photos of us at all the good spots. This is an excellent tour !

Great tour, great views, great guide

DannyAkkerman, Jun 2023

Views at the top of the rock were stunning. Cool little town to walk around in for a bit and enjoy a coffee. Our tour guide, Daniel, was amazing! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. A+++++++

A must see, must do experience

Cyrus_J, Jun 2023

You CANNOT come to Medellin and miss GUATAPÉ. Come early as possible because it is a popular destination. It’s intimidating but totally doable and the views are more than worth it.

Personal experience, catered to your mood, the weather and wherever the day takes you.

Tim_S, Jun 2023

Camilo took us on a private guided tour to El Penol and Guatape, but his words and experiences brought the trip to life. We had an amazing day, traveling around at our own pace, seeing parts of the country we would not have otherwise. The time in between the stops was the most fun, while he pointed out landmarks and provided some history and cultural significance to each area. If you are not a tour person, but want to get out of the city for the day, this is a great trip.

Lovely day with a few surprises

Erin_B, Jun 2023

Had a private tour with Diego. He was a nice guy and very knowledgeable. It was relaxed day with a a few surprises, like getting to feed a bunch of farm animals.

Cant Miss

Randal_G, May 2023

This was a great tour. The tour guide educated us with some much history of Medellin and Guatape! The rock is a natural wonder and the towns are full of such rich history. This is a must book tour!

Beautiful and informative

Alexis_W, May 2023

If you’re looking for a guatape experience that doesn’t take up your whole day, this is for you. Our guide was Daniel and he was aaaamazing. He picked us up right in front of our hotel and 2 minutes into the drive he started sharing his extensive knowledge and history of Colombia. I don’t even like history but he made everything so interesting and I learned so much. We stopped for a snack at a local place on the way which was great. Then we headed to penol rock, the views were amazing here. After there we went to guatape town. Daniel was attentive to our needs and patient for our photo ops, and even acted as our photographer when needed. This tour will definitely be one of the highlights of my trip.

Amazing!

Christa_I, Aug 2022

Our guide Juan Camilo was AMAZING! Guatape and El Peñol were so beautiful. He showed us everything that was included in the tour and some off the beaten path gems that really made the trip better. He even brought his camera to take photos for us! We would ABSOLUTELY go on another tour with Juan Camilo and this tour group!!

Amazing Tour Guide

Reah_R, May 2022

The trip to Peñol and Guatape was awesome. Daniel was really accommodating and nice, giving us a lot of insights on the area. Great conversation, food and overall experience — would recommend for anyone interested in a short trip outside the city.