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Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch
Medellín, Colombia
From $35.00
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 10 to 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See another side of Colombia on this trip to Guatape. Just outside Medellin, this town is known for its colorful buildings and charming cobblestone streets. Climb the 740 steps of the Piedra del Peñol for stunning views of the surrounding lakes and hills. This tour includes a boat ride offering a panoramic view of Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda
La Manuela, a picturesque church in Marinilla, and the town of Zócalos.
Please Note: During the holiday and high season, the meeting time will be brought forward 15 to 30 minutes max. to the stipulated time. We'll notify you about it.
- Discover Guatape, climb the Piedra del Peñol, and take a boat tour
- Breakfast and lunch included
- Convenient transport from Medellin
- Travel insurance and services of professional bilingual guide if desired
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance to climb the Rock of Guatapé is not included - Approximately 6 USD (20,000 Colombian pesos)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Parroquia San José del PobladoCra. 43A #9-30, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Pick up only at some hotels in the Poblado area with this option selected. Hotel pick up start time: 06:30 am, maximum waiting time 5 minutes. Meeting point: El Poblado Park at the church. Start time 06.50 am maximum waiting time 10 minutes, from this time the tour will start.
Pickup points
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
- Please select your hotel in the town area as long as you have chosen the option with hotel pick-up, otherwise you must arrive at the Parque del Poblado meeting point. -Pick up only at some hotels in the Poblado area with this option selected. Start time: 06:30 a.m., start of pick up at hotels. Maximum waiting time 5 minutes. - Meeting point: El Poblado Park, in the church. Start time 06.50 am minutes . - Maximum waiting time 10 minuts, from this hour the tour will start -On holidays and high season, the meeting time will be brought forward 30 - 40 minutes to the stipulated time, this will be notified to the client. - The last people to arrive at the meeting point will not have the possibility to choose the position, it is possible that their seats are not consecutive with their companions. - When the tour leaves the meeting point, it is not allowed to join it in another place, nor reach it on the route, for logistics and time reasons
What To Expect
You’ll meet your guide at the Medellin meeting point and board the vehicle destined for the colorful town of Guatapé. Along the way, you’ll stop off for a traditional Colombian breakfast.
On arrival, you’ll admire the La Fenix de America monument before ascending the almost 750 steps to the top of Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol), from which you’ll soak up stunning views of Lake Guatapé.
Then, you’ll rest your legs and enjoy a well-deserved lunch before exploring the quaint town of Guatapé and taking a boat ride on the Peñol Guatapé Dam.
Finally, you’ll return to the bus and relax during the 2-hour journey back to the original meeting point in Medellin.
On arrival, you’ll admire the La Fenix de America monument before ascending the almost 750 steps to the top of Peñol Rock (La Piedra del Peñol), from which you’ll soak up stunning views of Lake Guatapé.
Then, you’ll rest your legs and enjoy a well-deserved lunch before exploring the quaint town of Guatapé and taking a boat ride on the Peñol Guatapé Dam.
Finally, you’ll return to the bus and relax during the 2-hour journey back to the original meeting point in Medellin.
Parroquia San José del Poblado
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Restaurante El Cordobés
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
La Fenix De América
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Piedra Del Penol
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
ParadorTuristico La Casa Del Café
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Guatape
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Réplica del Peñol
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Parque El Poblado
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Penol
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Medellin
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Identification document
- Travelers must provide their identity document necessary for travel insurance, otherwise we are not responsible for eventualities.
- For children from 0 to 3 years old, food and beverages are not included.
- Bring a coat, it may be a bit chilly during the tour or on the bus.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
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3,365 reviews
Mario_T, Apr 2024
It was a great experience or should I say super chimba. Ginna is a very sweet knowledgeable person and makes an awesome guide. This tour is well worth it.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Mario. What a great way to describe your experience, ! We love to hear that you enjoyed your tour so much and considered it a great experience. Ginna is an amazing guide, and we are glad she did an awesome job and added so much value to your trip with her sweetness and knowledge.
It's great to know that the tour was worth it for you. At ViajaMedellin, we strive to provide memorable and meaningful experiences, and knowing that we were able to accomplish that goal with you is truly gratifying.
Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm and for recommending our tour. You are always welcome! ViajaMedellin
Brianna_J, Apr 2024
This was a wonderful tour! Our guide was great and Piedra del Penol is something you got to see, as well as the town of Guatape. It was unique and filled with culture. It was a great day tour, and we ended up back in Medellin around 6:30 pm. Breakfast and Lunch were included wich was also great!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We are so glad you had a wonderful experience on our tour! La Piedra del Peñol and the municipality of Guatapé are really impressive places that offer a rich cultural experience, we are glad to hear that you were able to fully enjoy them.
It's great to know that our guide did a great job and that you were able to return to Medellín early, giving you a full day of exploration and back in time to relax or enjoy a night on the town.
We are proud to offer traditional breakfast and lunch as part of our tour so you can enjoy a well-rounded Colombian dining experience during your trip. ViajaMedellin
Celenia_D, Apr 2024
It was amazing. Gina and Mateo (the driver) make a phenomenal team. Gina was excellent with respect to knowing everything there is to know about the history of “El Peñol”, the city of Guatapé, how the dam came to be and many more things. Gina has very good organizational skills. We had ample time at every stop and the lunch and breakfast was great. Mateo (the driver) was very safe and was always on time to pick us up at every stop. Gina and Mateo are a dynamic duo. I highly recommend them.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
How wonderful to know that your experience was so incredible! At ViajaMedellin, we strive to provide exceptional service and it is gratifying to know that Ginna and Mateo were a phenomenal team and contributed to making your tour a memorable experience.
It is great that Ginna was so knowledgeable and organized, providing detailed information about the history of El Peñol, the municipality of Guatapé and other interesting aspects. We were proud to know that you enjoyed ample time at each stop and that our traditional breakfast and lunch were excellent.
In addition, Mateo's safety and punctuality are essential to ensure a smooth trip. We are happy to know that together they formed a dynamic duo that exceeded your expectations. ViajaMedellin
Alvaro_G, Apr 2024
I really like the trip because we left from el poblado on time. Monica was explaining with details the whole history of the Peñol, how become so famous and the Guatepe city about the zocalo painting and the church.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Álvaro. We're so glad you enjoyed your trip with us! At ViajaMedellin we strive to provide a smooth and well-organized travel experience, and it's great to know that we left on time from El Poblado.
Monica is one of our most passionate and committed guides, and she always strives to provide our clients with detailed and entertaining information about the places we visit. We are proud to know that her narration about the history of El Peñol and the town of Guatapé, including details about its fame and the fascinating story behind the skirting boards and the church, added value to your experience.
Thank you for choosing ViajaMedellín and for sharing your impressions. We hope to have the pleasure of accompanying you on future adventures, see you soon!
Abby_L, Apr 2024
The experience was awesome. We got to do so many things and our guide was amazing and had a great sense of humor!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
What a wonderful experience. Having a guide that not only takes you to the sites, but also entertains you and makes you feel comfortable, adds incredible value to the tour. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time and were able to make the most of all the activities - thanks for sharing your unforgettable experience!ViajaMedellin
Edna_N, Apr 2024
The stairs were my most memorable part of course! Who could forget climbing a rock on stairs, 700 of them. But, once you climb, the scenery is Amazing!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Definitely! Climbing the 700 stairs to the top of the Piedra del Peñol is an unforgettable and challenging experience. But the reward of reaching the top and contemplating the breathtaking scenery of Guatapé and its surroundings makes every step worth it. It is a memorable moment that remains etched in the minds of those who experience it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! ViajaMedellin
Loubna_B, Apr 2024
Amazing tour, our tour guide Marlon was the best. Everyone was so helpful and responsive 100% recommend
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We love getting feedback like yours! We are so happy to hear that your tour experience was amazing and that Marlon was able to make it even better with his excellent service. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on future adventures. We are always here to provide you with more memorable experiences, thank you for choosing us and for sharing your wonderful feedback!ViajaMedellin
Prianka_S, Apr 2024
Really enjoyed Marlon’s narration throughout the trip and it was efficient as well. We started at 6:30am with a hotel pickup and the drive is around 2 hours. We first started with breakfast and hiked up the rock. After the rock, we went to the town Guatapé and really enjoyed it. We then went to lunch and then went on a boat ride on the lake. We then headed home and got home around 6. Expect around 11 hours for this day but it was great and really well planned!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the trip and that Marlon was able to provide you with interesting and efficient narration throughout the tour. We value your time and effort to join us on this full day adventure. We strive to ensure that every aspect of the tour is well planned and that our visitors enjoy every stop and activity to the fullest. We look forward to welcoming you back on future adventures, thank you for choosing us and for your kind words! ViajaMedellin
Veshawnia_Y, Apr 2024
The host was funny and engaging. The weather wasn't too bad. I did not like the walk down to the boat felt unsafe like I could fall. Food is just food.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
We appreciate your comments and regret that the part of the ride to the boat did not meet your expectations in terms of safety. We will take your concerns into consideration to improve that part of the tour and ensure the comfort and safety of our travelers at all times. As for the food, we will take your comments into consideration to ensure that we offer options that better meet the tastes and expectations of our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to the opportunity to provide you with an improved experience in the future. ViajaMedellin
Joel_A, Apr 2024
Fun and well organized tour. All activities were very good , the Guatapé Rock, Town tour and the boat ride on the lake. Laura our tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable of the area and it's history. The tour it's definitely worth the time and money spent. My only complaint was the uncomfortable bus seats, those seats were very narrow and we were cramped during our 2 hour ride to Guatapé.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your comments about your experience on our tour. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed all the activities and that Laura, our guide, was able to provide you with interesting information about the area and its history.
We are sorry to hear that you found the bus seats uncomfortable during the trip. Your comfort is a priority for us, and we will take your feedback into consideration to improve our services in the future.
We appreciate your time and comments, and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on one of our tours in the future - we look forward to seeing you again soon to provide you with an even better experience! ViajaMedellin
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