Guatapé and Piedra del Peñol Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the colorful streets of Guatapé
- Climb 740 steps to the top of Piedra del Peñol
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the reservoir
- Savor traditional Colombian cuisine for lunch
- Capture panoramic views of the surrounding landscape
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Medellín
- Guided tour of Guatapé village
- Boat trip on Guatapé Reservoir
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit to Piedra del Peñol rock formation
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in Spanish; English-speaking guides may be available upon request
- Children under 3 years old can join for free if they do not occupy a seat
- The tour involves a significant amount of walking and stair climbing
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for climbing stairs
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Excellent experience with César and Pedro
Lunch should have more options
Everything very beautiful
Complete tour of the surroundings of Medellín. The included lunch and bus transportation were very convenient.
Beautiful Destinations, but Disappointing Guiding Experience
We had a lot of fun on this tour! Guatapé and El Peñol Rock were absolutely beautiful, and the itinerary covered all the major attractions. The little treats and snacks along the way were a nice touch, especially on such a long day. I also really enjoyed meeting the local people. Even though I don't speak Spanish, I found everyone we encountered to be genuinely kind, honest, and welcoming. There was plenty of free time at each stop — a little too much for my preference, but I'm sure others would appreciate the flexibility. There were also quite a few stops at tourist shops, but that's fairly typical of large group tours, so it wasn't a big deal. The tour started off a bit chaotically, with some confusion about where to check in and a change of buses that sent us back to our original meeting point. It was a minor hassle, but nothing that really bothered me. My biggest disappointment was the lack of actual guiding. Unfortunately, our guide became ill early in the trip, which I understand was beyond his control. However, we received virtually no information about the history, culture, or significance of the places we visited. He had initially mentioned that, being from Guatapé himself, he would share plenty of local knowledge, so I was particularly looking forward to that. Instead, the experience felt more like transportation between attractions than a guided tour. He generally didn't accompany us to the sites, and I ended up learning about the places through ChatGPT and others. Overall, the destinations themselves were wonderful, and we had a very enjoyable day. I would recommend the trip for the beautiful scenery and the convenience of visiting multiple attractions.
Good bites, entertaining stops throughout.
Felipe was very friendly and a great guide. Good bites and locations. Would recommend this tour to others.
Misleading description
Trip overall was very good, Phillipe was a great guide and very friendly. Lower score comes from the fact that what we did on the tour was quite a bit different from the description - which didn’t mention La Manuela or the llama farm, and also highlighted food such as strawberries and cream which we ended up not getting on the trip. Also whole thing was 12 hours, when it was advertised to be 8-10, so I missed dinner plans. Trip overall was interesting and educational, but pretty different than what was advertised