El Peñol and Guatape Private Tour from Medellin: Enjoy Breathtaking Views and Colorful Townscapes

Experience breathtaking views of El Peñol and explore the colorful town of Guatape on this private tour from Medellin. Climb the massive rock of El Peñol, visit the phoenix, plaza de los zocalos, colonial roads, and the lake. Enjoy a relaxing hotel pick-up and drop-off, with a professional guide to show you the beauty of Guatape. All entrance fees included. Lunch at your own expense.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Centro Comercial Rionegro Plaza - Drive by Rionegro town enjoying the country side.
  • Parque de Marinilla - Pass by Marinilla town on your way to the rock.
  • Piedra Del Penol - Climb the rock of El Penol and get the most amazing views of Guatape and the lakes.
  • Laguna de Guatape - Enjoy a day outside the city visiting the Rock where…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included for convenience.
  • Entrance fee to ‘The Rock’ covered.
  • Guided tour with a professional bilingual guide.
  • Transportation provided by private vehicle.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch (at own expense)
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information

Discover the stunning sights of El Peñol and take a trip to Guatape. This journey leads you to the vibrant town of Guatape, allowing you to scale the massive rock known as El Peñol, admire an impressive panorama, and explore points of interest such as the phoenix, Plaza de los Zocalos, colonial streets, the lake, the promenade, and scenic routes through…

Location
Centro Comercial Rionegro Plaza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mommas317
Apr 2, 2025
Schedule Private Tour El Peñol and Guatapé with Carlos - We had an amazing private tour of El Peñol and Guatapé with Carlos, and I can’t recommend him enough! He spoke excellent English, which made communication super easy and enjoyable throughout the day. Carlos was a safe and confident driver, which helped us relax and really take in the beautiful scenery. He also had some great local recommendations for food and drinks — everything he suggested was delicious and authentic. What really stood out was how informative he was. He shared so much interesting history and insight about the area, and it never felt scripted — just genuine, knowledgeable conversation. If you’re looking for a fun, comfortable, and educational way to experience El Peñol and Guatapé, Carlos is your guy!
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Drewatucker
Jan 25, 2025
A++ - Really enjoyed our tour and fornutate to see this area. We got to see and experience so much more that we could on our own. Appreciate it fully and would reccomend highly. A++
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Iantz7526jw
Jan 2, 2025
Fantastic private tour of El Peñol and Guatape! - I had a fantastic private tour of El Peñol and Guatape with Carlos! Carlos knows all the ins and outs of the area and can cater the tour to what you like. We were able to have great local coffee, snacks and food. 10/10 would recommend going with Carlos. I would also recommend going early to beat the traffic!
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Adventure579235
Oct 2, 2024
Stunning vistas and a special day - Great experience! John, our tour guide, picked us up from our hotel in the morning and drove us to Guatape. We climbed the 700 steps to the top of La Piedra to stunning views. Wow! We then drove to the nearby town of Guatape which was quaint, colorful and photogenic. John took us to some good shopping areas for chocolate, coffee, emeralds and other souvenirs. The tour company and John were great and arranged a birthday surprise for one of our tour members at a local restaurant - thank you for making this a memorable and fantastic day for all of us!
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Thomascopeland
Jun 30, 2024
Beautiful scenes at every turn - Great time and very scenic. The quaint town of Guatape was a joy to walk. At every corner there was something to photograph.
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Onair801704
Jun 14, 2024
Worth it! - This tour was incredible! Carlos was our guide, and he was wonderful. He picked us up on time at our hotel, and took us out to El Penol, telling us about the area and answering all of our questions. El Penol itself is an intense climb, but the views are so worth it! And then we were able to go into the town of Guatape, wander around, and had a great lunch at a restaurant recommended by Carlos. And, after seeing the multiple group tours all being herded around, we were so glad to have booked a private tour-it’s definitely worth the cost! Overall it was a great day and one we will not forget!
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Johnwb7812pl
Mar 23, 2024
Very..very worth it - Nice trip! Our guide John Mojicac was of exceptional class. Involved and very informative. In addition to a few days in Medellin, a very interesting day.
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Jorge
Feb 3, 2024
Excellent tour and adventure through a picturesque town with very tasty food - Carlos did an excellent job of educating us and telling us which were the best places in the area. He made sure we visited all the sights and gave us space and time to explore on our own. Guatapé felt very safe and alive.
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Keniatrip
Aug 1, 2025
Excellent experience - Visiting El Peñol was one of the most impressive moments of my trip to Colombia. I didn’t climb the 700+ steps as it was going to be a challenge for me. The landscape of the Guatapé reservoir is simply spectacular, with its blue waters and small islands that look like they were taken from a postcard. Everything is well organized, there are stalls to buy water or snacks and beer, and you can take amazing photos from various points. I recommend going early to avoid heat and crowds. Undoubtedly, an experience not to be missed if you are in Antioquia. Highly recommended!
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Steve_c
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing View - The tour itself is amazing. The view from the top is breathtaking and Guatape is colorful and charming. Totally worth it! We wished tour guide would have been more informative throughout the tour and advised us about how much time we had. We wanted to spend more time in Guatape exploring but felt rushed.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).