
Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 30 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared worth booking?
Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared is a 10-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $92 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 71 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (30)
- Duration
- 10 hours
- From
- $92 per person
Are you planning to go to the famous Guatapé but don’t really know how to arrange the activities? Don’t worry, we’ll give you the most complete experience. Let us guide you through Guatapé and El Peñol Rock in this whole
What you get
- All Risk Insurance
- Tours Guide (private tour)
- El Peñol Rock entrance
- Lunch (private tour)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
About this experience
Are you planning to go to the famous Guatapé but don’t really know how to arrange the activities? Don’t worry, we’ll give you the most complete experience. Let us guide you through Guatapé and El Peñol Rock in this whole-day tour that you won’t forget. Transportation, local bilingual guide (private option) and tickets to the most appealing experiences such a climbing the rock of El Peñol and having a boat tour (private option) through one of the biggest dams in Colombia. Do not hesitate and have Guatape’s best. ● Leaving the city to visit the traditional and colorful Guatape town ● The worth doing challenge of climbing over than 600 stairs to the rock of El Peñol to have its stunning views ● The unforgettable experience of going to one of the most beautiful places in Colombia Alternatively, you can opt for a shared option that includes transportation and the ticket to climb El Peñol Rock only.
What's included
Included
- All Risk Insurance
- Tours Guide (private tour)
- El Peñol Rock entrance
- Lunch (private tour)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- Extra purchase
What you'll see and do
Laguna de Guatape
Let Guatape landscape speak by itself and get amazed by the Peñol Rock and one of the biggest Hydroelectric dams in Colombia.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Piedra Del Penol
This is an enigmatic rock nobody knows where came from and there are all sorts of speculations about its origin. Although it looks challenging, you’ll get how rewarding it’ll be to climb its 700 stairs, after having one of the most breathtaking views Colombia may offer.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Guatape
Once all of you have made it downstairs, you will get back in the car to drive through El Peñol town and then make it to Guatapé. In here you will tour around the colorful streets along the dam, learning about the history behind this man crafted beauty. By this time, you will go to a local restaurant to have a marvelous traditional lunch.
60 minutes here
Hakoona wake experience guatape
The dam was created after flooding the old Peñol town. Now it is responsible of generating energy for millions of people. You will visit it on a boat tour after lunch and will visit one of the only houses that remain after the flooding, at this place you will have a big chunk of history behind the town and superstition.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour with Lunch
Private Tour: Gran Colombia Tours guide, pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, El peñol rock entrance, boat trip, lunch and risk insurance Pickup included
Shared Tour
Shared Tour: Pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, El Peñol Rock entrance, Guatapé town and risk insurance Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gran Colombia Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take into account the activity requires climbing over 600 steps
- Please mind telling the guide or noting on the booking if there is any health condition our team should know of
- This tour offers a shared option without lunch, tour guide and boat trip. It includes pick-up and drop-off at your lodging, entrance to El Peñol Rock, and risk insurance. A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate. If only one person books and the minimum is not met, the customer will be offered either a change of date or a 100% refund.
- The pick-up for the shared tour will be between 8 and 9 AM, depending on the hotel route.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 4+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $92 to $309
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours, who run 78 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.0 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Gran Colombia Tours runsWhy this scores 71
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Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.
How much does Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared cost?
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Prices start at $92 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Medellín usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared take?
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Plan for about 10 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Medellín is not rushed.
Is Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 30 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Medellín, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 4. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 10-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared?
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Around 11 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Medellín can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Medellín and add a light layer if any part of the 10-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Guatape and El Peñol Rock Tour: Private or Shared start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Medellín within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Medellín?
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On Outty we rank every Medellín experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Guatapé Tour: Piedra del Peñol with Boat Tour, Breakfast, Lunch, Half-Day Coffee Tour: From the Seed to the Cup, Farm & roastery, Private Guatape & Coffee Farm Tour: The Two Must do in One Day. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Medellín?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Medellín?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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