Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day in Medellín, Colombia
Medellín, Colombia

Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day

Outty Ranking 73 5.0 · 31 traveler reviews10 hoursFrom $186
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73/100

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5.0/5

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Is Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day worth booking?

Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day is a 10-hour experience in Medellín, Colombia, from $186 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 31 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
73 / 100
Rating
5/5 (31)
Duration
10 hours
From
$186 per person

Our Private Guatape and Graffiti Tour in just one day encompasses two must-do activities when you visit our beautiful Medellin. First we get to know first-hand the transformation of Medellin through the street-art and this neighborhood's history. We talk about how we passed to be one of the most violent cities in the world to a city with a huge progress in social innovation. We also discuss the challenges we are facing now as a city and the goals we are persuing. After the graffiti tour in Comuna 13 we drive around 2 hours to the magestic big rock and if you decide to climb it you'll see one of the most amazing views. Finally, we visit the colorful and pictoresque Guatape town and we give you a guided tour in its landmarks as we tell you all the history. In conclusion, If you want to cover the Comuna 13 Graffiti tour and Guatape in great detail, guided by a fully bilingual guide and very comfortable in our cars (transportation and guidance are 100% private) then this is it.

What you get

    About this experience

    Our Private Guatape and Graffiti Tour in just one day encompasses two must-do activities when you visit our beautiful Medellin. First we get to know first-hand the transformation of Medellin through the street-art and this neighborhood's history. We talk about how we passed to be one of the most violent cities in the world to a city with a huge progress in social innovation. We also discuss the challenges we are facing now as a city and the goals we are persuing. After the graffiti tour in Comuna 13 we drive around 2 hours to the magestic big rock and if you decide to climb it you'll see one of the most amazing views. Finally, we visit the colorful and pictoresque Guatape town and we give you a guided tour in its landmarks as we tell you all the history. In conclusion, If you want to cover the Comuna 13 Graffiti tour and Guatape in great detail, guided by a fully bilingual guide and very comfortable in our cars (transportation and guidance are 100% private) then this is it.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • Private knowledgeable guide
    • In-vehicle air conditioning

    Not included

    • Lunch
    • If you wish to climb the rock the entrance fees are 30000 pesos (around $8) payable on site.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Escaleras Electricas De La Comuna 13

      Comuna 13 was the most dangerous district in Medellin only 18 years ago. And is also the place where the first outdoor non-touristy electrical escalators in the world were installed. They were inaugurated in December of 2011 with a cost of 3,5 million dollars and was built to save more than 350 stairs in a very steep hill. Besides the escalators, Comuna 13 is also one of the biggest street art district in Latin America. Half of the neighborhood displays meaningful graffitis and you get the chance to learn all their meanings in this incredible Graffiti Tour with us. Throughout the walk in Comuna 13 we invite you to try the traditional snacks from Colombia, if you are a foodie you will love the food. Empanadas, Butifarras, Carimañolas, Aborrajado and more, all of them delicious and authentic. In our walk we visit the view point, the new pathway full of graffiti and the slide built to honor a tragedy occurred in Comuna 13. There is a lot of history to be heard at this tour.

      180 minutes here · Admission included

    2. Piedra Del Penol

      The drive from the fruits to the rock is around 35 minutes but is full of beautiful sceneries of kale plantations, onion, sugar cane, coffee, tomatoes and hundreds of mountains silhouettes. As we drive we start telling you all the history of the rock: components, owners, when was it climbed and more interesting facts. Once we get there you get the chance to climb up it. It’s 749 steps and 50 minutes approximately to go up and down. Once you reach the top, you can stay up there for as long as you wish as you witness one of the most beautiful views you have ever seen. This is not only our opinion but that of hundreds of tourists we have taken there. At the top there are several shops where you can buy water, beer and many other items and sit down to appreciate the view of the lake, tiny islands and country houses. Whenever you feel ready to start going down we'll be ready waiting for you to continue our adventure to one of the most colorful towns in the country: Guatape town.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Guatape

      The drive to Guatape from the rock is only 10 to 15 minutes. At this town we take a fully narrated walking tour through the town's landmarks such as the church, main square, remembrance street, Zocalos Square and more. Once the walking tour has concluded we take you to the best restaurant in town to have a traditional delicious lunch (not included in the tour) where you have more than 20 different options to try the local cuisine accompanied of a cold sangria or a craft beer. After we finish our lunch and visit in this beautiful Guatape town we head back in our comfortable private car. This is a tour full of good memories, lot of new learning and insights on the history, the urban conflict and the culture of this region that will leave you very satisfied.

      120 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    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
    MedellinDayTrips

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 31 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    10 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    4 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Traveler reviews

    31 verified traveler reviews for Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    R7212FHstevena · October 2026

    Experiencia increíble!! (Incredible experience!)

    ESP: Mi familia y yo (un grupo de 6 personas) reservamos el tour privado de un día a Guatapé y la Comuna 13, y lo pasamos de maravilla. Andrés, el dueño, fue quien nos ayudó principalmente a organizar esta excursión; es una persona muy amable y flexible ante nuestras necesidades. Pudimos decirle exactamente qué queríamos hacer durante el día y él se aseguró de planificar el itinerario perfecto con Erika como nuestra guía. Erika fue, sin duda, la guía más increíble que hemos tenido en una excursión; fue muy atenta, flexible y amable. También, sabe mucho sobre la historia y la cultura de los distintos lugares que visitamos. Nos sentimos muy seguros y cómodos con ella mientras nos guiaba por la Comuna 13 y Guatapé. Fue un viaje perfecto; ante cualquier necesidad o duda que tuviéramos, Erika siempre se aseguraba de que disfrutáramos al máximo. Recomendamos MUCHO a Erika como guía y también a esta empresa. Aconsejo a todo el que visite Medellín que reserve un tour con MedellinDayTrips; vivirán una experiencia inolvidable, tal como la vivió mi familia. Ojalá pudiéramos darles más de 5 estrellas, ya que se merecen todas. ENG: My family and I (6 people) booked the Guatapé and Comuna 13 private day tour and had an amazing time. Andres the owner was the main person who helped us coordinate this day trip. He is very friendly and flexible to our needs. We were able to tell him what exactly we wanted to do on this day trip and he ensured we had the most perfect itinerary planned with Erika as our guide. Our tour guide, Erika, was the most incredible tour guide we have ever had. Erika was very accommodating, flexible and kind. She is also very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the different places we visited. We felt extremely welcomed and comfortable with Erika as she guided us through Comuna 13 and Guatapé. It was the most perfect trip and anything we needed or felt unsure about, Erika always ensured we were having the best time. We HIGHLY recommend Erika as your tour guide and this company as well. I recommend everyone that visits Medellin to book a tour with MedellinDayTrips and will have an unforgettable time just like my family did. I wish we could give them more than 5 stars since they deserve all the stars.

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    michelledW7098EE · August 2026

    Erika Made This Tour Extra Special

    Erica was a fantastic tour guide! So informative and a pleasure to spend the day with. We went to the Rock and Guatape first so we beat a lot of the tour buses. At 65 years old, I was hesitant to take the stairs all the way to the top, but with Erika’s reassurance that I could do it, I did and I’m so glad I did as the views were gorgeous and it was really a sense of accomplishment l. In Guatape, she took me around to some quieter areas that were not filled with tourists and took me to some authentic art galleries so I could purchase a true Colombian artists work. Communa 13 was very crowded but nonetheless interesting to learn the history and meaning behind some of the street art. Best of all, I really was hoping that we could see everything in less than the 10 1/2 hour timeframe and she structured the day so this could be accomplished while still seeing everything I felt necessary. All while driving in the car during the recent earthquake and not feeling a thing. In fact we didn’t even know anything had happened until the tunnel we needed to go through was closed and we didn’t know why. It was a little extra excitement to the day! Highly recommend this tour and Erika!

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    Sarahkhan225533 · November 2025

    Amazing, thorough and well organized! LOVE YOU ERIKA!

    I use this company on my last day in Metin with some of my friends to tour Guatape and climb the Peñol rock and also go to communal 13. Our tour guides name was Erika. She was the best part of this whole experience truly. She told us all these stories and gave us so much information on the history of everything we were seeing and the locations we were visiting. She was so incredibly knowledgeable and that is what made the whole experience so worthwhile truly. I originally considered sightseeing all the main attractions myself with my friends but I am SO thankful I did not go that route and instead booked this tour with this company and met Erika. I truly would have missed out exponentially if I did not get to learn about all the things Erika knew to tell us. The rock was just over 700 stairs and it was a challenge but worth the view from the top! Another great thing about Erika and this company is how they allowed us to take our time but also made sure to keep us on track. Another major plus point was how well organized the tour was because I've definitely had my share of tours that were not at all organized and that can be quite frustrating. I 10000000% recommend this tour and even more, I recommend Erika! Thank you Erika so incredibly much. You will be remembered forever and we hope to see you again soon!

    via Tripadvisor

    Paradise526006 · August 2025

    Diana was the best!

    Diana was spectacular and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended! Great experience and will do it all over again! Thank you guys

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    jgottli1 · October 2024

    MOST AMAZING TOUR DAY IN MEDELLIN!

    AMAZING!!!! This is the 2nd** time I have been on this tour. First time was 2 years ago with 1 set of friends and now I came back with another group. We used the same tour guide Sarita and she is absolutely fantastic. Knowledgeable on everything; knows everyone. Made the experience for me and my friends truly one of kind. Even after the tour finished, she was always available for questions and recommendations for what to do the entire time my group was in Medellin!!!! Would recommend 100000/10 times!!!!

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    Good to know

    Duration
    10 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $186 to $368
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    11
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by MedellinDayTrips, who run 16 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.6 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

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    Why this scores 73

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)97
    Review evidence (18% weight)47
    Booking momentum (14% weight)40
    Value for money (12% weight)74
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)59
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Medellín.

    How much does Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day cost?

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    Prices start at $186 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 Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day 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 Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 31 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 Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day?

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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 Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 10-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day?

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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 Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day 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 Bike Tour in Medellin - Local snack, Coffee or Beer, Guided Tour of Comuna 13 Medellín with Snacks Included. 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day?

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    Included: Private transportation; Private knowledgeable guide; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Lunch; and If you wish to climb the rock the entrance fees are 30000 pesos (around $8) payable on sit. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 410 listed pickup locations in and around Medellín. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Private Guatape & Comuna 13 Tour: The Two Must do in One Day?

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    Across 31 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, organization. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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