Top 11 Guatapé Tours

1.Guatape, El Peñol Coffee Farm Private Tour & Fruit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $169Our pick

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide such as Carlos or Luis Alberto Gómez, traveling privately from Medellín to Marinilla, a coffee farm near El Peñol, the top of El Peñol Rock, and Guatapé. You will taste unusual fruit, learn coffee production from a local farmer, walk Guatapé’s decorated streets, and choose lunch in town.

“Amazing - absolutely loved Carlos, such a great and knowledgeable guide.”

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2.Guatape and El Penol Rock Day Trip with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 42 reviews · 11 hours · from $43Best value

Join a Spanish-speaking guide, or request bilingual service, for a full day from Medellín to Guatapé. You’ll see colorful zócalos, cruise the reservoir, visit the Rock Temple, and climb 740 steps at El Peñol. Breakfast, lunch, transport, and hotel pickup on eligible routes are included. Cristina and Valentina have been praised for their attentive care.

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3.Guatape Private Tour, El Peñol, Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $107

Travel from Medellín in a private air-conditioned SUV with an English, Spanish, or Dutch-speaking guide. Climb El Peñol Rock, visit the old-town replica, sample pan de bono, cruise Guatapé Lake by private boat, and explore Guatapé’s zócalos. Guides such as Juliana and Julian tailor the pace to your group.

“Was a really great day, Juliana is really an amazing person 💞”

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4.Guatapé Canyoning Adventure: Crystal Waters and Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 4h 30m · from $90

Meet in central Guatapé, ride 30 minutes by tuk-tuk, then hike to a river canyon for eight jumps, natural slides, waterfall rappelling, an 80-meter zip line, snorkeling, lunch, and cocoa massages. Bilingual guides such as Rafael, Ingrid, and Fernando lead small groups of up to 10, with photos and video included.

“Such a fantastic day with Rafael and Ingrid. There were 2 adults and 2 teenagers and we had a BIG adventure. It isn’t for the faint of heart - big big waterfall jumps and definitely some scrapes and bruises as you “float aggressively” down the river. This was definitely the highlight of our trip”

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5.Tour Guatapé con visita a Granja de las Llamas y las Alpacas

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend a full day in Antioquia with hotel pickup from El Poblado or Carrera 70, breakfast in Marinilla, a visit to the Alto del Chocho llama and alpaca farm, a reservoir boat ride, El Peñol Rock, and colorful Guatapé. English and Spanish guides are available, but English may be limited in larger mixed-language groups.

“The places visited, except the inversed house, were interesting, however the announced 8 hours tour was in reality a 14 hours tour. It was horrible. We had to cancel booked diner with friends. This is a problem of time management, by giving too much time in most of the visited places. We would not recommend this tour done this way.”

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6.Iconic rock climbing for beginners and experts.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $85

Meet Luis, Rafa, or Fernando at La Mona on El Peñol de Guatapé for a four-hour private climbing session. You’ll rappel 40 meters, climb 5.9 and 5.10 routes, cross a 30-meter via ferrata, and finish on an aerial hammock. Certified gear, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Recommend doing this! Luis and Rafa Are very good guides. The Climb is very fun for all levels. Good gear, felt safe the entire time.”

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7.Guatapé & Peñol Rock with Boat & farm animals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews

Travel privately from Medellín to Guatapé with an English or Spanish guide, stopping at Alto del Chocho for llamas and ostriches, a mountain snack, a reservoir cruise, Peñol Rock, the Upside-Down House, and Umbrella Street. Guide Jorge Luis is named as an especially friendly option. The day lasts about 10 hours.

“We left from Medellin . Hotel pick up and drop off was great . Traffic was pretty bad it’s a new tour so I would suggest they leave earlier . They did make up for the lost hour tho ! Keep in mind the alpacas like carrots you need to buy, the pics you see for the Guatape, el Peñol signs are require entrance fees or that you buy something at their establishment THEY ARE NOT FREE! The climb to the top of el penol was ok there are plenty of places to stop and let ppl pass. Was a bit hot take fans and water . There are bathrooms…”

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8.Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · 15 min · from $118

Meet your Spanish-speaking instructor on Calle 32 in Guatapé for a tandem paragliding flight over the town’s green surroundings. Your instructor handles the paraglider while you take in views of the reservoir and 220-meter Peñol Rock. The flight lasts 10 to 15 minutes, followed by a car or minibus ride back to town.

“Great day out, and the guides were very helpful in providing instructions and pointing out sights in the valley!”

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9.Pablo Escobar Mansion+Paintball+Boat+ATV (Private Guatape)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $306

Spend a full day from Medellín exploring Pablo Escobar’s former estate with paintball, a shooting range, and an ATV ride, then take a boat to Guatapé, climb El Peñol Rock, and walk the colorful town with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Guides such as Felipe and Santiago tailor the day to your interests.

“Wow! What a blast! From racing around on quads, to playing paintball on the properties paintball course, everything beat expectations! The history of the estate was also a great addition to all the fun! Would definitely do it again. Also helps when you have a great tour guide!”

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10.Luxury boat ride – Guatapé

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 1 hour

Spend one private hour on Guatapé’s reservoir aboard a luxury boat for up to six people. Your captain guides you past 14 historic and cultural sites, including submerged towns, while sharing local stories. You can enjoy panoramic views, connect Spotify, take photos, and possibly steer for a short time.

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11.Pablo Escobar Mansion, Paintball & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $183

This four-hour private tour takes you by speedboat from Guatapé to Pablo Escobar’s former finca, La Manuela. You’ll tour the bomb-damaged property, play one hour of paintball, and return for a guided walk through town. Steven has led the Guatapé portion, while Paula and Freddy have guided the property and paintball activities.

“It was amazing - my son, his friend and my cousin said it was super amazing they only had great things to say about it…”

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