Guatapé & El Peñol: Quick 6-Hour Private Tour

Experience the best of Guatapé and The Rock of El Peñol on this exclusive sightseeing tour. Explore the stunning landscapes, climb the famous rock, and enjoy a personalized experience with private transportation and a bilingual guide. Optional airport transfer available.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • El Alto del Chocho - After being picked up from your place in comfortable and private transportation, we’ll head to the enchanting east side of Medellín. Our route will take us through the longest tunnel in South America, offering a unique experience as we make our way to one of the most picturesque regions in Antioquia. The bustling cityscape…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Travel insurance
  • Snacks
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Entrance Fees to the Rock
  • Lunch
Additional Information

This tour is ideal for those with limited time who still want to experience this must-see destination, or for those who prefer not to commit to a full-day tour. The tour includes visits to Guatapé and the renowned El Peñol Rock, all within 7 hours, or 6 hours if you’re pressed for time.
For added convenience, there is an option to be dropped off at the…

Location
El Alto del Chocho
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sina_s
Feb 23, 2026
Great experience with our guide Luisa. - We had a wonderful time with Luisa in Guatapé. We could choose our pick up time (6am for us) and Luisa picked us up at our hotel. She was very friendly and knowledgeble. We went to the top of El Peñol and visited Guatapé together. We really really enjoyed it and would recommend the tour a lot as we were there before all the busses arrived. As it was a private tour we could choose the time we spent at the places and where back im Medellin at 1 pm.
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Y200hbsinas
Feb 23, 2026
Great experience with our guide Luisa - We had a wonderful time with Luisa in Guatapé. We could choose our pick up time (6am for us) and Luisa picked us up at our hotel. She was very friendly and knowledgeble. We went to the top of El Peñol and visited Guatapé together. We really really enjoyed it and would recommend the tour a lot as we were there before all the busses arrived. As it was a private tour we could choose the time we spent at the places and where back im Medellin at 1 pm.
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Lilian_l
Jan 18, 2026
Awesome tour - The tour was awesome, we started at 6:00 am. Our guide Carlos did above and beyond to make our day perfect. Starting early you avoid all the crowds and traffic, I will definitely recommend doing that. Besides, doing a private tour you can take your time walking around or leaving early if you want to. The place is gorgeous.
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Alfonso_c
Dec 31, 2025
Laura ended up being our... - Laura ended up being our own private tour guide as it was just me and my partner, and we booked this experience the day before. Picked up in front of our hotel in El Poblado and quickly driven straight to El Peñol. Went up and down before the crowds; same with Guatape where we came early and mostly had the streets to ourselves with only a few other people. Highly recommended tour if you go early (6:30 pickup).
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Pegah_r
Dec 31, 2025
Carlos was fantastic! - We had the most wonderful time with Carlos. He gave us a one of a kind view into the history of Medellin, Guatapé, Peñol, and everything in between. Even though the tour was scheduled for 8-10 hours, he never made us feel rushed and let us really absorb the experience. His English was fantastic and he was so knowledgeable about history and politics of the region.
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Hannah_s
Dec 5, 2025
Highlight of our Medellin and Colombia trip - This was our favorite tour on our trip in Colombia! We had done alot of group tours and for an excursion like this we wanted it to be a little bit more personal and custom to our wants and needs. We had our tour guide Daniel and he picked us up from our hotel and we headed out to Guatape. We got to stop for coffee on this farm and feed the llamas before heading to Peñol de Guatape which me and my boyfriend got to do at our own pace for as much time as we needed, never feeling rushed. Then we headed to Guatape where we got to do some walking on our own and some with Daniel who gave us a ton of history lessons on Guatape. We got to try coffee, desserts, and other snacks locally which was amazing part of the tour. On the way back we headed to replica of Peñol which was crazy to learn about the history before they flooded the area. Overall. This was such an amazing and personal tour. Daniel was the best and so knowledgeable about everything we learned, from Guatape to Medellin to Colombia in general. If your gonna do a private tour and spend a little bit more this is 100% the tour to do so, couldn’t recommend more!!!
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Astrid_g
Nov 29, 2025
Wonderful Guatapé Experience - We had a fantastic experience on our private tour with Diego. His English was excellent, and he made the entire day smooth, fun, and stress-free (especially important since we had kids with us). He was patient, kind, and incredibly attentive to our family’s needs. Diego shared great history, took us to beautiful scenic spots, and always made sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves. We felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the trip. I highly recommend Diego for a perfect family-friendly experience in Guatapé and El Peñol.
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Justinp1221
Nov 9, 2025
Wonderful customized tour - Fantastic tour. We left early to avoid the big crowds of tour busses and had an amazing time at all the stops. Our guide, Juan Carlos, was a fount of information and made the tour way better by teaching us so much about Colombia and this area. The rock and the town were lovely.
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Global49109869367
Nov 5, 2025
Fantastic experience! - We had a fantastic time with Juan Carlos. Even though the drive was over 1.5 hours, Juan Carlos was so knowledgeable about the history of Columbia that it felt like 20 minutes. We received so much interesting information about the history of the sites and of Columbia as a whole that he kept us engaged the entire tour. Because it was a private tour, we were able to tailor the experience to our needs, spending more time at sites of higher interest, and skipping things we were less interested in. I would recommend anyone to hire one Carlos for this experience.
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Hannahsx6065wh
Sep 29, 2025
Best tour of our trip! - This tour was amazing, our tour guide Daniel was incredible and brought us such a personalized experience. We learned so much history we’re able to have a more intimate tour experience having it be private and move at our own pace. It was the perfect amount of time and stops with just enough to do without overwhelming us. Definitely reccomend!
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From $65
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).