Guatapé Tour: Panoramic Highland Journey with Glimpses of Green Mountains & Blue Lakes

Embark on a panoramic highland journey through Colombia’s stunning Antioquia region. Climb the 200-meter monolith of Guatapé for breathtaking views of green mountains and blue lakes.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Medellín - View point Las Palmas
  • El Penon de Guatape - The New Peñol
  • Parque Tematico Replica del Viejo Penol - Replica of the Old Peñol
  • El Penon de Guatape - The rock (monolith)
  • Guatape Dam - The Colorful town of Guatapé
What's Included
  • All fees and taxes included
Additional Information

GUATAPE TOUR

This tour will take you to one of Colombia’s must-see attractions.

On this tour we will take you on a panoramic drive through the highlands of Antioquia and the surrounding area of Medellin.

The 200 meters high and 10 million tons monolith can be climbed through a staircase of 740 steps.

Enjoy breathtaking views over the fantastic surroundings full of green mountains and blue lakes.

Location
Medellín
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ellierd9199nx
Aug 21, 2025
City and Guatape Tour with Luis- highly recommend!!! - Could not have asked for a better guide through Medellín! He has lived in the area most of his life, so he brings a lot of personal stories and knowledge throughout his tour helping to get a good grasp of the culture in Medellín. We had a couple specific things we wanted to see, so he made sure to fit them into our schedule and even added some extra stops in the city! We did a tour of Guatape, Peñol, the coffee farm, Comuna 13, and the botanical garden spread across two days. Cannot recommend more for those looking for a laid back, private tour with loads of history, activities, and sightseeing!
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Venture56887552363
Aug 21, 2025
Best possible way to see Guatape and Medellin is with LUIS! - We booked our tour to Guatape with Luis based on past reviews. We were not disappointed. He structured our tour to what we wanted to do from the pick up time to how much time we wanted to spend in each area. We made several stops on our way to Guatape and each stop was wonderful. We learned so much about Medellin and Colombia from Luis. He is so knowledgeable and very passionate about his country. We even were able to add a coffee tour at the end of the day. We hadn’t booked it, but Luis was able to make it happen. It was incredible from start to finish. We loved our full day with Luis so much that we asked if he was available the very next day and he was able to accommodate us. He picked us up on time, we toured more of the city of Medellin and Comuna 13. He even dropped us off at the airport for our flight to Bogota. This was by far the best two days of our 10 day trip to Colombia. Book Luis!!! You will not regret it. He is chill and personable and goes above and beyond to make your tour the best!
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380fidell
Jul 20, 2025
A fantastic tour! - Luis was knowledgeable, friendly, and a very good driver! This was easily our favorite day of our seven day trip to Medellin and it was in large part to Luis’ guidance. He gave us opportunities for stops along the way to Guatape. We stopped at a beautiful waterfall and we stopped at a local coffee farm for a guided tour. The city of Guatape and El peñón de Guatape were the absolute icings on the cake! 100% recommend!
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Normanhz198gk
Jul 19, 2025
- Fantastic tour of Gautape with Luis Ospina!! Seven of us went on a private tour with Luis to Guatape. On the way we stopped at a beautiful waterfall, then stopped at a petting zoo that had Llamas, horses, ostriches, and many other animals, and then onto a coffee plantation where we picked coffee beans and saw how the beans are processed. The final result was the coffee was devious. Everyone had a fun and great time at all of these places. Then we toured the city and ate lunch at a very good restaurant that faced the waterfront. After lunch we did a walk through the colorful city and then proceeded to Guatape to climb the mountainous rock, El Penol. The scenery, lakes and landscapes were awesome!! Luis did a great job of accommodating our every need and never rushed us and was very patient throughout the tour. He took us places that we would never had seen or experienced if we were on our own or on another tour. Luis has a vast amount of knowledge about the history and culture of Colombia and you couldn’t ask fora better Tour Guide than Luis. He speaks perfect English, which was a plus. He was the Best and we would highly recommend him for all of his tours!!!
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Experience717723
Apr 29, 2025
Guatape tour - Was able to organize rapidly a boat tour and provide us with insightful tips about Medellin and guatape. Thank you Luis!
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New_orleans_newyears
Apr 21, 2025
Excellent tour with Mauricio - and great experience with Travel Medellin Guide - Luis and his team are amazing! We contacted Luis for a tour of Guatape, based on all the positive reviews. Luis was responsive, clear and fast. He booked us with Mauricio for the day trip to Guatape. Mauricio is an exceptional tour guide. My family travels often, and Mauricio is one of the best tour guides we've ever worked with. He is knowledgeable, easy to speak with, and fully fluent in English. He also knows fun places to stop/eat/visit along the way. The whole day felt like a great conversation, and we learned a lot about Colombia, the culture and the history. We quickly booked a Pablo Escobar tour with Mauricio for later in the week. Mauricio knows a ton about the history of the Escobar family and the cartels. He clearly reads and studies the topic. It was excellent. Throughout the week we contacted Luis for help with logistics and cars. He was wonderful to work with. If I went back to Colombia (or advised a friend travelling), I would book everything through Luis. A huge thank you to both Luis and Mauricio!
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Rroberts2000
Mar 16, 2025
Medellín Región Tour Guide Extraordinaire! - Outside of coming to Medellin as part of our visits to Columbia, booking our Guatapé tour with Luis was hands down the best decision we made! As a proud paisa—a native of Medellín—Luis has an incredible depth of knowledge about his city and its surrounding regions. He doesn’t just share the highlights; he provides a well-rounded, honest perspective on Medellín’s history, culture, and evolution, making every moment of the tour insightful and engaging. Beyond his expertise, Luis is an easygoing, attentive guide who goes above and beyond to craft a personalized experience. His warmth and thoughtfulness made us feel truly cared for throughout the journey. Thanks to his deep local connections, we enjoyed the most unforgettable meal of our trip in Guatapé. We were so impressed that we immediately booked a second tour the next day! This time, Luis led us through Plaza Botero, the city center, Arví Park, and even provided a nuanced look at Pablo Escobar’s lasting influence on Medellín. We wrapped up with a fantastic meal before he ensured we got safely to our Airbnb near the airport. If you’re looking for an exceptional, reasonably priced private tour with a knowledgeable, passionate guide, look no further than Luis. He turns sightseeing into an unforgettable experience!
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Discover47189307910
Feb 4, 2025
Incredible Guatapé Tour with our Amazing Guide Luis! - Our day trip to Guatapé was absolutely unforgettable, thanks to our incredible tour guide Luis! From start to finish, he made the experience seamless, fun, and informative. His deep knowledge of the area, engaging storytelling, and friendly personality made the tour truly special. He spoke excellent English, which made communication easy, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. From climbing El Peñol to exploring the colorful streets of Guatapé, every moment was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour and would book with him again in a heartbeat. Thank you for an amazing day Luis!
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Nataliapl9574vy
Jan 30, 2025
Amazing experience - The tour was amazing! Luis was super nice with us and really helpful! I 100% recommend him, we liked him so much we went next day to Comuna 13 with him as well.
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Zepthezeplin
Jan 23, 2025
The perfect guide to get to know Medellin! - Luiz is very experienced and very infirmative. He is super friendly and knows every corner of the twin :) full of sense of humour which makes the experience even more pleasant. I am looking forward to my next tour in different locations around Medellin with him. Highly recommended to all who wants to experience Medellin with his local point of view and all inclusive route.
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From $231 (Per Vehicle)
up to 7 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).