10000/10 experience! Our Guatapé tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Colombia. Our guide, Oscar, was amazing from beginning to end. He was incredibly attentive, professional, and genuinely kind. He is extremely knowledgeable about Guatapé, its history, and Colombian culture, and you can tell he really cares about giving his guests a great experience. He made everything feel comfortable, relaxed, and very well organized. The private car ride to Guatapé was perfect and made the entire day so much easier and more enjoyable. The jet skis were also SO much fun and definitely one of our favorite parts of the tour. What really made the experience special, though, was Oscar. He went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, enjoying ourselves, and getting the most out of our time in Guatapé. We never felt rushed, and the entire experience felt personal rather than like a typical tourist tour. I genuinely cannot recommend Oscar and this tour enough. If you’re visiting Medellín and want to experience Guatapé, book with him. You will not regret it. 10000/10! 🇨🇴
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Drop off at the airport with no extra fee (if your flight is the day of the tour)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (drop-off at the airport with no extra fee)
- Food tasting (Fruit tasting)
- Private tour
- Health insurance
Excludes
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance to the rock
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Beginning the tour at your lodging in Medellín, your guide will drive you east direction to the outskirts of the city in a comfortable car for two hours, where you'll listen from your private guide about the "paisa" traditions, culture and history as long as you enjoy the panoramic view from the valley, the beautiful nature and immense mountains, while crossing small towns before getting to Guatapé. Continue heading to the boulder, get ready to climb the rock and enjoy a breathtaking 360 view to capture unforgettable pictures. Our next stop is going to be Guatapé, where you'll enjoy lunch (own expense) before the stroll through the landmarks of the town, with fascinating stories that your guide is going to share with you. Then we'll drive back to your lodging in Medellín, OR WE CAN DROP YOU OFF AT THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WITH NO EXTRA FEE.
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If you’re looking for a one on one personal experience to tour the city of Guatape, this is it! Ms Yuly was our private tour guide and she was phenomenal. She gave us the ultimate VIP experience. From the fruit tastings, to rock climbing to ATV rides across Guatape, this was worth every penny! Ms. Yuly thank you for making our last day the most memorable.
I highly recommend booking with this group. We had Oscar and he was phenomenal. From the knowledge of his country to how personable he is. In fact, we enjoyed the first tour to Communa 13 and around Medellin so much we booked a second tour to visit Guatapé with him. 5 star experience for a private tour! Can’t wait to be back!
Oscar was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgable, took us to all the best spots. It’s such a beautiful place and definitely the highlight of our visit to Medellin!
This tour was totally fine. Joshua provided information on the way to the rock. We paid for his lunch & were not thanked. After lunch, we walk through town and paid for his coffee again no thank you. We got a little bit more information about the community and then he was silent unless we asked direct questions and we got a brief answer. We opted for the private boat tour. We were told the fee to pay with a credit card was 10%….. Really!?! Then we got on a boat that had an issue and wouldn't get up to speed. The boat driver climbed on top of us several times to get to the motor. We spent so much time trying to get the boat to work that it speed from point to point to get the ride over with. We did get a bunch of unsolicited photos of his child but No fruit tasting was offered or provided which is described in the itinerary. Finally before we started the hours drive back we were directed to a building to use the bathroom but they wouldn't let us use it. Joshua said that was weird and they should have and then we just got in the car. so knowing we had to use the bathroom along the drive after an hour we had to ask again. From the start his driving was aggressive and that is coming from someone who drives in Chicago for a living. We were is several cars in Columbia and this was unique to this tour. There are great reviews for other guides and none for Joshua so maybe he is new or maybe it was an off day. We booked last second so we were glad they had availability. Was it worth the price to get picked up at our lodging and not be on a bus yes but the customer service has room for improvement.
Our visit to La Piedra del Peñol with Julio as our guide was truly unforgettable. Julio was kind, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable—not just about Colombia’s history and culture, but also about so many random, interesting facts. There were many moments where it felt like he was part of our group, not just our guide. Climbing the rock was both fun and adventurous. Tip: bring comfortable shoes and hydrate the night before—it makes a big difference! After the climb, we went jet skiing on the massive lake. The views were stunning, and although we didn’t go too far to avoid getting lost, it was still an amazing experience. Julio then recommended a restaurant called La Fogata—the food was delicious! If you like spice, definitely try their homemade salsa. Afterward, we explored the colorful streets of Guatapé, where there are plenty of shops for souvenirs. The vibrant buildings and beautiful “zocalos” (decorative panels) are a must-see—each one tells a unique story. Overall, this tour was the highlight of our trip, and we left feeling like we had gained a new friend in Julio. Highly recommend!
Great day with Andres, he really looked after us and made sure we got a lot out of our Guatapé trip. He really loves his coffee! Would highly recommend!
The Guatapé + Coffee Farm Tour is a must-do when visiting Medellín! Henry was an exceptional guide—his knowledge and experience were clear throughout the day. At each stop, we had ample personal time and never felt rushed. He shared fantastic food and shopping recommendations, both during the tour and for the rest of our time in Colombia. Henry was professional, yet personable, matching our energy to create a truly unique experience. Guatapé was absolutely stunning—from climbing La Piedra to strolling through the historic, colorful town. One of the highlights was visiting El Peñol coffee farm, where we met the warm family behind the delicious Café Oriente Excelso. It was an unforgettable experience, especially for any coffee lover. We can’t wait to return to Colombia and book another tour with Tourguides Medellín!
The experience was organized and very well prepared. Viator maintained constant communication about the trip and provided the flexibility to pay for it up until the day before the tour which was great.
Such a great experience, this tour was perfectly made for our needs, as it was a private tour, it was on our own pace, we stopped to see Llamas and beautiful horses on the way to Guatape, later we stopped in a market to taste some delicious fruits that we would never had tasted before, the rock has an amazing view to the lake and the town is very colorful, our guide Óscar speaks perfect English and was very complacent with all our requests, he knows everyone in the town and gave us a history class of Colombia, very recommended.
Our guide Henry was incredible, we had an amazing time, reasonable price. They were very chill about taking us where we wanted to go during the day.
Thankyou Henry for the great experience it was worth every penny! From Guatape vieuw to the quad riding we loved every moment
So much to do. The rock was a tough climb, but worth it! The view from the top is fantastic. We went to the town of guatape and loved the zocalos on the buildings. A lot of history with them. We had a delicious lunch. And to top it all off we stopped at a fruit market for a tasting. We were able to try fruits that are not exported so it was a special treat. Second time I have done this tour.
This was our second tour with our guide, Oscar. He did a fantastic job with this all day expedition. The rock is not to be missed as well as the town of Guatape. Oscar provided great insights into everything we saw. This tour was a highlight of our entire trip.
I did the Guatape and coffee tour with Andres and it was the highlight of my trip. I highly recommend this tour. I was able to make so many good memories and learn the history of all the places we visited from Andres my tour guide, who was amazing :).
We have spend a great day with Julio, our who showed us a lot of interesting highlights and knew much about the history and traditions of Colombian people. A perfect way to explore Guatapé and surroundings!
Oscar was an amazing tour guide, filled with so much knowledge and positive energy! The views were amazing, and the experiences were so memorable. Horse back riding, tasting exotic fruits, climbing the rock in Guatape. Highly recommend.
Oscar was the most amazing tour guide we had by far in Colombia! He was extremely knowledgeable and very informative on culture, food and ofcourse the delicious coffee. His passion for Colombian culture was shown greatly during our tour. Horseback riding was so fun and would recommend to anyone visiting. I'd highly recommend getting a tour by Oscar.
Me and two friends did the coffee and horseback riding tour with Oscar. His knowledge of everything was fascinating and he led an amazing tour. This was the highlight of our entire trip and all thanks to Oscar!
Excellent service and service. Private group for ourselves. We were 7 people and the guide Oscar was great
We loved the tour! Our guide was Henry and he was super friendly. I liked that it was a private tour because we had the opportunity to decide how much time to spend in each activity. I would recommend this tour to everyone!
This tour was an incredible experience that allowed me to discover the beauty and culture of Guatapé. Our guide Henry was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, explained everything about the history and culture of the town, and took us to amazing places like the Peñon de Guatapé, the replica of the old village and ended the day using jet skis. I definitely recommend it.
Henry was a bomb! Super good energy. He was super attentive and had many good recommendations. It was our first day in Colombia and it was our best. Thank you very much for the best tour!
Excellent experience, excellent guide, thank you Oscar for your professionalism and show me the best of your country, the view from the tip of the stone is majestic, recommended to do it early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
Too beautiful the place, the experience one takes is inexplicable 100% recommended Guide's attention and everything you explain during the tour is super
Una guida fantastica, un bel giro fuori da Medellín che consiglio. Salire in cima al Penol è stata una bella esperienza.
Excelente tour! Henry es una excelente compañía y guia. Hace del viaje bastante entretenido. Super recomendado
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