Top Bogotá Full-day Tours

Embark on a captivating journey to the top sights of Zipaquira and Guatavita on a group tour from Bogota. This all-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to maximize their limited vacation time and save money. Highlights include the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and the Guatavita Lagoon, to learn about its indigenous history. Finally, stroll around Guatavita town, and discover its ties to the Legend of El Dorado

This Bogota city tour offers much more than an in-depth overview of the city. Pick up tickets to museums, sample local fruits and food specialties, and learn first-hand about Colombia’s economy through a coffee tasting—all in between checking out top landmarks with your guide. This tour packs in the value even more with a round-trip ticket to the popular Monserrate funicular if option is selected. You’ll be able to choose between a 7-hour tour including Monserrate, Gold Museum and Botero Museum, or a 5-hour tour which includes only Monserrate or museums. Join us!

With its illuminated salt sculptures, the subterranean Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is one of the most interesting attractions in Colombia, but getting there from Bogotá can be time-consuming if you don’t have a car. This small-group tour makes getting there a breeze, with round-trip transfers from your hotel and plenty of free time to explore the cathedral and its surrounding town.

While the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral will always draw crowds, exploring the underground wonder on a private tour is sure to make your experience of it less stressful. This excursion includes round-trip rides from Bogota to save you from navigating public transportation and lets you explore the salt complex at a more relaxed pace than you’d get in a big group.

Discover how coffee goes from farm to cup on this easy day trip from Bogotá. Visit nearby Hacienda Coloma in Fusagasugá to learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. Then, take part in a coffee-tasting lesson. Plus, hear about the history of coffee in Colombia and its symbolic importance.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

Venture away from the bustling city of Bogotá and spend a day immersed in nature on this challenging full-day waterfall hike. Join your guide and a group of fellow travelers and head towards the jungle, stopping along the way to take in the unique Andean ecosystem. Upon reaching the park, begin the breathtaking ascent to Colombia's highest waterfall, La Chorrera. Sit down for a delicious lunch, accompanied by panoramic views, before heading back to Bogotá.

Visit Guatavita Lagoon and the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira in just one day—without the expense of private taxis—on this group tour from Bogotá. Meet your driver at your hotel and head out to the lagoon to learn about ancient history and beliefs. Then, visit Zipaquira to descend into its masterpiece Salt Cathedral, full of sculptures and illuminated chambers, before returning to your departure point.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city and come with us to Villa de Leyva: this beautiful old town on the outskirts of Bogotá. Visit the Sisga dam and Raquira town of pottery crafters on the way to Villa de Leyva and once there enjoy a full-day around its main spots: Pozos Azules (Blue Wells), the Paleontological Museum and more. Discover its treasures by walking through its cobblestoned streets and live a day of contrasts. This tour also has a shared option that includes round-trip transportation from Bogotá, a 3-hour guided walking tour in Villa de Leyva, 2 hours of free time to have lunch and explore, and all-risk insurance. • A full-day adventure outside Bogota city • Stopping at the Sisga Dam and Raquira town of crafts • Visiting the top landmarks: Paleontological museum and Pozos Azules (private tour) • A traditional lunch and dinner with the views of the cobblestoned streets (private tour) • The amazing scenery of place frozen in time

Discover the wonderful world of coffee and learn how the elixir is made during this coffee farm experience near Bogota. Join a small group and set out for the town of Choachi, just outside of Bogota, where the farm is located. Learn about the daily life of a coffee farmer as well as the coffee manufacturing process.

When traveling to or from Bogota, hitching a ride to the airport or your hotel can be costly and you could end up waiting on your ride. Prebook this El Dorado International Airport 1-Way Private Transfer and avoid the hassle of shared transfer services or ride shares. You’ll ride in a private vehicle where you’ll be able to relax. Plus, you can choose to book from the airport to your hotel or visa versa.

Discover the rich diversity of Colombian cuisine in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria. On this walking tour, you’ll visit 7 carefully selected spots, each offering a unique dish from a different region of the country. From family-owned eateries to vibrant market stalls, you’ll taste authentic flavors like ajiaco, aborrajado, carimañolas, and more. Along the way, connect with locals, learn about Colombia’s cultural heritage, and enjoy storytelling that brings each dish to life. The tour is flexible; venues may change depending on weather, availability, or city events, ensuring a fresh and personalized experience every time. We accommodate vegetarian and vegan preferences; just let your guide know. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and allow extra time for traffic to reach the meeting point. Come hungry; this tour feels like lunch and dinner in one!

Colombia is known for its unique landscape, but knowing the best spots to be immersed in the natural scenery can be tricky. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the capital on a private day tour to Chingaza National Natural Park, and explore with a local guide for insight into the region’s natural features, flora, and fauna, with round-trip hotel transfer included for a hassle-free excursion.

Capture the Latino spirit of Bogotá’s nightlife on an evening pub crawl of the Colombian capital. With a guide, visit Bogotá’s best pubs and enjoy a refreshing pint of beer in each one. Chat with locals, get local insight from your guide, and soak up the lively ambience of the bars before heading to a popular nightclub to dance the night away. Upgrade your tour to include convenient pickup and drop-off at your Bogotá hotel.

Visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and Lake Guatavita on this two-in-one day trip from Bogotá. First, explore the halls of the Salt Cathedral, the only underground Catholic church in the world. Then, venture into Guatavita’s natural park to learn about the cultural significance of the lake, as well as the legend of El Dorado. Complete your tour with a traditional lunch, if option is selected.

Explore the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia’s most unexpected architectural wonders, during this guided tour. Head underground to the town's salt mine where you discover this unique monument to human ingenuity. Back above ground, enjoy an included Colombian lunch and a tour of Zipaquirá’s colonial center.

Check off two top attractions in a single day tour from Bogotá. This tour combines a trip to Guatavita Lake with a visit to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral. Learn about the lake's connection to the legend of El Dorado and marvel at a magnificent cathedral built within the tunnels of a salt mine 660 feet (200 meters) underground.

Explore La Chorrera Natural Park on this guided hiking trip from Bogotá. Located in the forest of the Andes mountains, the park features waterfalls and lush landscapes. Visit Guadalupe Hill and enjoy an amazing view of Bogotá. The hike is suited for hikers with some experience and includes steep, slippery, and rocky slopes. You’ll also be able to choose an option which includes lunch during the tour.

Get fast-tracked entry to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and have time left over for a bit of sightseeing in the town of Zipaquira with this small-group tour from Bogota. You'll have plenty of time to explore the celebrated cathedral, with time left over to grab lunch or do some sightseeing in Zipaquira before returning to Bogota.

Without a guided tour of Lake Guatavita, you might miss out on some of the history and folklore that make the area so much more than a beautiful destination. Private transit from Bogotá solves transportation logistics, making it easier for you to get out of the city to enjoy a guided hike, beautiful vistas, and traditional lunch, included, if the option is selected. Plus, value pricing makes this an ideal Bogotá day trip.

Many Bogotá visitors don't realize how close they are to pristine nature. Escape the city and skip the hassle of finding transportation with this private tour to Chicaque Park. Spot some of the 200 species of birds that have been seen here, walk along nature trails, ride a cableway through the woods, and challenge yourself with some tree climbing and rappelling. Include lunch in the middle of the cloud forest.

Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the originally indigenous habitant called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping.

Combine a visit to the beautiful town of Guatavita and its lake with a tour of the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquaria with this small-group, guided tour from Bogota. Everything's included, from round-trip transportation from the unique meeting point and admission ticket -and even lunch--and small group sizes mean that you'll have plenty of opportunity to interact with your guide and ask questions.