Top Bogotá Half-day Tours - page 4

Discover the best of Bogotá’s tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this 5-hour tour. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city’s historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off as well as entrance fees.

Escape the city and experience two of Colombia’s top attractions on a private tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita from Bogota. Descend to the otherworldly Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral; enjoy a Colombian lunch in Zipaquirá, known as the City of Salt; and discover the legend of El Dorado during a visit to Lake Guatavita, a crater lake famed for its vivid green color. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the subterranean Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on a half-day trip from Bogotá. On arrival in the colonial town of Zipaquirá, you’ll descend to the underground tunnels of a salt mine to behold the Salt Cathedral, a magical structure illuminated by blue lighting. Learn about the history of the monument from your guide and then visit select Colombian villages renowned for their handicrafts and natural splendor. Round-trip transport from Bogotá is included.

Explore Bogotá's massive Simon Bolivar Park without worrying about getting lost or accidently skipping any highlights when you join a guide on a small-group tour. Learn about local flora and fauna, check out key monuments, and hear all about events staged in the park, from music festivals to artistic presentations.

La Candelaria is not only famous for its place in the history of Bogota but also for its culinary impact on the city. Apart from the numerous local restaurants, you will find here a number of street caterers offering the most delicious local fast food that we are going to taste such as “Ajiacos” (the typical soup from Bogota), chocolate santafereño(hot chocolate with cheese), pandebonos, obleas, empanadas, buñuelos, and Colombian coffee. So come join us and enjoy all those delicious Colombian food with us. Whether you choose the morning itinerary or the afternoon one, we will pick you up an hour before the start and drop you off at your hotel an hour after it has ended.

Enrich your Bogota museum experience by going with a guide. This private tour will take you to some of Bogota's finest museums, including the Gold Museum, the Botero Museum, and the Bogota Museum, where your guide will be on hand to show you the highlights of different exhibits, making it easy to see a lot in a short amount of time.

Don’t let limited time in Colombia’s capital city stop you ticking off its top attractions—discover popular city sights plus the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral (Catedral de Sal) on a private tour that allows you to set the pace. You’ll save time as you travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide and receive undivided attention as you hear historical and cultural information you’re unlikely to find in the guide book.

Immerse yourself in Colombia’s world-famous coffee industry during this private tour of Hacienda Coloma. Discover every stage of the coffee-making process, from growing to harvesting to roasting and brewing, finishing with a freshly-brewed taste of the hacienda’s own beans. A Colombian lunch, plus a stop at the nursery gardens of San Miguel are also included.

Go beyond the small information panels at Bogotá’s celebrated Gold Museum on a private tour sure to enhance your experience. You'll take a personalized trip back in time while exploring the museum’s collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts, pottery, and jewelry, produced by the region’s range of diverse indigenous cultures.

Reaching Colombia’s tallest waterfalls and knowing which trails to take is difficult without local guidance. This full-day adventure from Bogota handles transportation and planning, allowing you to focus on the hike and the scenery. Travel into the lush countryside outside the city and follow your guide on a challenging—but rewarding—trek to El Chiflon and La Chorrera waterfalls. Along the way, enjoy sweeping forest views and upgrade to include a hearty Colombian meal in either Choachi or Bogota’s La Candelaria district.

Skip the hassle and wait with this private transportation option to Bogotá’s international airport matched to your departure time. Book this convenient, affordable airport transfer in advance and simplify your return trip home. Your purchase includes one-way travel to the airport from your Bogotá hotel.

Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population. 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 original indigenous habitants 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. In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.

Easily combine a trip to the colonial town of Villa de Leyva with a tour of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on this tour from Bogotá. Travel from your hotel with the comfort and ease of private transportation, and then enjoy informative commentary about each destination from your guide upon arrival. This tour includes all entrance fees and favorite local snacks for extra value.

South America was once known by Spanish Conquistadors as a land where gold flowed like rivers. Visit the Bogota Gold Museum to learn about Aztec Gold, and the mysteries and real life history behind the largest pre-Hispanic gold collection on the planet. Hear about Colombia’s indigenous history, and how important gold was to the Mayan and Aztec people.

Zipaquirá deserves to be discovered quietly, without uncertainty. We do not offer the cheapest tour to Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral; we offer a private, safe and professional experience, operated by a legal agency. A local guide and an executive vehicle accompany you from your hotel and throughout the journey (approximately 1 hour outside Bogota), sharing stories and context of the region. Enjoy the Salt Cathedral with agile access and a guided tour of this underground wonder, one of the jewels of Colombia. It includes pre-purchased tickets for a quick entrance and a guided pedestrian walk through the historic center of Zipaquirá, a colonial town full of history and traditional architecture. If you compare prices, ask yourself: who will be behind your experience when you need punctuality, security and clear answers? With us you don’t just buy a tour, you gain confidence, support and a perfectly coordinated experience from your hotel.

Benefit from personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this half-day tour of Bogota. Learn about the mix of European, indigenous, and African cultures that coexist in the city through your guide's commentary. Visit local highlights such as Mount Monserrate, the La Candelaria neighborhood, and the local coffee culture; traveling with a guide ensures that you won't miss anything important.

Take your exploration of Bogotá to new heights during this 5-hour private tour of the mountaintop monastery of Monserrate. Enjoy sky-high views of the Colombian capital from this 10,300-foot (3,150-meter) high religious complex, journeying by your choice of aerial tramway, funicular or walking path. At the top you’ll also have time to check out the 17th-century cathedral and wander the site's collection of souvenir stands. A lunch of Colombian cuisine is included. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.  Private guide and site entrance fees are included.

On this private evening tour of Bogotá, you’ll see the Colombian capital illuminated in all of its glory. The city’s attractions look resplendent by night, so you’re sure to be impressed by landmarks such as La Catedral Primada, La Candelaria (Historic Old Town) and Plaza de Bolivar. Ascend to the summit of Mount Monserrat for panoramic vistas and then conclude your tour with a delicious Colombian dinner in a local restaurant. On this private tour, you’ll see another side of Bogotá while receiving undivided attention from your guide.

See Bogota on your own terms on this private, customizable tour. You'll have the opportunity to visit Mount Monserrate via cable car or funicular, spend time at the famous Gold Museum, and check out some of the most important spots in the heart of Bogota's historic La Candelaria neighborhood, all with a local guide by your side.

Get out of the big city and explore Colombia's natural scenery on this private horseback riding tour. With private round-trip transportation included from your accommodation, you can enjoy the journey there and back. Once at the ranch, you'll be matched with a horse according to your skill level; no experience is necessary. Listen to guided commentary tailored to your interests and ask plenty of questions.

When visiting Bogotá, if you don't get out to explore the surrounding countryside you're missing half the story and most of the views. Explore two prominent hills during this full-day tour partly done by horseback. Begin in Guadalupe to learn of Colombia's colonial past, then hop on your trusty steed and ride through the forest to Monserrate where a traditional lunch awaits. Return to the city via cable car.

Learn the dark and complicated history of the Colombian conflict on this group walking tour of Bogotá. Walk with your tour guide as they explain through the period of violence by visiting related landmarks. Learn the origins and context for the decades of armed conflict, its relations to drug trafficking, and the peace process that is shaping modern Colombia.

Discover the heart and soul of Colombia’s beautiful Paso Fino horse on this guided, 6 -hour, small-group tour. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Paso Fino horse lifestyle and learn about the history of Criadero Lusitania Farm, home to a breeding and competition dynasty of three generations.

No visit to Bogota is complete without seeing Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, but getting there yourself can involve planning time-consuming logistics. This private tour not only takes care of round-trip rides from the Colombian capital, but also lets you explore the underground wonder at a relaxed pace rather than rushing to keep up with a large group.