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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.

Discover a side of Bogota that few travelers experience on this private tour through the neighborhood of Egipto, just steps from Plaza de Bolívar and El Chorro de Quevedo. Led by former gang members who now work to uplift their community, the tour offers a powerful look at the area's transformation from violence to resilience. Walk the streets where local history unfolds in murals, learn about complex social dynamics, and sample chicha, a traditional Colombian beverage. This experience provides exclusive access to a hidden part of the city and directly supports a grassroots community initiative at the same time.

Get off the beaten path with a visit to Bogota's El Paraiso neighborhood, led by a guide. On this private tour, you'll ride a cable car up to the neighborhood for fantastic views of the city. You'll then get out and walk around, learning about life in the area and checking out colorful street art.

Coffee is one of Colombia’s most famous exports, but gaining insight into the production process can be tricky in the capital. Visit a local cafe, roaster, and market on a coffee tour of Bogota, and learn about the life cycle of the Colombian coffee bean from experts. Enjoy snacks and tasters included in the price, and benefit from round-trip transfer from your hotel to travel across the sprawling city with ease.

Embark on a full-day exploration of Bogota's top attractions on a private day tour. Follow your guide as you discover the city's rich history and culture, visiting highlights such as the Gold Museum and Bolivar Square. You'll also see the traditional roasting process of Colombian coffee at Cafe de la Fonda and take in spectacular views from Monserrate. This excursion is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive and informative experience in Bogota.

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 Bogotá's La Candelaria neighborhood through the eyes of locals on this immersive walking tour. With a private guide, visit iconic landmarks, learn untold stories, and venture beyond the usual tourist spots to discover hidden gems. With personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and plenty of time to ask questions, this is a great introduction to Bogotá and Colombian history.

For your safety and comfort, private transportation is the best option to go to the town of Zipaquira. Driver Guide in Spanish, audio guides available in different languages ​​when entering the mine. (TICKETS TO THE MINE NOT INCLUDED) You can buy them when you arrive in Zipaquira with a credit card or Colombian pesos. no queues. Colombia's first tourist marvel one hour from Bogotá, Great Work of mining engineering and religious art, sculpted in salt rock inside the mine. The Cathedral and many of the sculptures that are there are completely in salt. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, an easily accessible place, excursion for the whole family, it is a smooth walk of 1 kilometer inside the mine, visit time one hour and thirty minutes. Visit main square of Zipaquirá republican architecture 1800. Great place to take photos and lunch typical Colombian food.

Learn to play Tejo, Colombia’s national sport, while enjoying plenty of beer on this private tour. Your guide will take you out to a Tejo field, where you'll learn about the game, which consists of throwing rocks against small explosives. While you play, you’ll get to try out plenty of local beer at no extra cost.

Explore the underground Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira with this 7-hour private tour from Bogota. Tour the tunnels of this subterranean wonder and learn all about its history with a bilingual audioguide. Return to the historic center of Zipaquira for a traditional Colombian lunch of soup, salad, plantains, and more. Enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of Zipaquira before your return to Bogota.

Bogotá is a mysterious city, in which the limit between myth and reality vanishes in the stories told in its streets, many of them about the living and some many others about dead and ghosts. We will walk the streets of La Candelaria neighborhood, in a storytelling tour, to discover the lives and tragedies of the most traditional ghosts that inhabit our city. How to participate? *Fill one form per group (please, do not fill the form if you don`t mean to attend) https://descubrebgta.weebly.com/programacioacuten *5 days before the tour, you will receive a confirmation mail with the meeting point. *Arrive to the meeting point 15 minutes early *Enjoy the tour *Make this tour possible by making a good donation

Sample Bogota’s thriving street art and alternative culture scenes during this 4-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the growing cultural role for street murals in Colombian culture as you explore the work of famous artists like DEXS and Toxicomano. During the trip, you’ll also get to sample the city’s numerous vintage stores, trendy bars, and alternative retailers.

Visit several of Bogota’s top-notch, locals-frequented craft beer destinations—and enjoy tutored tastings as you explore—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the early evening (or upgrade for pickup directly from your Bogota hotel), and set off on foot. You’ll start at a popular local craft brewery, where you’ll sip fresh beer and go behind the scenes. Next, head to the hip Quinta Camacho neighborhood, where you’ll visit two craft beer pubs and will enjoy further tastings.

Step inside one of Colombia’s most unique architectural works on this full-day tour to Zipaquirá from Bogota, which saves you the hassle of arranging your own transportation. Venture underground to discover the vast salt mines of Zipaquirá, learn about the city’s long salt mining history, and see how the salt is collected. Finally, admire the grand Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a church entirely made out of salt.

Save time and money at the airport with this simple transfer package from El Dorado International to your Bogotá hotel. This one-way private airport transfer package lets you skip the long lines and wait times, arriving easily and safely at your final destination in Bogotá.

Explore Bogota by bicycle on this private, guided tour. You'll take a ride through the city's central park, Parque Metropolitano Simon Bolivar, spend time tasting local fruits in a fruit market, and visit the Jardin Botanico de Bogota Jose Celestino Mutis (the city's botanical garden), where you'll see all sorts of flowers, trees, and medicinal plants.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of José Celestino Mutis botanical garden on a private half-day tour of the verdant expanse from Bogotá. With a guide, you’ll marvel at tropical flowers and exotic plants representative of the Andean forest. Feast your senses on the aromas of herbs, gaze at tall and ancient oak trees trees, and experience a variety of climates as you listen to informative commentary. On this enriching tour, you’ll receive undivided attention from your private guide and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Immerse yourself in Colombian culture as you explore the historic Candelaria neighborhood on foot. You'll sample local fruits and sip on the traditional fermented drink of chicha. You'll also get to try your hand at the game of tejo, which involves throwing pucks at targets filled with gunpowder.

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

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.

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.

Discover the artistic and touristic side of Ciudad Bolívar! This is a shared tour and we will visit the Paraíso neighborhood, a new setting for social and inclusive local tourism. We will take the new Transmicable, a mobility solution for the inhabitants of the sector and an opportunity to discover a magical, artistic, colorful territory with local talent. We will find El Paraíso Mirador where we will have a workshop by a group of young musicians and we will have a snack made by some of their mothers. We will visit the Illimani Park for a dance activity "break dance" and graffiti, two cultural processes that bet on the artistic progress of the neighborhood. Finally we will reach the top of the hill through "La Serpiente", a staircase that will connect us with one of the best views and colors of the city. We will visit one of the 15 collective gardens for a mini planting workshop and leave a memory of the visit to Ciudad Bolívar.