Top Bogotá Sightseeing Tours - page 4

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.

If you are looking for a tourist destination in Colombia that combines natural beauty, rich history and culture, Guatavita is the perfect place for you. The Guatavita Lagoon, an ancient sacred place of the Muisca culture, is an invaluable treasure that you cannot miss. In addition to being the source of inspiration for the legend of El Dorado, the lagoon is an impressive mirror of water surrounded by exuberant vegetation that will captivate your senses. In Guatavita, you can also enjoy its charming historic center, its cobbled streets and its delicious cuisine. Discover with us why Guatavita is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Colombia. You and your companions will have private transportation, income to all the places offered and so you will not have to worry about anything, we will do everything so that you live the best experience.

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.

Say -Yes- to the best night out at the original location of the region's most iconic restaurant, let's enter a carnival for the senses where the only thing not allowed is to be bored.

The winding alleys and cobbled streets of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town) make it a difficult place for first-time visitors to navigate. Avoid wasting time getting lost, especially if you’ve only got limited time in the capital of Colombia, on an express tour that’s designed with time-pressed travelers in mind. You’ll benefit from the personalized attention of your guide and discover information that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook.

The best way to see a city is from above. The best way to feel a city is on a bike. As a cultural center since pre-Columbian times with an emerging art scene backdropped by beautiful architecture, Bogata is a treat to explore on two wheels. With so much history packed into its labyrinth of vibrant streets, a local guide to lead you safely through is crucial to discovering all this Andean city has to offer.

Bogotá is the perfect place to purchase emeralds, but finding high-quality gems can be a challenge for less experienced buyers. Get an insider’s look at emeralds from local mines on a 4-hour private tour of Minas de Colombia, where you can learn to identify the finest stones and explore emerald processing in a gallery setting. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Bogotá hotel.

Delve into Bogotá’s rich history on a private half-day tour of the Colombian capital’s historic center, La Candelaria. Alongside your guide, you’ll stroll along beautiful colonial streets while customizing your itinerary according to your interests. See arresting landmarks like Justice Palace and La Catedral Primera; browse fascinating exhibits in the Museo Botero or the glittering Museo de Oro (Gold Museum); and be seduced by the grand architecture of the Main Town Hall and Congress. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

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.

This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - It will help you understand key moments of Colombia's history to focus especially on its rebirth and future considering geography, the city, and through the voice and example of true peace weavers who are already working on new paths of hope and memory for the country.

Visit the hidden face of Bogotá, transit through its cobbled streets in history, go through mysterious passages and you will know another facet yet to be discovered from this huge capital city.

Explore Bogota by bike on this comprehensive tour. Start in the heart of downtown and visit the Bolivar and Santader Plazas to learn about Colombian history. Bike down Seventh Avenue and head to Independence Park and National Park to get a sense of contemporary culture in Bogota. Continue on Parkway Street, an important artistic area, before returning to Chorro de Quevedo.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia! Immerse yourself in a unique experience at the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, an impressive underground temple carved from salt. Accompanied by our driver-guides, you will enjoy a private tour full of history, culture and tradition. In addition to exploring this architectural icon, you will know the heart of Zipaquirá, where tradition and colonial architecture mix in a charming atmosphere. You will walk through its historic center, with its charming cobblestone streets, iconic squares and colonial buildings that will transport you back in time. To complement the experience, you will enjoy authentic Colombian coffee at the perfect time of the route, depending on the climate and the pace of the tour. We wait for you to live an unforgettable experience!

See Bogota through the eyes of a local by "renting a friend." With this alternative experience, you'll forego a typical guided tour in favor of a more casual experience with a local who can show you around the city or take you to spots you'd not likely see on a traditional tour.

Explore Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral in its abandoned salt mine without having to arrange travel logistics on this half-day from Bogotá. Descend inside this sprawling underground structure with the help of a guide, gaining insight into the history and construction of salt cathedrals that you won't get in the guidebook. Your visit also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Bogotá and all entrance fees.

Rather than getting bored in the airport, make the most of your Bogotá layover on this sightseeing tour of the city, modified to fit your flight schedule and accompanied by a private guide. Experience some of the Colombian capital’s top sights, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, Monserrate Sanctuary, a Colombian shopping mall or lunch at an authentic local restaurant. You choose the places to visit based on your interests and connecting flight times.

Discover the magic near Bogotá with a nature excursion that will take you to two natural wonders: the mystical cloud forests and the impressive waterfalls, including La Chorrera, the highest in Colombia. Visit on the way the beautiful viewpoint and hill of Our Lady of Guadalupe where you can see Bogota. 30 min stop We will enter the Cascada la Chorrera national park where we will take a walk to explore and get to know the impressive waterfalls and the nature of our tropical country. 4 hours visiting the chiflon. And we will return in our private transportation to the hotel to finish this magical experience.

**The line can be 2 hours uphill and 2 hours downhill. Please bring a raincoat or umbrella** We send the tickets by whatsapp or mail! It is NOT the barcode that Viator sends you. With this regular Monserrate ticket, the client will be able to take the funicular or cable car up the mountain and avoid buying a ticket at the ticket office. This will ensure that you will be able to go up without any problem (the line is made normally). Buy this ticket easily and simply on this platform!

Birdwatching in Chingaza & Observatorio de Colibries. Colombia is the country with the big number of birds of the world with approximately 1923 species including endemic, near endemic, migratory and permanent residents. We will depart to Chingaza National Park (Piedras Gordas area) at the 5:00am. This incredible place is located only one hour and half away from Bogota. We will be birding here all the day exploring Paramo and moorland ecosystems at a altitude of aproximadly 2800-3400m.s.n.m. in searching for: Near-Endemic Birds: Blue-throated Starfrontlet, Matorral Tapaculo, Golden-faced Whitestart, Coopery-bellied Puffleg and Black-billed Mountain-Toucan. Typical lunch. Afternoon: : Observatorio de colibries (Hummingbird feeders) in La Calera. The observation of birds in Colombia is fantastic and wonderful because you can find diversity of ecosystems and different birds according to the region of the country.

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.

Explore the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and the surrounding town on this guided tour. The popular attraction features underground tunnels and vaults that you’ll be able to wander around as you learn about the salt production process and its historical significance. Plus, visit the Zipaquira village where you’ll be able to stroll the streets and shop for souvenirs.