Top Activities on the Ground in Bogotá

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!

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.

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.

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!

Explore central Bogotá on this half-day sightseeing bike tour. Visit the city’s historical center, known as La Candelaria, plus a traditional fruit market and coffee factory. Along the way, pass by landmarks such as the Plaza de Toros and the Museo Nacional and see street art murals. Plus, stop in the Parque Nacional to sample traditional Colombian street foods.

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.

Pay a visit to one of the most iconic and lush cloud forests surrounding Bogotá with an expert bird guide that will help you identify up to 40 bird species including colorful tanagers, hummingbirds, warblers, flycatchers and toucanets. Your bird watching expert guide will help you learn to identify and distinguish between the different species while observing hummingbird feeders. Then go walking along nature trails deep within the forest with binoculars in hand to observe the fast moving birds up in the canopy (binoculars available for rent).

If you’ve got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia’s capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you’ll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover two of Colombia’s most stunning sights in a single day with this tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and the Guatavita Lagoon. Experience the magic of the place where the legendary history of El Dorado was born, walking along nature trails to contemplate the mystical lagoon surrounded by mountains. Then descend 180 meters underground to explore the incredible Cathedral of Salt, a masterpiece of engineering and spirituality considered the First Wonder of Colombia. This experience combines nature, history, culture and spectacular landscapes, all accompanied by expert guides who will bring each place to life with fascinating stories. With convenient transportation, tickets included and a delicious lunch, you will just have to relax and enjoy the tour. If you are looking for a complete experience that allows you to get to know the best of the history and landscapes of Colombia in one day, this tour is perfect for you.

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.

Take a break from the bustle of Bogota with a tour out to the Choachi Mountains, a mere 45-minute drive from the city. This small-group tour will take you through beautiful scenery with epic views of landscapes, waterfalls, and rock art as you hike along a moderate trail with a professional guide. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Pay a visit to one of the most iconic and lush cloud forests around Bogotá! Hike in search of colorful tanagers and toucans, take in spectacular views as the clouds roll in and out all while surrounded by the living sounds of nature.

The High Letters Essential is designed for cyclists looking to conquer one of the most iconic climbs in the world without distractions. The main challenge is concentrated on an epic day: more than 80 km of continuous ascent and about 3,800 meters of elevation, from the heat of Mariquita to the cold of the Andean moor. All with the backing of professional mechanical support, accompanying vehicle and premium accommodation at Casa de Campo La Giralda in Mariquita. *Option: High Letters via Lebanon-Murillo. It is an ideal experience for groups who want to measure their limits with the peace of mind of 100% reliable logistics. Includes: - Mechanical support and tracking vehicle - 2 nights premium accommodation in shared room - 2 Breakfasts - Maximum 20 cyclists - Base price calculated according to group size Optional: - Transportation by van to and from Mariquita - High-end bicycle Lunch and dinner - Professional photography - Recovery massage

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.

Cycle through the city streets on this bike tour of Bogota, Colombia. Acquaint yourself with the Athens of South America as you visit Bogota's must-see sites such as the National Museum and Brazil Park in addition to contemporary street art. This tour also includes tastings at the Fruit Market and a coffee processing demonstration.

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.

Get unrivaled views of Suesca and its striking natural landscapes on a private rock climbing tour that can be tailored according to your climbing experience and ability. Ideal for first-time climbers, this tour lets you access parts of the Colombian countryside that traditional tours can’t reach.

Soak up the natural splendor of Chingaza National Park—one of Colombia’s biggest natural reserves—on a private tour from Bogotá. Hike across varied terrains, discover fascinating flora and fauna, and learn about the region’s culture and geology from your guide. Refuel with a snack in La Calera before hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogotá.

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.

This full-day hiking tour through the Andean paramo landscape of Sumapaz National Park, near Bogotá, is designed for avid hikers who want to see the natural side of Colombia. Hike along peaceful yet challenging trails to explore the park's paramo ecosystem with its watersheds, unusual plants, and hardy animals, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch and food shopping at a local market.

Travel between Bogota’s El Dorado Airport and your hotel in comfort and style with this private tour transfer service. Your bilingual driver monitors your flight and will be waiting for you at the airport, ready to provide personalized door-to-door service to your final destination in a private vehicle just for your party.

On this tour, you’ll experience true high-altitude adventure. Heading into a private reserve in the Páramo of Sumapaz—the largest páramo ecosystem in the world—you’ll hike up to 3,800 meters, roughly 12,500 feet. With your guide leading the way, you’ll see flora and fauna only found right here in the Andes, munch on arepas, take to steep, muddy trails, and feel on top of another world. Hotel pickup is included for a hassle-free start to your trek.

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.