Top Bolivia Cultural Tours

Get a comprehensive introduction to La Paz on this city sightseeing tour. This walking tour has morning or afternoon departure times and includes a traditional Bolivian drink at its conclusion.

If you’re visiting Bolivia’s capital for the first time, see the best of La Paz at your own pace on a private, custom city tour. Not only will you receive undivided attention from your private guide, you’ll delve deeper into Bolivia’s rich history than you would alone and see top sights such as the Witch’s Market and San Pedro Jail.

Gain an alternative perspective of Bolivia’s colorful capital on a 2-hour cable car tour of La Paz. With a guide, you’ll climb aboard a cable car and soar to heights that offer panoramic views of the sprawling city. On arrival in the El Alto district, browse stalls brimming with bizarre produce at The Witches Market and then continue to south La Paz to admire the city’s modern architecture and mountainous perimeter. Learn about the fascinating culture and history of the Bolivian capital and receive personalized attention on this small-group tour.

Take in all the highlights of the world’s highest capital city in a morning or afternoon with your own private guide. With this tour, start by traveling out of the city to admire the magnificent rock formations of the Moon Valley, then enjoy aerial views over the city and mountains as you ride the cable car to El Alto. Finally, explore the city sights, including Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Church, and the Witches Market.

Exclusive tour. All the hidden places in the oldest houses in the city. Info +591-753 03620 You will learn the history of Santa Cruz from the very remote perspective of Bolivia. We will learn from the towns of prehistory the original towns that existed and are unknown to many tourists. The colony, the other side of the founding of Santa Cruz and its Annexation to the Republic of Bolivia. The way Santa Cruz development occurred, its citizen, civic, historical and political struggles. We will learn its importance and its richness, the love that Santa Cruz people have for Santa Cruz, and how that difference made the city become the economic capital of the country.

Dive into the vibrant landscapes of the Crater of Maragua, where breathtaking geological formations were sculpted over time, once trodden by dinosaurs, and now cherished as home by the Jalqa community. The day starts at 8:30 in the morning, where tourists are picked up from their hotels. A one-hour trip is taken to reach the colonial chapel of Chataquilla, where the trekking along the Inca trail begins (2 hours). At the end of the Inca trail, the car awaits us to take us to the Maragua Crater, where we have a delicious vegetarian lunch and visit the rock formation called La Garganta del Diablo (30 minutes). In the afternoon, we visit the dinosaur footprints (2 hours) and return to the city of Sucre. If a weaver is available, we can visit her and she explains to us about the art of the Jalqa culture.

Get ready to uncover the secrets and stunning highlights of La Paz, start from VALLEY OF THE MOON where you'll be mesmerized by the surreal rock formations—don't forget your sunscreen and hats as you explore this stunning landscape! Next, ascend to the skies on the iconic CABLE CARS, a unique transportation marvel that offers breathtaking vistas of La Paz and the towering the mountains. As we return to La Paz, prepare for an immersive stroll through the city’s vibrant history. Wander along JAEN STREET, known for its colorful colonial architecture and rich cultural heritage. Marvel at the grandeur of PLAZA MURILLO the political heart of Bolivia, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH a stunning example of Moorish influence in Bolivian architecture. Finally, we’ll weave our way through the enchanting WITCHES MARKET a sensory overload of colors, scents, and traditions. Here, you’ll learn about indigenous rituals and perhaps find a unique souvenir to take home.

Discover the cultural treasures of Bolivia’s capital city on a walking tour of La Paz. Alongside your guide, learn of the legends and history of the unique city as you visit prominent monuments. Admire the regal façade of the Presidential Palace, absorb the charm of San Francisco Church and marvel at La Paz Cathedral. Browse the bizarre products of the Witches Market and learn of the infamous San Pedro prison in San Pedro Square. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships. During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society. Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America? If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.

Discover the world’s highest lake, plus the ancient ruins of an Incan city, in just one day on a tour of Lake Titicaca and Tiwanacu from La Paz. Exploring the archeological site of Tiwanacu with a guide helps put the mysterious buildings into context while letting someone else drive lets you sit back and soak up the stunning scenery during the drive from La Paz.

Explore the highlights of La Paz by bus in just half a day! Visit the famous Witches’ Market, the historic Murillo Square, and the stunning Killi Killi Viewpoint with its 360° city views. Discover the otherworldly landscapes of Moon Valley on a guided walk and ride the iconic La Paz Cable Car for breathtaking panoramas. Perfect for travelers who want to experience the culture, history, and adventure of La Paz in one unforgettable tour!

As you float above El Alto in cable car, you’ll easily spot the bold creations of visionary architect Freddy Mamani. These fantastical Andean mansions, known as cholets, draw from tradition in a strikingly modern way, turning up the volume on traditional palettes and motifs. You’ll see the dramatic murals of the WHIPALA complex by painter Mamani Mamani and learn the fascinating history of design in El Alto.

Discover Santa Cruz wildlife on a half-day, private tour, searching for sloths, monkeys, and caimans in their natural habitats. An itinerary that includes three separate areas — Curichi La Madre, the Jardin Botanico, and the town of Cotoca — is specially designed for the best chance of spotting wildlife, and you’ll see some of the area’s most accessible natural preserves along the way.

Descend to the atmospheric depths of active mine, Cerro Rico, on a 3-hour private tour from Potosi. First, enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of Potosi — one of the world’s highest cities — before you visit a mining market to see tools and materials used by miners. Then, alongside your personal guide, you’ll observe the harsh working conditions that the mineral miners are subject to as you explore the galleries and chambers of Cerro Rico. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

Experience the vibrant heart of La Paz on a dynamic walking tour that begins at the bustling Rodríguez Market, where locals shop for fresh produce and daily essentials. Ride the Mi Teleférico cable car for panoramic views of the city and the Andes before exploring the colonial charm of Calle Jaén. Continue to Plaza Murillo, the political center of Bolivia, surrounded by historic government buildings, and finish at the iconic Witches’ Market, filled with traditional remedies, amulets, and Andean cultural traditions.

Get to know La Paz and see a wide range of its fascinating attractions on this personalized private sightseeing tour of the Bolivian capital. You’ll learn all about the culture and history of the city as your guide shows you the city’s highlights, from urban landmarks like Plaza Murillo and the Witches Market to the otherworldly natural landscape of the Valley of the Moon.

Join me in discovering the most iconic places in La Paz. We’ll start at the Witches’ Market, a place full of magic and tradition. Then, we’ll head to the fascinating Coca Museum, where we’ll explore the history and significance of this sacred plant. Next, we’ll visit the historic Plaza Murillo, the political heart of the city, reliving key moments in Bolivia’s history. We’ll then ride the modern Mi Teleférico,cable car, offering spectacular views of the city’s stunning landscape, nestled between mountains and valleys. Our journey will culminate at the breathtaking Valley of the Moon, a one-of-a-kind landscape that looks like something from another world. Guided by local and indigenous Aymara and Quechua people, this tour will allow us to immerse ourselves in their rich history, culture, and spirituality from an authentic, deep, and unforgettable perspective. ✨ Includes: Pickup from hotel, Airbnb, or place of stay, transportation, tickets, water, and more. ⏰ Flexible schedule. We adapt to your preferred time.

Get a glimpse of Bolivia’s Pre-Columbian past with a visit to Tiwanaku. Just two hours from La Paz, this site features structures dating back 15,000 years. On this comprehensive tour you’ll visit museums of ancient treasures, the Temple of Kalasasaya, the Gateway of the Sun, the Akapana Pyramids, and the Pumapunku Stone complex. Your tour ends with convenient transport back to your hotel.

While visiting Potosí, travel into its namesake mines with a guide and learn about this 16th-century silver mining town founded by the Spanish crown. Going on a private tour offers not only a glimpse inside but a deep appreciation for the hard work of daily laborers who continue to extract minerals from the mine. Cerro Potosí is reached by private vehicle from your hotel, with all necessary safety gear provided.

Explore an eerie abandoned resort then hike into a maze of eroded spires on a full-day tour of Chacaltaya and Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon). Since the two dramatic destinations are on opposite sides of La Paz, reaching both in a single day is a challenge without pricey private transport; this shared tour is a convenient, cost-effective alternative that makes the most of your limited travel time.

Orient yourself in Bolivia’ sprawling capital city with ease during a sightseeing tour that’s designed with first-time visitors in mind. You’ll see both major sights and hidden gems as you visit a cemetery, meet a shaman, and explore the vertiginous neighborhood of El Alto by cable car.

Tiwanaku, once the ceremonial and political center of one of the most important pre-Columbian civilizations in the Andes, remains today one of Bolivia’s most fascinating archaeological treasures. Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in La Paz in comfortable private transportation, accompanied by an expert local or English-speaking guide, as you travel across the stunning Altiplano landscapes toward the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku near the shores of Lake Titicaca.

This full-day private tour of La Paz offers an essential introduction to the Bolivian capital and its outskirts. From otherworldly natural landscapes like the Valle de las Animas and Valle de la Luna to unique cultural attractions like the city’s famous Witches’ Market, you’ll cover plenty of ground as your bilingual guide shares insights about the history and traditions of the city.