Top La Paz Archaeology Tours

The Tiwanaku Tour offers a fascinating journey into one of Bolivia's most important archaeological sites, located near Lake Titicaca. Tiwanaku was the capital of a pre-Inca civilization known for its impressive stone structures, including the iconic Sun Gate, monolithic statues, and the Kalasasaya Temple. Visitors will explore ancient ruins, learn about the culture, art, and engineering achievements of the Tiwanaku people, and gain insights into their influence on Andean history. The tour is a must for history enthusiasts and those interested in Bolivia's rich cultural heritage.

Pre-dating even the Incas, the UNESCO–listed archaeological site of Tiwanaku shines a light on an ancient civilization lost in time—but visiting independently means missing the site's historic significance. On this tour, begin with pickup at your La Paz hotel and explore with your guide. Gain valuable insight into the meaning behind relics like the Gate of the Sun, the Kalasasaya Temple, and the Puma Punku complex.

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.

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.

Fit in a visit to the ancient, ruined city of Tiwanaku in just one day by booking this Tiwanaku Alien Culture Tour from La Paz, which includes round-trip transport, too. This tour goes to the ancient site with a guide who knows the history of the city and its former people well. Go on a fun experience that details why many believe aliens were actually the force that built Tiwanaku.

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.

Visit the most antique archeological site of South America, th remains of the first precolumbian empire from the western hemisphere. During this tour you will discover the traditions and misteries of this sacred place visiting the Sun of the Gate, semi-subterranean temple, Akapana, buried pyramid, monoliths that represents the priests (or chamans) during the apogue of this empire. As well we visit Puma Punku, a misterious archeological site. You will vist the museum where are many remains fron this empire, skulls, tools, golden bijouterie, weapons, textiles and others. This tour is included lunch and the assistance of a professional guide in history, culture and archeology. *This price is applied from 2 travelers, if you are a solo traveler please send us a message to coordinate.

Visit the pre-Incan city of Tiwanaku and explore its ancient monuments, including Puma Punku, on this private tour from La Paz. With the help of your English-speaking guide and visits to the city’s museums and ruins, you’ll gain insight into the history and culture of this ancient civilization. Private transfer from your La Paz hotel makes this an easy day trip from the Bolivian capital.

Experience the best of Bolivia's traditional dishes and drinks on this small-group tasting tour of La Paz. Follow your local guide through a vibrant food market, sample freshly prepared treats, and learn some of the most important ingredients featured in the region’s distinctive cooking. Then, taste your way through a series of classic drinks and bites—enough to add up to a hearty dinner.

Discover Bolivia in just six days with this comprehensive private tour. Visit La Paz, the world’s highest altitude capital, then fly to Sucre to explore the Potosi mines and admire the Uyuni salt flats. Finally, cruise out from Copacabana to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca. Accommodation, airport pickup, and transport are all included.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Tiwanaku and the natural beauty of Lake Titicaca—the world’s highest lake—on a full-day trip from La Paz. With a guide, you’ll travel to Tiwanaku to delve into the 2,500-year-old history of the recently settlement. Then, absorb the splendor of Lake Titicaca as you stop at several points of interest and refuel with a lakeside lunch. Entry fees and round-trip transport from your La Paz hotel are included.

Visit the Salar de Uyuni on a 3-day tour from La Paz that goes beyond Uyuni’s main sites to discover geysers, hot springs, and a brilliant red lagoon flanked by high volcanos. Round-trip flights from La Paz ensure you’ll get three full days to explore the Salar, and the all-inclusive format takes care of logistics so you can focus on the experience.

Summon your courage and conquer the ‘world’s most dangerous road’ on an exhilarating mountain bike tour of Bolivia’s Death Road. Follow a professional guide downhill for 40 miles on a slender and serpentine road carved into the mountainside. Marvel at sweeping vistas of snow smothered Andean peaks and dense Amazon jungle along the way and the enjoy a well-deserved rest at La Senda Verde Ecotourism Resort to revitalize with lunch and observe rescued wildlife. Opt to stay overnight in the inviting accommodation of La Senda Verde or Coroico, or return to La Paz in a comfortable vehicle on the same day.

Escape La Paz with a full-day guided tour of Copacabana and Sun Island. You’ll travel to Tiquina, cross the lake by boat, and head to Copacabana. After lunch you’ll catch another boat to Sun Island, where you’ll see the Inca Steps and the Inca Fountain, considered to represent the 3 pillars of Aymara culture. You’ll visit Yumani and tour the major sites of Copacabana before heading back to La Paz.

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.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of the Tiwanaku, a vast archeological site on the shores of Lake Titicaca, on a private half-day tour from La Paz. Accompanied by an expert guide, visit the majestic pyramids and sacred temples of the site while enriching your knowledge of Tiwanaku civilization. Hear of the empire’s mysterious disappearance after thriving for a millennium, and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour. Convenient round-trip transportation from your La Paz hotel is included and a morning or afternoon option is available.

The capital of the Tiwanaku empire in its classic era constituted in a densely populated centralized state with a dome of superior command, artisans and farmers who supplied with diverse products harvested of different ecological floors. The tour begins with your pick up from your Hotel in La Paz, in your private, comfortable and fully equipped transportation and your local or English speaking expert guide (according to your request), to be able to travel to the town of Tiwanaku, located on the shores of the Lake Titicaca

If it’s your first time in La Paz, this private half-day tour provides the perfect introduction to the city. Explore La Paz on a walking tour, including the colorful Mercado de Las Brujas, Plaza Murillo, and El Alto Market; take a ride on the cable car for magnificent views over La Paz; and marvel at the extraordinary landscapes of the Valley of the Moon.

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.

Have a great experience visiting this amazing place, first arrive in town at noon, just right in time to taste a delicious traditional lunch and then go by boat to “Isla del Sol”. Walk on the Inca´s Stairway and drink water directly from the Fountain of Eternal Youth, then, night stay at local hostel on top of Sun Island where both parts of the lake will be seen. Dinner and rest at night. The second day after breakfast take a walk to visit Pilcocaina Temple, where you can take magnificent photographs, then head back to Copacabana by boat. There visit the Temple of Copacabana before having lunch.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of La Paz on a 3-hour private tour of the beguiling Bolivian capital and the nearby Moon Valley. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the enchanting atmosphere of the Witches Market; admire significant landmarks like San Francisco Church and Plaza Murillo; and marvel at the natural wonder of Moon Valley. Gain fascinating insight into the city’s colonial history and peruse intriguing exhibitions in some of the capital’s museums. Relish the flexibility of this private tour and customize your itinerary according to your interests.

Other programs offer this service as follows. Manner 6 hours of travel + 2 hours by boat, and only 02 hours of visit In this way, the visit to Lake Titikaka, in just one day, becomes very tiring and with very little time to appreciate this spectacular Bolivian attraction. Our program allows this experience at Lake Titikaka and Copacabana Sanctuary to be more relaxed, with more rest, and optional activities. Our visit reaches the Sanctuary of Copacabana, in this peninsula we will visit the Colonial Church, the central market and the Popilar dining room, where we will enjoy a Bolivian gastronomic tasting. After having lunch in this town, we will visit the panoramic viewpoint to appreciate the magnificent landscape of Lake Titikaka and the Island of the Sun. At a reasonable time we return to the City of La Paz, to take a tour of the City's cable cars and arrive at their respective hotels. Optionally, we can visit Isla del Sol, if you wish, with a small increase in the boat fare.

Cover La Paz highlights on a full-day, private tour that includes the historic center, cable cars, panoramic viewpoints, the Valle de la Luna, and more. Exploring La Paz with a private guide is a great way to get the stories behind each destination, with the flexibility to stop along the way to shop, stretch your legs, and see the things that interest you.