Top La Paz Cultural Tours

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.

Explore the vibrant culture of La Paz on a Themed Bus Tour that combines stunning scenery with rich history. Visit the otherworldly Moon Valley and glide over the city in a cable car, offering breathtaking views. A guided journey through the Witches Market unveils the city’s folklore and traditions. Enhance your adventure with a full-day tour of El Alto, where you’ll discover unique Andean mansions and bustling flea markets, including the fascinating Chinatown. Perfect for travelers keen to experience both the iconic sights and the hidden gems of La Paz. - Themed guided bus tour available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish - Visit iconic locations like Moon Valley and the Witches Market - Experience breathtaking views from the cable car lines - Full-day option includes exploration of El Alto's Andean mansions and flea markets

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.

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.

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.

The highland town of EL Alto is renowned for its unique Andean architecture and traditional “Cholet” buildings. With this tour, ride the cable car from La Paz to El Alto, enjoy magnificent views over the town, then follow your guide on a walking tour around the city. Peek inside a typical Cholet, learn more about Andean culture and heritage, then head back to La Paz in time for lunch.

Book now to embark on an extraordinary adventure to El Alto, a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Our exclusive tour highlights the city's architectural wonders, showcasing breathtaking Andean-style houses and captivating landmarks. Immerse yourself in the fusion of modern and authentic designs that create an unforgettable atmosphere. Be prepared to be astonished by the extraordinary juxtaposition of contemporary and traditional elements that define El Alto today. Don't miss out on this remarkable experience – book your tour now and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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.

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.

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.

Experience one of Bolivia’s most entertaining cultural traditions during a *cholita* (female wrestler) match in La Paz. Secure your seat at the match, which only takes place on Thursdays and Sundays, by booking your ticket in advance. Plus, hassle-free return transfers are included.

This private tour makes it easy to experience two of Bolivia’s must-see destinations on a day trip from La Paz. Visit the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Tiwanaku, where your guide shares the history of a powerful ancient empire. Then explore the lakeside town of Huatajata, a perfect base to discover Lake Titicaca. Lunch and hotel pickup are included for a seamless experience.

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 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.

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.

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.

Travel between Bolivia and Chile via a myriad of natural attractions on a 3-day tour that begins in Uyuni and ends in San Pedro de Atacama. Over the course of the journey, you’ll jump between world-famous attractions, including Salar de Uyuni and lagoons of various vivid colors, without getting lost and conquer off-road terrains without a hitch in a 4x4 vehicle. Plus, a guide takes care of all accommodation, transfers, meals, and activities so that you don’t have to.

* This tour runs with English-speaking guides * 1 Lunch included * Visit Copacabana + Sun Island * Drop off in your hotel in La Paz city

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.

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.

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.

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.