All Potosí Tours & Excursions in 2026

Experience the rich history and colonial charm of Potosí, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Our tour begins at Plaza 10 de Noviembre, the vibrant main square, surrounded by impressive colonial architecture. Visit the magnificent San Francisco Church, known for its beautiful altarpiece and catacombs. Next, explore the grand Cathedral, a stunning example of neoclassical design. Delve into the city's mining past at the Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint), where silver was once minted for the Spanish Empire. Marvel at the intricate facade of the Compañía de Jesús church, a baroque masterpiece. Finally, discover the serene Convento Santa Teresa, a functioning convent with fascinating religious art and architecture. This tour offers a glimpse into Potosí's significant role in world history.

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.

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.

Experience the magical Salar de Uyuni! See mirror reflections and giant cacti on this surreal tour of Bolivia's salt flats. Make sure you enjoy the excursion you've always wanted to take, but only with your family or friends!. This is a Private Tour!. Save time by departing from Potosí and taking the salt flat tour on the same day. Time is money, and you can save it. After enjoying the salt flat tour, we can arrange your return transportation to Potosí, La Paz, Sucre, or even the Argentine border.

Have a great experience visiting the mines that are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Inside, appreciate the system of miners´ work that has not suffered great changes after so much time of exploitation. Touring the different galleries and interior levels of the mines, visitors can meet some places where the miners built statues that represent to their gods as The Uncle of the Mine (the devil). Visitors also can see the mineral veins that are a group of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, apart from having an experiential sharing time with the miners and observing the different work methods that they carry out every day.

What makes the experience unique is the opportunity to know the Cerro Rico of Potosí from an authentic, close, and human perspective. You will not only visit a mine, but you will discover the stories, traditions, and challenges of those who work in its depths. With Turismo Claudia you will live a cultural experience accompanied by local guides, who will share knowledge about mining history, extraction techniques, and ancestral beliefs, such as the cult of the Mine Uncle. The tour combines history, adventure, and contact with the mining reality of Potosí. We provide safety equipment and accompaniment during the visit so you can discover one of the most emblematic historical heritage sites in Bolivia. An experience that goes beyond conventional tourism and that you will remember forever!