Top Bogotá Architecture Tours

Combine two popular Bogotá day trips into a single outing on this tour to the Nemocón Salt Mines and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. Going on a tour not only streamlines transportation and admission—entrance prices are included in the tour price—but also ensures a quality guide to inform and share stories that bring each sight to life.

Get ready to explore Bogotá on this unforgettable walking tour through La Candelaria, the city’s most iconic and historic district. Wander cobbled streets surrounded by colonial architecture, colorful murals, and local legends. Visit Plaza de Bolívar, the epicenter of Colombia's history, with its majestic cathedral and government buildings. Step into the world-class Botero Museum. And soak up the creative energy at Chorro de Quevedo, where the city was born. Enjoy a delicious snack, featuring a freshly baked pain au chocolat, paired with a traditional coffee prepared to your liking in a unique and authentic way. Whether you’re a history buff, art lover, or coffee enthusiast, this tour is a must!

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.

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bogota for a trip of about 1.5 hours to Zipaquirá. Upon arrival, you will explore the majestic Salt Cathedral, a church built inside an old salt mine 180 meters underground. Tour its Via Crucis stations, dome and main altar, all carved in salt. Then you will have free time to visit the town of Zipaquirá before returning to Bogotá.

Visit Guatavita Lagoon and the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira in just one day—without the expense of private taxis—on this group tour from Bogotá. Meet your driver at your hotel and head out to the lagoon to learn about ancient history and beliefs. Then, visit Zipaquira to descend into its masterpiece Salt Cathedral, full of sculptures and illuminated chambers, before returning to your departure point.

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!

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is one of Colombia's top attractions, but reaching it without your own wheels can be difficult. This day trip saves you the stress of public transportation by taking care of round-trip rides from the capital and includes a tour of the nearby town. Tailor your experience with options that include admission tickets.

Discover the charming village of Villa de Leyva, an icon of colonial architecture in Colombia. This full-day tour takes you on a historic journey, where you can explore Plaza Mayor, one of the largest in America. Enjoy breakfast at the Sisga Dam before visiting the Paleontological Museum with its amazing collection of fossils. Transfers to the Casa de Terracota and the Pozos Azules are part of the experience. This tour is ideal for lovers of culture and history, and takes place from Monday to Sunday with pick-up from your hotel. - Visit to Plaza Mayor, the second largest colonial square in America - Includes entrance to the Paleontological Museum and tours of picturesque landscapes - Private transportation from your hotel, with pick-up and return - Tour duration: 15 hours and available in English and Spanish

If you’ve only got limited time in Bogotá, this private tour lets you tick off Mount Monserrate—home to a monastery that overlooks the mist-shrouded mountains of Bogota—in just a few hours. To reduce transit time, you’ll travel to the mountain in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and be transported directly from your hotel.

A special walk for a weekend in your visit to the capital of Colombia, full of magic, culture and colonial architecture, gastronomy of history with its beautiful fleat market, its streets full of color and beautiful cafes and restaurants that give life to the sector and give a special touch of the best European style, with its giant houses of the 70s and 80s that still stand and very well preserved, finally an outdoor gallery for your best photos and your best experience in this place

Discover the Colombian ‘underground’ during this excursion to the salt mine of Nemocón. Get a sense for the life of a salt miner working 196 feet (60 meters) beneath the ground as you learn about the history of the ancient industry. You’ll also visit the filming location for "Los 33" and enjoy an included lunch.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Bogota and the impressive Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral in one day. Start with a walking tour of La Candelaria, where you will learn about the city’s foundation and its history in the emblematic Plaza de Bolivar. Afterwards, enjoy a trip to Zipaquirá, a picturesque colonial village, where you will have time to have lunch and explore. The experience culminates in the majestic Salt Cathedral, a symbol of Colombia’s mining resilience, which will take you through a spectacular underground tour. - Hotel pickup and comfortable private transportation - Walking tour of La Candelaria with an expert local guide - Free time to explore Zipaquirá and enjoy lunch - Visit to the impressive Salt Cathedral, a place of worship and art

See the architectural marvel that is Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral on this private day trip from Bogotá, which includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or vacation rental. Visit the massive cathedral, created inside a salt mine, before continuing to the colonial town of Zipaquirá to see its main squares—the Plaza de la Independecia—and the nearby Plaza de los Comuneros.

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Rather than sitting in the airport for hours, make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that’s customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you’ll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.