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The historic center of Bogotá, called Candelaria, is rich with history and culture from pre-Columbian times and beyond. Tour the neighborhood with a private guide to learn how the core developed and how it remains a vibrant cultural center. This 6-hour tour takes you to the neighborhood’s must-see attractions and gives you the option to customize the second half of your trip after lunch.

Take your exploration of Bogotá to new heights during this 5-hour private tour of the mountaintop monastery of Monserrate. Enjoy sky-high views of the Colombian capital from this 10,300-foot (3,150-meter) high religious complex, journeying by your choice of aerial tramway, funicular or walking path. At the top you’ll also have time to check out the 17th-century cathedral and wander the site's collection of souvenir stands. A lunch of Colombian cuisine is included. Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.  Private guide and site entrance fees are included.

Combine a visit to the beautiful town of Guatavita and its lake with a tour of the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquaria with this small-group, guided tour from Bogota. Everything's included, from round-trip transportation from the unique meeting point and admission ticket -and even lunch--and small group sizes mean that you'll have plenty of opportunity to interact with your guide and ask questions.

Leave the city in 10 minutes and stand above it all. This small-group, private and guided sunrise hike to Las Moyas delivers Bogotá’s most breathtaking skyline views—safe early entry (6–8am), back before lunch. This 2–3 hour morning hike begins with a calm forest path and finishes at a ridge where Bogotá spreads out beneath you — a breathtaking panorama many say rivals or even surpasses Monserrate. Because entry is only between 6–8am, the trail feels safe, quiet, and uncrowded, with fresh mountain air as your companion. You can hike on your own for freedom and flexibility, or join with a local guide for added safety, cultural insights, and the best photo stops. Either way, you’ll be back before lunch — with a unique memory that feels far from the city, yet is just minutes away.

The Chicaque National Park is home to some of Colombia’s most stunning natural scenery, but it can be tricky to get there without your own transport. This full-day, self-guided tour from Bogotá includes hotel pickup, private round-trip transport, and entrance fees, leaving you with ample free time for hiking and wildlife watching.

Learn the dark and complicated history of the Colombian conflict on this group walking tour of Bogotá. Walk with your tour guide as they explain through the period of violence by visiting related landmarks. Learn the origins and context for the decades of armed conflict, its relations to drug trafficking, and the peace process that is shaping modern Colombia.

This tour is unique, it shows you in a single tour the majesty of underground architecture, the magic and mysticism of our ancestral cultures around the Colombian capital, you will always do it in the company of one of our expert guides. The tour begins in the only cathedral built underground in the world, located up to 180 meters below the ground, it is an impressive mega structure where the ingenuity to build a mine of this magnitude is spectacularly combined with the artistic vision of the Christian Stations of the Cross and the construction of a religious temple that integrates a great work of sculpture and lighting. We will continue the tour traveling towards a hidden treasure among the native nature of the Bogotá savannah. At the highest point, in the middle of the mountains, is the sacred lagoon of Guatavita, the place where an ancient legend was born: El Dorado.

Explore the highlights of Bogotá with a local guide by your side on this private tour of the Colombian capital. The main points of interest include a trip by cable car or funicular up the hill of Monserrate, a walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood and the opportunity to take a look at the art in the Botero Museum of the Bank of the Republic and the treasures of the Museum del Oro, all in one day.

Discover the best of Bogotá’s tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this 5-hour tour. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city’s historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off as well as entrance fees.

Benefit from personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this half-day tour of Bogota. Learn about the mix of European, indigenous, and African cultures that coexist in the city through your guide's commentary. Visit local highlights such as Mount Monserrate, the Gold Museum, the La Candelaria neighborhood, and others; traveling with a guide ensures that you won't miss anything important.

Experience Colombia’s spectacular subterranean salt cathedral on a half-day sightseeing excursion. After a convenient pickup from Bogotá, travel in a private vehicle with a personal driver-guide to the colonial salt mining town of Zipaquira. Go 590 feet (180 meters) underground to see an otherworldly place of worship where thousands of faithful attend service every Sunday.

Discover the subterranean Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on a half-day trip from Bogotá. On arrival in the colonial town of Zipaquirá, you’ll descend to the underground tunnels of a salt mine to behold the Salt Cathedral, a magical structure illuminated by blue lighting. Learn about the history of the monument from your guide and then visit select Colombian villages renowned for their handicrafts and natural splendor. Round-trip transport from Bogotá is included.

Make the most of your layover in Bogota and explore the city’s main attractions on this private city tour. Tours include visits to the Monserrate Sanctuary, the Gold Museum, the Botero Museum, and much more. Learn about the history and culture of Bogota from your guide and capture memories of your whirlwind tour to remember for years to come.

Take your exploration of Bogotá to new heights during this full-day private tour of the mountaintop monastery of Monserrate with lunch. Enjoy sky-high views of the Colombian capital from the top of this 10,300-foot (3,150-meter) religious complex, journeying by your choice of aerial tramway, funicular or walking path. At the top you’ll also have time to check out the 17th-century cathedral, enjoy some Colombian cuisine and shop at the collection of souvenir stands.

Experience the ghoulish side of Bogota's historic La Candelaria neighborhood on this evening tour. Your guide will take you to some of the neighborhood's most haunted spots, teaching you about history and local myths and legends along the way. Ghostly performances will add an extra layer of fun (or fear) to your evening, including a glass of wine at Restaurante La Bruja.

Explore the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and the surrounding town on this guided tour. The popular attraction features underground tunnels and vaults that you’ll be able to wander around as you learn about the salt production process and its historical significance. Plus, visit the Zipaquira village where you’ll be able to stroll the streets and shop for souvenirs.

Indigenous economy activities, religious, art, and other determined the settlement of the Spanish and the foundation of Bogotá. In this tour you will understand the relation between the nature, the salt, the Dorado Legend, the Salt Cathedral, Gold Museum, the gold, the cooper and the Bogota population. Since we met, I began to explain some general details about Bogotá, then when we leave the city I will speak about the valley around the city, I will provide information about the original indigenous habitants called “ Muiscas” , their customs, some of their words and how all this heritage is included now in our society and in our food. We will meet a guide of the lake that speaks about the native culture and will explain why is so popular the Dorado Legend?, we will discuss the meaning of this ceremony. We will feel the mystic of the place, its energy and the relationship between nature and this space. In Guatavita town we will enjoy architecture, food, deserts and also handicrafts shopping. In Zipaquira I will speak some details of the Salt Cathedral and I will conduct the traveler to the underground Cathedral, this construction is unique because of its magnificence, the content of every sculpture, the representation of the way to the cross and the cross.

Experience the natural wonders of Colombia on this combined day trip to the subterranean Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita (Laguna de Guatavita). This fun-filled day of outdoor activity offers an opportunity to discover an amazing cathedral built into the walls of a former mine before checking out a lake considered by many to be the source of the famous “El Dorado” legend. Your tour includes round-trip transportation from your Bogotá hotel plus a guide, lunch, and all entrance fees.

Discover Colombia’s vibrant capital on a full-day, private tour of Bogotá that goes from the heights of Mount Monserrate to the city’s museums, colorful neighborhoods, and gracious parks. Exploring Bogotá in the comfort and safety of a private vehicle means you can cover even more ground in limited time—without searching for a long series of taxis—then leave the car behind for walking tours of Bogotá's top destinations.

Skip the hassle and wait with this private transportation option to Bogotá’s international airport matched to your departure time. Book this convenient, affordable airport transfer in advance and simplify your return trip home. Your purchase includes one-way travel to the airport from your Bogotá hotel.

The best way to see a city is from above. The best way to feel a city is on a bike. As a cultural center since pre-Columbian times with an emerging art scene backdropped by beautiful architecture, Bogata is a treat to explore on two wheels. With so much history packed into its labyrinth of vibrant streets, a local guide to lead you safely through is crucial to discovering all this Andean city has to offer.

Explore the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, one of Colombia’s most unexpected architectural wonders, during this guided tour. Head underground to the town's salt mine where you discover this unique monument to human ingenuity. Back above ground, enjoy an included Colombian lunch and a tour of Zipaquirá’s colonial center.

Get a deeper insight into the history and culture of Bogotá than is possible alone on this guided walking tour with a maximum of 15 people. After exploring the Botero Museum, dedicated to Colombia's most famous sculptor, stroll through the historic center and hear stories of Bogotá's beginnings. Learning also about controversial moments in the city's history, visit Congress, the Prime Cathedral, The Palace of Justice, and the City Hall.

Easily combine a trip to the colonial town of Villa de Leyva with a tour of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on this tour from Bogotá. Travel from your hotel with the comfort and ease of private transportation, and then enjoy informative commentary about each destination from your guide upon arrival. This tour includes all entrance fees and favorite local snacks for extra value.