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Bogotá Monserrate Skip-the-line Access Private Tour (3 Hrs.)

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Bogotá, Colombia
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • Tick off a top Bogota attraction even in limited time
  • Reduce journey time by traveling to Mount Monserrate in a private vehicle
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Let us know where you are staying so we can pick you up before your tour starts.

Itinerary

1

Mount Monserrate

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 50 reviews
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Very nice your . Excellent Guide

Conrado_N, Dec 2025
Excellent tour. Well organized and worthwhile doing. We had a great guide, Nicolas who was very knowledgeable about Colombian history.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear, Conrado_N Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful time in Bogotá and that our guide made the experience even more special with his detailed and kind explanations. It truly is a vibrant city with so much to offer! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Best regards,

Guide never showed up to...

Daniel_H, Feb 2025
Guide never showed up to take us on the tour. He apologized and said he made a scheduling mistake. He basically ruined our morning as we scrambled around to find another way to go to Monserrate.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear, Daniel Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it's very valuable for us. We sincerely apologize for the scheduling mistake that led to this unfortunate situation. This was an internal error that shouldn't have happened, and we understand how frustrating it must have been for you. We take full responsibility and have already taken measures to ensure this doesn't happen again. Your time is valuable, and we deeply regret any inconvenience caused. Please reach out to us directly—we would love the opportunity to make it up to you. We send you our best wishes

Fast pass and private tour was wonderful.

Nikkijbi, Jan 2025
Estevan was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, and patient with our timing. Beautiful view and quick entry to the Cable car. Thank you Estevan.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Dear, Nikkijbi Thank you so much for your kind words! We're very happy to hear that you had a great experience with Esteban. His knowledge and patience truly make a difference, and we're glad you enjoyed the beautiful views and the smooth entry to the cable car. We hope to welcome you back to Bogotá soon for another memorable adventure! Warm regards,

Great Tour - Only Way to See Montserrate as a Foreigner with little Spanish

Josh_B, Jan 2025
Tour guide (Juliana) was very positive, friendly, informative and helped solve logistical problems quickly on a busy day! I wish her best in her anthropological field interests.

Worth the extra $

Erin_S, Jul 2024
We had an amazing time and the guide was wonderful! He took the time to explain everything and was very knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Erin Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable for us. We are very happy to know that our guide did an excellent job being an ambassador of our beautiful country and city. It is exciting for us to know that our clients give us the opportunity to show them the best of Bogota with its history and culture. We hope you come back soon to our city, thank you for recommending us! We send you our best wishes!

Tomas Is Worth Requesting

Carmen_C, Jul 2024
Tomas has a great knowledge of the city and Monseratte itself. His love and passion for historical art and architecture was reflected in everything he discussed. And, his keen interest and immersion in street art and graffiti was an added bonus!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Carme Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable for us. We are very happy to know that Tomás did an excellent job being an ambassador of our beautiful country and city. It is exciting for us to know that our clients give us the opportunity to show them the best of Bogota with its history and culture. We hope you come back soon to our city, thank you for recommending us! We send you our best wishes!

Exceeded expectations!

Keith_C, Jun 2024
Perfect! Exactly what we expected. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and allowed as much time as we needed describing the incredible views from Monserrate and the church itself. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and every one we have taken through Viator!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Keith Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable for us. We are very happy to know that our guide did an excellent job being an ambassador of our beautiful country and city. It is exciting for us to know that our clients give us the opportunity to show them the best of Bogota with its history and culture. We hope you come back soon to our city, thank you for recommending us! We send you our best wishes!

Monserrate

Paul_U, Dec 2022
Tomas was wonderful.. very knowledgeable, personable and tailored everything to our interests. We were lucky to have him for two yours on two consecutive dsys

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Dear Paul_U, Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable to us. We are glad to hear that Tomás met all your expectations in service and that made this a wonderful tour. We hope you return soon to our city. We send you our best wishes!

Espectacular

Alexander_P, Jun 2022
Tomas was amazing. Very knowledgeable and polite. The tour was prompt, interesting and the view of the city was fascinating.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Dear, Alex Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable to us. We're pleased to know that you had the opportunity to visit the historical center of our city and see the beautiful view that we have in Monserrate. We are glad to know that Tomás did an excellent job and that his explanations and service were ideal. We hope you return soon to our city. We send you our best wishes

Monserrate Tour

John_P, Feb 2022
Excellent tour to Monserrate. Our guide was very knowledgeable and did an fantastic job. Enjoyed spending time with her. Would definitely use again.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear, John_P Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable to us. We are very happy that our guide has made your trip much better with her knowledge and service. It makes us very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and the destination, Monserrate is one of our most important and recognized attractions and it is excellent to know that you could know it. We hope you return soon to our city. We send you our best wishes
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