Cholet Tour - Andean Architecture and Culture - El Alto
La Paz, Bolivia
Cholet Tour - Andean Architecture and Culture - El Alto
Recommended by 97% of travelers
La Paz, Bolivia
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
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.
- Guided walking tour of El Alto: admire the colorful buildings
- Ride the cable car to El Alto with tickets included
- Visit a traditional Cholet and have a chance to see inside
- Intimate small-group experience with up to 12 people
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 78 reviews
Jennifer_C, Sep 2025
We are so glad we booked this tour. Denise was a fantastic guide and we learned so much that we would not have otherwise learned visiting El Alto on our own. The history of cholets and the different types that can be seen around El Alto was fascinating to learn about. The tour covered a lot of area - it was a good experience to ride the cable car and it was even more interesting to use the local public transport to get around to see some cholets. Denise is well organised and is very knowledgeable.
lizawormell, Nov 2024
An interesting insight into El Alto, local culture and cholets. I had visited the Sunday market but I wouldn’t have been able to find my way around without a guide and wouldn’t have understood the definition and purpose of a cholet.
David_H, Apr 2024
I wanted to visit El Alto with a local guide and learn about the traditions and culture behind the cholets. I also wanted to ride the Teleférico.
Max was a great guide and good company.
Karen_B, Oct 2023
Cholitas wrestling was an interesting experience and well worth seeing. Disappointed ‘vip seating’ meant scramble in as fast as you can to find a spot and then don’t move else you’ll lose it, also disappointed when I booked it displayed my hotel as a pick up point but actually wasn’t of which I only found out as I contacted to confirm pick up time. Overall it just didn’t feel well organised
Fernanda_A, Jul 2023
Our tour guide R. didn't seem knowledgable about indigenous/aymara culture. We did not have enough time to enjoy and truly take in the amazing colors, architecture, etc. of El Alto. Our tour was primarily walking quickly from site to site or just hopping on and off buses. Honestly, I was disappointed. I think it depends on the tour guide you get that makes or breaks the tour.
Silvia_G, Jun 2022
Dani, our guide, was excellent transmitting all the history of El Alto, I highly recommend this tour!!
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