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Walking Tour of La Paz

La Paz, Bolivia
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the unique culture of La Paz while hopping from market to market on this walking tour through the city. Explore Plaza Murillo, and stop by a few brightly colored markets. See streets lined with more kinds of potatoes than you even knew existed, and make a visit to the notorious San Pedro prison.
  • Walking tour of La Paz, Bolivia
  • Stop by the Witches’ Market, known for selling traditional herbs associated with witchcraft
  • Visit one of the world’s most bizarre correctional facilities, San Pedro prison
  • Explore the central plaza of La Paz, Plaza Murillo
  • Stroll down a market's potato-sack-lined street where cholitas sit at their booths
  • Some snacks are provided, such as a sample of local fruit

What's Included

  • Cable car
  • Snacks
  • Local guide
  • Local transport
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Plaza Murillo
    GV38+PH8, Socabaya, La Paz, Bolivia

    Departure Point: Meeting point at Plaza Murillo Directions: The exact point is at the giant stone book at the center of the main square

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Your La Paz tour starts at Plaza Murillo. Walk through the plaza as your guide explains the importance of this area to the Bolivian people.

Next up, is a quick visit to San Pedro prison. This correctional institute is unlike most others in the world—here, inmates have jobs inside the community, buy or rent their accommodation, and often live with their families.

Along the way, pass some of the brightly colored markets La Paz is celebrated for. Sample fruit native to Bolivia, and go down a market street that’s lined with sacks of potatoes. The Andes are known for an extremely large variety of these vegetables. Notice the cholitas (finely dressed ladies) by recognizing their bowler hats they wear while waiting to sell goods.

Head over to the Witches’ Market over in a semi-hidden part of the city. This market stays true to its name and is well-known for selling traditional herbs and medicines associated with witchcraft. After, stop at another market that’s popular for its trinkets, souvenirs, and Bolivian-made clothing.

At the end of your tour, your guide will take you back the starting point—Plaza Murillo.
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Plaza Murillo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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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Yecid was a fun and...

Tomas_T, Aug 2022
Yecid was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. He took us around the city and explained the history of La Paz. I would recommend this tour.

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