Bogotá Cultural Exploration Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic La Candelaria district
- Ride the cable car to Monserrate Hill
- Discover pre-Columbian artifacts at Gold Museum
- Admire contemporary art at Botero Museum
- Experience Bogotá's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private guided tour of La Candelaria
- Visit to Monserrate Hill
- Admission to Gold Museum and Botero Museum
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in Spanish; English-speaking guides may be available upon request.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide your accommodation details at booking.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring La Candelaria's cobblestone streets.
- Bring a light jacket, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning views from Monserrate Hill.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Gold Museum is closed on Mondays however, our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests.
- Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays however, our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests
- Be aware this tour is walking.
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- Monserrate VIP tickets on sundays
- Please note that this tour has three options: one 7-hour option that includes Museums and Monserrate, and two 5-hour options that include either Museums or Monserrate. Please read and understand each option before booking.
Traveler reviews
Amazing cultural experience
Excellent tour and great guide. Andres Alonso!!!!
A comprehensive small group tour that feels like exploring the city with friends. Perfect for one day in Bogota.
I cannot recommend this tour enough. Brian Steven is an amazing guide, and you get to see so much! The cable car up to Monserrate is fun and you get a good amount of time to look around the sanctuary and shop the little market. The funicular down is interesting too. The walking tour is comprehensive, visiting the exterior of Bolivar’s house, the streets of La Candelaria, a coffee shop, several fun squares, the underrated Botero Museum, the Plaza Bolivar, and the Gold Museum as well as the many fun streets in between. They even recommended and helped us get delicious ajiaco at a small restaurant at the Gabriel Garcia Marquez Cultural Center. Most importantly, the tour guide Brian Steven is amazing. He is so incredibly kind and knowledgeable, and he speaks excellent English. He’s very curious and we had some great conversations. A major perk is that the tour is small, just me and my partner, and it ended up feeling more like we were just exploring the city with friends than taking an official tour. I cannot recommend Brian Steven enough, he is awesome. Sure, some people might want more time at some of these sites, and more shopping time. But I actually think you spend a good amount of time at most of these areas. We never felt rushed and felt we saw everything at the sanctuary and the museums. Brian Steven was always happy to let us take our time to shop and was helpful negotiating prices too. If you have limited time in Bogota and want to see as much as you can, this is the perfect tour and you’ll see more than you think. Very convenient pick up and drop off from hotel and just the BEST guide. Ask for Brian Steven, he’s the best!
Amazing tour company.
We had a short layover in Bogota and wanted to see what the city had to offer. The company did not disappoint, our tour guide Maira was amazing. She was on time, very patient with us and gave us all the information we needed to know about Bogota. At the end of the tour, we were in awe and promised to return to the beautiful city. If you're planning on visiting do not hesitate to book with the company and do not underestimate how cold it will be.
It was a great time! I...
It was a great time! I really enjoyed all the information and history. I would say, book early to avoid lines at Monserrat. My tour started at 8am and it was perfect, not loads of people. But by the time we were leaving Monserrat, lines were starting to form. Overall, definitely recommend!
Must do Monserrate
Must book tour if it's your first time in Bogota. Monserrate is a must visit! Up there is amazing on so many levels. The tour is very comprehensive but may be a bit long...it gets tiring towards the end. But perfect way to experience Bogota for your first trip, I recommend.