Colombia · BOGOTá TOURS
Bogotá is cold, high and much better on foot than it looks. These 15 cover La Candelaria and the museums in the centre, the bike tour that gets you across it, and the day trips north to the salt cathedral and Guatavita.
Explore Bogotá by bike with fruit tasting, coffee, tejo, street art, historic sites, and local insight on a lively four-and-a-half-hour tour.
“David was a spectacular tour guide. What a treat to have an active street artist showing us some of the important pieces in the city. The visit to his studio was a huge bonus. Shout out to Manuel, our mechanic too.”
Review of Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral group tour from Bogotá, with pickup, bilingual guides, town visit, lunch, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Everything was very well organised, and the van was clean and comfortable. Queries beforehand were responded to immediately. Our guide, Sergio, spoke perfect English and put people at their ease as soon as they embarked, creating a convivial atmosphere for the whole day. Sergio was particularly knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions on any subject. The trip was very interesting and we highly recommend it. The coffee shop on the way there and the lunch stop on the way back were both good.”
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a local guide, tasting fruits, seeing street art, markets, historic squares, and Colombia’s complex past.
“A knowledgeable and engaged guide who took us to both unexpected stops and classic spots. Highly recommended!”
Review of Bogotá’s private city tour with Monserrate, Emerald Museum, Botero, La Candelaria, and hotel pickup for $65.
“Camilo was excellent. He knew a lot of history and was able to share that eloquently. He was flexible with the schedule and respectful of my interests. I felt like I had a friend, because he treated me warmly! Thank you, Camilo.”
Explore Bogotá’s El Paraíso by cable car, meet community leaders, see powerful street art, and enjoy city views on a safe, thoughtful tour.
“This tour really allows the visitor of Bogotá to understand its current evolution. Our guide guide Samuel explained truly well how this metropolis keeps on expanding, with the city doing its best to keep up with the infrastructure. Meanwhile, social projects are also shown and explained, without any pressure whatsoever to support them. Totally secure, pleasant and interesting! Jan and Valérie, Belgium”
Review of Bogota’s Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour, with practical advice on hiking, transport, guides, price, and value.
“Excellent day with Diego. He was able to provide a high quality tour in both English and Spanish at the same time and took extra attention to ensure we understood the Guatavita lagoon and its beautiful history and nature. Long day but 2 interesting destinations, worth the trip!”
Explore Bogotá’s historic center, taste chicha and coffee, visit two major museums, and ride Monserrate’s cable car on a private city tour.
“Enjoyed Monserarate , though the Church was closed Cristian showed us the statue of Jesus after the 2nd fall. The fruit and coffee tasting was good as was the walk through downtown”
Review of Bogotá’s Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral tour, with practical advice on hiking, transport, guides, lunch, and value.
“The guide was great, very knowledgeable and considerate of the entire tour group. The only downside was it made for a very long day”
Taste 12 Colombian specialties, explore Bogotá on foot, learn coffee craft, and play explosive tejo in a small four-hour food tour.
“plenty of local food tasting, I struggled to eat more. the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. would definitely recommend.”
Review of a private Bogotá trip to Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral, with transport, local food, town time, costs, guides, and practical tips.
“Our driver was José and he was great—he sent a photo of his vehicle, himself and license plate number via WhatsApp so he took our safety seriously. He drove us to the salt cathedral and gave very clear explanation on where to go, what package tour to purchase and where to meet him when we were finished. The audio guide tour was great because we were not crowded by all the people in an organized tour and could look around at our own pace. José dropped us off at a restaurant and made recommendations for trying a Colombian dish for lunch. He was very pleasant and we were in good…”
Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria through murals, politics, Indigenous stories, local artists, and coca tea on this small-group walking tour.
“Excellent street art and graffiti tour, with a knowledgeable guide. So much vibrant art to see in Bogotá. It was a delight”
Explore Bogotá beyond the usual route with San Felipe art, Betty la Fea’s house, cacao, craft beer, tejo, and local neighborhoods.
“It's a great overview of Bogota and some of the history of Colombia. Our guide, Stefan, was very knowledgeable and shared insights relating to the tour as well as guidance on restaurants, including those reputable for serving Colombian meals. I highly recommend the Hop on Bogota.”
Review of Bogotá’s Monserrate entry ticket, with cable car and funicular access, mountain views, costs, queues, tips, and booking advice.
Review of Bogotá’s Guatavita and Zipaquirá day trip, with El Dorado history, salt cathedral, transport, lunch tips, and honest value advice.
“This was a great excursion. We only had a couple days in Bogota and we wanted to explore some natural sights outside the city. It was a long day but we packed so much in it was well worth it. We met some lovely friends along the way and Diego our guide was amazing and well informed and had answers to all the questions we asked. Jairo our driver was excellent weaving around the confusing streets and stopping when folks wanted to take pics along the way etc. Such a lovely excursion, highly recommend :)”
Explore Bogotá in six hours with Monserrate, the Gold Museum, Botero, Plaza de Bolívar, La Candelaria, and private hotel pickup.
“Edwin was the best tour guide. Knowledgeable and courteous”
Pick a coast, a barrio or a coffee slope.
