Top Bogotá Cultural Tours - page 2

Explore La Chorrera Natural Park on this guided hiking trip from Bogotá. Located in the forest of the Andes mountains, the park features waterfalls and lush landscapes. Visit Guadalupe Hill and enjoy an amazing view of Bogotá. The hike is suited for hikers with some experience and includes steep, slippery, and rocky slopes. You’ll also be able to choose an option which includes lunch during the tour.

Explore the historic La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá and learn all about Colombia on this shared walking tour. Follow your licensed tour guide as they lead you through this part of the city known for its many museums, past landmarks including the Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument and the Colón Theater. Familiarize yourself with the city on this tour so you can quickly find your way back to the museums that most interest you.

Get fast-tracked entry to the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and have time left over for a bit of sightseeing in the town of Zipaquira with this small-group tour from Bogota. You'll have plenty of time to explore the celebrated cathedral, with time left over to grab lunch or do some sightseeing in Zipaquira before returning to Bogota.

Immerse yourself in Colombian culture as you explore the historic Candelaria neighborhood on foot. You'll sample local fruits and sip on the traditional fermented drink of chicha. You'll also get to try your hand at the game of tejo, which involves throwing pucks at targets filled with gunpowder.

Get a true local’s experience in Bogotá thanks to this flexible-length, customized excursion led by a resident who shares your interests. Designed for visitors who already have a sightseeing itinerary in mind, your new friend can help assist with navigation, add a local’s perspective on city sights, and suggest unexpected trip stops based on their expert knowledge of the capital.

Explore Bogota by bike on this comprehensive tour. Start in the heart of downtown and visit the Bolivar and Santader Plazas to learn about Colombian history. Bike down Seventh Avenue and head to Independence Park and National Park to get a sense of contemporary culture in Bogota. Continue on Parkway Street, an important artistic area, before returning to Chorro de Quevedo.

Take an adventure to the lush forests outside Bogotá on this full-day tour to the towering waterfalls of El Chiflón and La Chorrera (the country’s tallest). Join your guide on a strenuous hike through Colombia’s majestic countryside to these two falls, enjoying beautiful views along the way. At the conclusion of your hike, take a break for a hearty meal of Colombian specialties in La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá or alternately, depending on time and availability, in Choachi. Your voyage also includes round-trip transportation from hotels in Bogotá, plus all necessary equipment, bottled water, and snacks.

Explore the highlights of Bogotá with a local guide by your side on this private tour of the Colombian capital. The main points of interest include a trip by cable car or funicular up the hill of Monserrate, a walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood and the opportunity to take a look at the art in the Botero Museum of the Bank of the Republic and the treasures of the Museum del Oro, all in one day.

Savor the gastronomic delights of Bogotá on this small-group food tour of Colombia’s capital. Discover the country’s artisanal food traditions by visiting bakeries and markets and by getting lost in a labyrinth of delicious street food. You’ll have a chance to sample regional culinary delights during this tour.

Live the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia! Let us accompany you on this fantastic private tour with one of our driver-guides, who will make your trip an unforgettable experience. The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, completely carved out of salt, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage, in this tour you will learn about history, customs, folklore and the typical food of our region, you will know the Historic center of Zipaquirá and you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, places like the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, the school where our Nobel Prize for Literature (Gabriel Gracia Márquez) studied, the train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota. In this experience we will also take a tour of the town and you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you. We are waiting for you!

Discover how coffee goes from farm to cup on this easy day trip from Bogotá. Visit nearby Hacienda Coloma in Fusagasugá to learn how coffee is grown, harvested, and processed. Then, take part in a coffee-tasting lesson. Plus, hear about the history of coffee in Colombia and its symbolic importance.

Get a comprehensive tour of Bogota combined with personalized attention on this full-day excursion. With all transportation as well as pickup and drop-off included, you can simply enjoy the experience along the way. Your guide will develop an itinerary according to your interests and teach you about local culture and history.

Experience Colombia’s spectacular subterranean salt cathedral on a half-day sightseeing excursion. After a convenient pickup from Bogotá, travel in a private vehicle with a personal driver-guide to the colonial salt mining town of Zipaquira. Go 590 feet (180 meters) underground to see an otherworldly place of worship where thousands of faithful attend service every Sunday.

Head out to the Chapinero District in the northern reaches of Bogota for a bit of off-the-beaten-path exploration. You'll see fantastic architecture, explore chic neighborhoods, sample delicious snacks and coffee, and even play a local drinking game at a local bar, seeing a side of Colombia you wouldn't easily get to experience without a local guide.

Explore the streets of La Candelaria with this private walking tour. Discover street art in El Chorro de Quevedo, sip chicha in a nearby bar, sample tropical fruits in a local market, and visit a café to taste coca-leaf tea. Learn about the emerald trade in Plaza del Rosario and delve deeper into national history in Plaza Simón Bolivar. Try a cup of Colombian coffee before your tour concludes.

The Chicaque National Park is home to some of Colombia’s most stunning natural scenery, but it can be tricky to get there without your own transport. This full-day, self-guided tour from Bogotá includes hotel pickup, private round-trip transport, and entrance fees, leaving you with ample free time for hiking and wildlife watching.

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that’s customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you’ll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.

Travel to the famous Zipaquira Salt Cathedral in comfort and style with this round-trip transfer service. Your driver will pick you up at your Bogota hotel and take you out to Zipaquira, where you'll have plenty of time to explore both the salt cathedral and the surrounding town before heading back to your hotel.

Experience another side of Colombia with this Breaking Borders tour. This initiative led by former gang leaders provides a nuanced look at life in Bogota’s Egipto neighborhood. Tour the neighborhood with a local guide and learn about the area’s criminal past and complex social structures. Listen to your guide’s story of personal resilience under trying circumstances.  

Without a guided tour of Lake Guatavita, you might miss out on some of the history and folklore that make the area so much more than a beautiful destination. Private transit from Bogotá solves transportation logistics, making it easier for you to get out of the city to enjoy a guided hike, beautiful vistas, and traditional lunch, included, if the option is selected. Plus, value pricing makes this an ideal Bogotá day trip.

Learn to play Tejo, Colombia’s national sport, while enjoying plenty of beer on this private tour. Your guide will take you out to a Tejo field, where you'll learn about the game, which consists of throwing rocks against small explosives. While you play, you’ll get to try out plenty of local beer at no extra cost.

The best way to see a city is from above. The best way to feel a city is on a bike. As a cultural center since pre-Columbian times with an emerging art scene backdropped by beautiful architecture, Bogata is a treat to explore on two wheels. With so much history packed into its labyrinth of vibrant streets, a local guide to lead you safely through is crucial to discovering all this Andean city has to offer.       

See the highlights of Bogota with your own private guide to show you the way and share insight on this private tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to some of the most popular attractions in town, including the Botero Museum, the Gold Museum, and the Plaza de Bolivar. You'll also visit Mount Monserrate, where you’ll take in fantastic views of the city below.