Top Bogotá Day Trips

Embark on a captivating journey to the top sights of Zipaquira and Guatavita on a private tour from Bogota. This all-day adventure is perfect for travelers who want to maximize their limited vacation time. Highlights include the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and its neighboring town. You’ll also visit the Guatavita Lagoon and learn about its indigenous history and legends. Finally, stroll around Guatavita, and discover its tires to the Legend of El Dorado.

Get a thorough overview of Bogota's vibrant history, culture, and cuisine on a small-group walking tour. You'll visit the iconic Monserrate for panoramic views of the city, stroll through the streets of La Candelaria, and discover Colombia's rich cultural heritage at the Museo Oro or Botero. Along the way, indulge in traditional local dishes and learn about the city's exciting history from your local guide.

Venture away from the bustling city of Bogotá and spend a day immersed in nature on this challenging full-day waterfall hike. Join a small group and head towards the jungle, stopping along the way to take in the unique Andean ecosystem. Upon reaching the park, begin the breathtaking ascent to Colombia's highest waterfall, La Chorrera. Sit down for a delicious lunch, accompanied by panoramic views, before heading back to Bogotá.

Let's visit the Sacred Lagoon and Salt Cathedral in 1 day! In this shared tour we will visit the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá which is the second largest cathedral made of salt in the world. This is a salt complex located 180 meters below the ground, which represents one of the most distinguished achievements of Colombian architecture, as well as being a true faith for the miners. In addition to this, we will visit the Laguna Sagrada de Guatavita, where the legend of "El Dorado" took place. This is a magical green area surrounded by an incredible landscape that you can see once at the top of the lagoon.

If you’ve got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia’s capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you’ll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

On our Tour you will be able to see directly the only underground cathedral in the world located in Colombia, built 180m underground, it is a mega structure that deserves to be among the most impressive in our country and on the planet. The entire structure of this cathedral is carved from salt from the largest salt rock deposit in the world. During the tour there are several stations where you will see the interpretation of the Christian way of the cross, in addition to the central dome where Eucharists are held, intervened by an amazing artistic work of sculpture and lighting, and also natural structures typical of salt deposits, a set of elements that will leave you breathless. Once you finish the tour of the salt mine, the town of Zipaquirá awaits us to visit its central square, some of its beautiful colonial-looking streets where we will find the ideal place to enjoy a typical lunch.

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.

Discover the best of Bogotá’s tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this 5-hour tour. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city’s historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off as well as entrance fees.

Explore central Bogotá on this half-day sightseeing bike tour. Visit the city’s historical center, known as La Candelaria, plus a traditional fruit market and coffee factory. Along the way, pass by landmarks such as the Plaza de Toros and the Museo Nacional and see street art murals. Plus, stop in the Parque Nacional to sample traditional Colombian street foods.

Barrio La Candelaria In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the different Colombian regions. We will go to 7 places in total within the La Candelaria neighborhood and sample a variety of traditional foods. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try authentic dishes and interact with locals. In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences , please just let your guide know. We will eat plenty of samples over the course of the tour so please make sure you come hungry! **We are constantly changing the venues we visit to accomodate whatever is going on in the city, so the photos and attractions listed may not be the same as the day you do the tour.** **Please make sure you bring good walking shoes, an umbrella, and water. Make sure you give yourself enough time with the traffic to arrive at the starting point.**

City tour agency Bogotá the original Private transportation, driver Personalized guide IN SPANISH . Colombia's first tourist marvel one hour from Bogotá, Great Work of mining engineering and religious art, sculpted in salt rock inside the mine. The Cathedral and many of the sculptures that are there are completely in salt. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, an easily accessible place, excursion for the whole family, it is a smooth walk of 1 kilometer inside the mine, visit time one hour and thirty minutes. Visit main square of Zipaquirá republican architecture 1800. Great place to take photos and lunch typical Colombian food.

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.

Escape the city and experience two of Colombia’s top attractions on a private tour of the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita from Bogota. Descend to the otherworldly Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral; enjoy a Colombian lunch in Zipaquirá, known as the City of Salt; and discover the legend of El Dorado during a visit to Lake Guatavita, a crater lake famed for its vivid green color. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

When traveling to or from Bogota, hitching a ride to the airport or your hotel can be costly and you could end up waiting on your ride. Prebook this El Dorado International Airport 1-Way Private Transfer and avoid the hassle of shared transfer services or ride shares. You’ll ride in a private vehicle where you’ll be able to relax. Plus, you can choose to book from the airport to your hotel or visa versa.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

Discover the wonderful world of coffee and learn how the elixir is made during this coffee farm experience near Bogota. Join a small group and set out for the town of Choachi, just outside of Bogota, where the farm is located. Learn about the daily life of a coffee farmer as well as the coffee manufacturing process.

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!

This Bogota city tour offers much more than an in-depth overview of the city. Pick up tickets to museums, sample local fruits and food specialties, and learn first-hand about Colombia’s economy through a coffee tasting—all in between checking out top landmarks with your guide. This tour packs in the value even more with a round-trip ticket to the popular Monserrate funicular if option is selected. You’ll be able to choose between a 7-hour tour including Monserrate, Gold Museum and Botero Museum, or a 5-hour tour which includes only Monserrate or museums. Join us!

Capture the Latino spirit of Bogotá’s nightlife on an evening pub crawl of the Colombian capital. With a guide, visit Bogotá’s best pubs and enjoy a refreshing pint of beer in each one. Chat with locals, get local insight from your guide, and soak up the lively ambience of the bars before heading to a popular nightclub to dance the night away. Upgrade your tour to include convenient pickup and drop-off at your Bogotá hotel.

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.

Travel between Bogota’s El Dorado Airport and your hotel in comfort and style, without having to line up for taxis, with this private transfer service. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport after your flight, ready to take you to your final destination in a private vehicle just for your party.

Step inside one of Colombia’s most unique architectural works on this full-day tour to Zipaquirá from Bogota. Venture underground to discover the vast salt mines of Zipaquirá, learn about the city’s long salt mining history and see how the salt is collected. Finally, admire the grand Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a church entirely made out of salt. Enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 10 travelers.

Escape the city and explore three traditional Colombian villages on this private full-day tour from Bogota. Admire the colonial architecture of Villa de Leyva and shop for colorful handicrafts in Ráquira village. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.