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Potosi - Active Mine Tour - Half Day -

Potosí, Bolivia

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

While visiting Potosí, travel into its namesake mines with a guide and learn about this 16th-century silver mining town founded by the Spanish crown. Going on a private tour offers not only a glimpse inside but a deep appreciation for the hard work of daily laborers who continue to extract minerals from the mine. Cerro Potosí is reached by private vehicle from your hotel, with all necessary safety gear provided.

Privately guided tour of the Potosi silver mine offers a look inside
Discover how 200 years of mining made the Spanish Empire one of the world’s richest
Private transport is included round-trip from Potosi hotels
A helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp are all provided for safety

What's Included

Specialized Bilingual Guide.
Transport.
Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp)

Gifts for miners.
Tips.
Extra drinks.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

National Mint of Bolivia
C66W+C8W, Ayacucho, Villa Imperial de Potosí, Bolivia
Meeting point, prior announcement. at 9:15 a.m. The main gate of Museum "Casa de la Moneda" on Ayacucho Avenue. +Drop off time 12:30 p.m.

Start time

09:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Great tour, you feel like your working in the mines with the workers!

Jennifer_A, Mar 2023

Amazing tour! We walked all the way up in the mine. It was a lot of fun and a great experience to watch the workers in action. Sort of sad to see the conditions they are working in, so make sure you are able to stand that. Would definitely recommend this. It is absolutely a must do!

Mijn

Joeri_v, Oct 2023

Heel interessant hoe het te werk gaat in de mijnen, ook wat te weten gekomen over het geloof van de mijnwerkers.