Bogotá City Tour with Monserrate
What your day looks like
Bogotá City Tour is the most comprehensive way to see the relevant sights of the city in one day. You will be guided by a knowledgeable guide who will teach you about historical and current facts of Colombia. The first stop will be a visit through the picturesque cobbled streets of La Candelaria. You will visit the Botero Museum, which features works of the eccentric artist who has become an icon of Colombian contemporary art, Fernando Botero. You will have a stop at Chorro de Quevedo to appreciate the diverse contrasts that the historical center offers and learn more about Bogotá's history. After the walking tour in La Candelaria, you will reach Plaza de Bolívar; The main square of the city. The square is surrounded by administrative and governmental buildings that have been fundamental to the historical processes of the country that you will know through the tour guide. Finally, you will walk through Jimenez Avenue to visit an impressive collection of indigenous gold pieces at the Gold Museum. At the exit, you will have the chance to shop at the handicrafts market at Santander Park. You can visit Monserrate Sanctuary, located within the imposing Eastern Hills of the city, at an altitude of 3150 meters above sea level. Ascending to the top of the mountain on a cable car, you will reach the most notorious pilgrimage point of the city and an incredible lookout spot in the capital below. This is a spot to grasp the historical and spatial context of the city.
The experience, in brief
- Ride a cable car all the way up to 3150 meters
- Walk through the picturesque cobblestone streets of the oldest neighborhood of Bogotá
- Admire the works of contemporary art at the Botero Museum.
- Understand the social and historical dynamism
- See one of the most important urban interventions by Rogelio Salmona
- Let yourself be taken on a journey through native preHispanic cultures
- Appreciate beautiful handcrafted techniques and materials at artisan markets in town
Your day, step by step
Bogota
Local Flavor at La Candelaria.
Bogota
Local Flavor at Botero Museum.
Bogota
Local Flavor at Gold Museum, Bogotá.
Bogota
Local Flavor.
Bogota
Sightseeing at Monserrate Sanctuary.
What to know before booking
Included
* Private transportation from and to your hotel. * Expert guide in the language of tour preference: (Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, German). * Entrance to Monserrate via cable car. * Tickets to visited attractions.
Not Included
* Food and beverages * Souvenirs and pictures (only if they're available for sale) * Optional tips and gratuities
What to Bring
* The order of the tour can be modified due to weather conditions. The Gold Museum is closed on Monday, however, we can change it to another museum according to the group's interests. * Please bring comfortable shoes and clothes
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up service from Bogotá Hotels /Accommodations. Please enter your pick up details. * Note: pick-up from other towns have an additional cost (including but not limited to Chía, Cota, Funza, Mosquera, La Calera). Please contact us to arrange it.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 12 Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business