Private tour

Bogotá: Private Grand City Tour

4.7 / 5

25 reviews

Activity provider: Impulse Travel
Private tour

Bogotá: Private Grand City Tour

Activity provider: Impulse Travel

From US$ 191 per person

Get a private and comprehensive introduction to Bogotá on a full-day city tour of all the relevant sights and attractions. Benefit from the services of a guide well-versed on the history and current politics and culture of Colombia.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Portuguese
Pickup included
Pick-up from your hotel.
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Ride the cable car to the Monserrate Sanctuary
  • Get to know the picturesque neighborhood of Usaquén and enjoy its numerous handicraft offer and traditional architecture
  • Stroll the picturesque, cobblestone streets of La Candelaria
  • Contemplate the eccentric art at Botero Museum and learn about the history of the Gold Museum
  • Sample the local food
Full description
Embark on a comprehensive tour of Bogotá with a visit to the Monserrate Sanctuary on the imposing eastern hills of the city at an altitude of 3,150 meters above sea level. Ascend to the top of the mountain by cable car to reach the city's most notorious site of pilgrimage and to get the best panoramic views. Next, you will go to the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria and wander the picturesque cobbled streets that hold more than 400 years of history. Experience the student atmosphere within the campus of Universidad de los Andes, and then go downstream, following the Eje Ambiental to see how the city developed from the river that gave it life. Marvel at one of the most famous urban projects in Latin America, carried out by the architect Rogelio Salmona. Follow the San Francisco River to Jimenez Avenue to see an impressive collection of indigenous gold artifacts at the Gold Museum. Get the chance to shop at the handicrafts market at Parque Santander, and then enter the historic neighborhood of La Candelaria. Wander the cobblestone streets to the Botero Museum, where works by the eccentric Colombian artist, Fernando Botero are displayed. Stop at Chorro de Quevedo to appreciate the contrasts of the historical center, and then break for lunch at an authentic local restaurant. Continue to Plaza de Bolívar to explore the historical epicenter of Bogotá and see the administrative and government buildings. Look inside the Primatial Cathedral, and then drive towards the north of the city for a panoramic sight of the International Centre, La Macarena neighborhood and National Park. End in the cozy neighborhood of Usaquén, known for its narrow streets and weekend flea market.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by private transportation
  • Guide in the language of your choice (Spanish, English, Portuguese, or French)
  • Cable car ticket
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Tickets to visited attractions
  • Unspecified food and beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activity costs

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Jacket
  • Rain gear
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Know before you go

  • Please note that the Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and the Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Tours on these days will visit another museum, according to the group's interests.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 25 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.8/5

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Great day exploring and learning about Bogota with my knowledgeable guide Daniel. He has a passion for teaching others about his city and has a very friendly and warm demeanor. The tour is comprehensive and covers all the highlights of Bogota in a day. Great option for first time visitors!

March 30, 2023

The tour lasted for about 7:30 hours, and covered all the main attractions and sightseeing points of the city. The tour guide and the driver knew English very well and managed to give me a lot of information of the city, not only the mainstream touristic info but also the insider tips of someone that lives the city. Highly recommend!

March 30, 2023

Großartige Tour mit unserem guide Raul, der ein unglaubliches großen Wissen, viel Engagement und leidenschaft zeigt und zudem sehr sympathisch und witzig ist. Der Fahrer Senior Juan war ein großer Schatz und hat sehr viel Geduld mit uns gehabt. Wir haben wundervolle Orte gesehen, neben den touristischen Hotspots von Bogota haben wir auch viel über die Geschichte der Vergangenheit und der Gegenwart erfahren. Ein wundervoller Tag, den wir nicht vergessen werden und wärmstens empfehlen. Vielen Dank an unseren tollen Tour guide Raul Posse und Señor Juan!

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March 30, 2023

Product ID: 73800