Bogotá Tours & Day Trips: 15 to Build a Trip Around

1.Bicycle City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,156 reviews · 4h 30m · from $19Our pick

Ride through Bogotá with a bilingual guide such as Mike, Lina, Daniel, or David, stopping at a traditional market for exotic fruit, a coffee roaster, street art, historic sites, and a game of tejo. The mostly flat route suits active visitors who want a lively first look at the city, though you must be comfortable cycling in urban traffic.

“I can highly recommend this tour! It's just awesome! You get so much to see during this time and you delve right into the city. I greatly enjoyed the fruit market where you can try a lot of different fruits. You also visit a café where they make their own coffee. On the way you stop frequently and get information about the neighborhood or things you see, even street art. They look very well after you and help you, if you have a problem with your bike. I always felt very safe and enjoyed the tour very much!”

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2.Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,606 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Travel from Bogotá across the Bogotá Savanna to Zipaquirá, then descend 180 meters into an active salt mine. Explore the cathedral with an audio guide, visit the historic town center, and stop for lunch. English and Spanish support, hotel pickup, and drop-off make this a simple full-day outing.

“This was a fun outing! We had a total of about 14 participants staying at hotels in various locations in Bogota. The driver, Carlos, was efficient in picking up all of the participants by van. Our guide, Sebastian, was personable and, considering how long his workday was, maintained a high level of energy throughout in guiding us through various activities, including visiting the town of Zipiquira, taking us to the Salt Cathedral, and then escorting us to lunch before heading back to Bogota. During the trip to Zipiquira, Sebastian shared some interesting facts about Bogota and areas outside of Bogota. One thing to note: I've taken many bilingual tours in…”

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3.Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,229 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Luis, Juana, Leslie, or José. Visit Bolívar Square, La Concordia market, Carrera Séptima, and the area around the Gold Museum while tasting local fruit and, on many outings, coffee or coca tea. Small groups and bike-tour combinations are available.

“Just the right mix of history, culture, local foods, art, and sightseeing. Our guide was terrific! Recommend!”

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4.Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 798 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65

You’ll spend 5 to 6 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Monserrate, the Emerald Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Chorro de Quevedo. Guides such as Daniel, Camilo, David, and Sergio are praised for lively storytelling and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, transport, entries, and a typical snack are included.

“Thank you so much. We had so much fun and learned so much. Camilo was extremely knowledgeable about everything and any questions we had. He was so much more informative than any info we could’ve gotten from plaques and very enthusiastic about showing us around. Very insightful, and we would not have had near the same experience if we had ventured out by ourselves. Thank you!”

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5.Bogotá´s Barrios: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 731 reviews · 4h 30m · from $78

Spend 4.5 hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide in El Paraíso, Ciudad Bolívar. Ride the cable car, walk past vivid murals, meet local community leaders, visit improvement projects, enjoy a Colombian snack, and take in one of Bogotá’s finest city views. Hotel pickup is available outside La Candelaria.

“We were a small group (just 2 tourists). Pick up worked very well and the tour was lovely, I felt save and we had some nice lunch. I can recommend this tour :-)”

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6.Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · from $91

Spend a full day outside Bogota with guides such as Esteban, Diego, Sergio, or Camilo, visiting Guatavita Lagoon and Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral. Round-trip transport, entrance fees, and audio guides are included. Expect a high-altitude hike with 152 stairs, a long road day, a lunch stop at your own cost, and changing weather.

“Fabio and Carmelo were excellent guides. I usually don’t enjoy guided tours but this was interesting. Super knowledgeable and helpful guides.”

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7.Bogotá City Tour with Monserrate, Gold and Botero Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 584 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $65

This private 5 to 7 hour Bogotá tour combines La Candelaria, Chorro de Quevedo, Bolívar Square, Monserrate, the Gold Museum, and the Botero Museum. Your English or Spanish speaking guide adapts the pace, explains Colombia’s conflict and peace process, and leads tastings of chicha, fruit, juices, and coffee. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“It is the best tour we have ever had (and we have travelled a lot). Especially our tour guide Nick Ramirez was exceptional with his local knowlidge. We absolutely recommend this tour and especially for first time visitors. It is a must and worth the money.”

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8.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 551 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon linked to El Dorado, then walk ecological trails before visiting Zipaquirá’s remarkable Salt Cathedral. Guides such as Sebastian, Sergio, Diego, and Camilo explain Muisca traditions, salt mining, plants, and Colombian history in English and Spanish. Transport and entrance tickets are included, but lunch is extra.

“The destinations in Zipa and Guatavita are a must see for a Bogota trip. And having an excellent guide like Camillo and a safe driver like Andres makes this event a super memory. I can only recommend this excursion.”

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9.Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 454 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Meet your English-speaking guide at La Perseverancia Market for four hours of Bogotá food, stories, and local games. You’ll taste ajiaco, lechona, exotic fruit, tamales, buñuelos, chicha, coffee, and coca tea, then play tejo with a local drink. Guides such as Andrés, Juliana, Jenny, and Juli bring the route to life.

“Andres was a wonderful guide. Not only did we get to taste and learn about a lot of food unique to Colombia, but he gave us insights about Colombia's history. Given that we had a small group, there was plenty of time for questions and good conversation. You'll really enjoy this tour.”

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10.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá with a private English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide, then explore the enormous Salt Cathedral with an audio guide or group guide at your own pace. You’ll also have time for the colonial town, local food, and shopping. Drivers such as Julio, José, Edwin, and Jhon are praised for clear communication and safe driving.

“The activity is a must see if you are coming to Bogotá. We went with my 70 year old mother and my 2 year old son and everyone enjoyed themselves on the tour. Our driver Jhon was great and arrived promptly and drove us to the cathedral and then showed us the small town!”

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11.La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 2h 30m · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with a guide from Gran Colombia Tours, stopping for major murals, La Concordia Market, Journalist’s Park, and a coca leaf tea at Café Herencia. Guides such as Juana, Luis, Christian, and Bernardo explain the artists, symbols, and political ideas behind Bogotá’s street art in English or Spanish.

“Excellent street art and graffiti tour, with a knowledgeable guide. So much vibrant art to see in Bogotá. It was a delight”

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12.3-in-1 Panoramic city tour Bogotá-beyond the traditional

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 248 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Meet your bilingual guide at Park 93 for a four-hour afternoon tour through Bogotá’s lesser-seen neighborhoods. Ride an open-window panoramic bus, see Quinta Camacho and the original Ugly Betty house, walk San Felipe, taste Colombian cacao and traditional liquor, sample beer from a social project, and try mini-Tejo or bolirana.

“It's a great overview of Bogota and some of the history of Colombia. Our guide, Stefan, was very knowledgeable and shared insights relating to the tour as well as guidance on restaurants, including those reputable for serving Colombian meals. I highly recommend the Hop on Bogota.”

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13.Monserrate Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 233 reviews · 7 days · from $16

You receive an entry ticket by WhatsApp for Monserrate, Bogotá’s famous 3,152-meter hill. Use the cable car or funicular for the uphill and downhill ride, then visit the basilica and viewpoints at your own pace. The ticket is valid for seven days, but weekend admission can take up to two hours.

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14.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 12 hours · from $66

Leave Bogotá for Guatavita Lagoon, the Muisca site behind the El Dorado legend, then explore Zipaquirá’s salt cathedral 180 meters underground. Expect a 12-hour day with hotel pickup, entrance tickets, a driver-guide, audio support, a lunch stop, and walks on uneven or uphill paths. English and Spanish are available.

“The tour exceeded my expectations. Fabian and Camilo were great! The tour delivers more than described and Camilo gave such great information it was fantastic”

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15.City Tour, Monserrate, Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolivar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

You’ll tour Bogotá by private vehicle and on foot with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Edwin, José, or Diego. Expect the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, La Candelaria, Chorro de Quevedo, and Monserrate. Museum entries and hotel pickup are included, but Monserrate’s ticket is extra.

“Intersting tour, efficient service, friendly and helpful guide, and good value. A bit rushed throught the gold museum.”

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