The 15 Guided Tours in Bogotá That Set the Tone

1.Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

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

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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2.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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3.La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 8 hours · from $97

Travel from Bogotá to Choachí and hike through La Chorrera Park to Colombia’s tallest natural waterfall. A bilingual guide leads the day, with local path guides on weekends, bird and plant sightings, mountain views, and a local snack stop. The hike is moderately challenging, and water flow can vary by season.

“Camilo was a delightful guide and made our experience very special. We loved stopping to get a local snack (and coffee) on our way there. Camilo was knowledgeable about the area, history, and plant species (which I loved). Chorrera and the surrounding landscape was absolutely beautiful. The lunch at the end was incredibly delicious as well and we were very glad we decided to buy it. It included jugo de morra which was so tasty. I would highly recommend this trip and our guide Camilo.”

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4.Private Guided Tour with Monserrate & La Candelaria

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 41 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

This six-hour private Bogotá tour pairs Monserrate’s mountain views with La Candelaria, Plaza Bolívar, the Gold Museum, and the Botero Museum. Hotel pickup, private transport, museum admission, a local snack, and an English or Spanish guide are included. Guides such as Edwin, Diego Torres, and Felipe have led past departures, with room to adjust the pace.

“I had the best day with Edwin! He picked me up from the hotel at the agreed time and even brought me a bottle of water and a couple of local snacks, which was very thoughtful. He was very knowledgeable and I was so glad he was there to guide me through the museums and the old town. It was like going for a walk in the city with a local friend! He also extended the tour a little bit to make sure we had time to do everything (I had a very late flight and was very happy to get back a little later). Also, if you are female…”

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5.Private Guided Tour of Colombia’s Paso Fino Horse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $170Top rated

Travel from Bogotá to El Rosal for a private six-hour visit with Criadero Lusitania. You’ll drink Colombian coffee, tour the breeding facility, meet notable horses, eat a traditional lunch, and watch Colombian Criollo horses show their distinct gaits on the track.

“Ranch owners really made this an informative, fun, interactive experience! They took their time explaining/demonstrating/answering all of my questions; super personalized!”

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6.City Tour with Monserrate Hill, transfers and guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $73

Visit Plaza de Bolívar, the Capitol, Santa Clara Church Museum, and Bogotá’s Gold Museum before riding the cableway to Monserrate at 3,152 meters. An English or Spanish guide leads this private-group-friendly tour, with pickup, drop-off, museum entry, and cableway fare included.

“Estuvo bien, sin embargo quizá me hubiera gustado un poco de más paciencia en la visita del museo para admirar y tomar fotos.”

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7.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, with tickets and guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 270 minutes - 5 hours · from $117

Travel from Bogotá across the Cundiboyacense highlands to Zipaquirá, then descend 180 meters into Colombia’s Salt Cathedral. An English or Spanish guide explains Muisca gold and salt traditions, the 14 stations, dome, cross, and salt-water mirrors. Hotel pickup, entrance, and return transport are included, with free time for lunch in town.

“Our guide was very well informed and answered all our questions.”

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8.Guatavita Lagoon and Village Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $116

Travel from Bogotá to Guatavita in a private group with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit the village, see La Casa Loca, and hike through Guatavita Natural Park to the lagoon. Guides such as Sebastián and Diego are praised for clear explanations, calm driving, and flexible planning. Bring rain protection and budget separately for entrance fees and lunch.

“El trayecto de Bogotá a Guatavita es precioso. El Sr Diego fue un gran anfitrión. El tour por la laguna es impresionante. Es recomendable ir protegidos por el clima. Recomendado”

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9.Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lake with Lunch and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 10 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $122

Travel north from Bogotá to Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral, then eat a Colombian lunch before visiting Lake Guatavita, birthplace of the El Dorado legend. A guide such as Andrés, Rosita, or Carlos leads the day in English or Spanish. Expect about 10 hours, mountain roads, a 30-minute uphill walk, and altitude at 2,668 meters.

“Unfortunately we were not able to see the Guatavitá lake. Andrés had an alternative though. He‘s very knowledgeable about the indigenous history, which was super interesting! The salt cathedral in Zipaquirá was an impressive „nice to see“ but nothing you‘d go to a second time since it‘s quite touristy.”

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10.La Chorrera Waterfall Guided Hike and Guadalupe Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7h 30m · from $109

Travel privately from your Bogotá hotel to Guadalupe Hill and La Chorrera Waterfall Natural Park. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Camilo, Daniel, Yang, or David, you’ll hike through cloud forest to El Chiflón, La Chorrera, and Cueva de los Monos, then return via Choachí for a typical lunch.

“Alles super. Volle tour, tolle Natur und beide maricios sind super nett und zuvorkommend, gut organisiert! Alles toll”

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11.Express Tour with Private Guide and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $72

Spend three to four hours exploring Bogotá’s historic center with a private bilingual guide and hotel pickup. See pre-Hispanic gold at the Gold Museum, Botero’s oversized figures, La Candelaria’s street art, and Plaza de Bolívar. Guides have included Catalina, Martha, and Leonardo. Coffee tasting is optional.

“Excepcional passeio com Catalina. Além de simpática, gentil, descontraída, é uma guia com muito conhecimento e experiência. Nosso tour foi super agradável, explicativo, e rico de história. Recomendo-a e dou nota 10 para o trabalho que realizou conosco. Valeu demais a pena!”

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12.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 7 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $41

Meet a local guide in Bogotá for a private, customizable walking tour lasting 2 to 8 hours. Choose the sights and neighborhoods that matter to you, add museum visits in advance, and travel on foot with public transport when needed. English, French, and Spanish tours are available, with hotel pickup in the city.

“The guide was just perfect, adapting the timing and the itinerary to our family needs. Super nice and knowledgeable, we asked him about the whole Colombia history and he knew it all”

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13.Must-See Sites Walking Tour With a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

Spend three hours in Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a private English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. Start at Chorro de Quevedo, taste chicha, sample Colombian fruit, drink coffee, and visit Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolívar. Daniel and Julian have both earned praise for friendly, engaging guiding.

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14.Guided Coffee Tour with Lunch, and Pickup & Drop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $1,146

Travel by private car from Bogotá to Hacienda Coloma near Fusagasugá, where a bilingual guide and coffee specialist explain Colombian coffee, from plant to roast. You will taste coffee and coffee liquor, sample local fruits and passion fruit, visit the plantation garden, and eat a typical Colombian lunch.

“Good day out to Hacienda Coloma for a tour of its premise and have a small coffee tasting. Lunch is at the town nearby. Good reliable and professional car/driver to take us to and from the hotel. Car journey from Zona T to the coffee farm is approx 2.5 hours each way due to traffic work”

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15.5 hour guided coffe farm tour – All included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $118

Travel from Bogotá to Ubaque for a private, bilingual coffee-farm day with guides José and Caren. Enjoy breakfast, walk through coffee fields, help harvest beans, learn roasting and preparation, taste fresh coffee, and share a traditional Colombian lunch. Round-trip transport, entrance, meals, and a souvenir are included.

“Everything was perfect! Our driver José was such a lovely man and Caren that guided us was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. We had a blast and learned a lot!”

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