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The 15 Private Tours in Bogotá to Clear a Day For

38 tours  ·  from $22

The good ones fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Book the top 15 early. Each entry carries its price, its length and the thing that sets it apart.

Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero - Starting above the city at Monserrate
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Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

1.Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

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

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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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - Entering the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá
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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

2.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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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared - A look at New Guatavita
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Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

3.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá & Lake Guatavita: Private or Shared

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá’s remarkable underground Salt Cathedral, then continue to Lake Guatavita and the planned town of Guatavita. A guide leads the visits, explains the El Dorado legend, and helps with the long day on the road. Private and shared options are available, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“absolutely fantastic tour of the lake and the salt Cathedral. Our guide Sergio was incredible. His English is impeccable, he is so knowledgeable and fun to be around , He offered great food /snack recommendations throughout the day and made the whole day memorable. highly recommend this tour prior to visiting the gold museum in Bogota.”

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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch - Zipaquirá’s historic center in 30 minutes
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Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

4.Private Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Tour from Bogota with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $135

Leave Bogotá at 8:30 a.m. for a private, hotel-to-hotel visit to Zipaquirá’s Salt Cathedral. You’ll tour the underground chambers with a bilingual audio guide, see the colonial center, and eat a typical Colombian lunch at Brasas Del Llano. The seven-hour outing suits anyone who wants simple transport and a tightly planned day trip.

“This experience was a disappointment. We were expecting a much quieter, more sacred cathedral experience. Instead it was more like a Disney land attraction.”

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Coffee Farm Experience Private Day Tour - Coffee tasting, coffee liquor, and the lunch choice
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Coffee Farm Experience Private Day Tour

5.Coffee Farm Experience Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Bogotá to Hacienda Coloma near Fusagasugá with a private guide such as Luis, Nataly, Leslie, or Cristian. Walk among coffee plants, learn the full seed-to-cup process, visit orchid gardens, taste coffee and coffee liquor, and add a traditional Colombian lunch. Expect a scenic ride and about eight hours on the road and farm.

“The whole experience is really nice, we learned aq lot about coffee and the process. The guide knows what is she doing and you can tell she knows everything about the subject. Was a lot of fun too. Loved it. Thank you Gaviota :D”

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Private Bogota Airport - Hotel Transfer: Safe, Fast, and Reliable - From the airport doors to the private vehicle
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Private Bogota Airport – Hotel Transfer: Safe, Fast, and Reliable

6.Private Bogota Airport – Hotel Transfer: Safe, Fast, and Reliable

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

Meet your driver after customs at El Dorado International Airport and ride directly to your Bogotá hotel in a private vehicle. The service includes space for one 23-kilogram bag and one carry-on per person, basic bilingual support, and help from a travel concierge before and after the transfer. English support may be limited.

“The coordination was spot on and everything occurred as coordinated. Great communication. Condition of car was good. Driver friendly and got us to out hotel as quickly as possible considering all the traffic he had to contend with. Great experience and highly recommend.”

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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour - How the private ride shapes the day
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Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

7.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Private Tour + Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $185

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a private vehicle with a local guide, then explore the Salt Cathedral, its 14 salt-rock stations, and the world’s largest underground salt cross. Continue through colonial plazas, García Márquez’s former school, and a heritage railway station, with snacks, water, audio guides, and lunch time included.

“Jose was fab, he picked us up in a comfortable car and was very friendly. He is a natural people person and we had a really great time. Thank you”

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Bogotá Private Bike Tour with Transportation - Starting in La Candelaria and Chorro de Quevedo
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Bogotá Private Bike Tour with Transportation

8.Bogotá Private Bike Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47

See Bogotá by bicycle on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup, a guide, helmet, technical support, and insurance. Start at Chorro de Quevedo, ride through La Candelaria, National Park, Parkway, Teusaquillo, and graffiti-covered neighborhoods, then return by vehicle. Guides such as Bernardo, José, Luis, and Francisco lead the route.

“Our guide Luis was amazing! We learned so much and had such a good time seeing the city! It was a perfect day riding the ciclovia. Biking is a perfect way to see all the city sights. We would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá - Walking Into the Underground Cathedral
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Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá

9.Private Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral Tour from Bogotá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $201

Travel privately from Bogotá to Zipaquirá with a bilingual guide such as Angela, Emilio, or Luis, then explore a salt cathedral more than 200 meters underground. You’ll see the Stations of the Cross, three naves, and dome before strolling Zipaquirá’s colonial square. Pickup, transport, and admission are included.

“Our tour guide was outstanding. She was very warm and personable. Angela was her name and the McKoy family from the United States was very pleased. She took the time to answer all questions using our native English language.”

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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic - Entering the cathedral 180 meters below ground
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Bogotá: Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic

10.Salt Cathedral Private Tour with Entry Ticket Basic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · from $159

Travel privately from Bogotá to Zipaquirá, then go 180 meters underground into Colombia’s famous Salt Cathedral. Your Spanish-speaking driver handles transport, while a Spanish, English, or Portuguese audio guide explains the mine, sculptures, and Stations of the Cross. You also have time for lunch and a walk through Zipaquirá.

“This experience was incredible! The cathedral and Zipaquirá are a must do when in Bogota! Mauricio (guide) and Lina (driver) were absolutely fantastic and made this day unforgettable. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Private Salsa Class and / or Latin Rhythms - Choosing merengue, bachata, or vallenato
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Private Salsa Class and / or Latin Rhythms

11.Private Salsa Class and / or Latin Rhythms

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

At Tu Baile in Bogotá’s Teusaquillo district, you get a 90-minute private lesson in salsa or other Latin rhythms. Instructors such as Julien, Laura, and German teach from scratch or adjust to your level. The quiet studio suits beginners, couples, and anyone preparing for a Colombian wedding or night out.

“Instructor was very patient with us, especially me who has no rhythm. I left thinking I can do merengue, not so much barracha. Great date idea for my wife and I.. we had fun… Little advice, there are two dance studios very close to each other, which confuses the Uber.. Tu baile is in the red building”

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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour - Walking the 178,000-hectare páramo
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Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

12.Sumapaz Páramo Private Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $121

Spend about eight hours traveling from Bogotá to Sumapaz Páramo, the world’s largest high-altitude páramo. Hike muddy trails through mist, water wells, and rare Andean plants with a private guide and local páramo guide. José, Omar, Francisco, Luis, and Liz are among the guides used on this route. Bring layers, waterproof boots, water, and snacks.

“Excellent guide, José and Omar are incredibly knowledgeable and charismatic. Take a tour with them, it’s a must have experience.”

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La Candelaria Walking Private Tour (3 Hrs.) - Famous sights and details easy to miss
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La Candelaria Walking Private Tour (3 Hrs.)

13.La Candelaria Walking Private Tour (3 Hrs.)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend three hours walking Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a private bilingual guide. You’ll see famous central landmarks, lesser-noticed buildings, and learn about local food, architecture, and history. Maria has earned praise for her thorough explanations and helpful restaurant tips. The tour starts and ends at the Gold Museum.

“Wir hatten eine deutschsprachige Tour gebucht. Empfangen hat uns eine sehr nette sympathische Kolumbianerin. Allerdings waren ihre Deutschkenntnisse so schlecht, dass man selbst mit viel Mühe die Erzählungen kaum verstanden hatte. Normalerweise schreibe ich keine Rezensionen, aber hier möchte ich weitere Teilnehmer - vorallem bei dem Preis - warnen..”

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Village and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch - Walking toward the sacred lake
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Village and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch

14.Village and Lake Guatavita Private Tour with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from Bogotá to Lake Guatavita and the whitewashed town of Guatavita on a private seven-hour outing. Guides such as Sarai, Juan Carlos, Leslie, and Luis have led guests through the El Dorado story, Muisca traditions, and mountain scenery. Expect a slow, stop-filled walk at 2,920 to 3,070 meters, hotel transport, and optional traditional lunch.

“We enjoyed the entire journey with Gustavo (driver) and Korin (tour guide)! They were both delightful. We greatly enjoyed the tour at Laguna Guatavita. So much natural beauty and history. Loved the entire experience! Thank you!!”

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Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota - Colombian lunch breaks up a long touring day
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Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota

15.Private Zipaquira Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon Tour from Bogota

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $368

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide and driver visiting Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral and Guatavita Lagoon. Guides such as Claudia, Juan, Luis, and Patricia have helped make this cultural day trip especially engaging. Lunch, entry tickets, and Bogotá hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Wonderful tour with a very enthusiastic guide that made the day both educational and fun!”

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