Private Tours
Walking Tour Downtown Bogota with Monserrate and Museums (Gold & Botero)
- 7 hours
- Monday – Sunday at 08:00
- Bogotá
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
- From $334,500 COP
An exclusive private tour combining a walking exploration of Bogotá’s historic center (La Candelaria), a visit to the stunning Monserrate Hill for panoramic views and time to explore the Gold Museum and Botero Museum, all with a personalized guide.
This private tour offers a comprehensive experience to discover the best of Bogotá.
We’ll start with a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring the charming neighborhoods of La Candelaria, with its colonial architecture, iconic plazas, and history-filled corners. Then, we’ll head to Monserrate, one of Bogotá’s most iconic landmarks, where you’ll take the cable car or funicular to the top and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Next, we’ll visit two of Bogotá’s most important museums: the Gold Museum, home to an impressive collection of pre-Columbian gold pieces, and the Botero Museum, where you can admire works by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero, as well as a selection of international art.
This private tour is designed to provide you with a unique experience, where history, culture, art, and breathtaking views come together, allowing you to enjoy the essence of Bogotá in a personalized and enriching way.
Highlights / What you will learn
We’ll start with a walking tour of the city’s historic center, exploring the charming neighborhoods of La Candelaria, with its colonial architecture, iconic plazas, and history-filled corners. Then, we’ll head to Monserrate, one of Bogotá’s most iconic landmarks, where you’ll take the cable car or funicular to the top and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the city.
Next, we’ll visit two of Bogotá’s most important museums: the Gold Museum, home to an impressive collection of pre-Columbian gold pieces, and the Botero Museum, where you can admire works by the famous Colombian artist Fernando Botero, as well as a selection of international art.
This private tour is designed to provide you with a unique experience, where history, culture, art, and breathtaking views come together, allowing you to enjoy the essence of Bogotá in a personalized and enriching way.
Meeting point
Meet us at the ticket booth of Monserrate with our red umbrella!
Finishing point
Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez
Included
- Tour guide Beyond
- Accurate and objective knowledge of Colombian history.
- Sightseeing of essential places in the historic center of Bogota (Candelaria).
- Tickets entrance to Monserrate and Gold Museum
- Local snack and chicha tasting.
- Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show our Free Walking Tour Map in our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bcbogota
- Recommendations of local allies where you can have lunch, buy coffee, souvenirs, and more.
Not included
- Transportation to and from your hotel (you can add in under request)
- Transportation on the tour. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops (you can add it during the tour with our guide Beyond Colombia).
- Food and drinks not described
- Tips for your tour guide
Recommendations
- An open mind to comprehend all our history.
- Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
- Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 7 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
- Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
