Bogota Tour: Mount Monserrate, Historic La Candelaria & Flagship Museums Exploration
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Bogota
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Bogota on this half-day tour. Explore the historic center, visit flagship museums, indulge in local cuisine, and take in breathtaking views from Mount Monserrate.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mount Monserrate - After picking you up at your preferred departure time, listen as your guide shares insights into the city and curious facts about Colombian culture.

Upon arriving at Mount Monserrate, take the cable car and gaze at the stunning scenery of the mountain. Its rich history goes back centuries due to it used to be a sacred place for the indigenous communities. Enjoy the best view of Bogota from the 2nd highest lookout spot in the city (10.341 ft). Stroll through the Sanctuary and hear commentary on its colonial architecture.

  • Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) - Look in on the most extensive pre-Hispanic goldsmith collection worldwide—located just at the heart of Bogota—and hear in-depth commentary on its fascinating history and cultural value.

The museum gathers about 34,000 pieces of goldsmith’s work and 20,000 lithic objects, ceramics, textiles and precious stones belonging to several indigenous communities from all over the country. (Closed on Mondays)

  • Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica - Browse through the 208 artworks in the Botero Museum Gallery, whose worth estimated at 200 million USD. Of course, its cultural value is priceless.

Stroll through the corridors of this charming colonial house and find out why the Botero museum is one of the five most prestigious public international art collections in Latin America. The Gallery brings together such renowned artists as Picasso, Leger, Renoir, Monet, Dali, Giacometti, Beckmann, Freud, Calder, and Bacon. (Closed on Tuesdays)

  • Barrio La Candelaria - Stroll through old streets in the Historical Center, whose colonial architecture holds an unparalleled charm for history and culture lovers. Listen as your guide lets you in on its enthralling history.

Gaze at the interesting effect provided by the contrast between the colonial architecture and the marvelous graffiti, which will give you an authentic perspective and understanding of the local culture. Enjoy the local gastronomy by trying a traditional Bogotanian brunch—Tamal & Chocolate.

Finally, we will leave you in the comfort of your hotel/hostel/AIRB&B in the afternoon hours—or even the El Dorado airport.

What's Included
  • Professional guide (Premium Option Only)
  • Entrance Fees
  • Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Air conditioned vehicle)
  • Lunch (Premium Option Only)
  • Medical insurance
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Any private expenses
Additional Information

Experience the city’s best on this extensive half-day tour that provides a historic perspective encompassing key spots in the town’s old town, La Candelaria.

Wander around paved alleys and marvel at buildings that endure from the Spanish era, as your guide gives depth to the historic heart of the city. Tour major museums. Delight in the beautiful juxtaposition of conventional old establishments and striking street art for a real taste of the city’s culture. Sample local cuisine—a traditional Bogotanian brunch. Behold the breathtaking vistas of Bogota from the city’s second tallest vantage point—Mount Monserrate.

  • No age restriction
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Location
Mount Monserrate
Carrera 2 E No. 21-48, Paseo Bolívar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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P552xlyolandam
Jan 18, 2020
The best tour ever - Thanks a lot for a spectacular day. Each moment with Parche Cachaco in Bogota is perfect: excellent transportation, puntuality and assistance, good guide and good price. We hope to see you again.
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Happytraveler208
Feb 11, 2022
Tour was not in accordance with booking confirmation - While the tour description and the booking confirmation I received clearly stated that the tour includes brunch, a professional guide, entrance fees, bottled water and snacks, it turned out that it was a transportation only tour. The driver did a great job and picked us up at the hotel, always stayed in touch with us and dropped us off again, so no complaints there. He explained to us that there is a tour that includes all of the above, but it's a different one. We were clearly disappointed and felt betrayed by Tripadvisor that the booking process is clearly misleading and the confirmation was simply wrong.
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