Bogota's National Museum Guided Tour: Dive into Colombia's Rich History and Art
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7 Ratings
Bogota

If you like history and art the National Museum is the perfect tour for you! Enjoy a wonderful guided visit to the oldest museum in Colombia accompanied by a local professional guide and learn the history that’s behind these walls! Its collection is divided into 4 sections: art, history, archaeology and ethnography.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bogota - For enthusiasts of history and art, this excursion is ideal!

Embark on an exceptional guided tour of Colombia’s most ancient museum, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the historical significance of this edifice: the region’s most prominent jail that was transformed into a museum in 1948, and declared a National Monument in 1975.

  • National Museum of Colombia - The museum’s exhibits are categorized into four main areas: art, history, archaeology, and ethnography. It houses a collection exceeding 20,000 items, encompassing art pieces and significant artifacts from various Colombian historical eras. The permanent displays showcase archaeological and ethnographic collections of items unearthed in this area, spanning from 10,000 years BC to the present, including contemporary indigenous and Afro-Colombian art and cultural assets.

Your journey begins with a hotel pickup at 10:00 am, leading you to the Museum to connect with your guide. He will provide an exclusive, tailored tour of the Museum, enriched with captivating narratives and insights into Colombia’s history and culture. Following the tour, you’ll have the chance to visit the gift shop, offering a selection of souvenirs to commemorate your trip or for those awaiting your return.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Entry tickets
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Visiting the National Museum is subject to availability defined by museum. Due to biosafety protocols, capacity is limited and might change at any time. We will confirm your spot for the tour as soon as the we know availability is guaranteed by the museum.
Location
Bogota
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Diana
Apr 17, 2018
Excelent! - The Tour guide was amazing, talkative and experienced! He made my American Friend have a nice time and enjoy the tour!
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Melony_m
Jul 14, 2021
Well worth it! - It was a very good tour Andres was awesome. Many things to see as the history and culture are very rich.
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Roger_b
Mar 16, 2019
Another fantastic Bogata museum collection - An excellent guided introduction to a fantastic museum with a wealth of artefacts reflecting the fascinating history of Bogata.
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